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Lord of the Flies
Chapters 5-7
August 29 - Sept.2
Welcome to class!
August 29, 2016
Do Now: In your journal, identify the type of
figurative language used in each sentence.
1. “The laughter beat him cruelly…”(Golding 89).
2. “A flurry of wind made the palms talk…”
(Golding 89).
3. “The sound of mock hunting, hysterical
laughter, and real terror came from the beach”
(Golding 92).
Characterization
Round vs. Dynamic
Take Notes in your journal.
Round characters:
Usually the main characters
They undergo change
Realistic & inconsistent
Complex traits
Characterization
Round vs. Dynamic
Dynamic characters:
o Both dynamic and round characters
undergo character development, but a
dynamic character only refers to those
traits that change over the time.
o A round character, on the contrary,
defines the complex traits of the character.
o Characters can be both round and
dynamic
Round Characters
Your characterization chart contains the
descriptions of round characters.
Take out your chart and pick a character
to study.
Who are the flat characters of the novel
(characters lacking complexity)?
Instagram Activity
Homework
Finish your Character Instagram
activity, if you didn’t finish it in
class.
Quiz corrections must be
completed by Friday. I’m here
Tuesday morning and Thursday
afternoon.
Welcome to class!
August 30, 2016
Do Now: Take out your journal and complete
the prompt.
Prompt: How does this picture capture Jack and
Ralph’s relationship?
Explain and cite
specific examples.
Characterization
Turn your Instagram activities in to the
tray above the bookshelf. Staple your
RUBRIC to the picture.
Who are the Dynamic characters of the
novel (so far)? Who has changed since
chapter one? What is the proof of this
change?
Change
The Lord of the Flies
Review pgs. 91-93. Add to your annotations.
Pick a dynamic character and find textual
evidence that proves change. Put a quote from the
beginning on the front, & one from the middle on the back.
Beginning
(chapters 1-2)
Quotes from the
novel that
describe the
character at the
beginning
Middle (chapters
3-5)
Quotes from the
novel that
describe how the
character is
different now
Predictions
Before you leave, write a prediction
for chapter 6 on a post-it note and
place it on the back whiteboard.
Remember, chapter 5 ends with
Piggy, Ralph and Simon asking for
a sign from an adult.
Homework
Quiz corrections are due by this
Friday.
I am here after school on
Thursdays. There is a late bus.
Welcome to class!
August 31, 2016
Do Now: In your journal, identify the type of
figurative language used in each sentence.
1. “Far beneath them, the trees of the forest
sighed, then roared” (Golding 98).
2. “Soon the darkness was full of claws…” (Golding
99).
3. “Now he saw the landsman’s view of the swell
and it seemed like the breathing of some
stupendous creature” (Golding 105).
Kahoot Review
Take out your phone, or partner with
someone else who has a phone, and go
to Kahoot!
Your username should be your real
name or something close to your real
name (I should be able to figure out
who you are).
Let’s play!
Predictions Review
Moving from “Beast From Water” to
“Beast From Air.”
“Beast From Air”
Chapter 6 begins on p.95
Annotate as you read.
Look for descriptions of
characterization, symbols, and setting
Look for moments that depict Ralph
and Jack’s power struggle
Homework
Quiz corrections are due by this
Friday.
I am here after school on
Thursdays. There is a late bus.
Finish reading & annotating
chapter 6.
Welcome to class!
September 1, 2016
Do Now:
Fold your gold papers in half and
cut on the lines to make flaps
(don’t cut all the way through).
Have you used the RACE strategy
before? How? When? Did it help?
RACE Pointers
R
Restate the question as a sentence. You are
giving a mini answer at this point.
Don’t rewrite the question as a question!
Include the author name and the title of
the work when restating the question.
RACE POINTERS
A
Answer the question more fully. Explain
your thinking or provide
context/background.
Restating the question and answering the
question can be eliminated for questions
that only have 2 or 3 lines to write. The
textual evidence and explanation are the
priorities.
Always use complete sentences!
C&E
RACE Pointers
When citing evidence, introduce the quote.
Use phrases like, “The author states,” or
“According to the text…”
You can lead into the quote by providing
context. For example: After Piggy takes the
conch he says, “quote.”
