Week 4

Looks like we need a little work on expository writing rather than narrative. We're gonna shift the focus from writing a new paragraph, to a better one by adding quotes and staying on topic.


Also, we'll look a a suspenseful story about a most dangerous moment...is it more dangerous than this?


Tuesday
Vocabulary:
1. Hordes: Large, moving crowds
2. Receding: moving back
3. Fathom: Understand
4. Edible: ok to eat
5. Derisive: mean or ridiculing
6. Poop deck: back deck of a ship
7. Reconnaissance: exploratory survey or examination

Short Story: Three Skeleton Key

Wednesday
Short Story: Three Skeleton Key
Most Dangerous Moment (outline)

Thursday
Most Dangerous Moment:

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Friday
Vocab, Comprehension, Essay Quiz