NW2, Week 1, October 20-24
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M:
- Warm-Up (First sentence only)
- Grammar Notes: Semicolons vs. Colons
- WriteSource Practice: pgs. 21/23 (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)
- Complete pg. 22 from yesterday's handouts (compose five of your own sentences, using semicolons and conjunctive adverbs). Please turn this in.
- Read Ch. 2, OMM.
- Complete Ch. 2 Notes while we read Ch. 2 (If you are absent, you need to complete the chart on your own or come to tutoring).
W:
- Warm-Up (Third sentence)
- Return pg. 22 from yesterday's handout and discuss errors.
- Finish reading Ch. 2, OMM and finish notes/chart from yesterday.
- Short Answer Question. Answer the following in ten lines or less and in ABC format: Pick one character from Ch. 2 and explain what makes them sympathetic. (Due at the end of class.)
TH:
- Warm-Up (Fourth Sentence)
- Discuss more semicolon and colon problems (separate handout; please see me for it in class)
- Begin reading OMM, Chapter 3.
F:
- Semicolon/Colons Quiz (please see me in class to make this up)
- Individually read the second half of chapter 3, OMM.
- Answer one response question: Do you think Lennie and George's dream will come true? Write at least a half page explaining your prediction and including at least 5 clues that support your viewpoint (foreshadowing).