November 13-16

Bellwork- Correcting, editing and proofreading sentences.
Grammar Unit 11- Sentence Structure-Writer's Choice- pgs. 459-464- Exercises 1-10
Literature- The Writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Nature, Self-Reliance, Concord Hymn)
pgs. 178-188
Vocabulary:
1. perpetual
2. integrate
3. perennial
4. blithe
5. occult
6. theme
7. figurative language
8. metonymy

vocabulary connections graphic organizer
figurative language activity-collaborative groups
metonymy activity-collaborative groups
open-book test
read and listen to literature selections -in class
questions: pg. 182, #1-4; pg. 185, #1-4; pg. 188 #1-4


Some links that may help you:
http://www.emersoncentral.com/selfreliance.htm

http://www.baycircuit.org/vtourwalden.html Emerson      http://www.cas.sc.edu/engl/emerson/