Friday, May 14

Freshmen: Okay, one last try. Submit your essays to turnitin.com by 8 AM Saturday morning. Period 1's class ID is 2854922 and Period 6's is 2854923. The pass word is judge (all lower case). If you can't remember your own old password, simply create a new user profile. We will have a vocab exam next week - likely Thursday, but dependent somewhat upon the presentations.

Sophomores: We had an excellent seminar to conclude our reading of Hamlet. Bring Tuesdays With Morrie next week.

CNF: Keep on reading. If you want to contribute to the CAI, bring some money next week.

Thursday, May 13

Freshmen: Today we had another presentation. Work on vocab for next week and have your copy of Twelfth Night for Friday.

Sophomores: Today we began looking at which archetype fits Hamlet the best. Complete your survey for class tomorrow, as well as the play, your notes, and your 3EJ.

CNF: Keep on reading Three Cups of Tea.

Tuesday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 12

Freshmen: Today we began our presentations, and with the extra time, did some spelling and grammar exercises. Everyone should have a copy of 12th Night in class on Friday, and be working on their vocab and letters to the editor.

Sophomores: Today we focused on Joseph Campbell's monomyth, as well as archetypes and Hamlet. Due for Friday are Act 5, 5 notes, and your completed 3EJ.

CNF: Today we viewed Spurlock's Where in the World... Due for next block period is Three Cups of Tea.

Monday, May 10

Freshmen: Today we handed in the capstone projects - they look good. I also collected the rough drafts and 3x5 cards. By Wednesday, 7:59 AM, submit your 3 essays to turnitin.com. It doesn't matter which essay you submit to Essay 1, 2, or 3, just make sure all 3 of them are in.

Sophomores: Finish 5.1 tonight; all of Act 5 is due for Friday - 5 notes, and all 7 of your 3EJ.

CNF: Keep reading Three Cups of Tea - here and at home. The goal is to have it done in 10 days.

Thursday, May 6

Freshmen: We spent the period working in class - Friday will be our last in class work day. Your project is due Monday and presentations begin the next block period.

Sophomores: Today we watched a short clip about playing the role of Hamlet and took some time to read. Act IV is due for Friday; we will have a seminar that day. Be sure to have a few entries in your 3EJ. Your essay is due to turnitin.com Monday, before school.

CNF: We read from Three Cups of Tea and our goal is to have it read in two weeks.

Tuesday, May 4 or Wednesday, May 5

Freshmen: Today we had some great presentation examples from a wonderful group of sophomores. Keep working at your project - they are due next Monday.

Sophomores: Today we began Act 4 - read 4.1 - 4.4. We also began a I Remember My Mother essay, similar to what we did last quarter. This is due to turnitin.com by Monday, 8 AM.

CNF: We talked about everybody's favorite high school football team, the Massilon Tigers, and also began Three Cups of Tea.

Monday, May 3

Freshmen: Today we focused on working on the capstone; next period we'll get some good examples of what your presentation should look like and pick presentation dates on Friday.

Sophomores: Today we had a seminar on Act III from Hamlet. No homework tonight, but you may want to get a start on chapter 15 vocab.

CNF: Today we finished Go Tigers! You need a copy of Three Cups of Tea for next period.