10/19/11 - WE

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literature/literary elements
I.  FAMILY TREE - CH10-11 rvw
- discuss questions at tables; use details; no quick answers
* key word here is discussion...on the novel.

literature/reading
II.  FAMILY TREE - CH 11
-bring up idea of parallel events as part of writing style
- appropriate metaphors "fussing like chickens," "crabby like a wet cat"
- answer questions as we read; discuss/share at tables at intervals

* CHECKING PROGRESS OF VOCABULARY DURING CLASS.   VOCABULARY IS INTENDED TO BE COMPLETED ONE PAGE PER DAY.  WEEK 2, DAY 2 AND 3 SHOULD HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.  IF THERE ARE ISSUES, PLEASE HAVE PARENTS CONTACT ME, WRITE A NOTE OR TALK TO ME YOURSELF.

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HOMEWORK

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___  complete & self-correct VOCAB WK 2, Day 4
___ continue GEOGRAPHY CROSSWORD: RAILROADS (due by FR)
___ continue POLITICAL CARTOON worksheet (due by FR)
___ continue to read CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED BOOK (20-30 min/night)