English 11 Students continue to use Regents review books in preparation for the exam.
The exam is on Tuesday June 11 at 9 AM.
An assignment was handed out from the review book that is due when they return from break.on Wed. the 29th.
A schedule for review claases was also handed out and will be posted on the school's website as well.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
English 12
Seniors are completing their course work for graduation.
Senior exams begin May 16th; the English exam is Thurs. May 16th at 9 AM
English 11
Students are engaged in reading the novel The Scarlet Letter; they have been asked to read through chapter 16 for Monday the 22nd.
A vocabulary quiz was given on Wed. the 17th;
A full period essay test will be taken on Friday the 19th on chapters 1-13.
A short research project/paper was assigned on the 12th.
The final paper is to be 2-3 pages in length, and include a works cited page and parenthetical citations.
-The process of performing research and using MLA style to construct the paper continues to be a part of weekly instruction..
- A preliminary bibliography was due Wednesday the 17th
- A thesis statement is due Friday the 19th
- A rough draft is due Thurs. the 25th
Note: the three above assignments equal one quiz score.
The final copy of the paper is due Thursday May 2nd.
AP English
Students continue to complete the coures work in preparation for the AP exam on Thursday May 9th.
A research paper was assigned several weeks ago and is due on May 3rd.
Seniors are completing their course work for graduation.
Senior exams begin May 16th; the English exam is Thurs. May 16th at 9 AM
English 11
Students are engaged in reading the novel The Scarlet Letter; they have been asked to read through chapter 16 for Monday the 22nd.
A vocabulary quiz was given on Wed. the 17th;
A full period essay test will be taken on Friday the 19th on chapters 1-13.
A short research project/paper was assigned on the 12th.
The final paper is to be 2-3 pages in length, and include a works cited page and parenthetical citations.
-The process of performing research and using MLA style to construct the paper continues to be a part of weekly instruction..
- A preliminary bibliography was due Wednesday the 17th
- A thesis statement is due Friday the 19th
- A rough draft is due Thurs. the 25th
Note: the three above assignments equal one quiz score.
The final copy of the paper is due Thursday May 2nd.
AP English
Students continue to complete the coures work in preparation for the AP exam on Thursday May 9th.
A research paper was assigned several weeks ago and is due on May 3rd.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Happy Easter.
The fourth quarter begins NOW, especially for seniors this is important.
AP English
Begin reading Wuthering Heights through page 66.
Complete/review the packet on Literry Criticism.
Begin performing research for your paper.
Begin the six week program in preparation for the AP exam.
English 12
Preview literary analysis/reading strategies 758; romantic period and gothic literature.
From text, access E-text from home, closely read pages 759-764, Mary Shelley's biographical information and the author's introduction to the novel Frankenstein. Pay particular attention to the historical context of the work.
Review/respond/apply literary analysis 765;1,2,5,8
English 11
Read from the novel The Scarlet Letter chapters 6-11.
Before reading the chapters, read the preview questions for each chapter (handout).
As a way to engage the text, respond to the chapter questions as you read.
For question about any of the assignments, you may post here or e-mail me at: generali@bishopmaginn.org
The fourth quarter begins NOW, especially for seniors this is important.
AP English
Begin reading Wuthering Heights through page 66.
Complete/review the packet on Literry Criticism.
Begin performing research for your paper.
Begin the six week program in preparation for the AP exam.
English 12
Preview literary analysis/reading strategies 758; romantic period and gothic literature.
From text, access E-text from home, closely read pages 759-764, Mary Shelley's biographical information and the author's introduction to the novel Frankenstein. Pay particular attention to the historical context of the work.
Review/respond/apply literary analysis 765;1,2,5,8
English 11
Read from the novel The Scarlet Letter chapters 6-11.
Before reading the chapters, read the preview questions for each chapter (handout).
As a way to engage the text, respond to the chapter questions as you read.
For question about any of the assignments, you may post here or e-mail me at: generali@bishopmaginn.org
Sunday, March 3, 2013
March Begins
Note: Third quarter deficiences are due to our guidance dept.on Tuesday the 5th.
English 12
Continue working on research paper. Thesis due Wed. the 7th.
Authors: Johnson, Pope, Gray to conclude Age of Reason (646-671)
Vocab quiz Thursday combined AOR.
Romantic Period up next, Friday/Monday background.(715-725)
English 11
Two American Masters-Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman.
Begin Dickinson; academic vocabulary from text (402).
Read selected poems (402-415)
Introduce Whitman for Friday. Contempory connection Richard Blanco.
AP
Frankenstein continue reading; continue reading criticisms.
Short paper for Wednesday.
Review of Part 1 for Tests 1 and 2 to be completed.
English 12
Continue working on research paper. Thesis due Wed. the 7th.
Authors: Johnson, Pope, Gray to conclude Age of Reason (646-671)
Vocab quiz Thursday combined AOR.
Romantic Period up next, Friday/Monday background.(715-725)
English 11
Two American Masters-Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman.
Begin Dickinson; academic vocabulary from text (402).
Read selected poems (402-415)
Introduce Whitman for Friday. Contempory connection Richard Blanco.
AP
Frankenstein continue reading; continue reading criticisms.
Short paper for Wednesday.
Review of Part 1 for Tests 1 and 2 to be completed.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Feb. Break
For break:, each class was given a handout as well.
English 11
Please continue reading on Thoreau from text or E-text, pages 379-389.
Complete essay on Emerson quotation about what it means to be succeccful.
English 12
Begin research on Age of reason or Romantic Period writer.
Three sources and notes.
Ppaper is due Thursda,y March 14.
AP English
Continue reading from Frankestein through ch. 17
.
Rread Croker criticism.
AP review book practice test 2, page 179, 1-28.
For questions, please e-mail me at: generali@bishopmaginn.org.
English 11
Please continue reading on Thoreau from text or E-text, pages 379-389.
Complete essay on Emerson quotation about what it means to be succeccful.
English 12
Begin research on Age of reason or Romantic Period writer.
Three sources and notes.
Ppaper is due Thursda,y March 14.
AP English
Continue reading from Frankestein through ch. 17
.
Rread Croker criticism.
AP review book practice test 2, page 179, 1-28.
For questions, please e-mail me at: generali@bishopmaginn.org.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Now that the third quarter has begun, please keep pace with all assignments.
A research projuect will be undertaken in English 11 and 12 and due near the end of the quarter.
English 12
Complete Lovelace and begin Pepys See readings assigned for this unit.
English 11
Gothic Literature, Irony
Read Poe's "Fall of the House of Usher"
AP English
Read through chapter 3 of Frankenstein.
A research projuect will be undertaken in English 11 and 12 and due near the end of the quarter.
English 12
Complete Lovelace and begin Pepys See readings assigned for this unit.
English 11
Gothic Literature, Irony
Read Poe's "Fall of the House of Usher"
AP English
Read through chapter 3 of Frankenstein.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Happy New Year!
2013 Graduates
English 12
Complete Hamlet.
Continue research for paper on thematic elements. Due the 16th.
Test on play Tuesday 15th
English 11
Make up quizzes and tests owed.
Complete "The Devil and Tom Walker" and begin reading the Fireside Poets page 256 Longfellow,
Bryant, Holmes.
AP English
Research Paper due Thursday Jan. 17th.
Continue reading from romantic poets: Wordswoth and Coleridge next
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