Brit. Lit.:

Today:

We exchanged secret santa gifts.

We watched parts of the movie Blade Runner to tie in with our look at Dystopian fiction and film.

I collected your Poetry Projects.  If you did not pass one in, your loose 10 points and they are expected on Jan. 2.

No HW over break.  Thanks for your hard work this week.  Looking forward to seeing you all in the New Year....be safe.

WOS:

We exchanged secret santa gifts and put a fake log on the you tube fire.

We one a close game against Mr. Metz.  I am looking forward to seeing him wear a Yankee hat in Communist garb....

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

We shared your secret santa gifts.  Thank you for participating.

We each shared the poem that you brought in and explained why you chose it.  Please hold onto these, as we will be working with them when we get back.

No HW- get some rest and spend time with your friends and family.

Brit Lit:

Today:
We discussed dystopian fiction/film

We reviewed pgs 75-104
We played three strikes and you get a quiz
We began Blade Runner

HW:  Please finish your poetry project.

WOS:

Finish Othello test (essay only)
Collect plays

The Sonnets:
Intro notes
share your selected sonnet
Assign Sonnet Project

Tomorrow: Metz vs. Q6 in the history holiday show-down.  Make me proud....

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

Finish Catcher test (essay only)

Collect books
Share the poem that you brought in and explain why you picked it.

Begin Dead Poets Society

Brit Lit:

Today:

Journal:  What things are different in the world of 1984?  Please describe 5 examples that effect the tone of the novel.     1/2 page.

We reviewed your reading and began to look at this world.

We took a quiz on pgs 1-43.

HW:  Please read 43-75 for tonight.  Expect daily quizzes- so please read.

WOS:

We finished the movie O.

We began our review of the play in prep for the test.

We fill finish the review game on Wed. and take the test as time permits.

Comp. Lit. II:

Today:

Journal Prompt:  You are Holden's doctor at the end of the novel.  Please write your professional advice for him based on him just telling you this story.  What would you recommend him working on to get healthy?  H= 1 pg, CPA/CP=1/2 page.

We played the first round of the review game.

We will continue the review game tomorrow and take the test is time allows.

HW:  Enjoy the snow.

Brit Lit.:

Today:

Journal Prompt:  Does recent NSA revelations make you feel safer?  If this does keep us safe, is it worth giving up your personal privacy?  Is there anything off limits?  1 pg.

We looked at the 1984 Apple commercial.  I had two worksheets that we used to do an analysis.

I gave you an article on the term Orwellian.

HW:  Please read to pg 43.

WOS:

We watched the movie O.
HW:  Please look over the play.  Review.

Comp. Lit II:

Today:
Journal Prompt: Imagine that you write for a ultra-conservative newspaper.  Please write a one pg. letter as to why Catcher in the Rye should not be taught in school.  Please make sure to include specific reasons.  1 pg.

Secret Santa for this Friday.

Toys for tots.

We looked at Symbolism in the novel.

I broke you into small groups and had each group make 20 multiple choice questions in review of the novel.

HW:  Finish book tonight.