| Week 13 | Class work | Homework |
| Monday (Print out syllabus and turn in by Tuesday at beginning of class for 100 points extra credit). Objectives: · To reflect on the consequences of conformity and nonconformity · To identify examples of figurative language · To analyze main and supporting ideas · To recognize verb forms Vocabulary Stealthily-secretly, slyly Meanly-in a small-minded way Superfluous-more than needed Enterprise-undertaking or project Garret-a space or room in a house just below a sloping roof Dissipation-a scattering in different directions Obsequious-polite or obedient, from hope of gain Abolitionist- a person who advocates doing away with an institution or custom, such as slavery Hindrance-person or thing that hinders; an obstacle Abet-urge or assist, especially in doing wrong Romanticism- a new attitude towards nature, humanity, and society that espoused individualism and freedom. Transcendentalism-the belief that through intuitive contemplation individuals could “transcend” reason and discover a higher reality. | Thoreau Self –Reliance Quizzes | Re read Civil Disobedience pp 231 Do Identifying Allusions worksheet and Study Guide Do Vocabulary and Affixes worksheets |
| Tuesday Objectives: · To explore themes of avarice and good versus evil · To identify literary stereotypes · To examine American Cultural Influence · To use punctuation Correctly | Check test and Vocabulary Quizzes on Walden Civil Disobedience | Theme Link: A devilish bargain recast in an American setting with nearby wilderness, to explore “terrors”- a Romantic element of literature. Irving adds light touches and a conventional ending: punishment. Read The Devil and Tom Walker pp. 239-250 Objectives: · To explore themes of avarice and good versus evil · To identify literary stereotypes · To examine American Cultural Influence · To use punctuation Correctly |
| Wednesday Vocabulary Prevalent-widespread; common Impregnable-able to resist attack Melancholy-sad; gloomy Perplexed-puzzled; bewildered Eminent-above most others; outstanding; distinguished Resolute-determined; firm Propitious-favorable Ostentation-display intended to impress Parsimony-extreme economy; stinginess Notorious-well-known, especially for something bad | Do Study Guide and Vocabulary Worksheets for The Devil and Tom Walker | Do Grammar Hyphens and Dashes Answer Questions 1-9 pp. 250 and Vocabulary Study pp.251 |
| Thursday | Check Test Devil and Tom Walker and Vocabulary test | Study for Test on Devil and Tom walker |
| Friday Vocabulary Indeterminate-not definite or fixed Interminableness-endlessness Insuperable-unable to overcome Treacherous-not reliable Charnel=deathlike; ghastly Disfigure-spoil the appearance of Cognizance-awareness Recusant-one who refuses to submit or comply Cessation-a ceasing or stopping Conjecture-formation of opinion without sufficient evidence. | Selection Test Devil and Tom walker | Read the Pit and the Pendulum pp. 252- 264 Do Questions 1-7 pp. 265 Do Creating Mood and Study Guide Worksheets Check Test and Vocabulary test Tuesday! |
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