Week at a Glance: Sept 13-17

English 11 AP

• Monday: Today will be learning about critical theory.
• Wednesday: Today you and your group will prepare to present your assigned theory to the class
• Friday:
• Presentations re critical theory due today
• Bring in notes regarding others' interpretations and reactions to "Story of an Hour". Be sure that you don't sway their ideas, but that you simply record their thoughts. If they're not sure what to say, you can ask them general questions like "What do you think of Mrs. Mallard?" and "Who do you most connect to in the story and why?".
• Looking ahead: Sept 23rd - in-class essay on either Slaughterhouse Five or The Glass Castle.

English 8

• Tuesday: Hand in the letter to yourself (that we started in class) in which you answer the following the prompts.
• Describe who you are at this time (likes, dislikes, habits, features, unique characteristics, etc.)
• Who is important to you (friends, family)?
• Who inspires you?
• How do you feel about being in grade 8 at Rockridge?
• Describe and discuss goals for this year.
• Do you want to join any clubs? Sports?
• What do you want out of this year? 
• Thursday: Today we'll be writing stories in class.