WELCOME!

JOURNAL TOPIC

Who are you and what are you doing in this class? How did you get here? Is English a love or simply another talent you possess? What do you expect from the class and from yourself this year? How far are you prepared to go in order to achieve your goals? Is there anything about yourself that would be helpful for my understanding you? Do you have fear coming in here this year? Of what? What do you read? What do you like or dislike about reading? Please provide your email, your parent's email and your cell phone number. Mine are on the board. 

AGENDA 

1. Journal 

2. Name Cards 

3. Essay on Of Mice and Men exam - timed 45 minute (Thurday 8/14) 

4. Go over syllabus and blog, rules (Signed syllabus due by Friday 8/15)

HW: Tomorrow you will turn in your summer notes; Friday we will be in Room 620 for some standardized/placement testing - meet me there. Tomorrow - come prepared with at least one question you would like the class to consider regarding Of Mice and Men?