August 6-10: 9th Grade Literature & Composition

This week: Thank you for a great start to the year! Be sure to have your vocab book in class on Monday - we will learn the words on Monday and complete the exercises in Unit 1 throughout the week. There will be a quiz over Unit 1 words on Friday. After our vocab activities on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, you will have an opportunity to work on your summer reading assignments, so be sure to bring your copy of The House of the Scorpion this week. On Wednesday, you will take a reading inventory assessment and register for Office 365.

If you haven't already turned in your signed syllabus, it is due Wednesday, August 8.

Monday, August 6:

• Unit 1 Vocab: Review words and definitions on pages 14-16
• Summer Reading - The House of the Scorpion: Finish reading, taking Cornell Notes, and completing the THREE supplementary assignments

Tuesday, August 7:

• Unit 1 Vocab: Choosing the Right Word on pages 17-18
• Summer Reading - The House of the Scorpion: Finish reading, taking Cornell Notes, and completing the THREE supplementary assignments

Wednesday, August 8:

• Reading Inventory in computer lab
• Register for Office 365
• Unit 1 Vocab: Synonyms and Antonyms on pages 18-19

Thursday, August 9:

• Unit 1 Vocab: Completing the Sentence on pages 19-20
• Summer Reading - The House of the Scorpion: Finish reading, taking Cornell Notes, and completing the THREE supplementary assignments

Friday, August 10:

• Turn in summer reading assignments
• Unit 1 vocab quiz - turn in flash cards for extra credit

Vocab Level D - Unit 1 Resources:

• Unit 1 PowerPoint
• Choosing the Right Word
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Completing the Sentence