Monday, October 1, 2012

"Thank You M'am" Enrichment Opportunity

Enrichment Opportunity!

Due Friday, October 18th 2013

For up to 5 bonus points, write a 1 page research paper on one of the topics below:

Option 1:  The setting of “Thank You, M’am” is Harlem, New York City.  Type a one page research paper explaining how and when Harlem was established as an African-American community.   Discuss the social and economic transformation of Harlem over the years.  How is the setting different today than it was in "Thank You M'am?"

Option 2:  Langston Hughes, the author of "Thank You M'am," is a significant person in history.  Type a one page research paper describing his contributions to society.  Also, describe the Harlem Renaissance and the types of art forms popular during this period.  Explain how Langston Hughes' works fit into this historical setting.


Sunday, September 30, 2012

Advanced LA: List 5

Attention Advanced Language Arts Students:  Use the resources below to study for you list 5 vocabulary quiz, which will be on Friday, October 5th 2012.


Thursday, September 27, 2012

Advanced LA: List 4

Attention Advanced Language Arts Students:  Use the resources below to study for tomorrow's quiz.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Attention Advanced Language Arts Students:
Use the resources below to study for your list 3 quiz which will be on Wednesday, September 19th 2012.

Use the resources below to study for your "Seventh Grade" vocabulary quiz!

Friday, September 7, 2012

Attention Advanced Language Arts Students:

Below are resources to help you study for your List 2 vocabulary quiz on Thursday, September 14th 2012. 

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Attention Advanced Language Arts Students:

Below are resources to help you study for your List 1 vocabulary quiz on Friday, September 7th 2012.  Use the digital flashcards below or the posted link for additional resources!




Click HERE for online games and other studying resources!