British: homework due 11/3

Hey all! Sorry I couldn't post last night... internet was down! (Ugh.)

You are to read an excerpt from Gulliver's Travels which you can view here: http://www.enotes.com/gullivers-travels-text/. I want you to read Part IV, chapters 1 - 3. (Not bad, eh?) Also, write a one-page bio on Jonathan Swift.

Ciao!
Ally

American: homework due 11/3

Hey all,

I don't know if everyone heard this after the movie yesterday. Your homework is to read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (a 30-page fun, easy read) and write a one-page bio on Washington Irving. (It can be longer than one page if you like.)

Can everyone pass this on to your buds and post a comment here so I know you got it?

Cheers!
Ally

American: Movie tomorrow!

American students -

I have emailed your parents to get their permission for a little field trip tomorrow! We need internet access to watch our movie, so I'm suggesting watching it at my apartment in Damascus (10 minutes away from the school). Please have them email me or leave a comment here so I know I have their permission.

Thanks!

Ally

British AND American: Movie time!!

Hey everyone!

I'm planning for the movies next week, and I'm gettin' reeeeeeeally excited! This is our reward for our long hard studying of these wonderful books. ;)

So I propose that we bring snacks and drinks for all to share. Can you guys post a comment here and tell what you'd like to bring? Make sure there's a good balance between drinks and snackies! (Cans/bottles would be easier than liters with cups, unless you want to provide cups as well.)

By the way, I'm going to need to rent the videos from Blockbuster because the library doesn't carry them. No worries on covering the charge, though; I'll just use your supply fee for class.

Affectionately,
Ally

British: Assignment due 10/20

Who said that it was allowed to be late October already?! The leaves outside are changing and falling and I love it, but golly it happened quick!

Okay so just a reminder: due on Monday...

Read through "I Call Him Friday"

5-paragraph essay: What statement do you think Defoe is making about materialism (the desire to acquire money and possessions)? Show how Crusoe's attitude toward wealth changes.

Let me know if you have any questions!

American: Uncle Tom's Cabin

Hey guys,

Just wanted to give you the information for Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Ally:

Which version will you be teaching from when the class reads Uncle Tom's Cabin? I would like to be able to get the same one for Justin to make it easier on him.

Karen Sawyer

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I'll be using the Norton Critical Edition, ISBN 0-393-96303-9.

-Ally

American Assignment 10/13

Hey guys! Just wanted to refresh your memories on the homework, especially my expectations for the vocab list...

You are to read chapters 7 - 12 and to begin a vocabulary list for Scarlet Letter. This means keeping track of words you don't know and recording their definitions (whether right away, once a week, whatever). When we're done studying the book you will turn in your complete vocab list.

Let me know if you have any questions. This might be a great time to practice your blog comments! :)

Ally