1. English III Mrs. Spriggs

2. Parent/Guardian E-mail List A parent/guardian e-mail went out last Friday with a recap of the week. If you did not receive this e-mail and would like to, please complete the information on the clip board. A parent/guardian e-mail went out last Friday with a recap of the week. If you did not receive this e-mail and would like to, please complete the information on the clip board. SPAN- As of 3 rd period, I finally figured out the missing “Post to Parent” button, so grades are available online. SPAN- As of 3 rd period, I finally figured out the missing “Post to Parent” button, so grades are available online.

3. Daily Schedule -Bell Ringer/Journal-Students have 10 minutes to write a response to a journal that relates to our unit of study. Journals are collected every 10 entries. Worth 100 Points. -Word Parts: In preparation for the SAT, we write down five word parts per day. We have a test after each set of 25 word parts. -Grammar: We have a brief “grammar” review each morning consisting of Power Points and online games.

4. Daily Schedule Cont. Free Rice: An online SAT tutorial that actually provides “free rice” to poverty-stricken countries. Free Rice: An online SAT tutorial that actually provides “free rice” to poverty-stricken countries. Literature Packets: Active Reading Worksheets. These are collected randomly for a classwork grade. Literature Packets: Active Reading Worksheets. These are collected randomly for a classwork grade.

5. Web Page Calendar/Homework Calendar/Homework Contact Information Contact Information Google Google Unit Resources Unit Resources SAT Practice SAT Practice http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/RS priggs/index.cfm http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/RS priggs/index.cfm http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/RS priggs/index.cfm http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/RS priggs/index.cfm

6. Books We are currently reading Scarlet Letter We are currently reading Scarlet Letter We will also read The Crucible, The Catcher in the Rye, Of Mice and Men, and various selections from the text. All novels are available at GHHS. Additionally, I will always try to include links for online texts and free audio recordings. We will also read The Crucible, The Catcher in the Rye, Of Mice and Men, and various selections from the text. All novels are available at GHHS. Additionally, I will always try to include links for online texts and free audio recordings.

7. Research Paper We will complete a three page research paper during the 2 nd quarter. The topic will be a controversial issue that relates to American Society. We will complete a three page research paper during the 2 nd quarter. The topic will be a controversial issue that relates to American Society. We will complete the majority of the research, planning, and typing in class (dependent upon on computer lab availability) We will complete the majority of the research, planning, and typing in class (dependent upon on computer lab availability)