Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Dear Juniors,

If you missed class, we completed the following:

1. CRT will take place on Wednesday and Friday, April 24th and 26th! If you miss the test, then you are required to take the test during another English period. DON'T MISS, my young friends, as you will miss Gatsby.
 Part of the CRT involves Latin roots. I gave the roots to each student, along with meanings. Your homework assignment for THURSDAY involves making flashcards for each root, and then LOCATING A MINIMUM of THREE WORDS that are derived from the LATIN ROOT.

Bene=Good
Phile=Love
Photo=Light
Dia=Across
Dyna=Power
Dom=Rule/Power
Liber=Free
Lent=full of
Fid=Faith
Ject=Throw
Form=shape
Demo=people
Ad=toward
Trib=Honor/Pay
Cracy=Government
Tract=Pull
Pulse=Drive
Sym=Together
Vore=Eat
 Vita=Life

 2. We then "took a quiz" covering the symbolism found within chapters 1 and 2 of Gatsby. If you missed class, you will need to visit with me about the process involved with making up the quiz.

I will see you on Thursday.
Cheers,
KC

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Dear Juniors,

I hope you have a wonderful spring break. Please be aware of the following, especially if you missed class the day prior to spring break.

1. Your homework is to read your "book report" text. Remember that your assignment is due on April 16th, which is not too far away. WORK ON THIS, my young friends.

2. We started on THE GREAT GATSBY in class on Thursday. In fact, we almost finished listening to Chapter 1. Those of you that missed class, you will need to read chapter 1 on your own. I recommend downloading it from the computer and listening to it. Initially listening to it gives you a greater understanding of the text. As we progress through the novel, you will be able to read it on your own.

3. Please do not miss class on Monday, as we will finish chapter 1. I will explain your chapter 1 quiz, and then move on to color symbolism.

Enjoy the holiday, cute kids. I look forward to seeing you on Monday.
Cheers,
Mrs. Crampton