The Language of the Birds / The Killing of the Sow / Mice Movie II

Grade 12

• Discussed the symbolism, mythic parallels and the motif of the "atonement with the father" in "The Language of the Birds."
• Tomorrow we'll discuss "The Parable of the Prodigal Son," and begin working on Oedipus which was handed out today.
• Reminder: There should be a decent analysis of these stories in notebooks. These notes will be checked for a grade.
• Period 8 hournals are due tomorrow.
• All research papers should have been handed in.

Grade 10

• Journal: Select the most important scenes in chapter 8 of Lord of the Flies, and prioritize them
• Discussion followed with particular attention on the importance of the killing of the sow.
• Chapter 9 should have been read and logged last night.
• HW Chapter 10 to the bottom of page 161 and reading log.

Grade 9

• Continued poetry presentations. All remaining presentations should be prepared for tomorrow!
• Continued viewing Of Mice and Men.
• Reminder: All reading logs should be done!