Friday, September 2nd

American Literature:

• Turned in HW - Blog Questions
• Administration with IHS rules and procedures
• Annotation & Thesis review
• HW: Read and Annotate Crucible introduction - due Tuesday

9th Grade English:

Thai Elephant Painting

• Turned in HW - Blog Questions
• Annotation sample and review
• IHS rules and procedures with Administration
• HW: Turn in three unknown terms and define for vocabulary list - due Tuesday

Thursday, Sept. 1st

American Literature:
SAT Prep Warm-up
Pictures
Intro. to grammar

Ms. Carl's previous school picture.

HW: Blog questions due tomorrow

9th Grade English:
Pictures
Finish introduction ice breaker
HW: Blog questions due tomorrow

Welcome to the first week of the 2011-2012 School Year!

First Assignment: Typed or written response due by Friday, September 2nd at the onset of class.
1. Name, date and period

Answer the following prompts with complete and thoughtful responses.
2. What was the highlight of your summer break?  Why?
3. In accordance to our syllabus, what listed text do you look most forward to reading?
4. What are your academic goals for the school year?  Please list at least three goals.
5. What is your favorite book?  Why? 

6.  What are your strengths/weaknesses as a writer?

7. What do you hope to achieve as a reader and writer this year?

8.  What major skills did you cover in last year’s English class? Please list at least three.