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Begin with prayer and reflection for the greater glory of God. Quiz on punctuation marks, vocab definitions, and upcoming literature study. Homework on Of Mice and Men background and vocabulary. Announcements and reminders for upcoming tests and tasks.
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English III Unit 3 Day 2
Leader: Good afternoon, Pumas. Please compose yourselves for prayer by taking a comfortable position in your chairs. Leader: Ad Majorem . . . All: Dei Gloriam. Leader: We study, work and play . . . All: for the greater glory of God. 2-minute reflection Leader: We close by saying, “Glory to the Father, and to Jesus the Son, and to the Holy Spirit . . . All: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen! ”
Do-Now: HAVE VOCAB OUT and… • Take the comma, semi-colon, colon quiz. • When finished, leave the quiz at your desk and check vocab • epitome- a person or thing that is a perfect example of a quality • vitriolic- filled with bitter criticism or spite • aplomb- self-confidence, especially in a demanding situation • austere- severe or strict • supposition- an uncertain belief • derision- ridicule, mockery. • subdued- quiet and reflective or depressed. • subside- to become less intense, violent, or sever. • befuddle- to confuse; to make someone unable to think clearly • indignation- anger or annoyance about the perception of being treated unfairly.
Prayer: • Period 6: Miguel, • Friday: Jordan, next Monday: John, Wednesday: Jenni R. • Period 7: Mirka, • Friday: Alberto, next Monday: Bulmaro, Wednesday: Yasiri • Period 8: Rolanda, • Friday: Alex, next Monday: Diana, Wednesday: Cindy
Announcements/Reminders: • Turn in Crucible books up front. Put the number of your book in the “checked in?” box when you do. Bring it in by the end of the week please. • These people need to come in to do The Crucible test because of absences: • Sammie, Allie, • If you would like to write a letter to speaker John Boehner, I highly recommend it and have letter formats that you can use.
SWBAT… Explain the exposition of Of Mice and Men
Vocab Charades • epitome • vitriolic • aplomb • austere • supposition • derision • subdued • subside • befuddle • indignation
Of Mice and Men: • Takes place in the 1920’s-30’s. • What is going on in America during this period? Especially nearing the end of the 1920’s?
HW: (Take a sheet on your way out that has the HW) • Study for vocab quiz 7 • Read to p. 19 • Answer the questions • TOMORROW: Students will be called on randomly to go to the front of the class to provide an answer to each question from the homework. Be prepared.