Sept. 29 – Oct. 3 Language Arts Mrs. Switski

Some adjustments may be made to the syllabus during the week. Remember be prepared for class.

Announcements: Julian Octoberfest Fri. 10/3
Contract work (Journals and creative writing) due next week 10/7. Turn in this Tues. for 10 extra pts.

Mon. - In class
1. Extra credit points for parent signature in Student Planner.
2. Review the syllabus for the week..
3. Introduce last set of roots pg. 17 #11-20 Quiz Fri. previously studied roots will also be included.
4. Finish discussion of characterization in Lemon Brown & Perceptions theme.
HW Complete pgs. 13 & 14 in vocab. pkt.

Tues.-In class
1. Enter new literary terms: protagonist, antagonist, colloquial expression, anecdote – in La spiral
2. Intro “Words to Know” for “The Lie” – write definitions in LA spiral.
3. Preview the story and begin reading pg. 30.

Wed. In class
1. Finish reading and discuss the story “The Lie” pg. 30.
2. In LA notebook answer questions pg. 41 #1-6 Complete sentences always.
3. Pg. 41 in Literary Concepts box read about characterization and answer the questions there,

Thur - In class
1. Correct pg. 13 & 14 of vocab. packet.
2. Discuss answers from pg. 41 about “The Lie” and Perceptions theme.
HW Study last set of roots and review previously studied roots- test tomorrow.

Fri. - In class
1. Roots test.
2. Final discussion on “The Lie”
HW Read Sept. book – Contract work due next week. (All 3 journals & creative writing)