CP PERIODS 5 AND 7

Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

1. Pop quiz on "The Interlopers." Discussed "The Interlopers" step by step using plot diagram.
2. Analyzed irony in "One Tin Soldier." (Played song for class.)

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

1. Reviewed vocabulary for "Harrison Bergeron." Know these words by Friday. Discuss dystopia and utopia, oppression, and totalitarian government. Passed out literary terms reviewed last week: elements of plot, conflict (external: man vs. society), theme, and static / dynamic character.

2. Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron." Use active reading strategies and discuss inferences the reader needs to make about totalitarian government, conformity, rebellion, and equality. Discuss satire, and Vonnegut's attempt at poking fun at societal flaws.

2. Picked up plot diagrams for "The Interlopers." Picked up late Bio-card projects. Tomorrow last day to turn in for full grade.

3. HOMEWORK: Manter Hall Vocabulary Lessons I and II due tomorrow. You must come prepared for class, for we will review answers to workbook.

ACADEMIC ENGLISH 2 PERIODS 1-3
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012

1. SSR Log in page and summary.

2. Picked up Bio Card project.

3. "Little Red Riding Hood" Analysis of plot, theme, character, and point of view. Filled out graphic organizer.

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012.

1. SSR Log in page and summary. There will be a log check on Friday.

2. Pass out vocabulary (10 words) for story. Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron." Use active reading and "Think Aloud" as reading strategies.