When explaining how the quote supports
your answer, use phrases like, “This
demonstrates…” or “Clearly the text shows…”
The explanation is the most important part.
RACE Practice
Question: Is Jack the bravest boy on
the island? Explain.
Cite your textual evidence. For
example, “Quote” (Golding 82).
Homework
Today is the last day for quiz
corrections.
We’ll finish chapter 7 next class.
Check Skyward.
Welcome to class!
It’s Friday!
Do Now: Take a half sheet of paper.
Copy the TITLES of the first 6 chapters.
Titles are important text features.
Write: For each title, write why that
object or event is important to the overall
story.
“Shadows and Tall Trees”
Chapter 7 begins on p.109. We’ll finish it
today.
Annotate as you read.
Look for descriptions of characterization,
symbols, and setting
Look for the fake pig hunt, how Ralph acts
during the real hunt, and descriptions of
Roger.
The Lord of the Flies
What predictions do you have for
this chapter?
Begin reading chapter 8.
Annotate as you read.
Homework
Check Skyward
Enjoy the long weekend!
Welcome Back!
September 5, 2016
I hope you had a relaxing weekend!
Do Now:
Complete the grammar handout. Are
you able to defend your answers?
“Shadows and Tall Trees”
We left off in Chapter 7 on p.115. We’ll
finish reading this chapter today.
Annotate as you read.
Look for descriptions of characterization,
symbols, and setting
Look for the fake pig hunt, how Ralph acts
during the real hunt, and descriptions of
Roger.
Instagram Review
Reading directions is important.
Always read the directions and look over
the rubric before submitting your work.
Nice job identifying character interests!
Excellent work with the character
handles/usernames.
Predictions
What do you think will happen in
chapter 8?
Why?
Write your prediction and your
name on a post-it note and post it
on the back wall.
Homework
Review chapter 7.
Listen to the audio files if you are
having difficulty understanding the
novel.
Welcome to Class!
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Do Now: Find your Instagram activity.
• Put the phone picture (the one you
completed) out on your desk.
• Place the comments section at the bottom
of your paper (so we can see both).
Goal: We will move around the room writing
comments from a character’s perspective, on
the different Instagram updates.
Chapters 6-7 Review
Work with your group to answer the question
about chapters 6-7. One person must volunteer
to be a scribe, but all students should
participate in answering the question.
Use the RACE strategy in your answers.
Restate the question & answer the question.
Cite textual evidence. Explain how the
evidence answers the question. Fully develop
your ideas.
Put your name on your answer.
Editing
When you finish with your paragraph, trade
paragraphs with another group that is
finished.
Proofread the other group’s paragraph for
punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Then hand back the paragraph and look
over the revisions.
Hand in your work to me, and take a copy of
“Exercise 3: Proofreading.”
Homework
Make sure you have handed in all
assignments.
Complete “Exercise 3:
Proofreading.”
We will act out chapter 8 next class.
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Welcome to class!
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Do Now:
Place your “Exercise 3: Proofreading”
handout in the tray.
Take out your notebook. Make three
sections. Label the sections as follows:
Simple Sentences
Compound Sentences
Complex Sentences
Simple Sentences
A simple sentence contains a subject
and a verb
It expresses a complete thought.
Simple Sentences
Examples:
The baby cried for food.
^There is a subject and a verb that expresses a complete thought.
Professor Maple’s intelligent students
completed and turned in their homework.
^ A simple sentence does not necessarily have to be short. It can have adjectives.
In this case, there are two verbs “completed” and “turned in.” However, the
sentence expresses one complete thought and therefore is a simple sentence.
Megan and Max ate too much and felt sick.
^Although there are two subjects and two verbs, it is still a simple sentence
because both verbs share the same subjects and express one complete thought.
Compound Sentences
A compound sentence has two independent
clauses.
An independent clause is a part of a
sentence that can stand alone because it
contains a subject and a verb and expresses a
complete thought.
Basically, a compound sentence contains two
simple sentences.
These independent clauses are joined by a
conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and a
comma.
Compound Sentences
Examples:
The shoplifter had stolen clothes, so
he ran once he saw the police.
^Both sides of the conjunction “so” are complete sentences.
“The shoplifter had stolen clothes” can stand alone and so can
“he ran once he saw the police.” Therefore, this is a compound
sentence.
