Thursday, January 24, 2013

English 11 E: Exam prep

We'll postpone the cafe until second semester so that we can discuss the exam expectations, review the texts studied this year, and I will answer any questions you may have. We will also sign out the Lit 12 texts so we can start on the first day back.

Tonight: Gather any books that belong to the school and return them. IF YOU BORROWED ANY BOOKS OFF OF MY SHELF, PLEASE RETURN THEM AND WHY NOT ADD A BOOK OR TWO OF YOUR OWN TO THE SHELF. YOU CAN WRITE A NOTE INSIDE IT TO ENCOURAGE OTHER READERS.

You picked up two handouts today. The first one outlines the exam format and includes a student essay which you can use as a model for practicing writing one between now and Wednesday.

The second handout you need to complete tonight.

Using your notebook, write in the name of each author, story, play or novel studied during class. Do not include USSR texts or poems or essays.

Bring the completed sheet to class.

ALSO BRING YOUR MONEY AND/OR THE POEMS AND ENTRY FORMS FOR OUR TWO CONTESTS TOMORROW. REMIND ME TO SHOW YOU A COPY OF AERIE INTERNATIONAL. IT'S REALLY GOOD. SEND ONE POEM ELECTRONICALLY TO AERIE OR TO POLYPHONY H.S.