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Weekly Overview: Vocabulary, Essays, and Literature Assignments (Jan 30, 2012)

This week's highlights include studying the SAT word "nadir," referencing space exploration's lows like the Challenger disaster. Students should focus on completing their college application essays, with rough drafts due by February 3 and final submissions by February 10. Additional tasks include finishing the introduction of "Brave New World" and preparing for quizzes on defined terms and the dystopian themes discussed in Chapters 1 and 2. Remember to review Plato's Republic and engage with the material through discussions and notes.

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Weekly Overview: Vocabulary, Essays, and Literature Assignments (Jan 30, 2012)

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  1. Monday, Jan. 30, 2012 Warm Up: Write the caption: .

  2. The Real Caption: SAT Word: nadir n the lowest point. • The Space Program’s nadir was when the Challenger blew up.

  3. Goals I. Weekly Word Study #1 II. College Application Essay III. Finish BNW Introduction IV BNW Chaps 1 & 2 V. Plato’s Republic

  4. I. Weekly WS Unit #2 A. View Power Point B. Record paraphrased definitions including POS C. Study for a quiz – Friday!

  5. II. College Application Essay A. Review Assignment Sheet B. Due dates: Rough: Friday, Feb. 3 Final: Friday, Feb 10 NOTE: If you are currently completing a college application, write the essay you need for that!

  6. III. Finish BNW Introduction A. Re-pass out and view power point B. Complete note-taking guide C. Review Dystopia handout

  7. IV. Brave New World A. Discussion Questions – Chapter One B. Chapter 1-2 assignment: “The Tour” C. (Read Chapter two for tomorrow)

  8. V. Plato’s Republic A. Volunteers for definitions B. Read and discuss packet

  9. REMINDERS • HOMEWORK on back of Study Sheet • COLLEGE ESSAY assignment • Read BNW Chapter Two!

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