They spoke to him in English, but he
responded in German.
^This is also a compound sentence that uses a conjunction to
separate two individual clauses.
Complex Sentences
A complex sentence is an independent clause
joined by one or more dependent clauses.
A dependent clause either lacks a subject
or a verb or has both a subject and a verb
that does not express a complete thought.
A complex sentence always has a subordinator
(as, because, since, after, although, when) or
relative pronouns (who, that, which).
Complex Sentences
Examples:
After eating lunch at The Cheesecake Factory,
Tim went to the gym to exercise.
^ The independent clause is ‘Tim went to the gym to exercise.” The
subordinating clause before it is dependent on the main, independent
clause. If one were to say “after eating lunch at The Cheesecake Factory,” it
would be an incomplete thought.
Opinionated women are given disadvantages in
societies that privilege male accomplishments.
^ The subject is “opinionated women” and the verb is “are given.”
The first part of the sentence “opinionated women are given
disadvantages in societies” is an independent clause that expresses a
complete thought. The following “that privilege male
accomplishments” is a relative clause that describes which types of
societies.
Readers’ Theater
We need to cast roles for Piggy,
Ralph, Jack, Simon, Narrator, Boy
1, Boy 2, and Boy 3.
Who is a risk-taker?
The Lord of the Flies
Chapter 8, p.124
What is happening to their
government/civilization?
How have the characters changed
since the first meeting?
What will happen next?
Homework
Complete the handout on sentence
types for tomorrow. Highlight or
underline the commas (pay
attention to their function).
Happy Friday!
September 9, 2016
Do Now: Hand in your homework to the tray.
Take out your journal.
Identify the sentence type and rewrite/edit the
following sentences–
1. jack called a meeting with the conch but
then he stormed off into the Jungle.
2. After, jack left the group piggy was elated
3. Simon bravily went to the Mountain to
take care of the beast, that everyone else
feared.
Chapter 8
P. 132
Pay attention to the pig hunt. How
do the boys act? What does this
reveal?
What does Piggy value? What does
this reveal about him?
What is the Lord of the Flies?
Reflecting/Analyzing
In pairs, answer the following
questions on notebook paper.
You will be handing in one copy.
You will also use these notes to
report back to the class.
Use textual evidence!
The Pig Hunt
1.
What was your reaction to the pig
hunt? Why?
2.
How is the pig hunt similar to actions
seen in society today?
3.
What does the pig hunt tell us about
our humanity? What is our ability to
hurt? Is it possible to take pleasure in
harm?
The Lord of the Flies
1.
What is the Lord of the Flies?
2.
What does it represent?
3.
Why did Golding choose this object
for the title of his novel?
4.
Why do you think Simon is the one
who sees it?
RACE Practice
Remember to include the author and title at the
beginning of your answer.
Introduce your textual evidence. Use context to
lead into your quote. For example: After Jack
called the meeting, he challenged the kids, “Who
thinks Ralph oughtn’t be chief?” (Golding 127).
MLA citation=the author’s last name & page
number (see above).
Fully explain HOW your quote supports your
answer. Use phrases like “this statement reveals”
or “this quote demonstrates”
Homework
Check Skyward!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Welcome Back!
September 12, 2016
Do Now: On the half sheet, write three
sentences that summarize chapter 8. Write 1
simple sentence, 1 compound sentence, and 1
complex sentence.
I will be grading on sentence structure and
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
The NWEA report papers need to go home to
your parents.
Proofreading Review
Identify the errors–
“The space under the Palm trees was full of noise
and movment. Ralph was on his feet too,
shouting for quiet, but no one heard him All at
once the crowd swayed toward the island and
was gone–following Jack. Even the tiny childern
Went and did their best…”
Chapter 8
Let’s finish reading chapter 8.
Observe Jack’s behavior. How has
he changed since chapter 1?
Take note of how Simon interacts
with the Lord of the Flies.
Reflecting/Analyzing
In pairs, answer the following
questions on notebook paper.
You will be handing in one copy.
You will also use these notes to
report back to the class.
Use textual evidence if needed.
The Pig Hunt
1.
What was your reaction to the pig
hunt? Why?
2.
How is the pig hunt similar to actions
seen in society today?
