1. What is the setting and characters at the beginning of the epic poem? Which character reads the tale of King Arthur?

2. In the poem within the poem, what has happened to King Arthur?

3. What does Arthur say will soon be lost forever? How, in lines 277-289, does Sir Bedivere echo Arthur’s feelings?

4. What does Arthur specifically request of Sir Bedivere? How does Bedivere react, and what are his reasons?

5. Describe Arthur’s departure.

6. Interpret Arthur’s final words to Sir Bedivere.

7. What is Tennyson’s attitude toward the Arthurian Legends? Cite three passages in “Morte d’Arthur” that show Tennyson’s attitude.

Situation:

Your health teacher, Mr. Shaffer has given you an assignment to research the nutritional value of McDonald’s food items. You are required to write a paper and have a visual representation. You need up-to-date information on this topic.

Assignment:

As part of this assignment, Mr. Shaffer has required a mid-project report. You are to write this mid-project report as a memo to turn into him. Make sure you include the following:
• Heading
• State why you are writing
• Give the necessary details (What have you accomplished thus far?)
• Tell what should happen next

Situation:
Your health teacher has given you an assignment to research the nutritional value of McDonald’s food items. You are required to write a paper and have a visual representation. You need up-to-date information on this topic.

Assignment:
Write to the Director of Nutrition at McDonald’s Corporation. Introduce yourself and tell why you are writing. Explain your assignment and tell the director that you are taking on the role of a nutritionist. Request information on the nutritional value of all their food items, and ask that he send you booklets, pamphlets, and websites that would be helpful. Make sure that you indicate that you have a deadline (Dec. 14th). End your letter with a thank you and a closing thought.

Use the following inside address:

Jesse Somann, Director of Nutrition
McDonald’s Corporation
2111 McDonald’s Dr.
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Situation:
You receive an offer in the mail from the Race Credit Card Company for a credit card in which all balance transfers will be subject to a 2.9% interest rate for one year. After three months, you receive a statement and notice that the interest rate has jumped to 4.9%. You call the 1-800 number on the statement for customer service, and the person who takes your call rudely tells you that you were mistaken about the terms of the initial offer, and that you must pay the 4.9% interest rate.

Assignment:
Write a letter to the credit card company explaining the situation and requesting redress. Include a copy of the introductory letter and the original statement describing the terms of the credit card. The name of the person to whom you will write, along with the address, is as follows:

Patrick Flanagan, Financial Service Advisor
Cardmember Services
P. O. Box 15298
Wilmington, DE 19850-5298

• Assigned Ex. 2 – due tomorrow.

Vocab. Lesson 6 packet. Assigned Ex. 1 – due tomorrow

• Finished Super Size Me film & students turned in film ?s h.o.

• Cont’d. watching Super Size Me & answering ?s on h.o.

• Turned in Print Ad Analysis project
• Took Snack Food survey & discussed
• Began watching Super Size Me film (questions h.o.)
• Advertising test – Fri.