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Define the Underlined!

1. When the scary looking 'trick or treaters' came to their door Claire cowered behind her mother's leg.
2. Maggie's appearance could be called homely.
3. The fog enveloped her as she walked away so I could not see her.
4. The teacher was earnest and believed everything he did would work.

Review

1. Furtive
2. Recompose
3. Heritage
4. Doctrine
5. Monetary
6. Sentimental
7. Cite
8. Characterization
9. Exposition

 New Notes

Conflict:  A struggle(fight) between two opposing forces  
Internal Conflict: A  struggle within a character 
        Ex: Guilt, Fear, Anxiety, Insecurity
External Conflict: A struggle between two or more people or things
        Ex: A car accident, a house fire, an argument with your parents.

Infer: To make an educated guess based on the clues in the text.
Inference: The educated guess

Clue: Louis brought his umbrella to school even though it is not raining yet.

Inference: 
 

Classwork 

Make Inferences Using the text.

Homework

Comment on this blog post by answering the question (1 paragraph) Does Dee(Wangero) appreciate her heritage?

Everyday Use

Define the Underlined!

 
1. During a traffic stop police become suspicious if they see any furtive movements.
2. After the car accident, Celia had a hard time trying to recompose herself.
3. The doctrine of Campus High requires student's to wear a uniform and be prepared for class.
4. It is important to remember your heritage when you leave home.
5. Things with high monetary value can be replaced.
6. Things with high sentimental value can never be replaced.

1. Context Clues Definition:Furtive_______________________
    Dictionary Definition:Furtive__________________________
2.Context Clues Definition:Recompose_______________________    
   Dictionary Definition:Recompose__________________________
3. Context Clues Definition:Doctrine_______________________    
    Dictionary Definition:Doctrine__________________________
4.Context Clues Definition:Doctrine_______________________    
   Dictionary Definition:Doctrine__________________________ 
5. Context Clues Definition:Monetary_______________________    
    Dictionary Definition:Monetary__________________________ 
6. Context Clues Definition:Sentimental_____________________ 
    Dictionary Definition:Sentimental________________________

Review
Cite- to find specific examples from the text
Characterization- Ways an author develops realistic characters, for instance by giving them realistic thoughts, language, & actionss.

New
Exposition The beginning of every story is called the exposition. It is the part of the story where we are introduced to the characters & setting.
Mama:
Maggie:
The setting:

Classwork: Finish reading "Everyday Use" and complete the character chart. 

Homework: Comment on this blog post. In the comment say which character you were recording in your classwork and give a description of their personality. Include one example to support your answer.

Welcome Back Class of 2017

We are going to have a great year in  Mr. Huston's English II Class. Here are a few things that you will need to ensure that you have the best year possible:

A Positive Attitude
Curiosity
Respect
A Pen and a Notebook
Internet Connection Outside of School

Important Websites
Online Text Book: my.hrw.com
Class Blog: Campusenglish2.blogspot.com 

Class Procedures 
1. Everyday sign in for attendance
2. Everyday sign out for credit
3. Complete Do Now everyday
4. When desks are in rows sit in the front 
5. Mostof the time you will be working in groups 

Expectations
I expect you to be mature and to complete your work. The better your behavior the more rewards and freedom you will be given. The worse your behavior the fewer priveledges you will have.

Homework: Set up a Gmail account for English II

If you already have a gmail account that you use. All that you need to do is email me at hustonenglish@gmail.com Make sure that you include your full name in the email so that I know who to give credit to.

If you do not have a gmail account follow the steps below to set one up:

1.     Go to google.com

2.     Click the blue sign in button

3.     Click “Create a New Account”

4.     Complete all of the required information.

5.     Your username should be your first name followed by “English2” (So if your name is Jason your username is JasonEnglish2@gmail.com)

6.     Your password should be your last name followed by the last four digits of your phone number.(So my password should  be huston2664)

7.     Once you have set up your gmail email me your name at hustonenglish@gmail.com

 

Learning Stlye Inventory

Hey Guys take the new Learning Style Inventory then email me the results as an attachment.

Persuasive Essay Assignment

Final Persuasive Essay

The final essay that we will have for this class is due Friday, June 6^th. It must be posted to your blog. You can choose any topic you like, except your favorite fast food, the school uniform, & marijuana legalization.

