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Friday, August 29

Analysis of Anonymous Cards

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!








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.

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!

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