Happy New Year to All

As I sit before my computer with Emerson (my conure) on my shoulder, I'm thinking of you all, wondering what the new year has in store for us. As always, I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow, but for now, I would like to wish you all a wonderful new year full of peace, happiness, well-being, and success in all of your endeavors. Thank you all for being a positive part of this and the upcoming year.
I hope you all had a restful, safe, and enjoyable holiday break. I can hardly wait to see you all on Monday--though one more day won't hurt any of us! Until then . . .

Poetry Test on Thursday, Dec. 8th

Remember, you have a poetry test on Thursday, so study, study, study! This will cover only the vocabulary unit, but it includes all vocabulary, TP-CASTT, and poetry analysis. Make sure you've studied all of it! If you have questions, be sure to ask them tomorrow!

Semester Exam Review -- Rough version

I'm working on the semester exam review. Part of it is complete, though it is still in the VERY rough stages. Check out its link on Mrs. T's A.C.T. page.

Poetry Extra Credit

The poetry extra credit assignment is posted. Click on the link to Mrs. T's A.C.T. Page (look to the top, left of this page).

New Facebook Page, Old One Deactivated

As it turns out, the second page created is not satisfactory for the school purposes because it requires students to be "friends." That page is now closed. If you wish, you may "Like" Mrs. T's English I Pre-AP/TAG Class page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mrs-Ts-English-I-Pre-APTAG-Class/148790255208772#!/pages/Mrs-Ts-English-I-Pre-APTAG-Class/148790255208772?sk=wall&filter=1 for assistance with classwork and group study. Again, if any inappropriate comments or pictures appear, the author will be blocked from the page. Use the page wisely.

Lessons for Nov. 14 - 18, 2011

Monday -
Students will finish analyzing "Dover Beach" and "The Tyger" and apply them to Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. If time allows, students will then discuss any "parking lot" questions they have about the novel.

Tuesday -
Students will complete the unit test for Fahrenheit 451.

Wednesday -
Students will practice TPCASTT, focusing on tone, in "The Bells."

Thursday -
Students will complete their analysis of "The Bells" and identify various poetic devices found in the poem.

Friday -
Students will attend a special Poe performance and drama lecture hosted by our theater classes.

Testing the Facebook Link

Okay, I've been working on this and took the suggestion made to change Blessing's page to a class page. I've tried, but I'm not sure whether it's correctly set-up or not. I need to test run this page and see if it works, so if you get a chance, find it at http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100002819157949 and try to comment. I know of at least one student who's trying to work through the F451 questions right now; maybe some of your comments can help him.
Remember to keep your comments school appropriate and constructive. Any unacceptable comments will be cause to block you or close the page. Please make this a positive, constructive resource for all.
Thanks to all! Your biggest fan, Mrs. T