September 14 homework

Grade 9 - Read pp. 23-28 in your Gilgamesh handout; "The Story of the Flood" and "The Return." RJ: Write one six-sentence paragraph describing the qualities of an ancient Mesopotamian hero.
Grade 10 - Read Beowulf pp. 28-38. RJ: Write one six-sentence paragraph describing Beowulf's heroic qualities.

Grade 12 - Read Heart of Darkness pp. 399-408. RJ: Write one five-sentence paragraph describing mysterious Kurtz. Use sandwiched quotes from the text.
Composition - Read Amy Tan's essay, "Fish Cheeks," and the first high, first mid, and first low student essay sample. Study spelling lists.
Publications - Explore our yearbook publication site, http://www.yearbookavenue.jostens.com.