Friday, August 27, 2010

2nd Week Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2010

Topics:
Literature - "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier / "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell
Grammar - Nouns, Pronouns, and Adjectives
Vocabulary - From TMDG: dank, palpable, opaque, lacerate, palatial, bizarre, amenity, affable, cosmopolitan, condone, droll, scruple, bland, grotesque, opiate, sallow, solicitous, venerable, deplorable, zealous NOTE: Sentences this week should include a noun, a pronoun, and an adjective. Underline and label each one. DUE: EVERY THURSDAY

Homework:
- 2nd Summer Reading Assignment for zoned students - due: Aug. 30
- 1st and 2nd Summer Reading Assignment for non-zoned, out-of-district, out-of-state, or out-of-the-country transfer students - due: Sept. 3 and Sept. 10 respectively
- Vocabulary Practice for "Marigolds" - due: Aug. 31
- "The Most Dangerous Game" Project - due: TBA

Daily Activities:
Monday
1. Review "Marigolds" and vocabulary before quiz over the topics is given.
2. Go over the quiz questions afterwards.
3. Students will receive a copy of the CP vocabulary packet.

Tuesday
1. Name card activity using vocabulary.
2. Work on vocabulary practice.

Wednesday
1. Read and annotate "The Most Dangeruos Game."
2. Discuss.

Thursday
1. Work on nouns, pronouns, and adjectives exercises.
2. Go over the exercises and vocabulary practice.


Friday

Writing assignment: Editing and Proofreading