August 31, 2011

1. SSR
2. Vocabulary Builder
3. R/A: "Masque of the Red Death"

Reminder:
We will have 3rd lunch the rest of the semester!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

1. Quickwrite: Why do people try to avoid the inevitable?  How do they attempt to do this?  Use specific examples.
2. Parts of Speech: Nouns
3. "Masque of the Red Death" Vocabulary
4. R/A: "MRD" (5:35)

Reminder:
School pictures tomorrow during English class!  Do not forget your order form.  Click here for an online order form.

Monday, August 29, 2011

1. SSR
2. Intro to Grammar
3. Symbolism & Allegory: Cornell Notes (p. 369)
4. "Masque of the Red Death" Vocab

Reminders:

• SMILE: Picture Day is on Wednesday!
• Summer Reading Extra Credit is due September 9th!

Friday, August 26, 2011

1. Names Quiz
2. "The Monkey's Paw" Quiz
3. Finish short story mystery recipe
4. "The Monkey's Paw" movie

Homework:

• Bring SSR text

Thursday, August 25, 2011

1. Plot Analysis & Foreshadowing
2. R/A: "Monkey's Paw"
3. Plot Chart
4. Short Story Recipe

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

1. Theme Statements: Vote with your feet
2. "Monkey's Paw" Vocabulary Builder
3. R/A: "Monkey's Paw"

1. Lollipop Introductions
2. "The Monkey's Paw" Vocabulary
3. Reading Strategy #1: Making Predictions
4. R/A: "The Monkey's Paw"

Welcome to English II!  I look forward to a successful year with all of you!

1. Parent/Student Letter
2. Course Overview
3. Stand up if...
4. Name Cards
5. Reality vs. Truth (finish for HW)