1. Use pronouns correctly Read and comprehend text
Bell ringer: 3/31/2014
Objectives:
Use pronouns correctly
Read and comprehend text
Begin pronoun review packet.
-Read p. 1
-Read and complete Exercise 1 on p. 2
Reminder – We are trying to plan a trip to see “Urban Love Story” at Black Ensemble Theater this Friday. I am waiting on confirmation from Lisa. Please bring $3 to attend the trip.

2. “The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1” [pp. 77-90]
Today’s goals:
In small groups, finish reading and completing the graphic organizer for the chapter you selected last week.
“The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1” [pp ]
“The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 2” [pp ]
“The Three Lessons of Joe Flom” [start at p. 139, “8.”]
“Harlan, Kentucky” [pp ]
“The Ethnic Theory of Plane Crashes” [start at “3.” on p. 182 at the bottom]
“Rice Paddies and Math Tests” [start at “2.” on p. 227]
“Marlita’s Bargain” [start at “3.” on p. 255]
2. Be ready to share information with the rest of the class tomorrow.

3. Bell ringer: 4/01/2014
Objectives:
Use pronouns correctly
Read and comprehend text
Continue pronoun review packet.
-Read and complete Exercise 2 on p. 3

4. Name 4/01/2014 Journal title: Does adversity lead to success?
A famous Roman poet, Horace, once said: “Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant.”
Consider the quote and then write a paragraph defending, challenging, or qualifying what he is saying. Support your answer with personal experiences, observations you’ve made, or evidence from reading you’ve done.
Adversity is a difficult situation or condition such as: financial or political hardship, danger, misfortune, etc.)