1. Monday, September 24 th 1.20 minutes to finish Benchmark Tests. 2.If you have already finished, grab a vocabulary chart and start working on Unit 3. 3.Vocabulary Unit 3 4.“Richard Cory” and “Miniver Cheevy” Today’s Objectives: Complete a Benchmark Test which demonstrates your ability in English. Define and provide examples/non-examples for vocabulary words. Analyze the poems “Richard Cory” and “Miniver Cheevy.” Connect the two poems to the American Dream.

2. Looking ahead... Vocabulary work due on Friday, September 28 th Vocabulary quiz on Monday, October 1 st No school on Wednesday, September 26 th Back to School Night on Thursday, September 27 th Math Benchmarks during 9 th period tomorrow & Thursday

3. Our first novel... The Great Gatsby HIGHLY recommend you buy your own copy of the novel +5 extra credit if you purchase your own copy Have it by Monday, October 1 st

4. “Richard Cory” Multimedia The Poem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHJSuVv0 er0&feature=relmfu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHJSuVv0 er0&feature=relmfu A musical interpretation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=asqQ GVu940E&feature=endscreen