Thursday, 22 October 2026

Oct 22, 2026

 Hello! Here's what we're up to today:

  • Eng 9
    • Checking in
    • Reminder about the Independent Novel Study - if you want it to count on your midterm, it's time to start planning
    • Student presentation
    • Teacher notes
    • Class discussion
    • Freewrite
    • There will be a quiz next week on Tuesday
      • Make sure you're reading up to the proper moment
      • Review literary terms:
        • Characterization
        • Thematic Statement
        • Tone
        • Symbolism
        • Conflict (new)
    • Part of the film
  • Eng 12
    • Checking in
    • Reminder about the Independent Novel Study - if you want it to count on your midterm, it's time to start planning
    • Life of Pi
      • Background and reception
      • Major themes
      • Heads up about structure: this has a long exposition - it takes awhile to get going, but the themes its laying down are part of the whole book
      • Reading first part aloud - don't skip the author's note, it matters in this one
      • Quick philosophical point: why we read books
    • Recapping A6
    • Time to work
    • Reminder: read chapters 1-5 by Monday

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