Seniors: Post Holiday and Pre-Exam Work

On the first day that you return from break, we will peer evaluate your descriptive writing assignments. Those of you who were on early vacation should bring two copies to class on Thursday. On Friday, we may continue doing this in addition to going over some graded tests and writing assignments. 

For class on Monday, January 6, in honor of The Feast of the Magi,  you should read "The Gift of the Magi" found at this link. Your last and final blog will be based on this story. You do NOT have to post your response to this blog; instead, just print it out to turn in with the other two blog-journal assignments that you've already done this marking period (Your Bucket List & Your Good Place). Turn-In Day is Wednesday, January 8. 

For class on Wednesday, January 8, you should read the story "The Lottery." It is in your book and at this link, too. Come to class prepared with 10 questions & comments for your last "circle" discussion of the first semester. 

I will give you a clear idea of what to expect on the examination sometime soon. It will be cumulative, in part; for instance, I will expect you to know the authors, what they wrote and accomplished, and the important literary terms and ideas that we studied.