2. In-Class Essay 
Don’t worry about an introduction. Write thesis at top of page
Write three body paragraphs similar to the one I give you as an example
Attempt to write a conclusion
Restate thesis
Summarize main points you made in body paragraphs
Tell what you learned that will help you live a better life.
Conclude

3. Wednesday, August 17 Take notes… Direct Characterization
Indirect Characterization

4. Direct Characterization
Authors use direct characterization to illustrate what a character looks like, acts like and so forth. The author tells the reader or another character in the story may tell… but the key is “tell.”
Bill is cute.
Jack is friendly.
Bill has blonde hair and brown eyes.
Jill has dark hair, wears no make-up, and likes to dance.

5. Indirect Characterization
The author or other characters show what a character is like. The author or other characters show through thoughts, words, or deeds.
Indirect Characterization often leaves a deeper impression on the readers.
“As Jill crept past the box labeled ‘Free Puppies,’ she slyly glanced around her, then gave the box a swift kick.” What do we learn about Jill?
“First of all,” he said, “if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view […] until you climb into his skin and walk around in it” (Lee To Kill a Mockingbird) What do we learn about Atticus and Scout?

6. Download “The Necklace”
Go to Saint Joseph High School Knights Website
Go to “Academics”– “Classes/Homework”—”English”–
Look for “Grammar and Composition” look for click on “Assignments”
Find the pdf “The Necklace” and download it to your iPads.
Read the story. On a piece of paper, jot down three passages from the story that illustrate “direct characterization” and three examples that illustrate “indirect characterization.” For the “indirect characterization” examples, explain what we learn about the character.

7. Journal Entry Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Imagine you are from an uncivilized society that does not know our Christian God and the stories of God’s creations.
Imagine that you have to tell your people why you are here. How the earth came to be. Why is there a water, plants, animals, a sun, a moon, and stars.
What would you tell your people?

8. Add to your journal
After watching the short video, consider what similarities exist between your story, the Native American myths, and the creation story from Genesis.
What are some differences?
Why do you think similarities exist among the three?

9. “The Necklace”
Discuss the story
Irony
Characterization

10. Kinds of Sentences…Lesson 1
Declarative Sentence: Makes a statement and ends with a period.
It is chilly this morning. I like cookies. After school, I will drive home.
Interrogative Sentence: Asks a question…interrogate ends with a question mark
What are you doing? How are you? Why is the sky blue?
Imperative Sentence: A Command---Imperative means it is important to do this…ends with a period
Do the dishes. Walk the dog. Clean the kitchen. Run to the store. (Notice the subject “you” is missing/ it is called the “understood you.”
Exclamatory Sentence: Use for sentences with a lot of emotion ends with an exclamation mark.
Oh my gosh, look how you have grown! I can’t wait to see Neil Diamond!

11. Complete Exercise B and turn in
Complete Grammar Lesson 1: Kinds of Sentences. Turn in.
Begin homework. Download “The Gift of the Magi.”
On a separate piece of paper, jot down three of the most important passages that you found throughout the story. Choose one from the beginning, the middle, and the end of the story. On your paper, be sure to explain why you feel each passage is important.

12. American Literature
DLP
Discuss “The Earth on Turtle’s Back.”
Do “Up Your Score Unit 1Vocabulary” and have Mrs. L sign it.
Vocabulary Quiz Unit 1-Thursday, August 25, 2016.
Download and begin “When Grizzlies Walked Upright” and “The Navajo Origin Legend.” Do any 3 questions in complete and well-developed sentences.

13. Journal Entry.. 8.18.16….Re-Read …
Please re-read paragraphs 2 and 3
In your journal, list any cultural details or topics that appear in the passages. Note the references to marriage, childbirth, age, and dreams.
In a short paragraph, explain, what we learn about the Onodaga and their culture and beliefs.