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Mrs. Keith’s English III Class

Mrs. Keith’s English III Class. Find a seat. Sit anywhere you want for now. I will assign seats later. Complete the Anticipation Guide on your desk. (Grab a dictionary off the bookshelf in the back if you need one.). The American Dream.

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Mrs. Keith’s English III Class

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  1. Mrs. Keith’s English III Class • Find a seat. Sit anywhere you want for now. I will assign seats later. • Complete the Anticipation Guide on your desk. (Grab a dictionary off the bookshelf in the back if you need one.)

  2. The American Dream First coined as a phrase in 1931, the phrase “the American Dream” characterizes the unique promise that America has offered immigrants and residents for nearly 400 years. People have come to this country for adventure, opportunity, freedom, and the chance to experience the particular qualities of the American landscape. Consequently, different groups of people have left their imprint on the philosophical foundations of this country and contributed to what has become a modern American Dream. What is your “American Dream?”

  3. Homework Tonight, go home and gather up anything that can help you represent your “American Dream” visually. These could be magazine clippings, photos, quotes, etc. You will be illustrating your dream tomorrow.

  4. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Learning Target: I will illustrate my version of “The American Dream” using pictures, magazine clippings, quotes, etc. • Review of “the American Dream.” • Illustrate your dream. Homework: Bring a composition book (with sewn pages) or 50 cents to purchase one from me by Friday.

  5. Wednesday, August 28, 2013 Learning Target: I will understand Mrs. Keith’s class expectations and policies. • Fill out student questionnaire. • Hand out and go over syllabus • Library tomorrow Homework: 1) Get syllabus signed. 2) Composition book or 50cents due Friday. 3) Other supplies due by Monday.

  6. Thursday, August 29, 2013 Learning Target: I will get a book from the library to be used for SSR in all of my classes. • Turn in signed syllabus sheet • Library • Grade-level meeting – 3rd period only Homework: 1) Composition book or 50cents due Friday. 2) Other supplies due by Monday.

  7. Friday, August 30, 2013 Learning Target: I will understand the 21 book challenge, how to track my reading, and how to make a reader’s response. • Turn in signed syllabus sheet • Set up Reader’s/Writer’s Notebook • 21 Book Challenge • Textbook Checkout Homework: Supplies due by Monday.

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