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March 10, 2010
March 10, 2010
History Chapter 15:
*Chapter 15 test is 3/11.
Exhibit Guide Project is due Friday, 3/11, and is worth 20 points.
(See 3/9 for details.)
Reading:
Review "User Friendly" and "After Twenty Years" by 3/11.
From your literature book, pp. 185, 224, be prepared to compare and contrast events, themes, and your interpretations of the characters, and the authors' points of view.
Short Story/Essay test is 3/12.
(See 3/9 for an additional study guide.)
Literature Study Guide for “User Friendly” and “After Twenty Years.”
Literature Book, p.196:
1. Trace the chain of causes and effects leading up to Kevin’s decision to unplug Louis. Is what finally happens to Louis part of the chain of events or outside it?
2. You can tell a lot about people when you know what’s important to them. For instance, what seems most important to Kevin is his computer. What other character traits does Kevin have?
3. What are some of the themes of “User Friendly?”
4. Compare the themes of “User Friendly” with themes in “Fish Cheeks” and “Mother and Daughter.” What does each theme say about the power of love?
Literature Book, p.230:
1. What does the police officer realize when the man in the doorway lights his cigar?
2. When did you realize who the police officer was? Find and explain the first clue to his identity.
3. Both men honor a commitment they made over twenty years ago, but for Jimmy Wells there’s one thing more important than even a long friendship. What is one theme of this story? What truth about loyalty versus honesty does the story reveal to you?
4. What would you have done if you were Jimmy?
Compare and Contrast
1. What are the similarities and differences in these stories? Identify common themes.
2. Reflect on the stories: did you like/dislike the stories? Were the characters believable? Did you find a connection between one or both of the stories
Spelling and Vocabulary:
Alphetebize, syllables, parts of speech, accent marks, and sentences are due Wednesday, 3/10.
Words written three times paper is due Friday, 3/12.
Test is on Friday, 3/12.
(See 3/9 for Spelling/Vocabulary list.)
Posted by ValerieC at March 10, 2010 05:00 PM