This week, we took a reading diagnostic quiz and continued reading our novels. For those reading Fahrenheit 451, we reviewed figurative language terms, identified figurative language in the novel, and analyzed a device of our choice. For those reading The Red Badge of Courage, we reviewed and practiced the difference between connotation and denotation. We also practiced annotating a selection of the novel, paying particular attention to word choice and how it can help communicate meaning when reading a difficult passage. We also reflected on our performance in the 1st 9 weeks.

do_now-_1st_9_weeks_reflection.docx |

root_word_homework_regular.doc |

2nd_9_weeks_root_words.docx |

do_now-_quickwrite_on_censorship.docx |

illustration_of_figurative_language.doc |

anticipatory_quickwrite-_sand_and_the_sieve.docx |

connotation_vs._denotation.docx |

do_now-_names.docx |