Tuesday, September 13, 2011.

1) SSR 10 minutes

2) SSR Reading LOG check for a daily grade.

3) Complete Bio film clip: Ray Bradbury: An American Icon


Study Vocabulary for this week: PSAT Vocab List #3

1. subtle- adj- not obvious; so slight as to be difficult to detect

2. poignant- adj- emotionally moving

3. zealot- n- someone fanatically devoted to a cause

4. vim- n- energy; enthusiasm

5. aversion- n- intense dislike

6. pallor- n- paleness; lack of (facial) color

7. matriculate- v- to enroll as a member of a college or university

8. plaintive- adj- melancholy; expressing sorrow

9. exasperation- n- irritation; aggravation

10. succulent- adj- juicy; full of vitality or freshness

11. behemoth- n- a huge creature

12. conjure- v- to imagine; to summon (as if by magical power)

13. wary- adj- cautious; mistrustful; on guard

14. wayward- adj- erratic; unrestrained; reckless

15. saunter- v- to walk about in a leisurely manner; to stroll

Monday, September 12, 2011.

1) Sustained Silent Reading

2) Review of vocabulary PSAT List # 2

3) PSAT Vocabulary List #2 Quiz

Friday, September 9. 2011.

1)SSR

2) View film on Ray Bradbury.

Vocabulary Quiz for PSAT List # 2 will be next Monday 9/12. Study notes and questions for "Harrison Bergeron" and "The Interlopers."

Thursday, September 8, 2011.

1) SSR

2) Review focus questions for "Harrison Bergeron."

3) View bio film: Ray Bradbury: An American Icon" 15 minutes

Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

Picture Day.

1) Sustained silent reading of selected novel. Complete log for Sept. 7. Select one or more unfamiliar vocabulary words and record on log sheet.

2) Students copied/reviewed fifteen words for PSAT Vocabulary List #2. If you were absent get the vocabulary from a peer, or see teacher.

HOMEWORK: BRING "HARRISON BERGERON" handout tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

1) Began Sustained Silent Reading program (project grade)

2) Discussed questions for "Harrison Bergeron." 1-7

Friday, September 2, 2011.

1) Review for vocabulary quiz.

2) Vocabulary Quiz PSAT Voc. Quiz 1

3) Packets for Photo Day were distributed. Picture Day is Wednesday, 9/7. If you wish to purchase a photos, bring your check Wednesday.

HOMEWORK: Bring a paperback novel of your choice for sustained silent reading.