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Homework

Sorry I couldn't be there today. Here is your work if you missed it:
Sophomores
Read The Diary of Samuel Pepys in the handout OR HERE. After reading, answer questions at the end of the selection (comp check and #2-5). Questions are due Friday.

Seniors
You have been reading a series of essays in the book on body image. Please answer questions from TWO essays (excluding the photo). I haven't forgotten the vocabulary. The snow day threw us off schedule, and I will post or hand out a list tomorrow.

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