1. Get out your grammar homework***

2. BELL RINGER
The analyst predicted that the number of gas-guzzling vehicles manufactured would plummet _____________ the nation is facing increasing gas prices.
Which of these is the MOST appropriate transitional word to add to this sentence?
A) although
B) because
C) and
D) nevertheless
Do we need a comma before the transitional word?

3. SSR
10 minutes

4. SSR Journal Aug. 20th Date _____
Pg. I started__ and ended on __. Minutes engaged __.
What’s happening in your book? Is the main conflict internal or external? What do you predict will happen in the end?

5. 1.6 Two Perspectives on Cultural Identity
Page 27

6. The life and Times of Frida
Clip

7. Read “Honestly Frida” from PBS
Put an asterisk* next to anything that you learn about Frida’s art, life, cultural identity or personality in the biography.
Think about how these things will manifest in her paintings.
Be ready to discuss!

8. Self-Portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the United States

9. O VERVIEW P ARTS T ITLE I NTER-RELATIONSHIPS C ONCLUSION
Complete OPTIC chart

10. AFTER READING… Complete pg.31. Only do #5-7 at the top of the page.
Be ready to discuss!

11. Media Center Friday!
Brain Break
“What the water gave me”
Song

12. “Legal Alien” by Pat Mora
Page 31

13. Create a self-portrait or poem about your perspective on your cultural identity?
Homework