1. Friday/Monday August 15/18 DLT:

2. Commas in a series: Use commas to separate words phrases or clauses in a series. Commas with coordinate adjectives: Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun, but not after the last adjective before the noun. ( and test) Example: Running that road race was a fun, challenging experience. Mark commas in the correct place according to these rules. Put them in the Bell Ringers section of your binder. 1. We ran walked and even limped to the finish line. 2. You make such light airy cheesecake! 3. I know I will pass the test if I take good notes if I study hard and if I get a good night’s sleep. Bell Ringer

3.  Do the first column only of the vocabulary for homework. If we have time left at the end of class, then you can work on your cards, then. Vocabulary

4.  Get your clicker assignment. You may want to write your clicker number down and keep it in your binder. You will use the number for several different things throughout the course of the year.  Grab your clicker.  Enter the answers from the pretest into the clicker. Clicker Assignment

5. What is your definition of an “embarrassing moment”? Describe a situation at school that might embarrass a student your age. How does that affect your identity? Journal

6. Read the short story “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros. As you read, find three examples of figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, allusions, or symbols. Also notice how Cisneros develops her characters. What kind of character is Rachel? What about her teacher? Read

7.  Old  Tattered  Worn out  Torn Connotations  Shabby  Scruffy  Raggedy

8. How and why are people defined by what they have or own? Why do we treat people differently because of what they wear? Journal

9. Let’s start reading “The Overcoat” by Nikolai Gogol. When we finish, we will discuss how the story fits into our theme of identity and the importance of figurative language in developing that theme. By Tuesday, please have your copy of Of Mice and Men. Class Reading