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Homework

English II
  • Early American Exam on Tuesday, Sept 6th
English III
  • Read selections from the Exeter Book and Venerable Bede (84-104)
  • #1-4 on 89
  • #1-4 on 93
  • #2-4 on 104
English IV
  • Your final draft of the career paper, including a revised works cited and your interview, is due on Tuesday, Sept 6th
  • Next is the "problem" paper - research possible problems in your field, related either to the profession itself or the specific tasks within a specific job. Bring at least one article related to problems within or related to your field.
  • Interview letter is due Friday - that means you must have your interview completed in the next two days! The form for the letter is full block - two paragraphs - one about the person you interviewed, and one about the information you found most useful.

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