1. September 4 Honors English 2 I can use commas correctly with interrupters. I can apply my knowledge of denotation of words. I can apply before, during, and after reading strategies. I can craft a first draft using literary devices.

2. Grammar Rule #4: Use a comma before and after an interrupter. o Use commas to set off: A noun or pronoun that follows another noun or pronoun to identify or explain o Cheryl, the class president, is giving a speech. Words used in direct address o Ida, do you have my sneakers? Parenthetical expressions o Jackson, on the other hand, would make a great assistant. More Examples: o That boy, in fact, worked very hard. o Linda, my friend who moved to Ecuador, sent me a long letter.

3. Grammar after all in the first place perhaps generally speaking at least however for example in other words unfortunately of course Some common “interrupters” include: Complete the handout..

4. Vocabulary Complete “Testing 1-2-3” Tic-Tac-Vo activity. Create a test (with an answer key) using each of your vocabulary words. You could use matching or fill in the blank format. Take this time to STUDY!!!!

5. Chapter 5 Vocabulary 1.rout- an overwhelming defeat 2.suppress- to do away with 3.innumerable- very numerous 4.ecstatic- a state of ecstasy; rapturous 5.reproach-to find fault; blame 6.serf- a slave 7.obstinate- stubborn 8.exult- to show or feel a lively triumphant or joy 9.hulking- heavy and clumsy 10.nebulous-hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused

6. The Great Gatsby Chapter 4 Reading Check 1.Describe the relationship that Gatsby has with the people who attend his parties. 2.What types of stories are told about Gatsby? 3.Why does Nick get upset when Gatsby mentions Jordan? 4.What did Meyer Wolfsheim fix in 1919? 5.What happened as Nick tried to introduce Tom and Gatsby? 6.What does Jordan tell Nick about Daisy on her wedding day? 7.What does Jordan ask Nick to do for Gatsby? Why? 8.What does the phrase “There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy, and the tired.” signify. 9.How does the chapter end?

7. The Great Gatsby Homework 1.Read chapter 5. 2.Complete vocabulary. 3.Add to color chart. 4.Find an example of simile, metaphor, and imagery in chapter 5. 5.Write one quote that stands out to you in chapter 5. Why does this quote appeal to you? What is its significance?

8. Pre-reading Section 7 Pages 88-102 What parts of your life would you most like to escape? Can you escape these elements at some point in your life? If so, how? If not, why not? Read pages 88-102

9. Reading Questions 1.What does she mean when she says, “I have decided not to grow up tame…” (pg 88)? 2.What does Esperanza’s mother think as she reflects on her own life? 3.How does Esperanza know the truth about the bruises and why does the author repeat the line, “He never hits me hard (pg 92)?” 4.How does the garden change? 5.Why does Esperanza cry under the tree? 6.What was Esperanza expecting from the kiss and why are her expectations not fulfilled? 7.What has Sally gained by getting married? 8.What is the significance of not letting her look out the window?

10. Writing Write your next “chapter” (this should be #5…1/2 way there). o Choose a topic form your list. o This time include a metaphor, an allusion, and idiom. Remember you should be keeping all your writings together to create your own book!!!

11. Map Draw a map of at least 5 places on Mango Street: character’s houses, apartments, stores, etc. You may also add other significant features of the neighborhood like pets, objects, trees, etc. Select one quotation from the novel for each building or feature of the street and copy it onto your map in a physically or symbolically appropriate location. (For example if I were talking about Esperanza’s house, I might write the quotation “It’s small and red with tight steps in front and windows so small you’d think they were holding their breath” (4) on the windows of the house.)