Tuesday, May 21, 2013

eng. 3: some extra credit avail.

Students

The annual Summer Reading book fair is coming up on Thurs. of this week.  (That's the day-after-tomorrow!)  We are going to be dropping by the LRC during class.  As you remember from past years, the bookfair is a good time for the purchase of that essential summer reading.

Every Maine South student MUST read at least two books this summer -- one from the "choice" list and one that is assigned.  As you know, your required book is based on the English course you have in the first semester of senior year.  In order to learn which book you must read, follow this link to a .pdf copy of a spreadsheet with your first and second semester English course listed.

If you want a bit of extra credit related to summer reading THIS school year, I have a small task for you.

1. visit the Maine South home page and print a copy of the "choice" list and a copy of the "required" list ...

2. after consulting the .pdf referenced above, determine which book you will read this summer ... this is of course non-binding but it would be good to get an idea of what you might/will read ...

3. staple the lists together and highlight  the two books you will read ... put your name on these lists and bring them to the beginning of class on Thurs.

It's that simple!

~Dr. Jones

Friday, May 10, 2013

at home access to data bases

Dear Students,
Over the weekend and into next week, you may require access to the school's databases of your research.  
Remember the helpful discussion on the Prewriting Checklist, and, also, reference the .pdf (I sent via email today) for the login passwords to our databases when off campus.  I have highlighted the databases you are to use in yellow on the attached .pdf.
Good luck!
~Dr. Jones

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Eng. 3: Lit. Circle Meetings

Students,

As you prepare for each day of our lit. circle discussions, keep in mind my expectations for your work during the period.  I discussed these (albeit broadly) yesterday in class, but, after some feedback from 5th period students, I put together a "checklist" for daily activites.  You should read this list here.

~Dr. Jones