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10 th Grade English Thursday 12 Dec. 2013. Agenda: 3 rd Only: Turn in Blue and White Symbolism Handouts Ch 11 Vocabulary Read Chapter 11 Answer Reading Comprehension Questions H/W:
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10th Grade EnglishThursday12 Dec. 2013 Agenda: 3rd Only: Turn in Blue and White Symbolism Handouts Ch 11 Vocabulary Read Chapter 11 Answer Reading Comprehension Questions H/W: Finish reading chapter 11 and answering reading comprehension questions 1,2,3 and 5 if you did not have time to finish in class today. All Yellow Reading Comp Questions and Pink “Think Sheet” Due at the start of class on Monday. Chapters 9-12 Vocab Test Monday, 12/16.
Learning Targets: • I can select one quote that proves an object symbolizes something greater than itself. • I can explain how the author proves the object symbolizes something greater within my quote. • I can identify one quote of figurative language. • I can analyze why the two things are compared, and why that comparison is important or significant.
Ch 11 Vocab Devastated: to destroy or to shatter POS: adjective Sample Sentence: He was devastated by the news of his friend’s death.
Ch 11 Vocab Pinnacle: the top of something, or the highest level attainable POS: noun Sample Sentence: He finally reached the pinnacle of the mountain.
Ch 11 Vocab Mirage: an optical illusion that distorts distant objects POS: noun Sample Sentence: The mirage in the desert made the trees look wavey.
Ch 11 Vocab Talisman: an object thought to possess magic powers that protect a person from evil. A good luck charm. POS: noun Sample Sentence: His talisman protected him from the evil powers of Jack.