Monday, September 24th 1. 20 minutes to finish

Benchmark Tests.2. If you have already

finished, grab a vocabulary chart and start working on Unit 3.

3. Vocabulary Unit 34. “Richard Cory” and

“Miniver Cheevy”

Today’s Objectives:Complete a Benchmark Test which demonstrates your ability in English.Define and provide examples/non-examples for vocabulary words.Analyze the poems “Richard Cory” and “Miniver Cheevy.” Connect the two poems to the American Dream.

Looking ahead . . .

• Vocabulary work due on Friday, September 28th

• Vocabulary quiz on Monday, October 1st • No school on Wednesday, September 26th • Back to School Night on Thursday, September

27th

• Math Benchmarks during 9th period tomorrow & Thursday

Our first novel . . .• The Great Gatsby• HIGHLY recommend you buy

your own copy of the novel• +5 extra credit if you purchase

your own copy• Have it by Monday, October 1st

“Richard Cory” Multimedia

• The Poem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHJSuVv0er0&feature=relmfu

• A musical interpretation:http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=asqQGVu940E&feature=endscreen