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Tyngsborough High School – English Department

Archive for March 16th, 2009

Great Books A

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 16th March 2009

We had our final one minute drill on Invisible Man today, focusing on the end of the novel.  Our discussion wandered into the rise and fall of Communism and the pay inequalities of jobs in the 21st Century.

HOMEWORK:  Prepare for exam on Friday.

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War Literature

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 16th March 2009

Cover of "Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)...Cover via Amazon

We finished watching Gettysburg today, finishing with Pickett’s Charge.

HOMEWORK:  Research your novel for the American Revolution project.

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American Lit

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 16th March 2009

Emily Dickinson Poem.Image by lynn dombrowski via Flickr

We continued to work on our Emily Dickinson projects today.

HOMEWORK:  Continue working on projects.

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Journalism

Posted by Mr. Varnum on 16th March 2009

We brainstormed article ideas for Friday’s deadline.  Everyone has a topic to get started on.  We also put the finishing touches on the layout.  The issue should go to press tomorrow.

HOMEWORK:  Begin working on articles.

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