1. To comprehend; to understand
SAT Word of the Day
Fathom
-Define
-Determine the part of speech: VERB
-Create an original sentence using “fathom”
Fathom
Pets that can't fathom fax machines or mirrors
To comprehend; to understand
Example: Since I have always done my work, I cannot fathom why my boss just fired me.
Example: Jackson could not fathom the solution to the complex puzzle.

2. Work in groups to come up with your own memory trick for the word fathom.

3. College Essays…
Depending on when you hand in your paper will determine the amount of points you earn for the college essay component of your final portfolio
May 30th: 20/20
June 5th: 15/20
June 9th: 10/20
June 11th: 5/20
If you would like additional feedback on your essay, please let me know. I will conference with you during Tutorology on Monday. (Have questions ready… ~5 minutes per conference)

4. Class Schedule -College Essays Drafts -Type College Essays
Date
Assignment
5/28
-College Essays Drafts
Media Center
5/30
-Type College Essays
-My Cost of Attending College
Media Center Essays Due! (20/20)
6/3
-Updated Resumes
-Naviance Self-Assessments
Guest Speaker
6/5
-Type Updated Resumes
-Type Naviance Self-Assessments
Essays Due! (15/20)
6/9
-Tutorology
-Essay Conferences (if requested)
Essays Due! (10/20)
6/11
-Type Updated Resume
-SAT Word of the Day Entries
Essays Due! (5/20)
6/13
-Type Cover Page & Tab Dividers
-Compile Portfolio
Possible Portfolio Due Date!
6/19
-Movie... [appropriate] suggestions….?
Portfolio Due!

5. Becoming angry very easily: having a bad temper
SAT Word of the Day
Irascible
-Define
-Create an original sentence using “irascible”
Video
Becoming angry very easily: having a bad temper
Example: Because Charles is very irascible, you have to be mindful of what you say to him.
Example: Our teacher was irascible today and kicked several students out of the classroom.

6. Work in groups to come up with your own memory trick for the word irascible.