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Today, you need: O ne sheet of paper Literature book pen or pencil. 11-29-2010.

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  1. Today, you need: One sheet of paper Literature book pen or pencil 11-29-2010 Bellringer:You have 10 minutes to complete this:On your notebook paper, write the word THANKSGIVING down the left side of your paper. Now, write a Thanksgiving Acrostic Poem thatpaints a picture of your holiday and all that you are thankful for. Remember, your poem should appeal to the five senses and include NO boring words. (No one word lines allowed.) Title: Thanksgiving Acrostic This is an partial example that you may NOT use. T- Tear-stained eyes brimming with memories and laughter H- Happiness that tickles the heart and warms the soul just as the fire that dances in the fireplace A- A second helping of mouth-watering, sticky-sweet steaming pecan pie

  2. 11/30/10- You need your binder, your laptop (or pen or pencil and notebook paper), and your literature book. • Today you will be taking a quiz on Quia over Act I of The Crucible and McCarthyism. • You have 5 minutes to look over your notes on McCarthyism. Use your time wisely! Bellringer

  3. 12/1 Today, you need: Literature book, composition book, and pen or pencil You have 7 minutes to take the notes from this slide and the next slide in your composition book. Write down the following terms and skip a minimum of four lines between each word. Simile Metaphor Overstatement Irony Parallelism Adjectival Clause Adverbial Clause Symbolism Imagery Literary Terms & Devices 12/1/2010 Today is Pay it Forward Day. Whose life will you touch today?

  4. Metaphor – comparison of two unlike things NOT using like or as Ex. My life is an amusement park. Over statement – exaggeration to make a point Ex. I will NEVER talk to you again. Irony – discrepancy between what occurs and what is expected to occur Ex. A student studied all night for a test only to find out the test was cancelled. Parallelism – balance in sentences Ex. The toddler learned to crawl, to walk, and then to run. Adjectival Clause – modifies a noun or pronoun and answers what kind, how many, and which one. Ex. The red mustang that I bought yesterday is smokin’ hot. Adverbial Clause –answers the questions: when, where, why, with what result, to what extend, and under what conditions Ex. The rock star provided autographs to appease the multitude of fans. Symbolism – one object or item represent a concept or idea Ex. The bald eagle represents freedom. Imagery – words that appeal to the senses and create mental images/pictures Ex. “I watched the world float to the dark side of the moon.” Three Doors Down .

  5. Today, you need: Laptop, notes from yesterday, and literature book 12/2 Inquiring minds want to know… Bellringer: You have 5 minutes to complete the following survey about the laptops. Keep in mind that the results of this survey are pivotal in determining whether or not the laptops remain a resource for you to use. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TT2RSYZ

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