Post date: Oct 17, 2016 12:45:8 AM
Here's a look at what we'll be doing in class this week:
Two Reminders: If you haven't turned in your novel project and S.A.R. (summary, analysis, and reflection), it's late. Get it to us as soon as possible to maximize your grade.
Argument article analyses and your argument essays are due on Tuesday. Be sure to turn them in.
Vocabulary: Vocabulary is back as we resume with unit 6. Please follow our usual schedule for vocabulary homework:
Monday--Choosing the Right Word
Tuesday--Synonyms and Antonyms
Wednesday--Completing the Sentence
Thursday--Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz.
Here are links to Quizlets for the weeks' words to assist you in learning and reviewing them:
https://quizlet.com/141910/vocabulary-level-f-unit-6-flash-cards/
Of Mice and Men
We will begin reading, discussing, and writing about John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men on Monday. You may be asked to read some for homework, so we will assign you a copy of the book.
Here is a link to the book, in case you need it: http://www.westfieldschoolsheffield.org.uk/media/faculty-english/Steinbeck,%20John%20-%20Of%20Mice%20and%20Men.pdf
And here is a link to streaming audio of the book: http://thefredeffect.com/audio-classics-library/of-mice-and-men/