1st+Marking+Period+(Short+Stories)

Throughtout the year, we will focus on a variety of literature genres. During the 1st marking period, we will spend our time focusing on the [|short story genre]. Click on the previous link to read the definition of this genre!

toc =Homework Assignments= //**Monday, 8/30/10**// 1. 2. Bring in 5 dividers! 3.Bring in binder, unless you took an old one from my room already :-)

//**Tuesday 8/31/10**// 1. Watch TV! Your homework tonight is to watch a 30 minute sitcom on television. Complete all parts of the story map while watching the TV show!

//**Tuesday 9/7/10**// 1. Complete the Rising Actions on the story diagram for "Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets."

//**Wednesday 9/8/10**// 1.Same as Tuesday. You have until Monday!

1. Make corrections to your "Contents" study guide
 * //Monday 9/13/10//**

//**Tuesday 9/14/10**// Study for your "Contents" test on Thursday!

1. "Contents" Grammar Scavenger Hunt. 2. Study for "Contents" Test 3. Bring in lyrics of a song by Friday.
 * //Wednesday 9/15/10//**

Pages 24 and 25 in Vocab Book (unit 1-completing the sentence, synonyms, and anotonyms)
 * //Thursday 9/16/10//**

//**Friday 9/17/10**// NONE!!!!! Have a great weekend :-)

Sentence Song Project due **AT THE END OF CLASS** on Tuesday 9/21/10. You will have time to work on it in class tomorrow :-) Study for vocab test on Wednesday 9/22/10.
 * //Monday 9/20/2010//**

Homework: Sentence Structure worksheet (blue)
 * //Tuesday 9/21/2010//**

//**Thursday 9/23/2010**// Find the Simile and Metaphors in packet! (linked to resources for today)

//**Wednesday 9/29/10**// Complete the story map for "Say it With Flowers."

Complete the similarities body paragraph (2) of your 5 paragraph essay outline.
 * //Thursday 9/30/10//**



None!
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//**Monday 10/4/10**//

Vocab Unit 2-Choosing the Right Word
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Classroom Resources
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