Olean High School - English 9

As we begin our first novel unit, I'd like to hear from you about your reading habits. What do you find most interesting to read?  Why?  Do you have any favorites?  Share them here!

English IV - British Literature Assignments

Week One - August 25th - 28th
8/25 - Tuesday -Homeroom Bell Schedule Day

Agenda:

• Discuss course syllabus and classroom management/expectations
• Complete student information 3x5 card
• Journal opportunity
• Get to know the textbook activity
• Hmwk - get course syllabus and honesty policy signed

8/26 -Wednesday- Seniors have class meeting today 2nd period!
Agenda:

• Collect signed course syllabus forms
• Collect signed honesty policy
• Review British and World Events timeline textbook page 4-5
• Cornell Notes - pages 6-14
• Cornell Notes - Anglo-Saxan Values
• Cornell Notes - The Coming of Christianity

8/27 - Thursday-AR Day?

Agenda:

• I am hoping to get our class into the library to sign out AR books.
• Review of C-Notes from yesterday
• Begin Anglo-Saxon Lyrics
• C-Notes pages 16-17 - Literary Devices
• "The Wife's Lament"

8/28 - Friday

Agenda:

• Review C-Notes of Anglo-Saxon Lyrics
• Begin Epic
• characteristics/traits of Epics - C-Notes pages 34-39
• Prepare for reading of Beowulf

Courage - Atticus Finch Style

Throughout the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, the adults teach the children many lessons about life, humanity, and how to treat and understand others. According to Atticus regarding Mrs. Dubose to Jem, "...I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what."

Interpret this quote in your own words. Agree or disagree with it and tell us why. Use examples from the novel or real life. Don't use other peoples names and be appropriate in your response at all times. When you are finished with your comment, sign your full name. Then go ahead and post your reply. You won't see your post until I approve it.