August 17-21

This week we will close the book (for now) on "2BR02B" and step back to the 19th century for another view of scientific progress in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark."  This one centers on a fairly dysfunctional relationships between a scientist and his wife -- it's a pretty thought-provoking story, so let's get our reading on!  Speaking of reading, remember that you will improve as a reader when you start working at it, looking for new ways to engage your brain.  Be sure to check out the strategies on the reading schedule, and read a bit each day to give yourself a chance to do well!

RECENT DOCUMENTS

• "2BR02B" by Kurt Vonnegut Audio Here
• Background on Vonnegut, Big Picture Discussion questions
• "2BR02B" Characterization questions and Hamlet soliloquy
• Choice Books for New Frontier Unit
• Choice Books Reading Schedule and Reading Strategies
• Vocabulary.com info (No Vocab Quiz this week)
• 3rd period vocab class
• 6th period vocab class
• 7th period vocab class
• IF YOU ARE HAVING A HARD TIME WITH VOCABULARY.COM, CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS (It is not the easiest site to navigate)

UPCOMING -- more detail on the course calendar

• Monday 8/17 -- New Frontier Book Check
• Tuesday 8/18 -- Journal/In-Class Writing for "2BR02B"
• Thursday 8/27: Quiz 1 for New Frontier Parallel Novel