Homework 9/27--9/28

--Because we need to work on our COMPREHENSION of the text, I want you to re-read what you did for the last assignment. Again, we're working on Act I, scenes 1- 4 (up to page 49)
--Journal entry - 1 page - Have you ever defied your parents? Tell the story... ONE story only! Remember, these journal entries reflect the action in the play we are reading, so take this assignment seriously! We'll discuss this on Monday/Tuesday in class.

Homework!

--Read Romeo and Juliet up to page 49 (Act 1, scene 4)
--Write at least 3 questions about tonight's reading in your journal
--Turn in your learning report... must have a parent signature!
--Study for your vocabulary quiz

Homework

--Start reading Romeo & Juliet (up to page 33... finish Act 1, Scene 2)
--Reading journal - 1 page. Topic: What advice would you give your friend if s/he told you s/he was in love with someone his/her parents did not approve of?
--Study your vocab! Toss Around is Monday/Tuesday!

Homework!

--Bring a reading journal to class Thursday/Friday
--Complete your 20 notecards for Lesson Two Vocabulary
--Final draft of "Who Are You Anyway?" due Thursday/Friday

Homework for 9/13--9/14

--You have a test on Monday/Tuesday. Study for it! (I know some of you did not take this advice for the vocabulary quiz...)
--Your second draft of "Who Are You, Anyway?" is due on Thursday/Friday Sept 20/21. Use the peer editing we did in class to revise your paper. Notice that I said REVISE, not edit!

Homework for 9/10-11

--First draft of Who Are You Anyway (essay) is due Thursday/Friday
--Be prepared to discuss The Curious Incident... on Thursday/Friday. Write 10 discussion questions
--Study for Thursday/Friday's vocabulary exam

HOMEWORK FOR 9/6--9/7

--Who Are You, Anyway? paper assignment. First draft due 9/13, 9/14
--Be prepared to discuss The Curious Incident (pages 50--100)
--Study your vocabulary!

Homework for September 4-5

--Be prepared to discuss The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (pages 1-50). Re-read if necessary!
--Put the following vocabulary words on index (note) cards. One side should be the word, the other side the definition:
alienate
elated
epigram
fatalistic
lackadaisical
licentious
numismatist
obtrude
paucity
pensive
characterization
conflict
metaphor
point of view
first person
third person limited
third person omniscient
paradox
theme
thesis

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