Monday, January 22nd

Focus / Essential Vocabulary

• Grammar: Punctuation
• Paradise Lost and the Epic Poem (Connotations)
• Research

Research Paper Dates   Thesis: 1/23 Works Cited: 1/30 7 NC (2 Text): 1/30 Outline / Bib: 2/27 Rough Draft: 3/15 Peer Review: 3/20 Final Draft: 3/27

Class Work

• DOL: Diagnostic test over Ch. 29 Punctuation
• Continue with thesis statement meetings.
• Quick write: Stephen Crane poem. What gives meaning to our lives?
• Read the introduction to The Stranger and complete vocabulary sheet number 1.
• Begin reading chapters 1 and 2 in class.

Homework

• Finish reading chapters 1 and 2.
• Complete the study questions for chapters 1 and two in the following format: 1. Each answer should use one highlighted vocabulary word, 2. Each answer should use one set of correlative conjunctions.
• Thesis statements due tomorrow.
• Milton illustrations due on Wednesday.

Portfolio Additions

• King Arthur individual questions
• Hamlet individual questions
• 1984 quick write

Extra Credit

Orwell Illustration 1-2 points (Due today)