Eventful Week

We are already half way through the first nine weeks and certain parts of the class should be second nature to you by now. For example:
*SAT Question of the Day (due once a week)
*SAT Vocabulary flashcards (due every other week) E-H are due Monday (even periods) or Tuesday (odd periods)
*Checking this blog :)

Important Dates--
****Open House on Tuesday, September 22nd from 6:30-8:30pm
****Progress Reports on Thursday, September 24th (Failure and in danger of failing notices will be given)

We started our introduction to Literary Analysis essays this week using "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne as our primary source. The writing of this essay will be done in class only. Thanks to Ms. Parra, the Media Specialist, I will be able to show you more examples of literary analysis essays so that you know what I am looking for.

Family Tree Project Presentations -- WOW! I have such a diverse group of students with all kinds of backgrounds and stories. Have you made the connection yet between your own families and those of the early immigrants to this country? I have a ton of reading to do of narratives about yourselves and other family members, but I am looking forward to it to learn new aspects of each one of you.

Upcoming assignments and projects (because I love you all so much):
1. Colonial Newspaper Project - You will be creating the front page of a newspaper with information on either the Native Americans, Colonial Americans or a mixture of both. I will provide you with the handout that explains everything I want next week.
2. Corridos -- We will learn what a Corrido is for Hispanic Heritage month and you will write your own.
3. Quiz on SAT E-H words either by the end of next week or the following week.