1. 10th Grade English Thursday 12 Dec. 2013
Agenda:
3rd Only: Turn in Blue and White Symbolism Handouts
Ch 11 Vocabulary
Read Chapter 11
Answer Reading Comprehension Questions
H/W:
Finish reading chapter 11 and answering reading comprehension questions 1,2,3 and 5 if you did not have time to finish in class today.
All Yellow Reading Comp Questions and Pink “Think Sheet” Due at the start of class on Monday.
Chapters 9-12 Vocab Test Monday, 12/16.

2. Learning Targets:
I can select one quote that proves an object symbolizes something greater than itself.
I can explain how the author proves the object symbolizes something greater within my quote.
I can identify one quote of figurative language.
I can analyze why the two things are compared, and why that comparison is important or significant.

3. Ch 11 Vocab
Devastated: to destroy or to shatter POS: adjective Sample Sentence: He was devastated by the news of his friend’s death.

4. Ch 11 Vocab
Pinnacle: the top of something, or the highest level attainable POS: noun Sample Sentence: He finally reached the pinnacle of the mountain.

5. Ch 11 Vocab
Mirage: an optical illusion that distorts distant objects POS: noun Sample Sentence: The mirage in the desert made the trees look wavey.

6. Ch 11 Vocab
Talisman: an object thought to possess magic powers that protect a person from evil. A good luck charm. POS: noun Sample Sentence: His talisman protected him from the evil powers of Jack.