Release from the Mystery

Release from the Mystery

Two mysteries solved: what is Release (The Giver) and who is Pip’s benefactor (Great Expectations). Now both classes can sigh in relief. First and seventh periods went over the plot of the “Mach 1930” section of The Glory Field. We worked on the...

Reading and Conforming (Or Not)

First and seventh periods had quizzes on the spring break reading (through page 137). The results were not spectacular. We spent the day reading. We’ll have another quiz tomorrow. Second period looked at one of the major motifs in The Giver: conformity versus...

Break!

A little homework for some students: First and seventh periods have to read through page 137 from The Glory Field. Fourth period needs to read through chapter 33 of Great Expectations. Enjoy the...

Grammar and Grades

First and seventh periods continued working on The Glory Field. We’ve finished the first part, set in 1864. We also went over some grades. I encouraged students to turn in late work for partial credit. Second period went over The Giver and had a quick quiz. We...

Writing and Review

First and seventh period wrapped up the first fifty pages of The Glory Field. We’ll have a vocab quiz on Friday. Second period went over the chapter in The Giver in which Jonas learns that he is to be the new Receiver of Memory. Fourth period took a break from...