Grading Rubric

_______Essay is 300-500 words long

______Essay is typed to your blog

_______Intro paragraph has a Hook, Backgrond info, and a thesis

_______ There are at least three different supporting reasons.

_______There are at least 3 specific examples, from your experience or something you have read

______You must include a logical appeal an emotional appeal and an ethical appeal

_______Your argument is Cohesive (makes sense)

_______There are no spelling or grammatical mistakes

Topic suggestions

1. Droopy pants laws are unconstitutional.
2. Snow days are great for family quality time.
3. Too much money is a bad thing.
4. Teens should be required to take parenting classes.
5. High schools should offer specialized degrees in arts or sciences.
6. People should go to jail when they abandon their pets.
7. Kids should get paid for good grades.
8. Free speech should have limitations.
9. Kids should have less homework.
10. Magazine advertisements send unhealthy signals to young women.
11. We need more women in power.
12. Penmanship is important.
13. We should teach etiquette in schools.
14. Spam mail should be outlawed.
15. Puerto Rico should be a state.
16. Short hair is better than long hair.
17. Racial slurs should be illegal.
18. I'm old enough to babysit.
19. Recycling should be mandatory for everyone.
20. Gun ownership should be tightly controlled.
21. Children should be required to read more.
22. We shouldn't have to pay for Internet access.
23. All students should study abroad.
24. Yearly driving tests should be mandatory over a certain age.
25. Yearly driving tests should be mandatory for the first five years after getting a license.
26. Cell phones should never be used while driving.
27. All schools should implement bullying awareness programs.
28. Bullies should be kicked out of school.
29. Parents of bullies should have to pay a fine.
30. The school year should be longer.
31. School days should start later.
32. All students should wear uniforms.
33. Cigarettes should be more expensive.
34. Smokers should pay a health tax.
35. Child support dodgers should go to jail.
36. Students should be allowed to pray in school.
37. Teens should be able to choose their bedtime.
38. There should be a mandatory entrance exam for high school.
39. At least one parent should work from home.
40. People should carpool more.
41. We should allow pets in school.
42. I'm old enough to stay at home alone.
43. We should all grow our own vegetables.
44. MP3 music should be free.
45. Textbooks should be free.
46. Pregnant couples should receive parenting lessons.
47. We shouldn't use products made from animal skins.
48. Celebrities should have more privacy rights.
49. Boxing should have tighter rules.
50. We need better sex education in schools.
51. School tests are not effective.
52. We should all give back to our communities.
53. Every American should learn to speak Spanish.
54. Every American should learn to speak English.
55. Video games can be educational.
56. We need more holidays.
57. Aliens probably exist.
58. Beauty contests are bad for body image.
59. All students should study abroad.
60. Athletes are paid too much.
61. Kids should be able to vote.
62. We need a military draft.
63. Cheerleaders' costumes are too skimpy.
64. Kids should get paid for grades.
65. School should take place in the evenings.
66. Country life is better than city life.
67. City life is better than country life.
68. Life is better than it was 50 years ago.
69. Some health foods are really junk foods.
70. Some junk foods are really health foods.
71. We should return to horse and buggy transportation.
72. The Electoral College is outdated.
73. Medical testing on animals is immoral.
74. Safety is more important than privacy.
75. Single sex colleges provide a better education.
76. Books should never be banned.
77. Students should have an adult with them during the first year of driving.
78. Year round school is a bad idea.
79. Students should be allowed to leave school property for lunch.
80. Music lyrics promote violence.
81. We can change the world.
82. Skateboard helmets should be mandatory.
83. Cars should come with breathalyzers.
84. Kids under 15 shouldn't have Facebook pages.
85. SATs should be eliminated.
86. Teachers should be paid more.
87. Reincarnation is possible.
88. There should be one world currency.
89. We should provide food for the poor.
90. The government should impose household trash limits.
91. Spying is patriotic.
92. Children should be paid for doing chores.
93. We should populate the moon.
94. Letter grades should be replaced with pass or fail.
95. Every family should have a natural disaster survival plan.
96. Parents should talk to kids about drugs at a young age.
97. Dogs make better pets than cats.
98. Freedom of religion has limitations.
99. The moon is as important as the sun.
100. Psychic abilities are real.

Learning Style Inventory

Hello Class today you are going to take a Learning Style Inventory. This will let us know the best way for you to learn.