English I students had the quarter 1 benchmark test. It took the whole period, and it will require some more time tomorrow as well. We’ll be taking another benchmark at the end of the first semester, then a final one at the end of the third quarter. Each one will last longer than the previous benchmark; today’s test will take an additional half-period to complete, though some students will need more time.

English 8 students began a short unit on irony and horror for Halloween. Today we had a review of irony.