| Date | Homework |
| 5/12/08 | Sign of the Chrysanthemum Review ch. 6-7; correct questions. |
| 5/13/08 | Grading; conferences with students Homework check for Sign ch. 9-10 TCI ch. 21 Heian Kyo, continued with study guide HOMEWORK: Read & do Ch. 21 Cornell Notes up to section 21.6. Study TCI ch. 21 vocabulary |
| 5/14/08 | Prepare for final project on Sign of the Chrysanthemum: Time line: Begin a timeline of the major events in the book; Choose passages that describe the 3 major characters: Muna, Takanobu, Fukuji; Also choose 3 locations or symbols. (Ideas: cherry blossoms, forge, Awa, Sanjo Avenue For characters: give a physical description and a personality description. Give support for your opinion by citing actions; Homework: Finish your chart listing main events & descriptions up through chapter 10. Bring Cornell Notes & Sign book. Throughout the book, be on the lookout for Similes & metaphors. They'll bring you extra credit. E-MAIL ME. |
| 5/15/08 | Minimum Day; 12:40 dismissal. Open House tonight 5:30-7:30 Read & Do Sign... ch. 11-12 |
| 5/16/08 | Read & Do Sign... ch. 13-14 |