1. I can use commas correctly. I can demonstrate my knowledge of denotation of words. I can demonstrate comprehension of text. I can annotate poetry.

2. Grammar  Comma Rule # 5 A comma is used between coordinate adjectives not linked by a coordinating conjunction.  Example: Thomas proved to be a competent, responsible assistant.  Complete the handout for practice.

3. Vocabulary Answer the questions using the correct vocabulary word. 1. Adversity-misfortune 2. Asylum- sanctuary 3. Demagogue-rabble-rousing leader 4. Extenuating-guilt diminishing 5. Ephemeral-momentary, fleeting

4. Vocabulary List 3  We will all face times of adversity in our lifetime. Give an example and explain.  Describe an asylum. Why?  Name a famous demagogue. Why?  Describe how the bathroom scales do not know extenuating circumstances.  Name a trend that is ephemeral. Why?

5. The Great Gatsby Chapter 9  Derange- to disturb the condition, to make insane  Surmise- to think or infer without certain or strong evidence  Superfluous-excessive  Elocution-person’s manner of speaking or reading in public  Subtle-difficult to perceive  Ceaselessly-without stopping

6. The Great Gatsby Chapter 8 1. Explain the significance of the quote, “He was clutching at some last hope and I couldn’t bear to shake him free”. 2. Why does Gatsby say he fell for Daisy? 3. How does Wilson react to Myrtle’s death? 4. How does Chapter 8 end?

7. The Great Gatsby Homework  Read chapter 9  Complete the vocabulary  Why does Nick think that Gatsby “paid a high price for living with a single dream”?

8. The Journey  Lets Annotate together!

9. TPCASTT  Title  Paraphrase  Connotation  Attitude  Shifts  Title  Theme

10. Why Rosalie Did It  While I read the poem to you, you jot down words you do not know.  Next, we will discuss these words  We will TPCASTT this poem together!

11. My Father in the Navy  Read the poem individually.  Annotate the poem using TP-CASTT, on your own.  Answer the questions on your own paper.  Pay close attention to “tone” and “narration”. TONE- how the author feels about the subject of the writing. Examine diction-the authors word choice. NARRATION- Who is the speaker and how do we know? What is the relationship between narrator and subject? How do we know?

12.  Discuss the poem as a class.  What is symbolism? Symbolism- when something stands for something else.  Go back and examine the poem again, looking for symbolism.  Discuss

13.  In your groups, look at the given question.  Examine all members answers and discuss thought process on how each member arrived at a particular answer.  As a group, you must determine the correct answer and provide a justification of why it is the correct answer.  Teach the class the correct answer and your group’s thought process on how you arrived at that answer.