Last Post for 2011 (I think) :-)

I want to wish everyone a safe and restful winter break.
When we return we will be reviewing what we have covered this first part of the year and then moving onto modern American writers.
We will also continue with our preparation for taking the SAT and/or ACT tests.

Remember the second nine weeks closes on January 20th so if you need to pull up your grade there is still a little time left.

I would like for you to give me feedback as to which of the following books you would prefer to read for the third nine weeks:
A. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald or
B. A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
You can look up summaries of them and then we will take a vote when we get back from the break.

Enjoy this video of the most sung song on New Year's Eve -- "Auld Lang Syne."

Extra Credit

If you are interested in doing Extra Credit for the second nine weeks please come and see me. It will be due after the winter break and will consist of you creating small posters of our SAT words.
See me before we go on the break to be issued a letter.
Needs to be turned in the week we get back (January 3-6).

Connecting to the novel

Now that we have finished The Call of the Wild I would like you to take a moment and connect the novel to a movie, song or television show that demonstrates the concept of survival of the fittest, returning to your instincts, or the cruel treatment of animals.
You can either post your response to the blog, email me or write and turn into me a paragraph explaining your connection to the novel with a modern day movie, song or show.
You must submit your assignment by midnight on December 14th.
The assignment is worth 4 points.

Becoming Wild

Anthropomorphism Assignment

You will be writing either a poem or a short story from the point of view of an animal. Follow the requirements below:
1. Poem: Needs to be at least 30 lines long. Does not have to rhyme or follow a pattern.
2. Short story: Needs to be front and back of a page.

Poem or story does not have to be typed. Be creative and really try to get into the mind of your animal. I suggest you pick a favorite animal or pet. Have fun with the assignment.

Please email me if you have any questions.