1. English II
April 18, 2018

2. Do Now: April 16, 2018
Write today’s date on the page you received coming into class.
Mark correct answers and make annotations as we review.
Place this in the Do Now section of your binder.
You can use the back of the last page as a place to write today’s vocabulary question.

3. “Speed Adjustments” -- by John Ciardi
Target word: hyperbole (noun) Copy Everything in RED. Then, copy the correct answer only.
“Speed Adjustments” -- by John Ciardi
Why does a boy who’s fast as a jet
Take all day—and sometimes two—
To get to school?
Why is the above poem an example of hyperbole?
It says the boy is fast.
It says the boy loves school.
It exaggerates how fast the boy is.
It compares the boy to an airplane that goes really fast.

4. Special Note from Last Week
a eulogy
because: the “eu” makes a hard y sound, which is a consonant sound
rule: When using an article before a vowel sound, use “an.”
When using an article before a consonant sound, us “a.”
Examples:
an umbrella
a history class
an egg

5. Today’s Agenda Practice State Test – Literature
Review Practice State Test – Literature
Turn in Grade for Practice State Test – Literature
Begin homework:
Newsela.com
Part II of TKAM Workbook
Read Chapters 12 and 13