NW2, Week 1, October 20-24
M:
T:
W:
Pick one character from Ch. 2 and explain why they are unsympathetic.
(Due at the end of class.)
TH:
F:
Paired/Crossover Question: What similar message do "The Scarlet Ibis" and Of Mice and Men convey about friendship/companionship?
Answer in 10 lines or fewer. (Remember that for the crossover question, you need to have TWO CD/CM sentences (for the second selection).
M:
- Warm-Up (First sentence only)
- Grammar Notes: Semicolons vs. Colons
- WriteSource Practice: pgs. 21-24 (Complete and discuss in class; not due for a grade, but you do need to complete this and check your answers to determine if you need tutoring before the quiz on Friday.)
T:
- Warm Up (Second sentence)
- OMM, Chapter 2 Notes (complete one row individually, then complete the rest of the rows as we discuss in class; if you were absent, you need to complete all rows on your own.)
W:
- Warm-Up (Third sentence)
- Finish notes/chart on Ch. 2, OMM.
- Short Answer Questions. Answer the following two questions in ten lines or less each, using TS/CD/CM/CS:
Pick one character from Ch. 2 and explain why they are unsympathetic.
(Due at the end of class.)
- Begin reading "The Scarlet Ibis." Make connections as you read to OMM.
TH:
- Warm-Up (Fourth Sentence)
- More semicolon/colon practice (separate handout); discuss as a class.
- Finish reading/discussing "The Scarlet Ibis."
- Introduce crossover response question. (Take notes on crossover question expectations)
F:
- Semicolons/colons quiz (please see me in class to make up this quiz)
- Answer two short answer questions over "The Scarlet Ibis" and Of Mice and Men
Paired/Crossover Question: What similar message do "The Scarlet Ibis" and Of Mice and Men convey about friendship/companionship?
Answer in 10 lines or fewer. (Remember that for the crossover question, you need to have TWO CD/CM sentences (for the second selection).
- HW: Read OMM Ch. 3 by Monday