March 7

English 9

Students have now completed three pieces of writing related to A Midsummer Night's Dream, and an analysis of a painting of Titania. Next week, we have computers for two classes, and students will produce a good copy of two of these pieces.

English 8

Students wrote a character analysis this week for their literature circle novel. Next they will write about their connections to the book. All students should finish at least one book before spring break so they are ready for the project after spring break.

Social Studies 11

We have wrapped up our study of the Great Depression this week by analyzing 1930s photos of the lower Sunshine Coast by Helen McCall; tomorrow we will fill in an impact chart for the Great Depression. Next week we will start World War II. In preparation, I will post here the youtube channel of my colleague, Jeff Marshall, were you can find three in-depth slide shows on each of these battles:  Dieppe, Italian Campaign, and The Battle of the Atlantic. http://www.youtube.com/user/williamjeffmarshall?feature=watch