As you are probably aware, midterm is this next Friday, September 20. Students have just completed their midterm exam in my class which consisted of literary terms and an essay. The second half of the term will cover the rhetorical triangle and two new genre and a follow-up final term essay.
The homework this weekend is an article of the week (LINK HERE). Students should discuss this article with adults around them. They may also consider watching the speech the President gave to Congress or reading additional articles (as you choose) to form their own opinions. A 1 page paper, 400-500 words, is expected. See directions on the assignment.
For other concerns, Parent/Teacher Conference is Tu/Wed September 24 or 25, or you may send me an email if you can't make it to Parent/Teacher Conference.