1. { August 19 & 20 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.

2. EXAMPLES: Switching on the flashlight, the ranger led the way down the path. No, the restaurant is not closing early this evening. Use editing marks to correct the following sentences. Practicing her guitar one day Pasha taught herself to play that song. On the sidewalk behind the school squirrels gathered to look for nuts, berries and dropped food. Hey didnt we meet at the carnival last year? Do 1-5 on page 283 on your white boards. Grammar Rule #2 Use a comma after introductory elements.

3. Fill in the blanks with words from column 1 of your vocabulary words. Vocab

4. Think about these essential questions as we read and as you write your vignettes …  How does environment shape our identity?  What identities are permanent and which do we have the power to change?  What roles do neighborhood and community play in shaping who we become?  How much of our identity is shaped by our wealth?  How important are our clothes in shaping how others view us? Essential Questions

5. Section One: Self Definition and Identity  Pre-reading question: What is the personal significance of your given name (first, middle and last)? Does your name mean different things to you, your family, and your friends? What are your nicknames? What do your nicknames mean to you and those who call you those names?  Answer these questions in your journal. Your answers should be in paragraph form.  Begin reading “The Overcoat” by Nikolai Gogol.

6. Complete the following questions Complete the following: 1. Describe Akaky. How might his name reflect his personality?

7. Writing On a separate sheet of paper write at least a paragraph about one of the following: a) A name that you were called b) Describe an item of clothing that you continued to use or wear because you may not have been able to afford a new one. c) A time when something you were wearing got REALLY messy d) 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.

8. Read the vignette “Hairs”  List at least 5 literary devices used and provide textual evidence for each.  What is the importance of this vignette in shaping your understanding of identity. Exit Slip