Book Club Letters

Book Club is a fun way for our class to enjoy reading and discussing books informally. Currently, we are reading The Hobbit, Snow in August and Bless Me, Ultima.

You and your book club will correspond here in letter form about your book. Your two initial letters should be posted here, and addressed to your book club in general (“Dear Book Club”). In your letters (2 pages) you will discuss your reading of the book – offering insights, asking questions. You should keep an eye out for themes, symbolism, and connections to our other readings from the year and include direct quotes with page #.

On meeting days, don't forget to bring a hard copy of your letter to help you participate in your group’s discussion.

Introductions

In reading this blog you can learn a little about me, but what about you? What is your "recommended reading?" Where have your travels led you this summer...to China, Sudbury Farm, Crane's beach? How did you unwind? In class this year, I hope we are able to explore ideas, experiment with learning, and have some fun. What are your hopes for English class this year?

Summer reading fun

As you are relaxing on the beach, traveling around the globe, working in the sun, or hanging out at home, I trust you picked up a book or two or three. The school year will be jump started by our class' assigned summer reading book - The Alchemist. All classes should be ready to discuss these books and feel good about a little upcoming in-class writing assignment. You can show off to me all your knowledge about the book and its message, as well as your writing skills. But that's not all! The two free choice books warrant discussion as well and you will be using some technology for that. If you are thinking this blog, you're right! But that's just for one of your books, for the other one you'll be reflecting in the form of a podcast. You'll record your own voice reading an important passage of your own choosing with analysis and music. A great way to start the year!

Introducing English 10

English 10 students can expect to study archetypes in the literary genres of romance, tragedy, satire & irony and comedy. You'll read and study fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Works by...Sophocles, William Shakespeare, Maya Angelou and J.D. Salinger. You'll learn about these authors, their writing style, and the time period in which they wrote. Of course you'll have a chance to criticize and analyze and even get creative! Yes, there are the MCAS to prep for and the "Sophomore Oral" project. But no worries...all in due time.