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Tyngsborough High School – English Department

Archive for January 30th, 2009

Great Books B

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 30th January 2009

We began research on the Invisible Man website today.

HOMEWORK:  Chapters 1-15 of Invisible Man are due on Tuesday, along with the first webpost.

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War Literature

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 30th January 2009

We talked about the difference between a hero and an anti-hero in relation to the main characters in the things we’ve read and watched so far.

HOMEWORK:  Continue reading The Killer Angels.

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Journalism

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 30th January 2009

We continued to work on articles and layout today.  Deadline is Monday.

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American Lit

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 30th January 2009

We talked about Huck’s “code of honesty” today by looking at when he lies and when he decides to tell the truth.

After that, we listened to more of the audio recording.

HOMEWORK:  Continue reading the novel.  Up through chapter 31 is due on Wednesday, February 4.

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