New Addition to the syllabus: test next Monday 10/5 on Words To Know from "Lemon Brown" and "The Lie" - spelling and defintion.

Sept. 28 – Oct. 2 ‘09 Language Arts Mrs. Switski

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

Announcements: Contract work -Journals due Thurs.

Mon.- class

1. Extra credit points for parent signature in Student Planner.

2. Review the syllabus for the week.

3. Finish discussion of characterization of Lemon Brown.

4. Enter new literary terms in notebbk: protagonist, antagonist, colloquial expression, anecdote –

5. Intro “Words to Know” for “The Lie” – write definitions in LA spiral.

HW Work on Journals – due Thurs.

Tues. class

1. Preview the story “The Lie” pg. 30.

2. Read the story.

HW Work on Journals – due Thurs.

Wed. class

1. In LA notebook answer questions pg. 41 #1-6 Complete sentences always.

2. Pg. 41 in Literary Concepts box read about characterization & irony

and answer the questions there.

HW Journals due tomorrow.

Be sure and turn in a revised first journal entry & the 2 new ones with a cover.

Thur. class

1. Turn in Contract work.

2. Discuss answers from pg. 41 about “The Lie” and Perceptions theme.

HW Complete Words to Know Exercise on pg. 42 Section A & B .

Study all literary terms and vocabulary from Lemon Brown & The Lie.

Fri. class

1. Password with literary terms and Vocabulary.

2. October indepenent reading – Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Horror

HW Get a book by Tues.