Week of February 25th

Monday, Feb. 25th (S)
• Due: Read Huck Finn through Ch. 18 and complete three journals to turn in.
• Class: Initial impressions of Huck Finn; poetry; big paper discussion.

Tuesday, Feb. 26th (U)
• Class does not meet today. Keep reading!

Wednesday, Feb. 27th (M)
• Due: Keep reading!
• Class: Introduction to the research paper; magazine idea starter.

Thursday, Feb. 28th (T)
• Due: Blog post on research topics to share (see blog).
• Class: Model and practice structuring arguments for the common assessment (SAT); supplemental readings for Huck.

Friday, Feb. 29th (W)
• Due: Read Huck through Ch. 24 and post to blog (see blog).
• Class: Common assessment; bring your book to class.

Monday, March. 3rd (H)
• Due: Research topic proposal by email to skitsis@arlington.k12.ma.us before class:

❏ Include two to three focused topics that interest you (include your preference).
❏ For each topic, write a potential research question (you can refine it later). What do you want to learn, know, discover, or answer about this topic?
❏ For each topic, cite a potential source: books available in the Media Center or the Minuteman Network, articles available in databases or recent periodicals, etc.
❏ Send your email before class; I will confirm receipt. If you send your email late and do not get a receipt from me, bring a printout for insurance.

• Class: Introduction to satire; explain annotated works cited assignment.

Note: We will finish Huck Finn in big chunks, with related blog posts. Projected deadlines: read through Ch. 31 for Fri. March 7th and read through Ch. 43 for Thurs. March 13th.