2nd Semester 5th week's lessons 2/23 - 2/27 - 2009

Harvard professor of psychiatry George E. Vaillant, in his book Aging Well, identifies resiliency as a significant characteristic of people who navigate the many transitions of life from birth to old age. He writes, "Resilience reflects individuals who metaphorically resemble a twig with a fresh, green living core. When twisted out of shape, such a twig bends but it does not break; instead it springs back and continues growing." That is an description of how you need to be to persevere and make the most of your talents here at El Dorado. You must not become dry, brittle, and inflexible. You would be wise to follow the words of Jerry West: "You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good." So as we move to the end of the school year let's do the most we can with what we have.

Once again I am here every morning to help you anyway I can. If you have a "F" or "D" and you want to pass this class you should come to see me Monday or Tuesday to see what we can do to help you pass and learn what we are doing.

Monday 2/23
1. Vocabulary Test
2. See discussion of Act I
3. Read The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet “The Prologue – Act I” (homework)

Tuesday 2/24
1. Discuss and do Vocabulary 11 and 12 pages 43 – 50
2. Listen and discuss Reading
3. Do Analogies 6 page 131 and Lesson 6 pages 173-178 (homework)

Wednesday 2/25
1. Review Vocabulary (50 points)
2. Read and discuss Act I
3. Do Act I Packet (homework)

Thursday 2/26
1. Vocabulary Bingo and Pretest
2. Read and discuss Act I
3. Do Act I Packet (homework)

Friday 2/27
1. Vocabulary 11 and 12 Test
2. Discuss Act I
3. Finish Act I Packet

Extra credit - Type a paragraph explaining my opening address.
Use concrete examples and MLA format (20 points) Due 2/23

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