First Day!

The first day of the trimester is officially over. In class today we worked on "Getting to Know" each other by completing a survey.  We also went over the class syllabus. A letter to parents was sent home and should be signed and brought back tomorrow or ASAP. Wednesday we will start with out blog creation.
Great first day, everyone!

Assignment Update

Here is the assignment update for Americn Lit. B

Tuesday, November 23= Chapter 19 and finish work for folder collection
Monday, November 29=Scarlet Letter Chapters 20&21
Tuesday, November 30= Scarlet Letter Chapters 23&24
Wednesday, December 1= Enrichment activities
Thursday, December 2= Exam Day 1, Writing Portion
Friday, December 3= Exam Day 2, Reading Portion

Monday 11-22

Monday we read chapters 17 & 18 of The Scarlet Letter.  Folder Collection is Tuesday!

Thursday, November 18

Finish reading chapters 14& 15
Finish Vocabulary
Start Review questions
Read "The Devil and Tom Walker," page 258 in the literature book.  Online at The Devil and Tom Walker

Blog Post #4

Ignominy.  This word is used many times in The Scarlet Letter.  Most recently in our reading, the word shows up on page 151..."half maddened by this ignominy."  For your blog post today, write one paragraph that explains the meaning of Ignominy and why they word keeps showing up in this story.  Give two examples. 

Monday

Today we will continue our reading of The Scarlet Letter. 

Friday, November 12

For Friday, read chapter 12 and finish the vocabulary and questions.