12/2,3/08 English 2

• Give students laptop computers immediately when they arrive to class
• The lesson 7 vocabulary test was scheduled for 11/21,24, but was delayed in an effort to give students opportunity to have an extra make up opportunity -- vocabulary should, however, been completed
• Students were told to do 2 assignments on the laptops.
• Assignment 1: If vocab homework wasn't completed -- use the internet to look up and complete the vocabulary homework. The work can be turned in on paper or digitally.
• Assignment 2: Student friendly research. Students are to go on the internet and their favorite or current author. They are to find three interesting facts about their author and write rough draft essays explaining why each of the facts is interesting to them. Anecdotes and personal illustrations are heavily encouraged. Work can be turned in digitally or on paper. If not completed during class, it may be turned in next class.
  
• Review and take lesson 7 vocabulary test