Second Nine Weeks Test Review and Important Reminders

So on Monday, December 17 (Periods 1,3,5) and December 18 (Periods 2,4,6) you will be taking a test to basically show me that you have understood the major concepts we have covered this nine weeks.

Topics:
1. Compare/Contrast Essay -- Can you identify a thesis statement?  Can you identify that subjects that are being compared/contrasted?  Can you identify supporting details?

2.  Sonnets -- There are two types of sonnets: Italian (Petrachan) and English (Shakespearean).  Sonnets have 14 lines and each type has a different rhyming pattern.

3.  Rhetorical Devices -- There are four:  Analogy, Repetition, Rhetorical Question, and Antithesis.  Make sure you know the definition of each.  You may also need to identify examples.

4.  Gladiators word of the day -- I will give you the list of words from October 29 - December 14.  You will pick any five of the words and create a sentence for each.  You will only receive credit if you use it correctly in a high school level sentence.

Reminders!!!!!
*Group Project and Test are the last major grades for the second nine weeks.
*You need to show me proof of your community service by Friday, December 21st for a grade!
*Reading Plus will not be required during the break, but if you want to level up for extra credit I would recommend you do some lessons over the break.
*Remember you can also show me your registration for the SAT/ACT test for extra credit.
**I am willing to give extra credit to students who bring in items for the Christmas food baskets.  Here are the items they are asking for:  2 cans of green beans, 2 cans of corn, 2 cans of black beans, Bag of rice, Box of mashed potatoes, Can of yams (large), Bag of marshmallows, Box of stuffing, 2 jars of gravy, Apple juice, Cake mix & frosting, plates, cups, utensils

A Christmas Carol

Here is the link to the website for the script to the play:
http://libertytheater.org/2011FalProduction/ACC_Full%20Script.pdf

Your videos should be ready by Tuesday, December 18 and Wednesday, December 19