OF MICE & MEN

11/2/11-Congratulations Class
We have completed reading Of Mice and Men. We will begin our paper tomorrow on Wednesday.

Don't forget that our Of Mice and Men test is on 11/7.

10/10/11-Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck


We will begin reading Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck. First, we will learn the historical & geographical background of the author and the novel. Then, we will begin reading the story. 


Assessments:
Steinbeck Biography & Migrant Experience Quiz

Of Mice and Men & SAT Words Quiz

Resources (In-class):
Class Sets
Audio Version
Study Guides

WHAT IS DUE THIS FRIDAY (10/7/11)?

• FINAL DRAFT (2 Major Grades)
  
• Rough Draft (1 Daily Grade)
• Outline (1 Daily Grade)
• Chart (1 Daily Grade)
• Rubric (-5 If this document is missing)

EXTRA-CREDIT: IF YOU TURN YOUR WRITING PROJECT IN EARLY, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA 10 POINTS ON YOUR PAPER!!! 

EXTRA-HELP: On Wednesday & Thursday, I will review outlines & rough drafts for purposes of revision. Tutorials on Thursday & Friday for more assistance on the writing project.

YEARBOOK Retakes on OCTOBER 4 (Tuesday)

If you didn't like your picture, here is your chance to have a retake!

ROUGH DRAFT EXEMPTION

Congratulations: Period 1

This Friday (Sept. 30) the OUTLINE for SOUND of THUNDER is DUE For ALL CLASSES

EXTRA-CREDIT: Sept. 26, 2011 (Monday)

BONUS: Write 5 sentences stating what all 3 stories "Harrison Bergeron", "Sound of Thunder", and "There Will Come Soft Rain" have in common.

Please Note: You may write your 5 sentence paragraph after you finish the test.

MOCK PSAT-FREE (Must Register By September 21: Wednesday)

Welcome to the Bellaire High School - Test Masters Mock PSAT Registration Page.

Test Masters will be sponsoring a Mock PSAT at Bellaire High School as follows:

• DATE: Saturday, September 24, 2011
• TIME: 8 am to 12 pm
• WHERE: Bellaire High School (Exact Room TBA)

To register for the mock test, please click the link below:

Click here to register for the Mock PSAT

FREE

BINDER CHECK: 9/9/11

Please Note: Students ARE required to bring an English Binder to class everyday! Folders will NOT fulfill the BINDER requirement!
Binder Check

• Label the Binder with the word English
• 25 Points will be deducted for subject matter other than English
• 25 Points will be deducted for missing dividers
• 25 Points will be deducted for a sloppy or disorganized binder
• 25 Points will be deducted for binders containing no information
• Labels (follow this order): Warm-ups; Notes; Daily; Major; Vocabulary