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Archive for February 5th, 2009

American Lit

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 5th February 2009

We discussed the Sherburne/Boggs episode in Huck Finn and how Twain uses characters to point out the flaws of Americans.

HOMEWORK:  Reread the section where Huck saves the Wilk’s money.

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Great Books B

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 5th February 2009

We spent half the period discussion the first section of Invisible Man

After that, we spent time working on the website projects.

HOMEWORK:  Continue working on the website and reading the novel.

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War Literature

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 5th February 2009

Students used the period to read their novels.

HOMEWORK:  Prepare for test on WWI literature tomorrow.  Read The Killer Angels up through page 155.

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Journalism

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 5th February 2009

Students worked on revising articles which were submitted on Monday.  Layout continued.

HOMEWORK:  Story Generators are due tomorrow.

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