April 30th and May 1st

You need to read top page 85 in Night, taking sticky notes along the way by 85 you should have 20-25 notes. 

Notes can respond to and document the emerging theme of innocence and faith--how does Elie express his innocence and faith and how does it change?--as well as making notes of anything that confuses you or you would like to discuss in class. Consider using CARPE margin-type of connections to connect with the text. It is not enough to just label the instances of innocence and faith. You must also describe what you think is happening and why.

Make a note of powerful imagery or descriptions.

Periods 5 and 6

You will be taking an epic vocabulary quiz on Friday. SAT Groups 6 and 7. For Quiz 7 there will be no matching--all the words will be on the page but you will have to know how to use them correctly.

Students not finished with the Macbeth exam need to set up a time with me to take it. I will be proctoring a test Thursday the 30th 4th period in room 206 (the copy room) if you would like to join me there. I will also be available before school every day beginning at 7:30. I can meet you as early as 7 if you give me a heads-up.

You may also come to room 110 on Friday 7th period if you have a free period to finish. Just let me know ahead of time so I can bring your test. 

Week of April 27

Periods 1 and 2

Vocabulary Test #7 is delayed until Tuesday. Meet in the classroom for a lesson on research. Be prepared to discuss the book Night through page 65.

Periods 5 and 6

Come to class ready for a mini-research lesson.
Vocabulary Test #6 is delayed until Friday.
Read to page 65 in Night by Wednesday. Hopefully we will finish the test in time to discuss. If this is not the case, I will at least check your sticky notes to see that you are tracking the theme of Faith and Innocence.

Challenge Assignment: Watch Patrick Stewart's "The Tragedy of Macbeth" on PBS (free!). Come to class on Tuesday ready to discuss. In order to get the 50 extra points you will need to participate meaningfully in a structured discussion.

This week!

Vocabulary test is delayed until the end of Macbeth Unit Exam.

Period 1 and 2 will continue to take the Exam.

Periods 5 and 6 will begin the exam. (Period 6 exam start will be postponed to Wednesday if 90% of students have finished their passage identification packets by Monday.)

Homework April 10, 11, 12

Prepare for the Vocabulary Test, SAT Group #5, and see below for specific instructions per class.

Group 5

Absolution	forgiveness; pardon; release
Blatant	obvious
Creditable	praiseworthy
Ensconce	establish firmly in a position
Hasten	hurry; accelerate; rush
Laceration	a cut
Obdurate	stubborn
Plausible	can be believed; reasonable
Reprieve	a respite; postponement of a sentence
Tawdry	of little value; gaudy

Homework by class:

Period 1: Finish filling out the Macbeth passage identification packet/study guide (three per page minimum)

Period 2: Annotate the page of sonnets. Look for rhyme, meter, iambic pentameter (or not?) meaning, and the significance of the last two lines.

Period 5: Finish your agreed-upon # of passages from the Macbeth passage identification packet/study guide (you were working in groups of 2 or 3).

Period 6: Study vocabulary you lucky ducks!

Remember to complete your forecasting sheets and, if you are planning on taking less than 8 classes, get a signature from your parent or guardian!

Homework over the Weekend!

Practice vocabulary from SAT Group 4.

Group 4

Abrogate	cancel; deny; repeal
Blasphemy	speech which offends religious sentiments
Credible	believable
Enigma	puzzle; mystery
Harbingers	indicators; bringers of warnings
Labyrinthine	complicated; highly convoluted
Nuzzle	cuddle; snuggle
Plaudit	statement giving strong praise
Reprehensible	shameful; very bad
Tardy	slow; late; overdue; delayed Study tips: Flashcards Study Partner--quiz each other Write each word into a sentence (have someone check the sentence) Practice using different tenses for accuracy