ENGLISH III—Jan. 5-8, 2010

SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENT DUE TO SNOW DAYS:

Be prepared for Monday, Jan. 11:

• Quick review of 1920s

• QUIZ: FSF Unit introduction material—covers the following:

1. FSF biographical information (740)
2. Characterization/Drawing Conclusions (741)
3. "Winter Dreams" vocabulary preview (741)
4. Notes (Introduction to Modern Lit.)

• Finalize Voc. 11—due by 3 PM
• Begin reading "Winter Dreams"

MONDAY, JAN. 4—NO SCHOOL—Staff Development Day

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TUESDAY, JAN. 5

• S2 Orientation
• Evaluate and set new goals
• Journal 9—Winter break activities (use SENSORY DETAILS in descriptions)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 6

• Present era-related information for the Modern Literature age
• Present Voc 11
• Introduce F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Distribute The Great Gatsby—Have read by Feb. 1
• Assignment: Read pp. 740 and 741 in preparation to study "Winter Dreams"

THURSDAY, JAN. 7

• QUIZ: FSF biographical information/characterization
• Review using context clues in vocabulary sentences
• Work on vocabulary lesson and develop strong sentences

FRIDAY, JAN. 8

• Video: F. Scott Fitzgerald's Life and Literature
• Voc 11 due by 3 PM