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Homework

Seniors
On Friday, you will write your "This I Believe" essays in class. See the prompt here. Also, look ahead to next week when we will write the Profile Essays - based on the interview with a parent/guardian - depending on the schedule. Also, at some point soon, we will work on another Analysis Essay - this one from an AP prompt, as well.

Sophomores
Tomorrow is the day of your quiz on Margery Kempe (251-7), medieval theater (258-9), and ballads (192-8). Your homework is to answer the questions on p198 (CC and #2-5).

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