3.
What does the pig hunt tell us about
our humanity? What is our ability to
hurt? Is it possible to take pleasure in
harm?
The Lord of the Flies
4. What is the Lord of the Flies?
5. What does it represent?
6. Why did Golding choose this object
for the title of his novel?
7. Why do you think Simon is the one
who sees it?
Homework
Check Skyward! What are you
missing?
Review your proofreading handout.
What skills do you need to
improve?
Welcome to Class!
September 13, 2016
Do Now: Find the proofreading errors in the
following sentences.
1. The island experence is empacting how
the character’s think.
2. For example ralph cant keep his train
of thougt.
3. All so Simon is started to hallucinate
Savage-O-Meter
We will read the directions together.
This is similar to a RACE paragraph.
Our goal is to develop a claim, find
evidence to support it, and EXPLAIN
how the evidence supports our
thinking.
Questions???
What questions do you have
about the novel?
Write them on post-it-notes
and stick them to the door.
Homework
Complete the Savage-o-meter for
homework, if needed.
Check Skyward!
Welcome to Class!
September 14, 2016
Do Now: Punctuate the following sentences
correctly.
1. After Ralph is saddened by thoughts of never
being rescued Simon cheers him up
2. Jack lefted the group with the older boys but lefted
the littluns
3. Jacks group killed a pig
4. Because the boys didnt want to fight the boys
scarificed there food to the beast
Savage-O-Meter
Hand in your completed Savage-OMeter handouts to the tray, if you
did not do so yesterday.
Check—is your name on this?
How savage is Jack?
Chapter 9
Let’s read chapter 9, p.145
Roles: Narrator, Ralph, Piggy, Jack,
Boy 1, Boy 2, Boy 3
Would you be tempted to eat the
pig? Why or why not?
Simon
1.
What happened to Simon?
2.
Why did this happen?
3.
Why do you think Golding had
Simon’s body get washed away,
and what does this represent in a
psychological sense?
Homework
Finish reading chapter 9 & answer
the questions.
Check Skyward.
Welcome to Class!
Thursday, September 15
Do Now: Read the sample RACE
paragraphs. What do the authors do
well in these paragraphs? What could be
improved? Be specific.
Turn in your 3 questions about chp.9 to
the class tray.
RACE Practice
Remember to include the author and title at the
beginning of your answer.
Introduce your textual evidence. Use context to
lead into your quote. For example: After Jack
called the meeting, he challenged the kids, “Who
thinks Ralph oughtn’t be chief?” (Golding 127).
MLA citation=the author’s last name & page
number (see above).
Fully explain HOW your quote supports your
answer. Use phrases like “this statement reveals”
or “this quote demonstrates”
RACE Practice
Why does Jack command the boys to
dance and chant, and why is this an
effective leadership tactic? What
psychological effect does dancing and
chanting have on the boys? Think
back to the effect that putting on
makeup had on them in Chapter 4.
Chapter 10
Why are Piggy’s glasses
important?
Let’s read chapter 10, p.155.
Make a prediction about what
will happen next.
Homework
Finish reading chapter 10.
Annotate as you read.
Happy Friday!
Welcome to Class!
• Do Now: Answer the three
questions about chapter 10. Use
complete sentences and proper
grammar/punctuation in your
answers.
Q&A
What additional questions do
you have about the novel?
Write them on post-it-notes and
stick them to the door.
Piggy’s Glasses
Why are Piggy’s glasses
important?
What do Piggy’s glasses
symbolize?
Chapter 11
P. 169, “Castle Rock”
Reflect: What do we associate with
Castle Rock? How was this place
divisive earlier in the novel? Why?
Roles: Narrator, Ralph, Piggy, Sam,
Eric, Robert, Roger, Jack
Homework
Finish reading and annotating chapter
11.
Check Skyward. Hand in any missing
work. Ask about revisions for D/F
assignments.
Welcome to Class!
Monday, September 19, 2016
Do Now: Take out your journal and your novel.
Answer the following question:
What were 2 of the clues that
foreshadowed Piggy’s death?
These clues could be a heavy emphasis on an object or
person, a scene that seemed especially meaningful, or
descriptions of characters/symbols/setting.
Be specific. Find sentences from the book to support your
ideas.
