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High School: English Department: Ms. LaCognata

Update

Here is an update of what we're doing in class...

by Ashley LaCognata | February 25, 2010

Hello!  Here is what has been happening in class... English 3-The juniors did a nice job of working together on a group research project over the 1920's.  They worked together to gather research and create a paper and . . . read more

English 4 Honors Homework for 1/26/10

by Ashley LaCognata | January 22, 2010

Homework for 1/26/10 1. Read through page 16 of Frankenstein and answer accompanying questions handed out in class 2. Respond to the following prompt after reading: Urged by her husband, Percy Shelley, to expand her ghost . . . read more

Happy Holidays!

by Ashley LaCognata | December 22, 2009

I can't believe we've made it to winter break already!  Here's what's been going on: English 4: We have completed the Senior Project and just finished our study of Macbeth.   The seniors just took a test over the play. . . . read more

Welcome back!

by Ashley LaCognata | August 21, 2009

Welcome back for another great school year!  I hope everyone had a great summer, and is ready to get back to work.   For those of you who do not know me, this is my second year teaching and second year here at Central High . . . read more

Have a great summer!

by Ashley LaCognata | May 26, 2009

I want to say great job to all of my students for working so hard this year!  It was a wonderful year for me as a first year teacher, and I look forward to next year!  Have a wonderful summer and if you need to reach me, please . . . read more

The ACT is almost here!

And the end of the year is quickly approaching...

by Ashley LaCognata | April 16, 2009

Juniors, we've made it; there is less than one week until the ACT.  We will be doing practice exams to get ready for it, as well as working on the essays you will be writing for the ACT.  Here is what else you can expect for the . . . read more

4th quarter is coming quickly!

by Ashley LaCognata | March 11, 2009

This year is just flying by!  The end of the quarter is next Friday, March 20th, so if you're missing assignments, please be sure to go see your teachers!  Juniors, the PSAE Test is exactly 6 weeks from today (3.11.2009) so be . . . read more

Important assignments for the week of February 9-13

by Ashley LaCognata | February 5, 2009

English 3H: For Tuesday, make sure you have read through Chapter 15 of Huckleberry Finn and completed the corresponding pages in your study guide. English 4H: Hamlet test on Tuesday, February 10th and poetry assignment due on . . . read more

Second Semester is upon us!

We are well underway...

by Ashley LaCognata | January 30, 2009

Can you believe we are already a few weeks into second semester?  Here is a rundown of what all of the classes are doing! English 3 Honors: We will be beginning our next novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn next week. . . . read more

The 1st Quarter is quickly closing...

by Ashley LaCognata | October 21, 2008

Hello!  I can't believe that 1st quarter is quickly coming to an end!  Here is what is currently going on in each class: English 3: We have finished our first play, The Crucible , and are noun moving on to writing a . . . read more

Ms. LaCognata's English Classes

by Ashley LaCognata | September 10, 2008

Welcome to English!  I am Ms. LaCognata and I am currently teaching English 3, 3 Honors, 4 and 4 Honors.  Please refer to this web site for assignments, announcements, messages, etc.  Please email me at alacognata@cusd4.org . . . read more

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