Activities for week fourteen 12/13 - 12/17 - 2010

As we move to Christmas - "do you know it is a party? It is a birthday party ... birthdays are meant to be celebrated. It's why we say 'Merry Christmas!'" stated Rick Warren. Let's work hard and enjoy this last week of school before vacation, then you can celebrate all the rest of this year. We will be working on our first full essay on Fahrenheit 451 and it is worth 200 points.

Please check Aeries and know your grade in our class if you are not passing or have a 'D' you need to see me so we can find a way for you to improve. Finally, make sure your notebook is up to date.

Monday 12/13
1. Review Tests
2. Work on First Copy of Fahrenheit 451 Essay (homework) Absolute Deadline - Due this week only!
3. Study Glossary Terms (homework)

Tuesday 12/14
1. Lecture: Ideas about the Novel
2. Finish Essay (homework)
3. Study Glossary Terms (homework)

Wednesday 12/15
1. Finish Lecture
2. Edit and Revise Essay
3. Type Second Copy of Essay (homework)

Thursday 12/16
1. Notes Test on Fahrenheit 451
2. Review Essay (homework)
3. See Fahrenheit 451
4. Study Glossary Terms (homework)

Friday 12/17
1. Glossary Terms Test
2. Essay Due (Absolute Deadline!) Due Thursday if you will not be here Friday
3. See Fahrenheit 451
4. Final on Fahrenheit 451 When We Return (Review over vacation)
5. You may see me at the beginning of lunch for vacation extra credit.

Merry Christmas!