Thursday, April 23, 2009

4/20-4/24

Crazy week around here and to add to it..I've lost my voice, so we are making due with the projector.

Monday and Tuesday we had reading quizzes over 1984. On Wednesday, we attended a preview of the Oklahoma production.

Today we read chapter 5.

Friday, you need to have chapters 5-6 read. There will be a quiz over both tomorrow.
5th period- your respond to the atticipation guide is due tomorrow.

Don't forget the bonus option for attending and critiquing the Oklahoma production. Two pages, double spaced, MLA format.

PS: Don't forget to be working on your ad assignment. It is due on Friday of next week.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

April 13th-17th

Welcome Back Everyone. I hope you had a restful spring break and are ready to tackle the last two months of school.

We are starting 1984 by George Orwell, so be ready to discuss really in-depth ideas and some tough issues. If you haven't purchased a book, you can complete the reading online at the following link: 1984.

On Monday, we will begin with an introduction to dystopian literature, George Orwell, and Chapters 1 and 2. You will be responsible for finish the chapters by Tuesday.
Powerpoints for Class
We will begin with an anticipation guide
Prereading powerpoint
Book Talk


On Tuesday, we will continue with the reading. You will be given the 1894 project report and the study questions for either book.