Second and sixth periods had an abrupt change of plans: I decided last-minute to go over timed writing skills to complement last night’s homework. It was about poetry, so it kept us on target, but I felt we should take the time to deal with the important question of preparing and writing a timed question while the topic was still fresh in everyone’s mind. A minor, important detour.

Fourth period continued with presentations. We also had our first sonnet recitation. The young lady did a wonderful job.

Homework

• Second and sixth periods:
  • read page 620 (about figurative language) and be prepared for a quiz tomorrow;
  • make a checklist of the steps we took in class to prepare an answer to the question.
• Fourth period: continue working on the midterm study guide.