Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
CP ENGLISH
1) Work on Flowers for Algernon writing assignment:

Write two-three sentences describing the reactions of the following characters to Charlie’s becoming a genius: 1) Ms. Kinnian 2) Dr. Strauss 3) Professor Nemur 4) workers at the bakery 5) Rose 6) Norma 7) Fay 8) Charlie himself. See assignment sheet given today.

2) Discuss Ray Bradbury and his science fiction (biographical film clip).

3) Check and discuss questions for "The Pedestrian" read yesterday. Turn in completed questions.

4) Issue progress reports to students.


HOMEWORK: Note time you spend on technology for leisure (TV, Facebook, ipod, computer games, etc.)
Complete Vocabulary Lessons III & IV pp. 6-8 in Manter Hall Vocabulary Builder workbook. Study PSAT List #3 vocabulary words. See blog for 9/13


ACADEMIC ENGLISH (REGULAR)

Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
1) SSR and log.
2) Discuss Ray Bradbury and his science fiction (biographical film clip).
3) Read actively "The Pedestrian" annotating and underlining for mood, sensory details, similes, metaphors, and plot (Trace Mr. Mead's walk.)
4) Check/copy/review definitions of PSAT List # 3 words given yesterday.
Quiz Friday, 9/16

PSAT Vocab List #3
1. subtle- adj- not obvious; so slight as to be difficult to detect
2. poignant- adj- emotionally moving
3. zealot- n- someone fanatically devoted to a cause
4. vim- n- energy; enthusiasm
5. aversion- n- intense dislike
6. pallor- n- paleness; lack of (facial) color
7. matriculate- v- to enroll as a member of a college or university
8. plaintive- adj- melancholy; expressing sorrow
9. exasperation- n- irritation; aggravation
10. succulent- adj- juicy; full of vitality or freshness
11. behemoth- n- a huge creature
12. conjure- v- to imagine; to summon (as if by magical power)
13. wary- adj- cautious; mistrustful; on guard
14. wayward- adj- erratic; unrestrained; reckless
15. saunter- v- to walk about in a leisurely manner; to stroll

ISSUE PROGRESS REPORTS TO STUDENTS. PLEASE SHARE & REVIEW WITH YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN