Thursday 8/29: Writing assignment:
Wednesday 8/28: Intro to class and to one another.
What is a book or piece of literature you’ve loved and/or that has changed your life in some way? Explain how it has influenced you.
Your response should be one double-spaced paragraph (7 to 10 sentences long, 12 pt. Times New Roman). Please write this on your laptop to bring to class on Thursday.
Friday 8/30: Read "Two Kinds" in blue short story reader.
In particular, pick out 3 passages or paragraphs you find particularly interesting from the story. Be ready to explain in class why you find each passage or paragraph interesting. It could be an interesting idea that the passage suggests or a question it raises. Perhaps something the passage reveals about the narrator. Just be able to articulate your reasons for choosing each of your 3 passages.
Monday 9/2: No school!
Tuesday 9/3: Read and take notes on "Raymond's Run" in blue short story reader.
Please consult the following links if you're unsure how to take notes:
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Wednesday 9/4: Quotation assignment (summary and analysis) of "Raymond's Run."
Please do the assignment on a word doc you bring to class.
Assignment to be found by clicking here.
Thursday 9/5--Read and take notes on "Man of the House" in reader, pp. 31-34.
Friday 9/6--Vocabulary quiz on Chapt. 1 of Vocabulary Energizers. Also, read about nouns in How Grammar Works, pp. 8-12 and do the exercises on pp. 9 & 12; read about pronouns in the pink Grammar Workbook, pp. 5-6. In class we’ll work on pp. 4, 7, & 8 of the Workbook. Bring pink workbook with you to class.
*** Time for all the above assignments: 30-40 minutes of focused attention (hide your phone, turn "airport" off, etc.).
*** Important: Please bring your laptop fully charged to class every day.
*** Please note that I have a tendency to change assignments so don't get too far ahead or you might end up doing work that's unnecessary.
Policy re. laptops: During class, laptops are meant to be used only for classroom assignments, not for checking email, perusing the internet, games, etc.