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History:
Complete p.111 in Interactive Notebook
Chpt. 17 test is 4/21-173
Novel, "The Examination":
Read pp.164-173 due 4/20.
Spelling and Vocabulary:
Alphetebize, syllables, parts of speech, accent marks, and sentences are due Wednesday, 4/21.
Words written three times paper is due Friday, 4/23.
Test is on Friday, 4/23.
1. sprightly -marked by a gay lightness and vivacity (spirited); full of spirit and vitality
2. whirling -to become giddy or dizzy; moving in a circle or similar curve especially with force or speed
3. berth -sufficient distance for maneuvering a ship; the place where a ship lies when at anchor or at a wharf
4. pagoda -a tower in eastern Asia usually with roofs curving upward at the division of each of several stories and erected as a temple or memorial
5. tranquil -free from agitation of mind or spirit (a tranquil self-assurance); free from disturbance or turmoil (a tranquil scene)
6. plaited -to interweave the strands or locks of (braid)
7. sampan -a flat-bottomed skiff used in eastern Asia and usually propelled by two short oars
8. exuberant -extreme or excessive in degree, size, or extent (exuberant prosperity); joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic (exuberant praise) (an exuberant personality); unrestrained
9. serene -clear and free of storms or unpleasant change (serene skies); shining bright and steady (the moon, serene in glory)
10. placid -serenely free of interruption or disturbance (placid skies) (a placid disposition)
11. intermittent -coming and going at intervals; not continuous (intermittent rain) (occasional)
12. indifferent -marked by impartiality; (unbiased); that does not matter one way or the other; of no importance or value one way or the other; marked by no special liking for or dislike of something (indifferent about which task he was given); marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something; (apathetic) (indifferent to suffering and poverty)
13. guffaw -a loud or boisterous burst of laughter
14. fallow -of a light yellowish-brown color; left untilled or unsown after plowing; (dormant) (inactive)—used especially in the phrase to lie fallow (at this very moment there are probably important inventions lying fallow)
15. tributary -paying tribute to another to acknowledge submission, to obtain protection, or to purchase peace; (subject); paid or owed as (tribute) (tributary gifts)
Newspaper Article Review:
Read and review newspaper articles; write a review for 5 points due weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
List the author, audience, location, as well as illustration and caption, if any.
Diagram one compound sentence.
Summarize the article (this can be one or more sentences.)
Write a letter to the editor, with your positive or negative review.
Be ready to discuss your article in class.
Extra Credit:
(See 3/24 for details.)
Posted by YosaifS at April 20, 2010 02:43 PM