Week #2

Hello,

It was very nice to meet you. I know the first week we were mostly working on getting to know each other, but here we go. We are now going to jump into the good stuff. Please stay with me and do your work or you may be confused and lost. If you have questions, just ask. I'm not a scary ogre!...sometimes. :)

Monday, September 8
1. Define part of speech, literary terms, and prefixes of the week.
2. Begin Short Story Lecture
3. HOMEWORK: Read “Gift of the Magi”

Tuesday, September 9
1. Review extras of the week.
2. Finish Short Story Lecture
3. Read “Gift of the Magi”
4. HOMEWORK: Complete Reading Discovery

Wednesday, September 10
1. Due: “Magi” Reading Discovery
2. Review extras of the week.
3. Review Reading Discovery in groups
4. HOMEWORK: Brainstorm for “Magi” mini-essay

Thursday, September 11
1. Review extras of the week.
2. Write mini-essay for “Magi”
3. HOMEWORK: Study for “Magi” and extras test

Friday, September 12 (Shortened period)
1. “Magi” and extras test

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

-Confucius