A WORD ABOUT LATE WORK

As of February 2, any work that is considered "classwork" (to be completed in class) will not be accepted late. If it is not turned in when it is due (during class), it will be a zero.

Thursday, September 11, 2008

11 & 12 September 2008

4th period September 11
Journal: "Remembrance"
September 11th is a Day of Remembrance. As we honor those who lost their lives on this day 2001, make a list of everything in your life that you are thankful for.

1st period September 12
Journal: "Olympic Event"
On September 12, 1913, Olympian Jesse Owens was born. Owens won a number of medals in Track and Field events. If you could invent a new Olympic event, what would it be and why?

Agenda:
1. Anglo-Saxon notes
2. Anglo-Saxon poetry characteristic: kennings.
3. Anglo-Saxon literature: riddles.

Students created a variety of kennings.
Students attempted to solve a variety of riddles.
Students viewed a clip of The Hobbit in order to answer riddles.

4th period Homework due Monday, 15 September

  • Kennings Worksheet Parts 1 & 2.
  • DVD Cover Project: due Monday.

1st period homework due Tuesday, 16 September

  • Kennings Worksheet Parts 1 & 2

DVD Cover Project: due Thursday, 18 September

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