9/28/15

• POW: 
• This week, you will be tested on your ability to analyze a Shakespearean (English) sonnet. On Friday you will receive a poem and have time in class to analyze it and write an essay that explains how the structure of the poem develops the poetic idea. To prepare, look over your notes on the sonnet form. We reviewed the elements of the sonnet and ideas about organizing an analytical essay, so if you were absent you might want to seek a classmate's notes.
• You can practice with these English sonnets.

• Beowulf: 
• Discussion / clarification for notes on section 4.
• HW due Tues. 9/29/15: Complete themes assignment

• College Planning:
• Essays:
• Here are some resources as you begin:
• ApplyTexas University Search (application requirements by school)
• 8 Tips for Crafting Your Best College Essay (BigFuture)
• Common Application Essay Topics (Apply Texas and Common App)
• CommonApp.org school search
• Sample Essay booklet (passed out in class)
• HW due Wed. 9/30/15: Bring in the full essay topic for the toughest college admissions essay you will need to write.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Wed. 9/30/15: Herff Jones meeting in gym during FAS
• Tues. 10/13/15: Information night for UT and TAMU @ WISD Boardroom, 6 pm