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Start with silent reading 20 minutes, A Prayer for Owen Meany. R8-R9-Inferences-80% Due 1/31.
39. contentious (adj)
prefix: cont/com: with, together root: tent: to stretch, strain suffix: ous: forms adj, means full of
Model: This year, American Idol has a contentious panel which centers on ongoing acerbic comments between Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey.
definition: friendly, agreeable
Write your own sentence, using context clues and have a peer review.
R7-Inference Cnotes-past due.
Exit 8-Inferences: (8 pts)
1)Explain what an inference is in your own words. (1)
2)Why would it be incorrect to use "I predict" as the key words before each inference? (2)
3)Why is it necessary to use key words for all inferences? (2)
4)How could it be misleading if a student didn't write the start and end page for each entry? (1)
5)Describe the summary which is at the end of each entry and what students shouldn't do at the beginning of summary. (2)
Ms. Batten reviews each question and what she is expecting for each question for full credit.
Prepare for group Ra Ta Ta
pg 33-34, Kwenessia's group, Tyler's group
35-37 Victoria's group, Xaynah's group
38-39 Terrell's group, Nate's group
40-41 Domonique's group, Brandi's group
4th block: Assembly-Will present next class Ra Ta Ta
5th block: presents Ra Ta Ta
Remember to return Diagnostic Alignment Guide.
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Start with 20 minutes, silent reading, APOM. R8-R9-Inferences-80% Due 1/31
40. convivial-adj
Prefix: con: with, together root: viv: to live suffix: al: forms adj or nouns, means pertaining to
Model: The convivial atmosphere of the yearbook classroom was evident in smiling students helping one another and laughing at each others' jokes.
Write your own sentence using context and have a peer review.
Students given time to work on Exit 8. Ms. Batten reviews each question again, explaining what she expects when answering each question for full credit. Exit 8 Due today for full credit.
4th: Presents Ra Ta Ta
Jigsaw: Edgar Allen Poe and Gothic Fiction. Each group must come up with a plan for how they will split up the information to present the next class.
Setup R10 Poe/Gothic Fiction-C notes
EQ: What are the elements of Gothic Fiction?
Take notes while you are researching your topic. Other notes will be taken when groups present.
From Holt Book
-Gothic Fiction pg 287 characteristics, novel, common setting, short story, transcendentalist
(Kwenessia, Alex, Dominique) (Ian, Ray, Carl, Xaynah)
-Strategies for Understanding Poe p317 (Tanaysha,Rajym, Victoria,Nicole) (Josh, Trey, Harvey, Shawn)
-Poe, Dark Beginnings/Breaking Away p318 (Terrell, Edwin,Denis, Kalise)
(Tyler, Akiya, Brandi, Julian, Nate)
-Poe, Exploring Depths/Triumphs/Tragedy p319 (Morgan, Barry, Kaos)(Andre, Tracy, Roberto, Cody
Persuasive Speech Eval- Students wishing to add more credit to their persuasive speech can evaluate themselves and write 2 paragraphs about what they would do differently if given the opportunity to present again. This can be submitted for extra points, but should refer to logos, pathos and ethos used.
