Week 2: Monday, Aug 30

Hi friends, 

Our college essay unit continues.  What qualities do you have that communicate to your peers? Today you will find out. You will also read a college essay example from a sound student (she applied to UC Berkeley as was accepted). 

Please use the lesson plan link on the left to see the details and homework.  Let's begin writing our first college application pieces! 

Pin on College Essay Procrastination


Friday, Aug. 27

* Pray

* College

Yes, the SAT is ready for you: Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4

What is something you learned from the College Application Unit so far (share)? 

* Journal 1:

What do you most enjoy doing?

What do you most enjoying eating? 

What do you most enjoy reading? 

What do you hope to learn this year? 

To do: Ask 4 people that know you well what comes to mind when they speak of you to others?  Write that down and share with us on Monday. 

* Let's discuss some answers. 

* The Beginning of English Literature: The Story of Caedmon

Copy down the poem. This is our first memorization for the year.  We will recite together each class period until we quiz on it in a few weeks...then I choose the next memorization piece.


HW:

 

Cædmon Poems > My poetic side



Wednesday, August 25, 2021

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St. George - Patron Saint of Angle-land


* Pray

 

* We talked a lot of college shop today...and we had a sweet impromptu great visit from Mr. Myers. 

 

* 2021–2022 British Literature Syllabus


* Introduce Writer’s Inc. 


Begin College Introductory Unit


HW Due Fri., Aug 27:


  • Get a binder and set it up according to the syllabus.

  • Have your parents sign the syllabus and put the syllabus first in your binder. 

  • Khan Academy College Application: Read and take notes on the intro. and college application process.