Activities for week seven 10/18 - 10/22 - 2010

Having the right expectations going into anything is half the battle. John C. Norcross, a clinical psychologist, has studied people and their goals, and he has found a characteristic that distinguishes those who reach their goals from those who do not:EXPECTATIONS. I hope you expect to pass this class; if you are not passing right now you need to see me to find out what you can do to raise your grade. Have you bought Tangerine? (50 points) We start reading it on Friday. Have you bought something for the Boxes of Love? (25 points or ?)

Monday 10/18
1. Review Tests
2. Review Thesis and “Dangerous Game” Packet
3. Make cards for new Roots (homework)
4. Start "The Scarlet Ibis" Packet

Tuesday 10/19
1. Essay Terms Lecture
2. Start Idioms
3. Write a Journal “Connect to Your Life” page 592
4. Read “The Scarlet Ibis” Pages 592 - 607 (homework)

Wednesday 10/20
1. Review Root Words
2. Finish Essay Lecture
3. Read and discuss “The Scarlet Ibis”
4. Work on "The Scarlet Ibis" Packet

Thursday 10/21
1. Review Homework Questions
2. Vocab Bingo and Pretest
3. Read and discuss “The Scarlet Ibis”
4. Study for Vocabulary Test and Finish "Ibis" Packet (homework)

Friday 10/22
1. Vocabulary Roots Test
2. “The Scarlet Ibis” Packet Due
3. Start reading Tangerine (homework)

Are you reaching your potential?