Feb. 24-28 (English IV)

Good Afternoon, Roadrunners.

It is so hard to believe that Spring Break is just a week and a half away! I can say with 100 percent certainty that these kids are ready for a break.

We spent a great deal of time discussing Satire and looking at various examples. We then conducted some background research on our author, Jonathan Swift and what was happening in the world at the time he wrote “A Modest Proposal”. We read “A Modest Proposal” in class this week and have begun our analysis of it. I think students were shocked by what Swift was proposing, even though it was meant as a joke, the content itself is quite serious. I believe it got everyone’s attention in class though! We will finish up our discussion and review rhetorical devices the remainder of this week. All of this is important for what I have in mind for them next week.

Tomorrow is a half day and then Thursday there is the field trip to the Renaissance Festival. I am lucky enough to be chaperoning so I will not be in any classes on Thursday. I do have assignments already uploaded onto Google Classroom and have explained them in class. Students should be well aware of what is expected of them this week.

A quick reminder that all work from Quarter 3 is due by this Friday, February 28th. Unless there is an extenuating circumstance or prior arrangements have been made, I will not accept late work past this point. This should be standard in all classes.

Next week we have half days Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in preparation for Conferences. I know many kids don’t see the importance of coming to school on these half days, but I can assure you that we are still learning and working in my class. If a student is absent during those times, they are still responsible for making up any work. Unfortunately, I am unable to provide them with any lecture I might give in class, but they are always welcome to come see me.

I am in my classroom most mornings at 7:30am and usually stay until 4:15. If your student is struggling with getting work turned in or understanding an assignment, please send them in.

That is everything for now. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Best, Amber Kovach