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April 22, 2010

April 22, 2010

History:
Read Section 18.3 due 4-23.

Novel, "The Examination":
Complete the following questions due 4-23:

1. From p.188, prepare a statement from Hong describing/explaining what General Ma is saying, "Such a man will never die. He represents the best in us. And the suffering he endured only encourages us to be like him: generous, brave, determined."

2. Construct a diagram of General Ma's winning military strategy.

3. Predict what will happen in Part III.
Illustrate and label one scene in Part II by 4-23.

Write a summary of Part II due 4/26.

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.

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 ValerieC at April 22, 2010 03:14 PM