Week #1 August 22-26, 2011

Literature: Short Stories- science fiction
Writing: Character bio-poem
Vocabulary: Levitating (4), salient (16), ponderous (20), tundra (20), prowess (20), crescendo (21), portal (27), incremental (41), girth (46), mayhem (48), edification (48), emetic (51), heinous (55), eveiscerated (55), nostalgia (56)

Homework:
- Summer Reading - Prepare for a test on Aug. 29
- Composition notebook check: Aug. 25

Activities
Monday
1. First Day Procedures
2. Survey and writing.

Tuesday
1. Complete survey and writing.
2. Distribute vocabulary handout and SAT format.
3. Review parts of speech as a component of vocabulary notes.

Wednesday
1. Discuss 5 words from the list.
2. Write two bio-poems.
3. Create a poster of the bio-poems.

Thursday
1. Work on a crossword puzzle.
2. Discuss puzzle.
3. Continue writing bio-poems.

Friday
1. Work ona  sponge activity.
2. Discuss elements of fiction.