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1/25/2009

2nd Semester-1st week's lessons 1/26 - 1/30 - 2009

Jonas Salk said, "There are two lasting things we can give our children: One is roots, the other is wings." I hope from this class you have both. You are a part of El Dorado and also a part of me; I look forward to you doing many great thing, here and in the future. Let's take it to the next level. I will still be here every morning, break, and the beginning of lunch to help you with questions or problems you may have.

Monday 1/26
1. Review Final
2. Review Essay (Portfolio)
3. Do Vocab lessons 5 & 6 pages 19-26, Analogies “lesson 3” page 128 (homework)

Tuesday 1/27
1. Practice CAHSEE Test (Reading/Literature)
2. Finish Vocabulary (cards?)
3. Read "Montgomery Boycott" pages 124 - 133 (homework)

Wednesday 1/28
1. Review Vocabulary
2. Read and discuss "Montgomery Boycott"
3. Do Vocabulary Lesson 3, Exercise 1 and 2, pages 155 - 160 (homework)

Thursday 1/29
1. Review Vocabulary and Bingo
2. Read and discuss "Montgomery Boycott"
3. Type and do “Vocabulary in Action” “Grammar in Context” pages 134-135 and “Assessment Practice page 143 (homework *** must be typed)

Friday 1/30
1. Vocabulary 5 and 6 Test
2. Review typed homework
3. Finish discussing "Montgomery Boycott"
4. Read To Kill a Mockingbird

**50 extra credit points for buying To Kill a Mockingbird by Friday**