Wednesday, February 8, Day 93

Don't forget to post an 8-sentence summary on your Reading Blog by tomorrow night. Please include the title of the book and the pages you read.


TODAY'S LESSON AND HOMEWORK 

Theme for the Year: CONNECTIONS

Remember -- as you leave my classroom, 
be sure to thank someone 
for helping us have a good English class. 

Homework Assignment
1) Study terms for quiz tomorrow.  
2) POST A COMMENT ON "ENGLISH FORUM" BY SUNDAY NIGHT.
3) Complete Essay #9, including a self-assessment. Don't forget to carefully read the assignment again, just to make sure you have included all the requirements.   

Lesson Objectives
Today you will learn (I hope) ... 
1) about the difference between liking a book and appreciating a book, and
2) more about reading a challenging novel with care.

The Steps of the Lesson
First, let's take a look at last night's homework -- your compound subjects in Essay 9. I'll bet you did a wonderful job of enhancing your essay with that special tool. 
* Next, let's look at Reading Lesson #2 on "English Lessons for the Class of 2012", on the difference between liking a book and appreciating a book
* Finally, let's continue reading from TOTC, Ch. 23. This is definitely NOT relaxing reading. We are climbing a high mountain in this book, and it takes persistence and courage to do it. Good luck! I'll meet you at the summit!