Monday, 12/8/03 -- Eighth Grade
Copy homework into assignment book.
Warm Up.

1. (2) December 7th, 1941: "A day that will live in infamy." What happened? What does infamous mean?
2. Who said the above quote?
3. What percentage is 32/40?
4. What happened in Philadelphia, PA on July 4, 1776?

Pretest #11
Correct Test #10.
Interview into essay (Biographical Sketch.)

• At least 650 words.
• Approximately 4+ paragraphs:
1. Introduction: Setting. Description of scene/setting. How it was set up.
2. Description of person. Show, don't tell.
• Looks. (Details.)
• Voice and choice of words. Delivery.
• Personality. (Bitter? Enthusiastic? Happy? Lost in memories? Crabby?  What?)
3. Interview. Q and A. Use a good quote now and then. Be sure to include im
4. Discuss what you learned, most surprising info, most interesting, change in atttude, etc.
• Proofread. Title. Ink.
• Due Tuesday, 12/16. Counts for 600 words.

The Pigman
Match each character from Mr. Pignati's story with a character from the novel. Say why. Counts for 600 words.

wife = fun husband = love lover = sex assassin = money boatman = magic

John John's mom John's dad Lorraine Lorraine's mom Mr. Pignati Norton

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