Wednesday, January 19

Writing Prompt: Malcolm X once said, "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything." In your own words, what does this mean? Do you agree or disagree for this? What is a social or political cause that you stand for? And, how far are you willing to go to support this cause? Explain.  

Today: 

1. Thoreau  
2. Finish mix tape presentations  
3. Vocab Quiz (20 minute time limit) 

Important Dates: 

1. Writing Prompts due Friday (10) 

2. Grades end Monday  

3. If you finished the questions on Zora Neale Hurston, please turn them in today! 

4. Start your next number2.com assignment 

Reading Strategies Notes:
What to do when you don't know what you just read! 

1. SLOW DOWN. Don't get mixed up in the crazy language. 

2. BREAK IT DOWN. Translate and paraphrase the sentences. 

3. FOCUS ON WHAT YOU KNOW. Use what you know to help you figure out what you don't know.

4. GO BACK AND RE-READ the parts you don't understand. Use what you do know to help you. 

MOVE YOUR HANDS!! 

(but not in the air like you just don't care) 

Annotate the text: 

• Underline important points
• Put question marks on things you don't understand
• Make notes in your own words
• Write definitions for vocabulary words (when you have the chance)
• Circle transitions/changes
• Star key sentences
• Write main point 

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!! 

The more we practice annotating now, the more it will help you on difficult reading passages in AP, in college and on the SATs.