Friday, September 25
Seniors, do not forget to read pp. 22-35 this weekend. Juniors, read Chapters 10 and 11 this weekend. Enjoy!
Murphree’s Musings
Where answers are found
Homework
August 28
Juniors, please read Chapter 3 of the novel. Do not forget to do any work that needs to be done for your map project.
Seniors, review Acts I and II of Macbeth. Remember to consider traits of one of the characters for your analysis, which is fast approaching.
Homework
August 26
Juniors, you should have finished Chapter 1 since you have had the novel in your possession for a week. Be prepared for a quiz.
Seniors, review Act I, scenes 1-3, which we read in class today. Be prepared for a quiz.
Homework
August 25, 2009
Juniors, review tonight for tomorrow’s test on Realism. Remember to keep reading your novel.
Seniors, you do not have any homework tonight. Tomorrow we begin reading Macbeth, so do not leave home without your literature book.
A new year and a fresh start
Every year for the last twelve, I have had the same resolution with regard to school: to be a better teacher than I was last semester. I know that sounds boring to you students, but I am always thinking and re-thinking, spinning my wheels to make things meaningful for you; there are 90 of you each semester, so that’s a daunting task!
The good news is that today, before I even see most of you for the first time, it’s still a possibility. I haven’t become exhausted or developed a mental block or had my enthusiasm curbed by some unexpected bump in the road. The even better news is that the same is true for you; right now, you have an entirely new opportunity to do better than you ever have. Imagine that you’re starting with a 100%; you have an A right now; how will you keep it?
