1. English 10 You need your 10 Steps book and your SSR book today.

2. SSR Time

3. Warm-Up #9? December 12/13 Stress-related problems such as anxiety, migraine headaches, insomnia, anorexia, and bulimia are widespread on college campuses. The sentence above expresses A. Contrast B. Cause and effect C. Illustration D. Addition

4. Warm-Up #10: Relationships II In a mystery story, the term red herring refers to a false clue meant to deceive the reader. One famous red herring is Sherlock Holmes’ farewell note to Dr. Watson which makes the reader believe Holmes is dead. A. Definition and example B. Comparison/Contrast C. Cause & Effect

5. 10 Steps Ch 6 Test- last test this semester! NO ipods or talking. Turn into the tray when finished. Take your time; this is weighted! If finished, you can work on your poetry packet, read, or finish your verb tense sheet if you aren’t finished. 20 mistakes!

6. Verb Tense Sheet Trade and Grade

7. Practice Quiz 1. It beats…as it sweeps…as it cleans! (Hoover Vacuum) A. Alliteration B. Assonance C. Consonance D. Simile 2. Garry’s giraffe gobbled gooseberries greedily, getting good at grabbing goodies. A. Alliteration B. Assonance C. Consonance D. Simile

8. Practice Quiz 3. I haven’t seen you in forever. A. Alliteration B. Simile C. Personification D. Hyperbole

9. Poetry Packet 15 minutes to finish Take home to study and turn in before the test or turn in now for points! Questions? Last 10 minutes= check answers Extra practice…Choose one you need help with. HOMEWORK: Study for poetry test!