Weeks 1 and 2
Note: Assignments have changed!
Week 1
Tues 1/9--S: Review midterm
W 1/10, Th 1/11--L:
Introduction to Poetry; read "Base Details" (5)
Do homework in the poetry reader (write in your reader or on a separate page if you prefer)
Fri 1/12--S: Read and annotate (to the best of your ability): “First Death in Nova Scotia” (6)
Please answer the questions at the bottom of the page and put your answers here on Canvas
word count minimum: 200 words
Also, read/review the list of poetic devices in your poetry reader (p. 1a and 1b)
Week 2
Mon 1/15--NO SCHOOL
Tu 1/16--S: Read and annotate "Mrs. Small"
Also, do writing exercise here on Canvas
W 1/17, Th 1/18--L: Read and annotate:
"My Papa's Waltz" (p. 12 in reader)
Assignment on Canvas here: Loud Words on "Papa"
Fri 1/19--S: Read and annotate:
"River Merchant's Wife" (last page of reader)
Assignment on Canvas here
Important upcoming dates:
Th 1/25 (Block F), Fri 1/26 (Block G): Poetry in-class essay #1
Fri 2/2: Poetry in-class essay #2
Weds 2/7: Common Classroom on new grammar (verbals)
Th 2/14 (Block F), Fri 2/15 (Block G): Grammar test #3