Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Tuesday, September 7,
1. SSR and log
2. Begin reading "Harrison Bergeron" P. 36 new book; p. 20 in old text.

Notes:
Utopia: Greek meaning "no place." Human beings have attempted to create utopian societies but have failed.
Distopia: Failed utopian societies in which members of society are unhappy or enslaved to a higher ranking authority.
Characters: George: Husband of Hazel; father of Harrison
Hazel: Wife of George; mother of Harrison
Harrison:
ballerina:
Diana Moon Glampers

Vocabulary to Know for "Harrison Bergeron"See bottom captions from story:
Quiz Friday, 9/10
calibrated, consternation, cower, hindrance, luminous, symmetry, synchronize, vague, vigilance, wince. Copy definitions to a sheet of paper.

REMINDER: Tomorrow is picture day.