Monday, January 30, 2012

ENGLISH - 1^st trimester – Day 33

Pick up a copy of this week’s vocabulary words on the center table.

In your notebook, create a little poster (with words, drawings, or both) that depicts the events covered so far in the first few pages of “The Scarlet Ibis” pgs. 333 – 338

Listened to “The Scarlet Ibis” pgs. 333 – end (30 minutes) – adding to our list of possible symbols – totaling 20 (things we think may prove to be symbolic - a continuation of yesterday’s list)

Finish symbolism chart (see directions below):

Create a chart of your 20 possible symbols that looks similar to the following. Identify each entry as a symbol (yes or no), and if yes, what is its meaning:

For example (your chart should be set up like this):

WORD                                   SYMBOL?                             (if yes…) MEANING

1. Peacock                               yes                                           love, protection, kinder world

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Etc

ENGLISH homework:

Finish symbolism chart (see directions above).

Study for Friday’s vocabulary test (Lesson 4: elude, fallow, blight…)

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PLAYWRITING – Day 33

Performed each other’s scripts…including dialogue, on the school’s stage.

PLAYWRITING homework:

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