"The Monkey's Paw"

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"Monkey's Paw" text

"The Monkey's Paw" text

Happy Thanksgiving!

"My Life As a Turkey"

FREEDOM WRITE IS DUE TOMORROW!

Study Guide

Of Mice and Men: Unit Study Guide

Monday, November 12 (all multiple choice)

Part 1:  Matching

Be able to identify the role each of the following characters plays in the novel:

• v Lennie
• v George
• v Curley
• v Curley’s Wife
• v Slim
• v Candy
• v Crooks
• v Carlson

Part 2:  Novel Multiple Choice

Definitions and application of the following terms:

• Ø Cyclical
• Ø Marginalize
• Ø Parallel characters
• Ø Foreshadowing
• Ø Personification
• Ø metaphor
• Ø reverent
• Ø morose
• Ø imperious
• Ø bemused
• Ø Vicious
• Ø Bewildered
• Ø Pugnacious
• Ø Reverent

Comparisons between the following characters:

• Ø Lennie and Candy’s Dog
• Ø Curley’s Wife and Candy’s Dog
• Ø Candy, Crooks, Curley’s Wife, and Lennie

Part 3:  Nonfiction Multiple Choice

Definitions:

• v Opinion
• v Fact
• v Median
• v Various types of hooks

Review the nonfiction sources we studied related to:

• v Gender
• v Race
• v Disability
• v Recession vs. Depression
• v The Dust Bowl
• v Sources from the Research Simulated Task essay packet

Assignment Updates

1. Freedom Write: due Friday (or earlier) 
2. Of Mice and Men Unit Test: Monday (required Reading test for all students; 30 multiple choice)
3. LA Quarterly: canceled, but there will be an alternate assignment completed by students to reinforce persuasive writing (which was to be the quarterly topic)

Storm Chaos!

I hope that this posting finds you safe, warm, and in (somewhat of) a routine.  Please be aware that I do not have internet access restored at home yet.  I am only able to respond to emails from my classroom.  As with any transition, please know that your emails are a concern, but smoothly transitioning back into academic mode is my priority.  I will get back to as soon as possible.

In class today, I will outline the remaining assignments for the marking period.  At this time, the adjusted end of marking period date has not been decided by the district.  In the coming days, students will continue to receive updated information about assignments.  I will be updating the blog as more decisions become finalized.  In light of the times, flexibility is the key to success. 

Thank you for your flexibility and patience.