First Friday!

TODAY IN CLASS
We wrapped up the "hero" discussion--though in very different ways.  Some classes went into great depth on a few; others offered lengthy lists and we looked for significant generalizations and connections.  Bottom line:  as we begin the Anglo-Saxon unit and ultimately compare it with the Medieval unit, we will be sensitive to the way in which the values of a society intersect with our expectations for a "hero."  Some traits will be equally valued in both eras, but there will be some prominent differences in what we regard as important and/or praise-worthy.

FOR MONDAY
You'll actually get the book in your hands, and we'll have a visit from an administrator to distribute the planners and discuss the student handbook.

FOR TUESDAY
Bring a copy of your resume to class.  It will NOT be handed in, but I WILL record points if you have it and a zero if you don't.  The purpose is to make an upcoming assignment (the "Self-Definition") more clear; having something concrete to refer to will really help you understand the task.  Later on, the resume will need to be complete, polished, and professionally formatted to be handed in as part of your Culminating Project.  But for Tuesday, you will receive the same points for any of the following:

• a complete, attractively formatted resume [a few people have already done their Culminating Project; others have submitted well-done resumes on prior applications]
• a hard copy of an older resume with some additions/changes written in by hand
• a print-out of the graphic organizer on the Career site, filled in by hand or typed in before printing 

Obviously, if you want to work ahead on preparing a final product for the Culminating Project, that's great.  But for Tuesday, you just need to get started with a draft.  The main thing is to HAVE IT WITH YOU IN CLASS, whatever its state of completion.  No draft copy on your desk = no points.