Monday, November 15, 2010

Week 13

To analyze Tangled, we are going to look at author's intent and how the author uses figurative language, character interaction, and foreshadowing to create suspense.

Monday:
Writing Thesis Statements

5 statements due Wednesday

Tuesday:
Vocabulary

resolute- firm and purposeful; determined...TJ was resolute; he would not change his plan.

domain- territory...The boys were thrilled with their own rooftop domain.

contemplate- look at or think about carefully...They could contemplate the result of their labor with satisfaction.

shrewd- clever...His shrewd words convinced his friends of his plan.

sterile- barren; lacking interest or vitality...They were surprised to see grass growing on the sterile roof of the building.

Short Story: Antaeus

Wednesday:
analogies

Begin Writing "Author's intent" (due Thursday)

Thursday:
Review for quiz
Rewrite "Author's intent" (due Monday)


Friday:
Quizzes over
-Vocabulary
-Comprehension of Antaeus
continue working on final copy (due Monday)

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