1. DOL  Select the sentence that illustrates the use of proper parallel construction. 1.Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and a wise friend. 2.Coach Espinoza was a brilliant strategist, a caring mentor, and friend. 1.We found the film repulsive, offensive, and we thought it was embarrassing. 2.We found the film repulsive, offensive, and embarrassing.

2. Focus Freewrite  5 minutes Would you rather: Be stranded on a deserted island alone Or With someone you hate

3. Vocabulary Practice-match the vocab word with its synonym  Ascertaining  Meditative  Rendered  Tarnished  Vigil  Perplex  Sentry  Aberration  Unusual  Thoughtful  Soiled  Made  Lookout  Guard  Confused  Find

4. Chapter 9 questions  Why does Atticus think he can’t win Tom Robinson’s case?  Who calls Scout a coward; why does she walk away?  Why is Atticus worried about Scout learning to ‘keep her head’ in the next few months?  What is meant by this important quote: “One thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience?”  In the last sentence of the chapter, what does Scout mean?

5. Plot division-chapter 9 begins a new storyline, explain what happened in the first half of the book, and what you think will happen now in the second.  In first half of book  In second half

6. Assignment  Write about the following: 2 paragraphs. We just saw our first black president sworn into office, but the social climate in Maycomb was much different. How were black people treated. Why was it such a big deal that Atticus was defending Tom Robinson. Do you agree with him doing it? We just saw our first black president sworn into office, but the social climate in Maycomb was much different. How were black people treated. Why was it such a big deal that Atticus was defending Tom Robinson. Do you agree with him doing it?

7. Homework  Read Ch. 10  Remember we have a cumulative quiz tomorrow. 