1. G EORGIA H IGH S CHOOL G RADUATION S TUDY S KILLS Week 2 January 10 - 14

2. Journal #2: One Word. Encapsulate the year 2010 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2011 for you? USA Test Prep: English and Social Studies questions of the day (see blog) Mrs. Etoll's BlogMrs. Etoll's Blog DCP: (GHSGT Practice Book) Practice 4 pp. 25, 26 Word Meaning From Context Clues Diagnostic Test for GHSGT Part 1 (book) (scantron) pp. 1 – 4, # 1 – 12 Stop at #12 Tuesday, Jan. 18th, 2011

3. M ONDAY M OVIE M ANIA 14 Overused Words or Phrases or Why You Should Expand Your Vocabulary! 2010s Most Overused Words and Phrases 2010s Most Overused Words and Phrases

4. W EDNESDAY, J ANUARY 19 TH, 2011 Journal #3: Moment. Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors). (Author USA Test Prep: English and Social Studies questions of the day (see blog) Mrs. Etoll's BlogMrs. Etoll's Blog DCP: (GHSGT Practice Book) pp. 28 Practice More Context Skills Formal and Informal Language Formal and Informal Chapter 1 p. 30: Create flashcards Diagnostic Test for GHSGT Part 1 (book) (scantron) pp. 5 – 8, # 13 – 23 Stop at #23

5. T HURSDAY, J ANUARY 20 TH, 2011 Journal #4: ______ who _______ (follow the pattern) Examples: Surfers who love waves Readers who love Gossip Girl series Men who love the remote Vegetarians who love McDonalds USA Test Prep: English and Social Studies questions of the day (see blog) Mrs. Etoll's BlogMrs. Etoll's Blog DCP: (GHSGT Practice Book) Chapter 1, p. 30 Summary and Review with flashcards Style, Diction, and Word Choice Chapter 1 Quiz tomorrow! Diagnostic Test for GHSGT Part 3 (book) (scantron) pp. 8 – 13, # 24 – 42 Stop at # 42

6. F RIDAY, J ANUARY 21 ST, 2011 Journal #5: Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why? USA Test Prep: English and Social Studies questions of the day (see blog) Mrs. Etoll's BlogMrs. Etoll's Blog DCP: (GHSGT PB) Chapter 1 Quiz: p. 31 (IRespond or Scantron) If IRespond, analyze mistakes Complete Diagnostic Test for GHSGT Part 4 (book) (scantron) pp. 14 – 18, # 42 – 55 You are done!!!