1. Students will determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Students will utilize various English ACT strategies to enhance grammar skills. Students will use HOTS such as inferences and generalizations while reading a short story. Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences using the Standard English conventions of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

2. Grammar Practice Review: Stop/Go, Go Short Introduction to Look Left Quick Writes Read “ Cup of Tea” and “The Duchess and the Jeweller” Review homework assigned over X-mas break Homework

3. Write a 5-7 sentence paragraph that explains your New Year’s resolution. In other words, what do you plan to do differently this year. Think: academic change

4. Although some look as though they were once athletes, most seem to be grimly performing to their doctor’s prescription. F. No Change G. seem to be retired athletes H. Seemingly look to be J. look to be

5. Have you ever agreed to do something unpleasant in return for a favor? What was the driving force that moved you to accept the agreement? Looking back on the situation, do you think you made the right decision? Note: In your response, one of your sentences must reflect Stop/Go and Go Short. Underline or highlight the sentences.

6. Arrogance Astute Forge Lissome Obsequiously

7. Character : Often the key to understanding the story Action: pay attention to the character’s feelings, thoughts, and actions Motivation (infer): the driving force behind the character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.

8.  Comprehension Questions  Vocabulary Activity  English grammar practice  Summarization