Happy Easter!

I don't know why, but I am so excited you are graduting! Don't misread that - I am excited for you, not happy to be rid of you. Seriously, it is soooo soon now, and then the world's your oyster, Bob's your uncle, the future's wide open, and all that stuff. I think I'm envious; I also think when you start a successful hight tech company and you need some solid corporate training you should remember dear old Ms. Mountain, and keep in mind that you could hire her; she's professional, she's nice, she's organized, and she's good with the language! (note the parallel structure - it's everywhere!). Something to think about. Just planting the seed. Remember, it's who you know and all that jazz.

Anyway, this is supposed to be about what you know, so let's stay focussed.

Today we:
Finished questions "On the Rainy River" and began to discuss them; reviewed some emerging themes from the novel; and read two great sample synthesis compositions from your classmates, Vincent and Jon. Good work!

For Homework:
1.Practice multiple choice package to be completed this weekend (give yourselves 60 mins)
2.Read p. 929 - Interview with Chris Hedges
3.Read p. 932 - Oliver Goldsmith - find 10 awesome vocabulary words and their meanings from this selection. The language is terrific here, and you will use the words or come across them frequently.
Have a happy, hoppy Easter weekend! (an example of alliteration).