Mrs. Wimmer's Monday Mail
English II Pre-AP, Yearbook, and Writing Skills
English II Pre-AP
This week in English II Pre-AP class, the students will take a test over weeks 5-8 of their DGP practice. After the test, we will have a timed write (STAAR style) persuasive essay about leadership. The timed write will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Then, we will begin our introduction to Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. We will start out by learning a little about the author and then talk about The Great Depression and what it was like to live during that era.
John Steinbeck
John Steinbeck is the author of many great works set during The Great Depression.
"Migrant Mother"
This iconic photograph, taken by Dorthea Lange, will be used as a discussion piece during our introduction to Of Mice and Men.
Of Mice and Men Cover
This is one of the many examples of beautiful cover art created for the book.
Writing Skills
In Writing Skills/Technical Writing we are continuing reading Al Capone Does My Shirts and, beginning Wednesday, we are taking several STAAR style practice reading tests. The practice tests will give me a better idea at what needs to be worked on for December retests.
Yearbook
We have made it through our first deadline, not without hiccups, but I am extremely proud of the spreads we turned in to Walsworth for publication. This 2016 Unicorn Yearbook is going to be gorgeous!
NBHS General News
Varsity volleyball is on a roll
The Unicorn Volleyball team is in the playoffs and doing quite well thus far, beating Churchill 3-2.
Fall play is up and running
The fall theatre production "Noises Off" began this week. Come out and see our talented actors on stage! For ticket and show information contact Jennifer Forsythe.
Yearbooks are now for sale
Yearbooks are for sale for $70 at Walsworth's Yearbook Forever or your student can bring a check to room 115 at New Braunfels High School. The price will go up to $75 after December, so make sure you get yours today!
Mrs. Wimmer's Information
Email: awimmer@nbisd.org
Website: http://mrswimmerswinners.blogspot.com/
Location: 2551 Loop 337 Ramp, New Braunfels, TX, United States
Phone: 830-627-6155
Twitter: @MrsAWimmer