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AP exam review

sloan — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:30:41 +0000

The swine flu is cutting into our test prep time for the May 13 AP English Language exam. Until we get back in the classroom, review these resources.

Hiroshima characters

sloan — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:07:35 +0000

In your writers notebook, record the physical descriptions and characteristics for the six main characters in the book:

Miss Toshinki Sasaki
Dr. Masakazu Fujii
Mrs. Hatsuyo Nakamura
Father Wilhelm Kleinsorge
Dr. Terufumi Sasaki
The Reverend Mr. Kiyoshi Tanimoto

Hiroshima

sloan — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:34:12 +0000

The last book we’ll read is Hiroshima, by John Hersey.

analytical research paper

sloan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:16:18 +0000

Write an analytical research paper of approximately 1,500 words which incorporates at least seven sources which have been published since August, 2008. One of these sources must be an interview with an “expert.” The paper must be based on your own inquiry questions, and on a topic you’ve been composing on Youth Voices. Use MLA format. The paper is due Monday, April 6.

Here’s a link to a detailed description of the assignment and a link to some resources.

Desert Solitaire

sloan — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:44:19 +0000

Read the first five chapters of Desert Solitaire, up to and including the chapter titled “Polemic: Industrial Tourism and the National Parks” for next week’s block period.

finish reading Henry IV

sloan — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:37:04 +0000

Finish reading the play for Tuesday/Wednesday block period, The Henry IV comparison essay draft due 2/23; final draft due block day of the following week. There will be another quote quiz on the first day of class after Presidents Day. Read “Down the River” for 2/22.

This week in AP (2/9-2/13)

sloan — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:31:23 +0000

Poetry Out Loud recitations this week. Read Act 4 in Henry IV.

Poetry Out Loud dates

sloan — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:31:57 +0000

You should be actively memorizing your poem. Here are some important dates to remember.

February 9-11: Poetry recitations in class

February 12: Poetry recitations in the auditorium

This week in AP

sloan — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:14:39 +0000

For Monday, February 2 read pages 75-83 in Frames of Mind and complete the questions on page 83 in your Writers Notebook. For Thursday, complete activities on page 84 & 85, and bring Frames of Mind and your writers notebook with you to class.

For Tuesday/Wednesday: Bring a printout of your poem to class with you and read Act 3 in Henry IV.

Henry IV, Acts 1 & 2

sloan — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:27:19 +0000

Read through Act 2 for Monday. Pay particular attention to your group’s parts in Act 2, scene 3 and Act 2, scene 4.