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English 9

1. Bellringer 2 empathy (noun): the identification with or understanding of a person's situation, feelings, or motives

AHSGE Practice 2 LSIV-1 Demonstrate correct use of capitalization.

Directions: Correct the following: after my sister finishes lake swan junior high school, she will be attending the high school with me

2. Literature "The Jump" 1. Go over literary terms in groups: plot, conflict, setting, characters, theme, implied theme, state theme, narrator, point of view, and voice. 2. Read "The Jump" aloud. 3. In groups, discuss how the literary elements are manifested in the story. One person in each group will state how the story uses the literay devices.

3. Homework If you have not done the following, please do so by Wedenesday, August 19, 2009, for points: 1. Have Course Overview and Expectations Signed (10 points). This must be returned by 8/19/09 for points. 2. Have parent complete the Parent Information Sheet (10 points). This must be returned by 8/19/09 for points. 3. Supplies! 4. Bring your binder to class by Monday, August 17, 2009, for 5 points.