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Here's today's update!

English 8

We finished the story of Demeter and played through the Underworld escape room. Make sure you study for tomorrow's Underworld quiz, and don't forget your independent reading info for Friday!

English 9 and 9 Honors

Today we discussed the difference between terror (anticipation, suspense, thinking about what could happen) and horror (the disturbing event actually happening) with Neil Gaiman's short story "Nicholas Was...". We'll practice these with two stories by Edgar Allan Poe this week.

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What a class we had today! Here's our recap!

English 8

Please don't forget to fill in your packet online and study the Underworld notes! Tomorrow, we're going to finish reading the story of Demeter and then play a review game before Thursday's quiz! Also, remember to do your independent reading!

English 9 and 9 Honors

We read an... interesting story today about aliens who were quite disgusted by humans for being made of meat. It turns out that this story was actually an allegory for prejudice. It was interesting to see the author using humor to talk about this serious topic! The assignment attached (and the Honors class option of writing a conversation with your lunch) was for extra credit only, so you may finish it today if you wish, but there's no penalty for not completing it. English 9, please remember to bring your headphones for tomorrow!

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I'm so sorry for the late post! Today was an extremely busy day! On to the class recaps!

English 8

Today we learned some new tips and tricks with Google Docs and Schoology, and we read the story of Hades. Tomorrow, we're going to learn more about the Underworld to prepare for a game on Wednesday and a quiz on Thursday!

English 9

We read "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes in class and talked about the wholesome, compassionate message being told in the story. It was a nice way to start off the week. Tomorrow, we'll be reading a story a bit... stranger. Stay tuned.

English 9 Honors

We also read "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes, and we compared it with his poem "Mother to Son." We spent a lot of time talking about the importance of compassion, forgiveness, and encouragement. Tomorrow, we'll also be reading a story a bit... stranger. Stay tuned!

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