Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Agenda:
1. Journal How can writing every day improve my writing? ELA11W4
2. DGP: How can I use proper usage and punctuation in my writing? ELA11C1
3. Vocabulary ch. 7 words 11-20 How can I acquire and use new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. Transcendentalist Presentation: : How does Historical context influence literature? ELAALRL3
5. Wall Posters : How does historical context influence literature? ELAALRL3
6. If time: present Huck Finn Character Bodies (if not, we will do this on Wed.) How can I analyze literature through indirect characterization? ELALRL1
Homework:
1. Twain Readings
2. Vocabulary Quiz 7- F 10/10
3. Huck Finn- Bring in 3 discussion questions (I will collect)- W 10/8
4. Read Self-Reliance in BRICK p. 391-392- for Tr 10/9
5. Huck Finn Essay NEW DUE DATES: RD in class 10/20; FD in class 10/22
6. Historical Context Test (Dark Romantics, Romantics, Naturalists/Realists/Regionalists, Transcendentalists) - Tues 10/21
7. Modernist Presentation 10/22
8. Bring The Great Gatsby to class on 10/24