Hello English 12,
Unfortunately, I’m not going to be teaching your Monday/Wednesday classes this week (but you will be in good hands). However, I am here and available outside of class time/via email all week. Here’s what will happen in my absence:
Monday – Period 3 will be in the library and Period 4 will be in computer lab B213. Depending on how much work you have already done, you may or may not be ready to start writing. Do NOT start writing without spending lots of time reading and re-reading your texts, taking notes, planning your question and area of focus, and outlining your essay. Ms Miller, your teacher today, is an English teacher and she can help you or check your work. And take advantage of your classmates who are further along in their understanding of the assignment!
Wednesday – You should be writing by now. Period 4 is in the computer lab again. Unfortunately, Period 3, I was not able to get you into the lab/library today. You can bring your own device to write with, draft on paper, or use the day as a study block to do homework for another class (meaning that you will have time to focus on your essay outside of school hours). A study block is NOT a free block – you need to make sure that those around you can work undistracted.
By Wednesday I will post info on how to share your Google Doc with me if that’s not something you know how to do. Remember, your best attempt needs to be in to me by Thursday midnight to get edits.
Happy writing!