1. Welcome! February 13th, 2018 Tuesday
Do Now
Get out your weekly Bell Ringer sheet and begin working on Tuesday’s assignment. Once the bell rings, you will have five minutes to guess the meaning of the word. Make sure you explain your thinking!
Remember: Do Now's are INDEPENDENT and QUIET exercises. Thank you 

2. Even though she appeared austere, my teacher was a very kind person.
Read the following sentence and guess the meaning of the word austere based on the context.
Even though she appeared austere, my teacher was a very kind person.
To be austere is to be severe or strict
in manner, attitude, or appearance.
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3. Short Story Unit Final: Theme Essay!
Today, we’re going to outline our essays! But first…
Go to my website, click on the document underneath today’s date, and save a copy to your Google Drive.
Then, share your new document with me.

4. Short Story Unit Final: Theme Essay!
Once you have your own document shared with me, let me walk you through what you need to do…

5. Short Story Unit Final: Theme Essay!
Once you have Steps 1, 2, and 3 finished, you may continue working on your IXL for the week: F.3 and F.4 