Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term. Circle the context clues.
Monday, 8/31 - ◦Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term. Circle the context clues.
1. The great ballplayer and civil rights leader Jackie Robinson was the epitome of both physical and moral strength.
–A. a perfect model B. an opposite C. a main cause
2. —Write a sentence using the word epitome CORRECTLY in a sentence. CIRCLE THE CONTEXT CLUES IN YOUR SENTENCE Remember to show meaning of the word within the sentence.
Tuesday, 9/1 -Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term. Circle the context clues
1. Florence Nightingale, the famous nursing reformer, had the eccentric habit of carrying a pet owl around in one of her pockets.
–A. ordinary B. odd C. careful
—Write a sentence using the word eccentric CORRECTLY in a sentence. Remember to show meaning of the word within the sentence.
Wednesday, 9/2 -Adamant in his support of gun control, Senator Keen won’t give in to pressure from powerful opponents.
–A. firm B. uncertain C. flexible
—Write a sentence using the word adamant CORRECTLY in a sentence. CIRCLE THE CONTEXT CLUES IN YOUR SENTENCE Remember to show meaning of the word within the sentence
Monday, 8/31
2. Students will complete their writing samples and turn their work into www.turnitin.com
Tuesday/ 9/1-9/2
3. Students will review vocabulary unit 1
-Students will turn in their 10 original vocabulary sentences
4. Students will practice taking essential notes from lecture/ PowerPoint
Terms: See Short Story Terms on PowerPoint
5. There will be a test on these terms on Friday, 8/30
Materials:
Literary Notes
Terms: See Short Story Terms on PowerPoint
5. There will be a test on these terms on Friday, 8/30
Materials:
Literary Notes
Literary Terms
Power Point
Pen/Pencil
Whiteboard
1.3- Read, analyze and interpret literature
1.3.9.C: Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors, including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, mood, and style.
1.3.9.D: Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary devices (e.g., personification, simile, alliteration, symbolism, metaphor, hyperbole, imagery, foreshadowing, and flashback) used by one or more authors in a variety of genres.
