English III Book Report Due December 12th

2014 Fall Break- Dec 12 Independent Reading Assignment

Step 1: Students are to research the following website: http://www.americanliterature.com/books and choose 2-3 novels of interest and spend time reviewing the synopsis of each.

Step 2: Students are to reserve the novel of their choosing, as only one student per class may reserve each novel. Books MUST be reserved by Sept 26th. LIBRARY: Sept 12th & 15th. Sustained Silent Reading: Oct 10th & 17th.

Step 3: Read and Journal.

Each journal entry MUST follow the following format:

DATE: Pages Read:
Sequence of Events:
Characters:
New Vocabulary:
Reader’s Reactions:

Step 4: Use your book as a spring board to write a researched essay about Classic American Literature. Specifically, answer the question: How does American Literature encompass the American Dream? Take a stand by writing an original thesis statement with three supporting ideas. Include an MLA Works Cited Page.


For Class Notes and More Info:
http://lewisschoolspdkds.blogspot.com/p/english-iii_30.html

Writing in the Real World

WRITING REVIEW

ILPs and ACT

Step 1: Log into your ILP


Step 2: Practice ACT English skills... CLICK HERE

Step 3: Testing Center
Review your scores
"English"
Overview

Step 4: Take Practice tests online!

PRACTICE TESTS

Step 5: Raise your hand to report your scores.

English III ACT Prep

1. Begin by clicking on the link below:

http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/

2. Choose the Subject, English, Reading, Math, or Science, that you would like to practice.

3. Independently take practice tests to prepare for your upcoming ACT test (September 11).

4. Prepare for you upcoming stem test!
http://quizlet.com/835225/flashcards

Author Cory Collins visits LCHS

On Thursday, December 19th, Author Cory Collins visited LCHS and shared memories, advice, and knowledge with junior and senior students.

LCHS Students were a great audience.


He autographed a copy of his novel, All the Nameless Stones, for Miss Kayla Stafford.

Interested in Cory's new book?



You can order your own copy HERE.