HW+Updates


 * HW for 4/28:**

Read pp. 532-536. Take notes as you read (one bullet/question per paragraph will suffice).

What idea from today’s discussion did you find to be most textured/ of highest quality? Explain. What action might this knowledge/information/ idea prompt you to take? (Write one paragraph. Try to incorporate some vocab, if you'd like an extra challenge). :)
 * HW for 4/17:**
 * HW for 3/5:**

Pds. 2 and 4: As we discussed yesterday, use today to work on your Unit 1 papers. Please bring a complete rough draft to class tomorrow. If we do not have school tomorrow, please e-mail your rough draft by 3:00 tomorrow afternoon.

Pds. 2 and 4: Please be sure to come prepared tomorrow with the work that was originally due today. There are no additional assignments.
 * HW for 3/2:**

__Pd. 2 (Write down the details and the predictions).__ __Let’s Preview the Text__ //Author Information// //Visual Aides// //Title and Subtitles/Headings// //Questions and Tasks//
 * HW for 2/26:**
 * Cite three key details
 * Use these details to make 1 prediction
 * Cite three key details
 * Use these details to make 1 prediction
 * Cite three key details
 * Use these details to make 1 prediction
 * Cite three key details
 * Use these details to make 1 prediction

__Set a Purpose for your Reading__ Pd. 2: Answer Questions 1-4 on p. 643. (Use textual evidence to support your answers).
 * Now, turn your preview into questions.
 * Make discovering the answers the purpose for reading.
 * HW for 2/23:**

Pd. 4: Revise your work from the weekend, using the feedback your peers provided today.

Pd. 2: Read "Doing Nothing is Something" on pp. 638-642. Fill in the graphic organizer (building with columns) that we made in class yesterday with Quindlen's Claim, Reasons, and Evidence. Also, be sure to address any counterarguments she presents.
 * HW for 2/20:**

Pd. 4: Look at questions 6-9 on p. 643. Choose three of these questions to complete, and answer them using textual evidence and a well developed explanation. (Your answers may be handwritten or typed).


 * Pd. 4: for 2/9:** read and annotate "The Seventh Man."


 * Pd. 2:** //for Monday:// Complete reading and annotation through p. 42; //for Tuesday:// Finish reading and annotating story.


 * Pd. 4**: //for Monday//: Finish Reading and annotating story; //for Tuesday//: Complete 1 paragraph explaining how Vonnegut uses a literary device to communicate his main idea/ reinforce his purpose for writing the story.