What we will be covering this semester:
Daily Writing: Prompted and Journal Entry
Vocabulary Building: Multiple-meaning words and Etomology
Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, MacBeth
American Literature: Prose and Short Stories
Poetry: Prose, Sonnets, Haiku
SAT Prep: Drills and Skills



Below I have listed some links to be used as additional resources for each of the subject areas we will be covering
Free Library of Philadelphia
Books online, free literary events, meet your favorite authors, enter writing contests, create a blog to chat with friends

PSAT and SAT Prep
How to study wisely and increase your scores, practice exams

Vocabulary Builder
Where do our words come from, how did they get their meanings, how to use words in various contexts

Poetry
Demystify the mystery behind poetry and Shakespeare

Creative Writing
Prompts for daily writing, journal entries and entertainment



Special Events and Trips
Juniors v. Sophomores Poetry Slam
Shakespeare Festival
Open Mic Nite: Featuring "Wyked Lirics"
Eat Your Words: Junior Prom Fundraising Bake Sale