Tuesday, HALLOWE'EN OCTOBER 31!!!

I love Hallowe'en, and have since I was a child--and to that end, each of you gets a little bag of goodies today. If you had already requested a nonedible alternative due to dietary restrictions, theological objections, or the simple fact that you long for something different, then I have a bag pre-made for you, as well.

AP Lit: The duelling scene from Hamlet, followed by a parody penned by none other than Steve Martin, comedian. After both scenes, I have a short story for you from the Canadian author Margaret Atwood called "Gertrude Talks Back," after which I will distribute the Hamlet review sheet for Thursday's test and the obituary creative writing assignment (also due Thursday.)

Gifted English IV: Quiz on your Chaucer reading from last night, followed by our completion of "The Pardoner's Tale."

Gifted English II: Author of the Day presentation today from Briana and Alex; the author in question is HP Lovecraft. Afterward, we will finish the Twain story "The Lowest Animal" and segue effortlessly into a visual representation of satire to celebrate Hallowe'en.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

You will have a chance to meet your new principal, Mrs. Margaret McMillian, tomorrow. She is coming to us from Lockhart Middle School and graduated from Boone in 1966.

I am assuming that there will be a welcome ceremony at some point, so check this space to stay abreast of developments or news.

Monday, October 23, 2006

Congratulations to the Boone Braves for completely dominating all over Oak Ridge in the Homecoming Football Game.

APees: Hamlet, Act III quiz/response; launch headfirst into Act IV, a lovely act with some smashing acting. I love this play. I hope you do, too.

Gifted English IV: Quiz on the "General Prologue" of CTales, followed by Chaucer vocab and progression through the character chart.

Gifted English II: 3rd period will read the King essay, followed by the Introduction to Horror in Literature. 6th will launch right into horror and its implications. Reminder: The Author project begins next week!!! Poe vocab quiz Wednesday.

Friday, October 20, 2006

All classes today get The Homecoming Speech, of which there is now photographic evidence.

Please be safe during the game and the dance! Many recently licensed drivers cavorting around!

AP Lit: Act III.

Gifted IV: First reading assignment is "The General Prologue" in the paperback I gave you, pp. 1-17; we began CTales today and I distributed the critical essay and the character chart.

Gifted II: Poe, SAT vocabulary, and the literature of horror.

tidings of joy

My newest nephew, Alexander James, was born October 20 at 7:06 a.m. He weighs seven pounds, four ounces, and he has a full head of black hair and very long toes. I love this child.

Just sharing.

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Advanced Placement Literature and Composition: Period One, Act II quiz; begin Act III. Periods Four and Five: Act III, Hamlet.

Gifted English IV: Finish Becket; short essay on the film; distribute paperback copies of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.

Gifted English II: Finish CMC and go over safety guidelines.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

There is a faculty meeting this afternoon scheduled to go over your safety and well-being on this campus. Please look for a post coming soon on new policies and procedures.

TODAY IS THE PSAT. GOOD LUCK, SOPHYS!

AP Literature and Composition: Hamlet Act II Quiz, and discussion of Hamlet--the character, the tragedy, the problem.

Gifted English II: I won't see third period due to testing, but I will see sixth and we will get closer to finishing the film CMC.

Gifted English IV: Becket, through question 68.