This week brings us vocabulary, the end of "Flowers for Algernon", the perfect tenses, and a term paper. First the vocabulary (spelling/vocab test Friday; vocab packets due Friday):
motivation (206), psychology (212), neurosurgeon (214), tangible (216), specter (216), refute (216), illiteracy (219), obscure (220), syndromes (220), introspective (220)
Daily Vocab words: rancor, venerable, prosaic, impetuous, sagacious
Workbook pages: 92, 93, 94 (Part A only)
Plan on a "Flowers for Algernon" critical reading quiz Friday as well!
Today (3/23) we will preview your 3rd trimester term paper. Key dates to remember:
April 6 - Topic due
April 17 - Last day for thesis approval (email during the Easter break)
May 1 - Outline of essay arguments / Completed Introductory Paragraph
May 18 - Peer Edit in class
May 21 - Final Draft due
May 22 - Living Museum
The directions and rubric will be posted on the 8th grade Web page.
Finally, don't forget to have your own copy of To Kill a Mockingbird with you in class by April 1!
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