Monday, September 10th

Mrs. Navejar

English 10

Review/ Reader’s Log

Connecting to literature- I took a chance

when I went to college. I didn’t know that I would be successful, but I went anyways.

Background- In the 1950’s, there were no photocopiers or computers.

Literary analysis- Suspense- tension or

uncertainty that keeps you guessing.

Rising action- A story’s rising action begins when the central problem is introduced, and it continues until the climax, or high point is reached.

Reading strategy- rereading a passage to clarify details

Word Experience What it is/what it isn’t

Definition Picture representing image

Grimace When someone steps on your foot.

Sticking out your tongue

Using your hands or shoulders

Twisted facial expression

Convoluted When something is really tangled or twisted

Intricate; twisted

Reveling Taking great pleasure

Review/-Immersed in Words Chart

Review/ Reader’s Log

Vocabulary Development Latin root –term

means end Prefix- in- means

“without end” Spelling strategy-

When adding a word ending that begins with a vowel to a word that ends in a silent e, you usually drop the e and add the suffix.

Grammar Lesson- Nouns- a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing or idea. Concrete nouns- Abstract nouns

Review/ What your grade is based on

You must have a binder Homework/grade sheet to keep track of your

progress For now, you may use a notebook Reader’s log for each story Vocabulary chart, “immersed in words” Group work

Classroom participation

Prepare to Read- View from the Summit/ The Dream Comes True

Connect- Describe a time when you worked really hard on something and you had to convince yourself that it was worth the effort

Background- Read the paragraph and write down one item that you feel is an important point to remember.

Literary Analysis

Read and write the followingWhat is “Author’s perspective”? What do you do when you compare

literary works? What are the benefits of comparing literary works?

What do you do when you distinguish “fact from opinion”? Create a “FACT from Opinion” Chart

Write down the vocabulary words.

Fact/Opinion ChartStatement Fact Opinion

They both climbed the mountain

Norgay’s oxygen mask was iced over and Hillary had to help him.

Hillary reached the top of the mountain first

The gap up the rock wall was 40 ft. high, Norgay said it was 15 ft. high.

They reached the top on May 29, 1963 at 11:30 a.m.

Hillary had to help Norgay up the mountain.

Word Experience What it is/what it isn’t

Definition Picture representing image

Ample

Aperture

Belay

laboriously

Immersed in Words

1. Fill in the following chart (use all of the vocab words)

Background information on Mount Everest

Map of where Mount Everest is located How much does it cost to climb the

mountain today? How long does it take? Where do they go to the bathroom? How dangerous is it really? Who helps the climbers? How much do they

get paid?

Literacy for Your Future