Wednesday, June 10

*Writing Practice
*Independent Reading: 35 minutes (Describe the setting in 1 paragraph; List 3 characters you’ve met so far and give 2 descriptions of each.)
*Vocab Poem
*Gatsby-tone
*Share vocab poems
*Gatsby Quiz
*Read Gatsby

Tuesday, June 9

Good Morning!

Today we went to the library to obtain an Independent Reading book. You will need this book every day for the session and will have about 30 minutes each morning to read it. Here is some info regarding grading of IR: Independent Reading

Writing Practice cannot be made up.

Vocab: Vocab Skits
Gatsby: Read to page 27
Discuss Active Reading (handout)

Monday, June 8

Welcome to Summer School! On this website, I’ll list daily activities and links to powerpoints, etc. Check back here if you missed class, were tardy or just need to review.

SS syllabus
Summer school survey
Rules for Writing

Vocab, Week 1: asunder, benediction, ceaselessly, colossal, complacency, corpulent, elude, either, extemporizing

Define words and write a meaning loaded sentence for each. Make flash cards.

Final Grades

Final grades are posted!!

Have a safe and fun summer.

Keep up with me as I travel the world: http://thevolunteeryear.com

Ms. Kitchens

Grades

New grades have been posted. If you find an error, please fill out a pink slip and staple the assignment to it; place both in the turn in tray.

Final project, final exam and community service will be included by Friday. Final grades available no earlier than Friday afternoon.

Thanks!

AP Language Argument Paper

Analysis Power Point

Wednesday, May 21

American Studies:

1. President speeches
2. Go over Bush LSG (gave credit for AR or LSG)
3. Handed out prompt for tomorrow’s essay
4. HWK–Unit exam tomorrow

AP Language:

1. College resumes
2. Intro to brag sheet
3. Lottery
4. College research discussion
5. HWK–Resume due Friday

Tuesday, May 20

Amerian Studies:

1. President speeches
2. HWK–Bush LSG and AR; Unit exam Thursday

AP Language:

1. College article
2. College survey

Monday, May 19

American Studies:

1. Video Essay discussion: thesis and commentary; work time
2. HWK–Pres. Speech due Tuesday; Bush LSG and AR due Wed.

AP Language:

1. Final Exam intro
2. College Research due Thurs

Thursday, May 15

American Studies:

1. Finish Clinton SU
2. Complete Clinton LSG; due tomorrow

AP Language:

1. Debrief
2. Note to Ms. K
3. Intro to Catcher
4. HWK: Catcher 1-14 by next Friday