High School Writing: Readings for Monday

Greetings, high schoolers!

Here are the four articles I want you to print out, read, and  bring to class on Tuesday. Print all four out before you read  them and mark them up as you did the "Plants Respond to Music" article a  few weeks ago. (Underline or highlight what you find interesting, put  check marks next to information you agree with, etc.) Class on  Tuesday depends upon you bringing these articles, so don't forget them!

Since most home schoolers seem to be relatively interested in Tolkien, I thought you might  like some articles about Tolkien's writing. I'm not overly impressed  with Crystal McNeal's writing style, but she does share some good  information. Without further ado, here are the articles:

1.  National Geographic article on Tolkien's languages

2.  Crystal McNeal, "Tolkien's Use of Language to Highlight Good  Characters"

3.  Crystal McNeal, "Tolkien's Use of Language to Emphasize Evil"

4. "Tolkien  and Language"

Enjoy!

~Mrs. Stewart

American Literature: Black Veils and Scarlet Letters

Hello, American Lit students! I hope that the mock trial went swimmingly and that James Fenimore Cooper received mercy/justice at your capable hands.

For this week, we have another selection from Nathaniel Hawthorne's Twice-Told Tales to accompany our reading of The Scarlet Letter. Enjoy this very interesting short story!

"The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Please remember to print out the story and bring it to class with you next Tuesday. If you still have it around, it might be helpful to bring "The Birth-Mark," as well.

Have a great week!

~Mrs. Stewart