End of Third Quarter

Hello,

Today marks the end of the third quarter.  We only have 10 weeks of school left, but there is still so much left to do!  The Sophomores still have the math and biology MCAS to take.  The Freshmen began work on Charles Dickens' classic, Great Expectations yesterday with an introduction to the author's life and times.  Currently, Sophomore C-1 classes are working on J.D. Salinger's classic novel The Catcher in the Rye.  The Sophomore Honors class has immersed itself in the glories of Shakespeare's most famous history, Henry V. 

As always, please feel free to email any questions or concerns.

Thanks!

Mr. Hacker

Week of March 7

Hi Everyone,

We have been away for a few weeks, so here is our current update:

Sophomore and Freshman C-1 classes have been working on haiku poetry last week and this week, discovering its intricacies and learning about the Japanese culture as well.  We are creating 4 haiku (one for each season) and 1 haibun (haiku w/ a story) for our end product.  We will also be creating a traditional Japanese haiku painting on Friday for display in class.  On Monday/Tuesday, we will have our final test on haiku and then begin reviewing for MCAS with the Sophomores.  Freshmen will continue working in a poetry unit beginning Tuesday. 

Sophomore Honors read Paulo Coehlo's International bestseller The Alchemist over February vacation and answered some discussion questions about it.  This week, we are discussing the book in preparation for our essay to be due after MCAS.  The Honors class will be reviewing for MCAS as well next week.

Thanks!

Mr. Hacker

Week of February 14

Sophomores will be working on their Raisin in the Sun essays in class this week, to be due on Friday.  The Honors class will be given the novel The Alchemist, to be completed over vacation.

Freshmen will have their final test on Romeo and Juliet today and then begin work on creating an "updated" version of the play in their own words.  Freshmen will also be given project assignments which will be due after February vacation.

- Mr. Hacker

Week of February 7

Hello Everyone,

This week, Sophomores will be finishing Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun."  In addition, we will be completing journal entries, discussing relevant themes, and having our final test on Friday.  Next week, we will be in the computer lab completing an MCAS-like essay prompt for the play.  Students will receive the entire packet upon completion of the play.  Please look for it in your child's school belongings.

Freshmen finished reading Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" today after completing their Act IV quiz.  A quiz on Act V will follow on Wednesday.  Our final test will be on Friday.  Students will also be completing a project on the play next week.

Let's hope for no more snow days!

Mr. Hacker

Week of January 24

Hello,

Sophomores will begin work on Lorraine Hansberry's classic American play "Raisin in the Sun" this week.

Freshmen will continue their work on Romeo and Juliet.

Probably looking at another snow day this week unfortunately.  Stay tuned!

Mr. Hacker

Week of January 17, 2011

Hello Everyone,

With all the snowdays, we have had to adjust our schedule a bit.  Therefore, Sophomores will NOT be viewing Schindler's List as planned.  We will be handing in essays on Night tomorrow and beginning Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun" on Monday.

Freshmen will continue working on Romeo and Juliet.

FYI - Second quarter will close on February 1 instead of January 28 because of the snow.

- Mr. Hacker

Week of January 10, 2011

Sophomores have completed review of Elie Wiesel's Night and have handed in their projects.  This week we will be completing our essays for the novel Night (due this Friday).  Next week we will begin viewing Schindler's List.

Freshmen began work on Romeo and Juliet last week.  We had our first quiz yesterday and began Act II.  Today, we will be working on our own modern day version of Romeo and Juliet after completing Act II.

A reminder: Second Quarter closes on January 28, 2011.