1. August 21 and 22 English II I can use commas after an introductory element. I can apply my knowledge of denotation of words. I can apply before, during, and after reading strategies. I can demonstrate comprehension of text.

2. Grammar: Commas in a series, after introductory elements, with coordinating adjectives. 1.Although falconry is indeed an ancient art in America many men still enjoy the sport. 2.Having sharp claws and hooked beaks falcons are by nature good hunters. 3.Oh the sleek graceful falcon is an excellent hunter easily trained and intelligent bird.

3. Vocabulary Match 1. follower of customs 2. hard-working 3. sharing of feeling 4. friendly, helpful 5. unable to work together 6. able to work together 7. honesty, decency 8. short account of event 9. hard-working 10. agreeable 11. trust among friends 12. sympathy, mercy anecdote assiduous amicable camaraderie compassion conformist diligent empathy benevolent incompatible compatible integrity

4. Vocabulary Match Answers 1. follower of customs (conformist) 2. hard-working (diligent) 3. sharing of feeling (empathy) 4. friendly, helpful (benevolent) 5. unable to work together (incompatible) 6. able to work together (compatible) 7. honesty, decency (integrity) 8. short account of event (anecdote) 9. hard-working (assiduous) 10. agreeable (amicable) 11. trust among friends (camaraderie) 12. sympathy, mercy (compassion)

5. Fill in the blanks with vocabulary words. 1.Most teenagers do not want to “stand out of place,” so they are, wearing the same kinds of clothes and listening to the same kinds of music as other students their age. 2.Teaching requires an personality; often, teachers work on weekends and for several hours after the school day is over. 3.The shared sense of suffering created a genuine among the group. They often got together to spend time together because they truly got along well. 4.Despite their divorce, the split between Greg and Marsha was. They did not fight or bad-mouth each other. 5.The man was filled with for Akaky after Akaky asks, “Why do you insult me?”

6. Journal On a separate sheet of paper write at least a paragraph about one of the following: Describe an item of clothing that you continued to use or wear because you may not have been able to afford a new one. A time when something you were wearing got REALLY messy A time friends made fun of something you owned BE SURE TO KEEP UP WITH ALL WRITINGS CONCERNED WITH THIS NOVEL. AT THE END OF THIS NOVEL WE WILL BE PREPARING OUR OWN COLLAGE OF VIGNETTES.

7. Exit Slip Answer the following in COMPLETE SENTENCES. If you do not, you will not be given full credit for your answers. 1.Describe Akaky. What kind of person is he? 2.How does Akaky’s name fit him? Remember, in Greek, his name means “no evil,” while his last name means shoe. 3.How do Akaky’s co-workers treat him when he has his old coat? 4.What might the coat symbolize at this point in the story?