Week #15 Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2010

Literature: The Pearl by John Steinbeck
Grammar: Verbal phrases
Vocabulary: Chapter 3 - almsgiver, ammonia, confirmation, consecrated, cozened, curtly, disparagement, dissembling, essence, furtive, inaudible, intervals, involuntarily, judicious, lucent, mangroves, merged, precipitated, projected, shrilly, speculations, subjugations, transfigured

Homework:
- Vocabulary SAT notes - due every Thursday
- Vocabulary SAT notes from last week - due Monday, Nov. 29
- Final draft - due Dec. 6, 2010 ( adjusted...again!!!)

Activities
Monday
1. Quiz #11 - Literary quiz
2. Go over the quiz questions after everyone is done.
3. Vocabulary puzzle activity

Tuesday
1. Go over page 67-70 of the Language Handbook pages.
2. Continue reading the novel. Complete chapter 3 questions.

Wednesday
1. Continue reading chapters 4 and 5 in class.
2. Complete and discuss chapter questions.

Thursday
1. Continue reading chapter 6 in class.
2. Complete and discuss chapter questions.

Friday
1. Work on symbolism activity.

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

I created a new PeerMark assignment for those who were not able to do their peer review online. Your reviews will be marked late since the original due date was Nov. 18. Read your email, too. TAKE NOTE: The assignment only applies to those without peer reviews submitted online. Your due date is tomorrow, Nov. 23 of up to 25% deduction.

The Pearl by John Steinbeck

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