1. Welcome to Sophomore English 10: Please choose a place to sit…

2. On your bell quiz paper, please NEATLY write the following in the top, right-hand corner: l. Your first and last name 2. Today’s date 3. This class period (example: Per. 1)

3. Now write the following answers: l. The grade you are planning to work for in this class 2. Your cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) from 9 th Grade

4. PLEASE take out a FULL piece of paper and write the following:

5. HOMEWORK: l. Memorize class theme quote and author info. (35 pt. quiz next week… spelling counts) 2.---30 pts. Read, sign, and return the note about your DISCLOSURE. 3.---20 pts. Bring NOVEL for reading time 4. Bring all supplies (COLORED PENCILS)

6. Ralph Waldo Emerson American Writer (1803-1882) Write all of this down and memorize for quiz next week

7. “That which we persist in doing

8. becomes easier---

9. not that the task itself has become easier,

10. but that our ability to perform it has improved.”

11. “That which we persist in doing becomes easier—not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved.” (25 words…write from memory for quiz. 1 point per word…memorize for quiz next week.)

12. Also…know the author’s information. 1. Author name 2. His title 3. The years he lived Correct spelling and capitalization applies…7 words, totaling 32 points. 35 points all together for correct Name, Date, and Period on top of paper. Start Studying and writing it…that’s the best practice.

13. REVIEW:::::::: l. What are you going to bring back instead of your DISCLOSURE STATEMENT?

14. WHY are you bringing a NOVEL to class next time?

15. What is the best way to memorize the quote and author information?