Tuesday, 1/31/06
Warm Up. Copy into notebook with title and date.

1. * lose : triumph :: cacophony : ___________
2. * divide : combine :: environmental : _________
3. * narrate : story :: _________ : debris
4. * sequence : combination :: personality : __________
5. * tell : narrate :: force : __________

Tom Sawyer. Chapter 8

1. Why does Tom envy Jimmy Hodges?
2. When Tom's superstition about his marbles fails, he blames it on...?
3. Which career did Tom contemplate (and discard in disgust) that is not depicted in the illustration?
4. Why does that career disgust him?  a) He always thought they were stupid.  b) They're too happy for the mood that he is in.  c) They're too romantic.  d) He didn't want to wear the outfit.
5. Who is the "Black Avenger of the Spanish Main"?
6. ("Quote") Why won't Tom "fall" (die) when he and Joe are "sword-fighting"?

Check 600 Words. Make chart on outside back cover. Dates: 1/24-1/30.
Persuasive. On a separate sheet w/date.
Counts for 600 words.

1. Today: Write an example that demonstrates/shows each of the reasons you gave on the persuasive sheet.
2. Homework: Now choose one of the examples you used to illustrate one of your arguments for less homework. EXPAND it into 150 + words that really SHOW what you're talking about.  "My bleary eyes need toothpicks to hold them open, as I almost blindly creak open my math book..." This will be the intro of your persuasive essay. Separate sheet with date. Due Thursday.

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