Monday: 4/25 - Happy birthday, Sienna!
IC: We will briefly review different types of figurative language, and we'll also talk about the importance of avoiding cliche language in your own writing. Then, you'll be faced with the challenge of writing some vivid, original examples of your own figurative language. We should have time to share these pieces in class.
Materials: Bring your reading guides, class notes, and copy of Great Expectations.
Tuesday: 4/26
IC: You will complete a reading quiz over the part eight reading selection of Great Expectations. We'll discuss the reading selection and I will distribute the reading guide for the next reading selection. Then you'll complete a Lesson Fourteen Vocabulary Review with a peer.
Materials: Bring your class notes, reading guides, copy of Great Expectations, and vocabulary book.
Wednesday: 4/27 - ACT Testing Schedule
IC: You will complete the Lessons Thirteen and Fourteen Vocabulary Test.
Materials: Bring any completed vocabulary extra credit work to turn in.
Thursday: 4/28
IC: We will go over an introduction to Lessons Fifteen and Sixteen Vocabulary - this will be your last new vocabulary for the year! (Test on Thursday, 5/5.) You will have any remaining time to work on your reading guide.
Materials: Bring your vocabulary book, class notes, reading guides, and copy of Great Expectations.
Friday: 4/29 - No school. Teacher Work Day!
