I looked at the index cards which have your self diagnosed weaknesses pertaining to literature.
The top 3 concerns from the class are poetry, writing and grammar ability, and time management. Good news! We will be working on all of these (and more!):
1. Poetry
We will be spending a lot of time on poetry and luckily you are in good hands. I personally enjoy poetry and will spread my love onto you. My students last year scored higher in the poetry section than all of the other sections (the score was actually better than the national average!)
2. Writing capability / grammar
This skill comes from reading and writing practice, both of which you will get plenty of. We will be reading and writing machines!
3. Time management
Again, this skill comes with practice. I will catch you off guard and expect you to write when you weren't expecting to do so. It sounds like torture, and it kinda is, but imagine how much more confidence you will have on test day when you know it is coming!
Friday, August 29
Homework for weekend
Read and annotate "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin. (Do some app research and find an app that will let you annotate pdf documents. I prefer Notability, but it costs a dollar.)
A digital copy of the short story can be found in our school folder.
A digital copy of the short story can be found in our school folder.
4. STRIDENT
Just as he settled down to rest, the man was unnerved by the strident voice of his nagging wife.
Adj. - shrill and loud, harsh
Synonyms: grating, jarring, rasping, raucous, clamorous
Antonyms: euphonious, melodious, sweet, pleasing
Thursday, August 28
Literary Diagnostic Winners!
I forgot to declare the winners from our literary diagnostic group activity.
They are: (drum roll)
Jordan Sims
Omar Gonzalez
Edward Pequeno
Marcelo Mendez
Luis De la Torre
They were 3rd to finish, but only had 4 incorrect answers. Congrats!
They are: (drum roll)
Jordan Sims
Omar Gonzalez
Edward Pequeno
Marcelo Mendez
Luis De la Torre
They were 3rd to finish, but only had 4 incorrect answers. Congrats!
3. CONTENTIOUS
The contentious customer refused to accept the clerk's apology and continued to complain.
Adj. - characterized by argumentative attitude or action; quarrelsome, belligerent
Synonyms: bellicose, combative, militant, pugnacious
Antonyms: peaceable, amiable, agreeable, complaisant
Wednesday, August 27
2. WANTON
His wanton spending is the cause of his financial ruin.
Adj. - extravagant, excessive
Synonyms: extreme
Antonyms: frugal, reserved
Tuesday, August 26
1. ODIOUS
Stealing from the blind is an odious act.
Adj. - Repugnant, hateful
Synonyms: abhorrent, abominable,detestable, horrid
Antonyms: lovable, sympathetic
Monday, August 25
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