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April 27, 2010
April 27, 2010
History:
Chpt. 18 Timeline is due 4/30.
Novel, "The Examination":
Read pp. 209-219 due 4/28.
Complete the literature discussion questions in writing please due 4/28:
4. Why is Chen fascinated by Meng Dafu? Is it an unusual connection? Why or why not?
5. On p.207, what do we learn about the Chinese language here?
6. What are your predictions for the rest of the novel?
Illustrate two scenes with captions of Part III due 5/5.
Writing:
From the criteria we established in class about "I wish..." poems, create an, "I wish" poem using a color, a celebrity and a song. There is no limit on the number of lines, just please write more than one line.
We will continue the assignment in class tomorrow, so be prepared to revise/complete tomorrow in class, 4/28.
Spelling and Vocabulary:
Alphetebize, syllables, parts of speech, accent marks, and sentences are due Wednesday, 4/28.
Words written three times paper is due Friday, 4/30.
Test is on Friday, 4/30.
(See 4/26 for Spelling/Vocabulary list.)
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 27, 2010 04:02 PM