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English 2—3/26/2012. DO NOW- Finish examples #2 and #3 from Friday’s packet Choose a group you can work well with (extra points for groups who cooperate and stay on task). Objectives: -work cooperatively -use text to support an opinion. Midterm study topics. Read Kite Runner ;
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English 2—3/26/2012 • DO NOW- • Finish examples #2 and #3 from Friday’s packet • Choose a group you can work well with (extra points for groups who cooperate and stay on task). Objectives: -work cooperatively -use text to support an opinion
Midterm study topics • Read Kite Runner; • Quiz yourself over the study guides for Ch. 1-7; • Know how to properly use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions; • Know the difference between a complete sentence, a run-on, and a fragment; and • Study ACT focus packets on PARAGRAPH FOCUS, ADDING SENTENCES, and PARENTHETICAL PHRASES
Begin reading cooperatively with your group, and then discuss the following: • On p. 61, Amir says, “He couldn’t read a first grade textbook but he’d read me plenty.” What does Amir mean? • On p. 72, Assef says, “But before you sacrifice yourself for him (Amir), think about this: Would he do the same for you?” Answer Assef’s question and give evidence to support your answer from the text. • After reading pages 77-80, what do you think of Amir? • Was the rape about power or sexuality? How do you know?