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Monday, September 24 th. 20 minutes to finish Benchmark Tests. If you have already finished, grab a vocabulary chart and start working on Unit 3. Vocabulary Unit 3 “Richard Cory” and “ Miniver Cheevy ”. Today’s Objectives: Complete a Benchmark Test which demonstrates your ability in English.
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Monday, September 24th 20 minutes to finish Benchmark Tests. If you have already finished, grab a vocabulary chart and start working on Unit 3. Vocabulary Unit 3 “Richard Cory” and “MiniverCheevy” Today’s Objectives: Complete a Benchmark Test which demonstrates your ability in English. Define and provide examples/non-examples for vocabulary words. Analyze the poems “Richard Cory” and “MiniverCheevy.” Connect the two poems to the American Dream.
Looking ahead . . . • Vocabulary work due on Friday, September 28th • Vocabulary quiz on Monday, October 1st • No school on Wednesday, September 26th • Back to School Night on Thursday, September 27th • Math Benchmarks during 9th period tomorrow & Thursday
Our first novel . . . • The Great Gatsby • HIGHLY recommend you buy your own copy of the novel • +5 extra credit if you purchase your own copy • Have it by Monday, October 1st
“Richard Cory” Multimedia • The Poem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHJSuVv0er0&feature=relmfu • A musical interpretation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=asqQGVu940E&feature=endscreen