1. September 9-10 English 2 I can edit sentences for mistakes in mechanics. I can demonstrate my understanding of the denotation of words I can view a documentary, answering literal and interpretive questions. I can demonstrate comprehension of a text by answering literal, interpretive, and evaluative questions.

2. Edit the following sentences: I love cool weather, Lexi prefers warmer weather. The shirt, hanging on the doorknob, belongs to Maris. Nine pole-vaulters tried to clear the bar; but only one succeeded. Frightened by the loud noise the baby cried for an hour, before falling back to sleep. Have any of you seen the new monument which is in the center of the town square?

3. V OCABULARY P RACTICE Match the term and its synonym or definition. 1.Emulate – 2.Evanescent – 3.Frugal - 4.Haughty - 5.Impetuous – 6.Vignette - A.To act without thinking B.An anecdote, short story C.Snobby, having or showing the attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people D.Lasting a short time; tending to vanish like vapor E.To imitate someone you admire; to try to be like F.Being careful with money

4. Work on Your Vignettes 20 minutes PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS!! Your books are due on Thursday/Friday

5. Read Of Mice and Men Complete the study guide as we read. V IEW R IDING THE R AILS — PART 3

6. H OMEWORK Vocabulary flash cards for column 1 (you should already have the top two boxes completed). Finish your Identity Book –Don’t forget to have a cover –Don’t forget to have a title page –Don’t forget to have a dedication page –Don’t forget to make an index of the figurative language you use