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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Activities for week three 9/ 19 - 9/23 - 2011

Orator, attorney, and political leader William Jennings Bryan said, "Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." I hope you choose to work hard and work smart in our class. If you need help I will always be here. Remember when you are absent you need to make up your reading time and tests in the morning (7:25 am). Aeries is up - please use it to know where you are in our class.

Monday 9/19
1. Practice Prefixes Quiz
2. Read and Discuss “Plainswoman”
3. Study for Tests (homework)

Tuesday 9/20
1. Discuss Test Taking Tips
2. Review Prefixes
3. Nouns, pronouns, adjectives worksheets (homework)

Wednesday 9/21
1. Prefix Test
2. Worksheets due and Review Parts of Speech
3. Make New Prefix Cards (homework)
4. Study Literary Terms (homework)

Thursday 9/22
1. Prefix Cards Due
2. See “The Necklace”
3. Read “The Necklace” pages 26 – 35 (homework)
4. Do “The Necklace” Packet

Friday 9/23
1. Practice Literary Test
2. Read and Discuss “The Necklace” pages 26 – 35
3. Finish “The Necklace” Packet – Due Monday (homework)

Extra Credit --- Listen in class