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.
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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