Get out your grammar homework***

BELL RINGER The analyst predicted that the number of gas-guzzling vehicles manufactured would plummet _____________ the nation is facing increasing gas prices. Which of these is the MOST appropriate transitional word to add to this sentence? A) although B) because C) and D) nevertheless Do we need a comma before the transitional word?

SSR 10 minutes

SSR Journal Aug. 20th Date _____ Pg. I started__ and ended on __. Minutes engaged __. What’s happening in your book? Is the main conflict internal or external? What do you predict will happen in the end?

1.6 Two Perspectives on Cultural Identity Page 27

The life and Times of Frida Clip

Read “Honestly Frida” from PBS Put an asterisk* next to anything that you learn about Frida’s art, life, cultural identity or personality in the biography. Think about how these things will manifest in her paintings. Be ready to discuss!

Self-Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the United States

O VERVIEW P ARTS T ITLE I NTER-RELATIONSHIPS C ONCLUSION Complete OPTIC chart

AFTER READING… Complete pg.31. Only do #5-7 at the top of the page. Be ready to discuss!

Media Center Friday! Brain Break “What the water gave me” Song

“Legal Alien” by Pat Mora Page 31

Create a self-portrait or poem about your perspective on your cultural identity? Homework