Recap of Chapter 11
What happened to Ralph?
What predictions do you have for chapter
12?
Take this passage into consideration:
“Roger edged past the chief, only just avoiding
pushing him with his shoulder. The yelling ceased,
and Samneric lay looking up in quiet terror. Roger
advanced upon them as one wielding nameless
authority” (Golding 182).
Chapter 12: “Cry of the Hunters”
P. 183
Roles: Narrator, Ralph, Sam, Eric,
Jack, Roger, Boy
There will be a fire in this chapter.
Think about the fire/smoke. How
is this an example of irony?
Reactions?
1.
What is the message of the
ending?
2.
How do you feel about the
ending? Why?
3.
How would you have ended the
book? Explain.
Homework
Finish reading and annotating
chapter 12.
Reflect on the progression of the
plot and characters (is Roger a
dynamic character? Why or why
not?).
Welcome to Class!
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Do Now: In your journal, answer
the following prompt.
What causes the boys to turn
savage? Refer to the book.
Comparative Analysis
How are cultural experiences and human
behavior related?
Does culture change behavior?
or
Does behavior change culture?
(Pick one and develop your thesis.)
Looking at your graph and example,
create at least two topic sentences for
yourself.
- As the culture becomes more evil, Roger and
Maurice think it’s acceptable to throw stones,
hurt others, and eventually kill Piggy.
CULTURE
BEHAVIOR
- Roger and Maurice’s dark and furtive behavior toward
others causes the island to be one of fear and dominance.
Prewriting: Topic Sentences
Topic Sentence: The main idea of the paragraph (it
must support the thesis)
Culture changes behavior
Behavior changes culture
Evidence
Now find evidence to support your
topic sentences. Complete the
handout.
Homework
Finish the pre-write sheet for the
comparative analysis essay.
Test over Lord of the Flies on
Friday.
9-week Exam on Tuesday,
September 27.
Welcome to Class!
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Do Now: Take out your journals. Write
an example of each of the following:
1. Personification
2. Metaphor
3. Simile
4. Hyperbole
Test Review
We will review for the Lord of the
Flies test. You may work
independently or with one partner.
*Both partners should fill out their
own handouts.
Test Date: Friday, September 23.
The Island
Homework
Complete the test review handout,
if not completed in class.
Test over Lord of the Flies on
Friday.
9-week Exam on Tuesday,
September 27.
Happy Thursday!
September 22, 2016
Do Now: Take out the test review handout
and “grade” it using the key at your tables.
This is your study guide for Friday’s test.
The test will consist of 25 multiple—choice
questions about the events of the novel and
figurative language.
The Island
Comparative Analysis Essay
Take out your brain-storming
handout from Tuesday.
Our goal today is to put our essay
outline together.
Homework
Complete the essay packet, if not
completed in class.
Test over Lord of the Flies on
Friday.
9-week Exam on Tuesday,
September 27.
Happy Friday!
Go Panthers!
Do Now: Welcome! Take out a pencil
and fill in the name and period on
your scantron.
Our comprehensive test is today!
Do you have any last-minute
questions?
Lord of the Flies Test
Read each question carefully. Fill in your
answer on the scantron. Please do not write
on the test.
When finished, hand your test in to me.
Then take out your outline and complete the
next sections (introduction and body
paragraphs 1 & 2).
Essay
We will finish the conclusion for
our outlines on Monday. We will
also begin typing up our work on
Monday. Bring a flash drive or log
into your school google account.
Homework
Go to Homecoming! Have fun!
Check Skyward and hand in any
missing assignments.
Make sure you have completed the
first 4 sections of your outline.
Happy Monday!
September 26, 2016
Do Now: Take out your outline for
the comparative essay. Look at the
conclusion section.
On a separate sheet of paper,
brainstorm ideas relating to theme.
Make a big list of the lessons from
the novel.
Conclusion
Outline: Conclusions
Think of your conclusion as having three parts.
1. Discussing behavior &
culture of the novel
2. Behavior & culture of
time Period (post WWII)
3. Relationship of
behavior & culture
NOW
Let’s Review our Outlines
You may trade outlines with a
partner or review your own.
Take notes on any changes you
need to make as we discuss each
section.
Ask questions! This is our time to
make sure everything is in order.
