4/5 Creative Writing

In-class- Allusions and symbolism in poetry

HW- Organic poem due in class tomorrow

4/5 American Studies

In-class- Ginsberg's America activity, assigned and discussed resumes and cover letters

HW- None

4/5 Classics

In-class- Troy

HW- None

4/4 Creative Writing

In-class- Similes, Metaphors, & Personification

HW- None

4/4 American Studies

In-class- Intro to the 60s and nonconformist poetry

HW- Reading notes 968-972 (stop before assassination)

4/4 Classics

In-class- Troy

HW- None

4/3 Creative Writing

In-class- Local poems, poetry activity on a specific place

HW- None

4/3 American Studies

In-class- Unit  9 Review & Exam, Root Vocab 1-3 Quiz

HW- None

4/3 Classics

In-class- Troy

HW- None

Classics Extra Credit- Wrath of the Titans

After viewing the film write a one-page double spaced typed comparative review of the film including analysis comparing the film to the actual mythology, as well as your opinion of the film. Staple your movie stub to the comparative review.

DUE BY TUESDAY APRIL 17TH

4/2 Creative Writing

In-class~ Shared pantoums, sestinas, and sonnets, important date poetry construction

HW~ None

4/2 American Studies

In-class~ Finished 50s Culture/ Conformity/Nonconformity discussion

HW~ Study for Unit 9 Exam tomorrow (See study guide below)

4/2 Classics

In-class- Iliad Socratic Seminar

HW~ None

Socratic Seminar make-up will be Wednesday @ 9:00

Classics- Film Announcement and Opt-Out

In Classics, we will be watching the film Troy in our analysis of Homer's The Iliad. Please visit this site http://bedeclassdocs.blogspot.com/2012/04/troy-opt-out.html if you would like your student to opt out of the film viewing and analysis.