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Weekend

Seniors
You should be halfway through MAUS at this point, and you should expect a quiz on the first four chapters on Monday. We will continue to discuss the novel, and your exam will be next Wednesday (possibly Thursday). Remember also to study the next thirty vocabulary terms for a test next Friday.

Sophomores
We will continue to work on your Frankenstein essays in class on Monday. Based on what you did today in class, you should know what you now need from the book. Your homework this weekend is to return to the text for more information. Mark your book with post-its or tabs; at minimum, you should select your examples and evidence before you come to class, so that you can revise your draft as you type it. A good way to search for examples is to use your study guide, which points you a chapter range.

If you have any questions this weekend, please let me know. 

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