First period worked on the use of specific nouns in writing — using things like “roast beef” instead of the more generic “meat.” It provides details to one’s writing, and details make for interesting writing.

Second period worked on some of the allusions presentations, then worked on QAR questions regarding I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.

Fourth and sixth periods looked at personal pronouns in both the nominative and objective case and did some practice work.

Homework

• First period:
  • complete the lists of specific verbs;
  • write a one-paragraph description of a childhood fear and change three general verbs to specific verbs;
  • prepare for selection test tomorrow.
• Second period: finish questions for chapters 41-34.
• Fourth and sixth periods: finish the practice handout we began in class.