Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011

Myths, Legends, & Tales:  We will take notes on TONE OF VOICE and the connotation of words.  The read "Jack and the Devil's Daughter," a black folktale and answer the questions.  Finish the TONE worksheet.
CIS College Comp:  After we practice ACT questions, we will work on our Narrative Essays. But first, we will discuss "Shooting an Elephant" on page 126.  Be sure to answer the Purpose and Audience Questions 2 & 3.  Explain your answers.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will then continue presenting our A Case of Fear Speeches. 
Young Adult Lit:  We will discuss Chapters 17-18 today.  Then read The River or your "A"-contract novel Shane.  Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read.  We will test on The River this week.
Bible Lit:  First, we will do a quick oral review.  Then we will take a test on Creation/Fall, The First Murder, and other Introduction info we've covered.