Each sophomore who was in class on Friday now has a chapter for which he/she is responsible.  For your chapter: 1) Select an especially important paragraph.  Write at least one page explaining why this chapter is important.    Cite the specific page number. 2) Identify a prominent motif in the chapter.  Write at least one page… Continue reading →

SENIORS, below are four paragraphs for your review. (Sophomores, your blog post is below this one.) Two of these paragraphs are unsuitable introductions, and two are worthy models.  Consider the features of each one and be prepared to discuss these in class on Monday. Please be sure your friends and classmates see this post.  Thank… Continue reading →

We have begun studying To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.  This blog assignment is due by Wednesday, March 20, at 10 PM.  As always, please be in touch with Ms. A if you have any questions. Your work is due here by 10 PM on Wednesday, March 20.  Please take time to share your best work.  Proofread… Continue reading →

Hello, Sophomores.  The CAPT Reading test is on Wednesday, and each of you is prepared to do well.  WRITE UNTIL THE VERY LAST SECOND! Here are some last-minute tips: Response to Literature FOR EXAMPLE … FOR EXAMPLE … FOR EXAMPLE *Read the story carefully and quickly.  Make some smart annotations. *Do your best to write… Continue reading →

Hello.  Here’s how this works: Ms. A begins a story with six words (see below).  Then you add six words, then the next person adds six more, and so on.  Include necessary punctuation and capital letters, please.  One of the fun parts of this is that you won’t always know if someone has already added six words… Continue reading →