Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Wed, Feb 2, 2011

Myths, Legends, & Tales:  After  taking notes on the three folktales we read, Flying Head, How Mosquitoes Came to Be, and The Ash Lad Eating Contest w/ Troll.  Then, we will do some vocabulary work, Part 1.
CIS College Comp:  After we practice ACT questions, we will take notes on Narration.  I will explain your narrative essay.   Also, read "Sixty-None Cents" by G. Scteyngart on p. 103 and answer these questions: Comprehension #6 and Purpose/Audience #1,2, 3. It's due Thursday.
Speech: After vocab practice, we will read The Last of the Breed read for ten minutes. Then, we will present the rest  of our impromptu "Once Upon a Time...Storytelling."  Then we will take notes on Chapter 1: Public Speaking and write a 5-10 sentence journal entry on fear reactions.
Young Adult Lit:  We will take some notes on the adventure genre. Then, we will read the novel,The River.  .  Write a summary of what you read today. It must be at least 5 sentences and it must "cover" what you read.  Start the "A"- contract novel Shane if you finish The River.
Bible Lit:  We will take some notes Story Notes on the Creation and Fall story. You may work with a partner on Genesis 1-3.  It is due today.  There are some extra credit puzzles, too.