Assignments

Assignments for April 13, 2026

Field of tulips

Explorations in British Literature

We watched the last parts of Oliver Twist and saw how ingeniously Dickens revealed the fate of all the characters we were familiar with. We also saw Simon Callow portray Charles Dickens as he read his books to audiences, using a different voice for every character. Dickens the actor shone through. We then went over what the students had done before Spring Break—Pardon My Pun on page 148 in your notebooks. We talked about the works of Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, and W.S. Gilbert. We went through pages 140 and 150 and learned the meaning of jaberwocky and the portmanteau. We learned about Edward Lear’s limericks and how they are constructed.

For next week, read about Oscar Wilde on page 149, Kipling on pages 153-55. Answer the questions on page 155. Read ET.”s Ancestors? on pages 157-59 and answer the final questions about this portrayal of The War if the Worlds by H.G. Wells. Also, read The Naming of Cats by T.S, Eliot which led to the famous production on stage.

If you dod not watch the Muppet’s version of Jaberwocky on the website, watch it now.

Watch this excerpt of The Pirates of Penance by Gilbert.

American History

We reviewed Chapter 25 and the Chapter Review. We discussed the issues of World War II and prepared for next week’s quiz. Then we reviewed for the test on states and capitals on April 20.

Next week, we will take our quiz on Chapter 25—World War II. Then we will do our reports on the Presidents that were assigned before Spring Break. (Jack, Natalie, Cohen, Annie G., Claire, Annie B., Soffia, and Urijah have reports.) Also, read Chapter 26 in your textbook.

Watch the video of the assassination of JFK.

No-Spin Economics

We passed back and reviewed the graded last quiz we took on Crash Course Economics #3 and #5. We also reviewed CC #6 and had a game review on all six Crash Course Economics videos. We will have a review next week and then take our test.

Also, for next week, read Chapters 10-12 in Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? and watch the video of Crash Course Economics #7 and complete the sheet you were given in class.

Inflation and Bubbles and Tulips

Quick Looks at Great Books

Today, we went over our Literary Terms book, covering Lessons 1-22. We have already done some 0f the lessons after 22 and will finish all of them before the final exam.

In our new book, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, bread Chapters 1-14 and answer questions 1-34 in your new study guide. If you have any questions at all, bring them to class before we take the quiz.

Debate

Winner of today’s game—the Super Power of the Serum. Remember, that in the Crossfire, one person must talk at a time with no interruptions at all!

Next week, we will have our first debate with a full audience. The students will be debating on whether or not states should be required to adopt Michigan’s bottle deposit system to encourage recycling and reduce trash. You should be as persuasive as possible and talk directly to your audience. The debate will run from 2:55-3:55 for all parents and judges. We will be set up and ready for you then! Please get with your team this week to make final arrangements and changes.

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