Grade 11 English Language Arts Final
Hopkins
2007-2008
Overview: This year we read the following:
· Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
· The Crucible by Arthur Miller
· The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien
· Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
· Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
· The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger
· Where are you going? Where [...]
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Into Thin Air
We have read up to page 25 in the short story and should finish it by Friday. Please make sure you are keeping up with the questions for each page.
As we finish the book, be sure to keep in mind the variety of causes for the Everest tragedy of 1996 and the fact [...]
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Into Thin Air
You should be caught up with questions through page 17 for tomorrow and have them turned in.
Into Thin Air
We are currently at the bottom of page 4. Please be sure you are keeping up with the character list and places/items list.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Into Thin Air
We started reading the short story in class today. Please note that you are responsible for keeping up with the questions and character/places/items lists as we read. Any that we cover in class and you don’t get to become homework. Make sure you see me if you are falling behind.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
Yesterday, we started Into Thin Air, a novella about an ill-fated Everest attempt. Since I will not have you guys in class again before the break, there is no homework. We will begin reading upon your return. Enjoy the holiday.