Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8, 2009

It's AP season, so I haven't slept much of late. Here is the schedule for this week; I will update ASAP.

MONDAY: Gifted English II: TP-CASTT analysis of two poems of your choice, worth 40 points, from the Perrine book. AP Lit: Finish review for AP exam re: figurative terms; read the Angry Passage about Gallant from the practice test. Some of you are out for AP Government; the t-shirts are in, but cost me an extra 150.00 for the sleeves. Happy Graduation to everyone. Meh.

TUESDAY: Gifted English II: Lecture on Commentary, with examples; Character lists for C&P and WH; Commentary assignment given. (Rough draft due on Tuesday next.) Some of you are out for AP Stats. AP Lit: Go over essay samples regarding the Practice Test and go over final strategies for testing on Thursday.

WEDNESDAY: Gifted English II: OUTSIDE READING DAY. Bring a copy of your novel, a beverage, and a blanket (if so inclined) and we are going to go together to the courtyard to read and savor the last shreds of spring. AP Lit: Most of you will be out for Calc, so I will be working one-on-one with the rest of you to prepare for tomorrow's test.

THURSDAY: Gifted English II: More commentary samples; transition to AP Language activity; plan for poetry reading. AP Lit: TODAY IS THE DAY. I will have breakfast for interested parties at 6:30 in room 313--bring your own coffee! DO NOT COME BACK TO SCHOOL TO TELL ME ALL ABOUT IT. VERBOTEN. AND DO NOT FACEBOOK IT, EITHER. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FRIDAY: Gifted English II: TBA (I have no idea, but it will be glorious). AP Lit: Written reflection on AP test, stapled shut since I can't see it until later tonight. Credit given!

More pending; we are winding down, people. Next week in Gifted-land: The Commentary, continued; Next week in AP Land: Transition to College (HOPE, Hilley St yle.)