1. __________ means "stupidly funny."
2. refusal : cooperation :: childishness : ___________
3. painful : pleasurable :: together : _________
4. _________ is bliss. (Bliss means extreme happiness and freedom from worry.)
5. rewrite : revision :: story : ____________
6. (2) __________ doesn't fit because _________.  evaluate, predict, question, summarize, react
7. Why do we not drop the "e" from the end of require when we spell requirement?

Spelling Pretest #1. Write the correct spelling for each underlined word in your notebook. Also be on the lookout for any other mechanical mistakes to fix for extra credit.

1. Make sure you understand the useage of this equipment.
2. She is a very creative artist.
3. Please stop the continous  humming.
4. He took out life ensurance  before his dangerous mission.
5. Survivor isn't really about survivle
6. It's been a pleaseure meeting you.
7. The level of maturity in a kindergarden classroom is low.
8. His story was not  believeable
9. Try not to watch more than an hour or so of telavision  per day.
10. In his confusion the dumb burgler left his wallet.
11. He rented a storeage locker for his stuff while he was away.
12. A story is also called a narative
13. That was a radiculous  movie; things like that never happen.
14. Ignorence is worse than stupidity.
15. His refusal to cooperate resulted in consequences.
16. English is the study of literture among other things.
17. The landlord gave her back her sacurity  deposit after she cleaned the apartment.
18. That coin is very valueable.
19. Upon completion of the work, you will be paid.
20. Your essay revision is due Friday.
21. He signed his letter, "Sinserly  yours."
22. "Is that desk moveable or is it attached to the floor?
23. What are the recquirements for this paper?
24. Please answer each part seperately
25. That was an unforgiveable offense!

The meaning of "dig." (audio)

"Delinquent" by Langston Hughes

 Begin Outsiders.

• 1967?
• Connotations of the word "outsider"?
• What does it mean to say, "Don't judge a book by its cover"?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages of a 1st-person narrator. (Reliable or unreliable?)
• What makes a story?