Honors Modern Literature

Assignments

Note: Unless otherwise stated, these assignments are listed on the days they are due. This includes reading assignments.

Day Date Assignment Due/Lesson Plan
Tues. 1/8/19

WELCOME!

In Class:

  • Intro to the course

Assigned:

  • Parental permission form
Wed. 1/9/19

In Class:

  • Peace Like a River (PLAR) novels assigned
Fri. 1/11/19

In Class:

  • Read and discuss David Sedaris and Dave Barry essays
Mon. 1/14/19

Due:

  • PLAR pages 1-50

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Cheyenne and Emily
Tues. 1/15/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. 1/16/19

Due:

  • PLAR pages 51-93

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Sophia and Georgia
Fri. 1/18/19

Due:

  • PLAR pages 94-134

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Stephanie and Noelle
Mon. 1/21/19 MLK Jr. Day: No School
Tues. 1/22/19

Due:

  • PLAR pages 135-179

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Leslie and Emma
Wed. 1/23/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Thurs. 1/24/19

Due:

  • PLAR pages 180-222

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Helen Grace and Natalie
Fri. 1/25/19

Homecoming!

No class today.
Mon. 1/28/19

Due:

  • PLAR pages 223-274

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Jesse and Katie
Tues. 1/29/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. 1/30/19

SNOW DAY!!: No School
Thurs. 1/31/19 ½ Day for Students: No Class
Fri. 2/1/19

Due:

  • PLAR pages 275-311
Mon. 2/4/19

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Ana and Constance
  • The Kite Runner (TKR) novels assigned
Tues. 2/5/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. 2/6/19

Due:

  • TKR Chapters 1-5

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Rosalie and Lauren
Fri. 2/8/19

Due:

  • TKR Chapters 6-9

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Ryan and Lawton
Mon. 2/11/19

Due:

  • TKR Chapters 10-12

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Sophia and Georgia
Tues. 2/12/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. 2/13/16

Due:

  • TKR Chapters 13-15

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Maya and Angie
Fri. 2/15/19

Due:

  • TKR Chapters 16-20

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Katie and Jesse
Mon. 2/18/19 PRESIDENTS DAY: No School
Tues. 2/19/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. 2/20/16

FLOOD DAY: No School
Fri. 2/22/19 FLOOD DAY: No School
Mon. 2/25/19 FLOOD DAY: No School
Tues. 2/26/19

Due:

  • TKR Chapters 21-25

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Natalie and Helen Grace
Wed. 2/27/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Fri. 3/1/19

Due:

  • 13T pages 1-56: up to (not including) "AND SO WE BEGAN . . ."

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Natalie and Helen Grace
Mon. 3/4/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Tues. 3/5/19

Due:

  • 13T pages 57--143: up to part 2: "Middles"

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Emily and Cheyenne
Wed. 3/6/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Thurs. 3/7/19 ½ Day for Students: No Class
Fri. 3/8/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Mon. 3/11/19

Due:

  • 13T pages 147-264: up to (not including) "THE ETERNAL TWILIGHT"

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Rosalie and Maya
Tues. 3/12/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. 3/13/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Fri. 3/15/19

Due:

  • 13T pages 265-344: up to part 3: "Endings"

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Jesse and Katie
Mon. 3/18/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. 3/20/19

Odd Block Schedule

Due:

  • 13T pages 246-end

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Jesse and Katie
Thurs. 3/21/19 Straight 7 periods
Fri. 3/22/19 Spirit Week activities: No Class
Mon.-Fri. 3/25/16-
3/29/19		 Spring Break!!: No School
Mon. 4/1/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Tues. 4/2/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. 4/3/19

Due:

  • The Hate U Give

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Stephanie, Constance, and Anna
  • Distribute All the Light We Cannot See (ALWCS)
Fri. 4/5/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Mon. 4/8/19

Due:

  • ALWCS pages 1-130: up to "Don't Tell Lies"

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Lauren and Angie
Tues. 4/9/16

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. &
Thurs.		 4/10/19
-4/11/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Fri. 4/12/19

Due:

  • ALWCS pages 131-213: up to Part Five

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Georgia and Sophia

Mon.

 4/15/19

 

Due:

  • ALWCS pages 214-300: up to Part Six

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Natalie and Helen Grace
Wed. 4/17/16

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Fri. 4/19/16

GOOD FRIDAY: No School
Mon. 4/22/19

Due:

  • ALWCS pages 303-438: up to Part Ten

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Emma and Leslie
Wed. 4/24/16

Due:

  • ALWCS pages 441-530 (end)

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Lawton and Ryan
Fri. 4/26/19

In Class:

  • Distribute The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (SBP)

Assigned:

  • SBP Chapters 1-8 (due Wed.)
Tues. 4/30/19

In Class:

  • Reading Day
Wed. 5/1/19

Due:

  • SBP Chapters 1-8

In Class:

  • Discussion led by Cheyenne and Emily and Maya

Assigned:

  • SBP Chapters 9-12
Thurs. 5/2/19  
Fri. 5/3/19  
Mon. 5/6/19  
Tues. 5/7/19  
Wed. 5/8/19  
Thurs. 5/9/19  
Fri. 5/10/19  
Mon. 5/13/19  
Tues. 5/14/19  
Wed. 5/15/19  
Thurs. 5/16/19  
Fri. 5/17/19  
Mon. 5/20/19 Final Exams: No Class
Tues. 5/21/19 Final Exams: No Class
Wed. 5/22/19 Final Exams: No Class
Thurs. 5/23/19 Teacher Work Day: No School
Fri. 5/24/19 Last Day for Students: 8am-10:00am