Monday, September 23, 2013

Periods 1-3

1.  Discuss:  "Does technology provide more benefits or does it pose more hazards?

2.  Share

3.  Vocabulary words to know:  paranoia, cavorting, tremulous, oblivious, sublime

4.  Read "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury


Periods 5-6

1.  Misplaced/Dangling Modifiers:  Participial phrases.  Warm up mini-lesson.

2.  Discuss:  Is technology a boon or a hazard?  Discuss over-dependence, addiction, depersonalization in communication, etc.

3.  Passed out SAT Vocabulary List 5 (Except to 5th)

4. Read "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury

NOTE:  "Everyday Use" Assignment due tomorrow, 9/24. 

Bring all LIST 4 vocabulary sentences completed tomorrow.