Introduction
Body Paragraph 1
Body Paragraph 1
The 2nd Body Paragraph
Follow the same format as the first body paragraph—
1.
Topic Sentence
2.
Background information for the 1st quote
3.
1st quote with citation (Golding #)
4.
Transition to the 2nd quote
5.
Background information for the 2nd quote
6.
2nd quote with citation (Golding #)
7.
EXPLANATION of HOW the quotes
SUPPORT/PROVE your CLAIM about culture and
behavior.
Essay Assignment and Rubric
Let’s review the essay assignment
and rubric.
Think—what will you need to
remember when we start typing our
rough drafts next class?
Homework
Revise your outline for next class.
We will type our rough drafts in class
tomorrow. You will need to work in
Google docs or save your work to a flash
drive.
If your work is not saved, you will need
to start over before the due date.
Welcome to Class!
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Do Now: Take out your outlines and planning
sheets.
On the post it notes, write down any questions
OR concerns you have before we start typing
today. Post these on the back whiteboard.
Read over the essay assignment. Are you
ready?
Typing the Essay
We will type our essays in lab B, down the hall.
You should have a plan on how to SAVE YOUR
WORK BEFORE you start typing.
Your outline holds the basic things you need to
complete the essay. Please feel free to expand on
ideas, make things fancy, or add your own flare.
Print a rough draft BEFORE you leave class
today. Keep this in your folder for tomorrow.
Heading– on LEFT
Ima G. Writer
Comparative Analysis Essay
English 10CP Period ___
September 28, 2016
(Your name)
(Assignment name)
(Class name & period)
(Due date)
Use 12 point font, Times New Roman,
Double space,
Indent Paragraphs.
Homework
You need a printed rough draft of
your essay for next class.
Final Essays are due at the end of
class tomorrow.
Welcome to Class!
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Do Now: Take out the rough draft of your
essay and keep it on your desk.
Take out your outline. Write your name on
this and hand it in to the tray.
Pick a partner to evaluate your rough draft.
Test Corrections!
Test Corrections for the Lord of the Flies Test
must be completed by Friday.
Make the time to make test corrections—they
could really benefit your overall class grade.
I will be here after school on Thursday.
Peer Review
1. Read your partner’s essay CAREFULLY.
2. Complete the checklist.
3. Offer at least one complement and one
suggestion for improvement.
4. When finished, discuss the essay briefly.
Ask questions.
5. Then begin proofreading YOUR OWN
paper.
Revision
We will take the feedback we received
from our partners and make changes to
improve and develop our essays.
You will also need to carefully proofread
your work!
Print out your final copy, read it to
yourself one more time, and then staple it
to your rubric and your rough draft.
Welcome to class!
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Do Now: Today we will reflect on
our Lord of the Flies unit. Think—
what have we learned about the
relationship between culture and
behavior?
Please complete the Do Now
handout.
For which characters do we
feel empathy?
“If you aren't just brought up in your tribe but
interact with other people either directly or
vicariously, through journalism and literature, you
see what life is like from other points of view and
are less likely to demonize them or dehumanize
others and more likely to empathize with them.”
--Steven Pinker
A Class Divided
Today we will finish our essays. Staple your rubric,
your final essay, and your rough draft together (in
that order).
Then check Skyward. Make sure you are not missing
any assignments. Friday is the last day to hand in
missing work.
When finished, begin work on the homework,
hyperboles and metaphors.
Homework
Complete test corrections by Friday.
Hand in any missing assignments
by Friday.
Welcome to Class!
Friday, September 30, 2016
Do Now: Take your copy of
Springboard from the cabinet.
Think—what is your understanding
of cultural identity? Write it on a
post-it and place it on the back
whiteboard.
Today is my son’s
nd
2
birthday!
Culture: the Academic
Definition
Turn to p.8 in Springboard.
We will work in partners to read
this article.
As you read, write a summary of
each section (there are 3) in the
“My Notes” section).
Cultural Identity
Answer questions 5-7 on p.10.
Be prepared to share.
How has your definition of cultural
identity changed (or not changed)?
Homework Review
Take out the handout on
Hyperboles and Modifiers. We
will review this in class.
Homework
Have a relaxing fall break.
Grades for essays will be posted on
Monday, when we return.