Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales

http://www.canterburytales.org/ This website has wonderful Middle English and Modern English versions of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. If you are struggling with understanding the language in Middle English try the Modern English.

College Level Reading Tips

If you have a great deal of college reading or large amounts of textbook reading to do this website address could help you to better understand how to skim read while still getting all the information you need. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/reading/techniques/skimming/factsheet1.shtml

Heart of Darkness Reminder

We are traveling closer and closer to our first day of school. The Heart of Darkness was a tough book, but I know that you all read it and we should have a great deal to talk about the first day of school. There will be a little quiz, so don't hesitate to brush up on your reading by visiting sparknotes. http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/heart/

Helpful Website (Gatsby)

I wanted to post this link for homework help for the Great Gatsby. You might find the symbolism interesting, but don't read it before you read the book or it might ruin the ending for you. Hope it helps! http://www.homework-online.com/tgg/index.asp

Summer Reading

Hello all, just a quick reminder to do your summer reading. I am excited to know what you think about Daisy, Tom, and Gatsby. I hope that you are all well and I am looking forward to our discussions. Have a wonderful summer.