JUST A REMINDER: You will have a QUIZ on the contents of the Naturalism power-point/video posted below on Tuesday, 14 May. You were informed about this last week. Do not be surprised if I ask you to turn-in the notes that you have taken to prepare for this quiz.

ATTENTION C-Band Students: If you arrive late on Monday, immediately report to the Dean's Office to obtain a pass to gain entry to class.

Root Word Quiz: Friday, 17 May.

We will visit the Book room on Monday, 13 May to obtain a copy of ETHAN FROME. I had encouraged everyone to begin reading this text last week-I even informed you about the audio I posted along with the text.

                                                            Edith Wharton's
                                           Ethan Frome

Ethan Frome audio/text
*Perhaps, NOW- those of you who have not read any of the texts this year-in their entirety-will NOW do so!

This novella will be distributed on Monday, 13 May-why not read ahead...?

Ethan Frome on-line text

"I wonder why Diedrich would post this video/power-point on the class blog?" "That is an easy question to answer-he most likely wants us to take notes while viewing it." "I bet that he gives us a surprise quiz on Tuesday, 14 May."

BE ADVISED: Everyone has had ample opportunity to "upload" assignments to turnitin.com, yet several students simply do NOT respond to this directive/requirement. As previously indicated, I will not "recognize" a "hard-copy" of an assignment if it has not been uploaded. Furthermore, recently as you recall, I have indicated that you only have to upload an assignment, turning-in a "hard-copy" of the assignment is needless and futile since I will not look at it. In addition, my policy has always been that I do NOT accept late homework assignments-re-read class contract and posts on this blog. A Special Note to the Parents: I have always been available Monday-Friday-usually until 1800 hours to assist students in uploading their assignments-so PLEASE do not accept any excuse from your child-after all-your child is entering their Senior-Year of high school and must begin to take responsibility for their own learning.

A Reminder to Students: If you are absent and miss any class work, you only have TWO school days-not class days-to make up the assignment.

NOTE: I have now disabled turnitin.com preventing you from submitting past-due assignments-after all -the end of the marking period is Friday, 3 May and you have had "more than adequate" opportunity to complete assigned work. You were well aware of the deadline so do not approach me with any excuses since I ALWAYS give you DAYS to complete an assignment.