Goodness me, it is the year 2011. What would George Orwell think/say? It certainly is a brave, new world...Talking of which, Julie Taymor (director of Across the Universe) has just directed a new version of The Tempest starring Helen Mirren in the role of Prospero (now Prospera!). Field trip...?
Anyway, I do hope you all had a warm, happy holiday. And now for this week's ideas:
Instead of a vocab quiz this Friday, you will be doing the writing portion of your final exam. I know it's very early, but I will explain in class why this is necessary. So, in order to practice and prepare, we will do some small and enjoyable writing in class (is there such a thing, you say?) and then you are highly encouraged to schedule a writing appointment with me during A or B lunch or after school this week (Jan 4th , 5th or 6th). If I have already "conferenced" (wince) with you, then there is no need.
There is no blog this week, but a modified TP CASTT (no paraphrase) poem will be assigned. I might send it as an email. With all poetry, please TRY your best without racing to Google! If you try first, you will discover exactly what you are struggling with, or you might discover you are very talented at poetic interpretation. Either way, give it a good concerted effort first, and then
if you must....hit that search button. :-)
Otherwise, these few weeks before finals will be "light" so relax! Oh, and if anyone would like to get a head start on their independent novel, I will assign them this week.
Happy New Year!
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