Monday, November 15

Writing Prompt: You have learned several adjectives that describe people. Choose five of the words below and create a character that exemplifies the five words. Write an internal monlogue from that character's point of view.

• pugnacious           
• emphatic                 
• despondent                
• vigilant
• pretentious            
• audacious                
• dexterous                
• stoic
• brazen                    
• gregarious              
• adroit                            
• candid
• apathetic                
• ostentatious               
• melancholy                
• loquacious

Today's Agenda:
    1. Review vocabulary
    2. Essay Assignment and brainstorm
    3. Finish theme groups (for real this time)


Important Dates:
1. Welcome to the 2nd Marking Report!
2. Vocabulary & Bless Me Ultima test on Thursday, 11/18
        - 70 vocabulary words (35 new, 35 old)
        - Open-ended questions about BMU
3. Vocabulary Talent Show - Wednesday, 11/17
        - Come prepared to share a drawing, poem, joke, short story,
            dance, tableau, rap, song, rhyme or skit that illustrates a
            new vocabulary word.
        - 5 extra credit points for each example (max of 25 ex pts);
            an extra 5 points if your talent is incredible. Points will go
            towards the 1st marking report!!


Assignments:

1. Brainstorm for essay due Tuesday, 11/16
2. Rough Draft due Friday, 11/19
3. Final Essay due Tuesday, 11/23