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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. 

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