river oaks [english]

English II Your test on the 2nd generation of Romantic poets is Thursday . Please do the following homework in preparation: Byron for Tuesday: #1-3 on 775, and #2-8 , on 779.  Shelley for Wednesday: #1-3 on 782, #1-3 on 785, and #2-5 on 790. Keats for Thursday: #1-3 on 800, #1-5 on 806 The Honors Exam for the 3rd nine weeks will be on Monday when we return from break. English IV Find, read, and bring TWO articles on your area of focus related to home or work. Remember that this includes such disparate issues as home security, self-driving cars, and surgery. The prompt follows: What is the most exciting or interesting development in robotics and/or artificial intelligence as it relates to home or work, and how does it affect humans, both positively and negatively? Your essay is due printed by the end of class Thursday and will be 500 words. You must cite from your two sources and include a works cited page. 

English II Your test on the first generation of Romantic poets is on Friday the 16th. That will cover Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge , and Burns. Homework for Friday is optional: #1-7 in the Burns handout. English IV We are about to begin a three-part look at robotics (or "automatons") and artificial intelligence - in our daily lives, in the workplace, and in the military. To start, we will discuss the issue, in general, and read a short story from your textbook about our relationship with machines. To prepare for Thursday , please look up the terms "uncanny valley" and "singularity." For Friday , read " Super-Toys Last All Summer Long " (665-71) and answer #1-7 . Use complete sentences and cite from the text to receive credit. Robot Uprising is a Myth Google Docs Printable Version Artificial Intelligence Arms Race

English IV You are writing in class today, and you should have your two sources with you, printed out. The prompt follows: "What do you believe is the most important factor in improving high schools of the future, and WHY?" This essay (ideally) should be finished today. Please share it as "lastname-education." English II Read 741-67, and answer the following on "Kubla Khan" - CC and #2-5 . The illustrator mentioned in class is Gustave Dore, and his engravings are featured in your book. The homework for Thursday is on 766: CC and #2-6. Please use complete sentences and cite from the poem to receive credit. See below for a reading of "Mariner," which we will discuss in class:

English IV Bring your TWO sources to class today. We will work on thesis statements and a brief outline of your arguments in class. English II Read through the Wordsworth selections and answer the following: #1-3 on 733, CC and #2-8 on 738. Art Survey Read Chapter 8 on Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture.

English II Read "Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey" and answer #1-4 that follow, This is required for ALL students. Use complete sentences and cite specifics from the text for full credit. When #1 says "sketch," please describe instead of draw . English IV Decide on a concentration after considering ideas presented in the videos, and then find at least ONE credible article to print out, read, and bring to class. If it is not (a) credible, or (b) you aren't familiar with its content, you will not receive credit. Art Survey Chapter 7 Exam in class Thursday.

Seniors, your next essay will be on the future of education in the U.S., and in Louisiana specifically. I would like for you to consider options on the table now - through organizations like XQ - and also the opinions of experts through TED talks and the PBS special Digital Nation . Considerations include (but are not limited to) access, curriculum, funding, and training. The question is "What do you believe is the most important factor in improving high schools of the future, and WHY?" You will focus on one answer to the question, including at least three points of support (i.e. environment, tools, curriculum, funding, or training), and you will use at least TWO credible sources to support your argument. When considering the most important factors in improving high school in the future, please look at current trends or predictions. For this reason, it is important to use up-to-date sources. Please refer to the following to get started: Digital Nation: Learning XQ Inst

English IV Your presentations (shared as "lastname-presentation") are due at midnight tonight. They will be posted in a sharable folder for Tuesday . English II Read the introduction to the Romantic Period for Tuesday , and we will discuss William Blake (handout). Please do the following for Wednesday : #1-8 in handout ( required - for 10 pts) #1-3 on 711 and #2-5 on 715 ( optional - for 10 pts)