This Week at a Glance (September 6-10)

Bring the Literature and the GUM book to class everyday.

Objectives
To identify and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a short story (plot, character, point of view, setting, and theme
To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level
To recognize an author's use of conflict
To draw inferences
To identify, distinguish between, and demonstrate mastery of the eight parts of speech and the parts of a sentence

Tuesday
Vocabulary Quiz #2 "The Most Dangerous Game"
Homework - Vocabulary #3 " The Cask of Amontillado"
Read "The Cask of Amontillado" and complete a literary review. See the model review.
Wednesday
presentation - "The Most Dangerous Game" (Group 1)
discussion - "The Cask of Amontillado"
Homework - Study vocabulary.
Group #2 finalize tomorrow's presentation. "The Cask of Amontillado"
Read "The Necklace" and complete a literary review.
Thursday
presentation - "The Cask of Amontillado"
discussion - "The Necklace"
Homework - Study vocabulary.
Group #3, finalize tomorrow's "The Necklace"
Friday
presentation - "The Necklace"
Homework - Study vocabulary; there will be a quiz on Monday, September 13, 2010. The
vocabulary quiz will cover words from "The Cask of Amontillado".
Reminders
The flashcards are due on Monday, September 13, 2010. "The Cask of Amontillado" words
The eight parts of speech and the parts of a sentence will be reviewed daily as time allows.

There will be a major test (the eight parts of speech and the parts of a sentence) on Monday, September 20, 2010.