Sonnets and Theme

Sonnets and Theme

English I Honors today put together the last pieces of the sonnet puzzle, adding another tool to their “how do I interpret Shakespeare” toolkit: Then, knowing how each quatrain works, they set out on another sonnet, the famous 130: English 8 students began...
Poetry Compared and Argument

Poetry Compared and Argument

English 8 students looked at a text about African traditions that slaves brought with them to America. We will finish tracing the argument tomorrow, then apply it to Nightjohn. English I Honors students finished going over some of the basic steps they’ll be...