Monday, 9/20/14

Open
  • Vocabulary and terms list:
    • Please copy and define and create an example sentence for our word of the day from dictionary.com (use the app or go online):

      hebdomadal (heb-DOM-uh-dl).

  • Prefixes: in the back of your composition book, please take down your first prefixes.  You should have three parts: the prefix, the definition, and at least three words that illustrate each prefix.  Please use the links on the left side to find definitions and examples. 
    • a, an                          not                            amoral, anachronism (not Anabaptist)
    • ab, abs, a
    • ad
  • Prayer
  • Essay Rewrites
    • Per. 3, tomorrow
    • Per. 4, Wed. and block
    • Per. 5, Block
    • Per. 6, Monday
  • Review the blog and week 
    • What's in a name? 
      • Uncle Merle
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  • J8: My Story (Due Block Day)
    1. Research and record your name origins (first, middle, and last). Also, ask your parents why they named you thus (i.e. did they name you after anyone else)?
       
    2. Tell one (riveting, fascinating, shareable) story that you have heard about your extended family (you may use your parents if their story is that good) that has either
      1. partially made you who you are today 
      2. OR at the very least seems worth sharing, even though you don't see the connection to yourself
* Manilla Folder
  • Name and Period (Marcus Schwager, AP English 203)
  • THS and Quizzes Placed in the Folder
  • Plan: College Essays Returned Next Week, beginning with per. 6 on Monday
* Notes

* Beowulf Card

HW: Find quotes for your Beowulf card (quiz next Tuesday)

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