Agenda, October 17

Do Every Day: Read 30 (15 in class and 15 or more at home). Be sure to mark your reading on your bookmark as you finish.

Due Tomorrow:  Bookmark 4, 10/11 - 10/17

Due Tomorrow: Read "The Cyclops" handout. As you read, identify any unfamiliar words and questions you may have. On the back of the handout, put the events of that story on the plot pyramid. Count this as 30 minutes of reading time on your bookmark.

Coming Tuesday, October 23: Quiz on Comma Rules 1-4 and 14 Vocab Words

Test retakes are Wednesday at 2 pm in B105. You will need your own ride home.

Today's learning targets:

I can infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.

I can define 7 of the 14 most important words in the English language.

I can track the development of a character over the course of an epic poem.

I can track the development of a theme over the course of an epic poem.

1. "The Lotus Eaters"
2. 7 more cool words
3. Comma Rule #4: Appositives (Renamers)