Homework for the First and Second of May

Welcome to May!  Happy May Day!  С днем первого мая!


Today was a really productive day for all classes.  Below are your reminders about what you have left to do before we see each other again.

AP English III:

We're about to enter into a very strange time called AP Exams.  Scheduling and lessons are going to be a bit off over the next few classes until we meet back on the other side.  Pay attention to alterations and assignments.  Today in class we went over policies and expectations regarding AP Exams.  Follow that handout and those guidelines to the letter.  The major thing is to remember where to go, when to get there, and what parts of the school day you have to attend. Also, always remember to plan for the worst when it comes to food.  Have a back-up lunch ready in case you can't get somewhere between your exams if you have two in one day.

For homework tonight, your first priority is to take a look at your previous synthesis notes and prepare for our final timed writing - another synthesis essay.  I think the prompt is a pretty interesting one.  In terms of reading, get through the next three major stories.  Annotate them heavily (like ya do) and then start to consider how this collection is being woven together.  What are those "truth threads" that O'Brien is using.

In the previous post is where I put those links to AP vocabulary - by the way.  Take a look and print if you feel so inclined.  Lastly, I think that I may hold a review/study/prep session next week after-school.  Let me know if you'd be interested in attending.

English I:


I hope that you all enjoyed reading ee cummings' "in Just-".  Tonight you need to practice these same skills of close reading an analysis as you take a look at Haki R. Madhubuti's "Back Again Home."  Read the piece carefully and then answer the assigned questions at the top of the sheet.  Make sure that you do the questions assigned to your class and section.  Answer the questions thoroughly continuing to work on your adherence to good writing rules.

Also, you now have the date for your poetry projects - the 25th and the 29th of May.  Extra Credit projects are due the week of the 14th.  Remember that these two things are meant to be completed mostly on your own time.  See me for help if you need it.