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2/3/11	INTRO: Substitute today.  Go directly to library on Friday and Monday. NOTES: Class went to the library and used books to research chosen rebel. HANDOUT: “WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY” (green) HOMEWORK: Keep reading The Outsiders.  Work on rebel project. (due Tuesday)
2/1/11	INTRO:  On Tuesdays, remember to stay until 9:10, as Mr. Bourne will be coming from a meeting. NOTES:  Class-generated vocabulary list: clobbered: hit When Joe tried to steal my cookies I clobbered him with my thermos. plasma: colorless fluid of blood Plasma can be separated out from blood. crippled: impaired When Jay crashed his snowmobile, it was crippled and couldn’t function. stammered: stuttered, or uttered with involuntary stops When asked by Mr.Smith what had happened, Billy stammered for several minutes, giving his version of the incident. bewilderment: confusion, surprise I was filled with bewilderment when people stuck up for Bob. hurriedly: in haste When my cat started to jump onto the wood stove, I hurriedly went to his rescue. Corvair: a kind of car Because he had a seizure, John drove his Corvair into a tree. rectified: corrected Mr. Bourne had made a mistake while grading my exam, but rectified the inaccuracy as soon as I pointed it out to him. gallantly: bravely, in a chivalrous manner Because Loren was cold, Mr. Bourne gallantly offered his jacket. hoarsely: sounding rough or harsh: After Eben smoked two packs of cigarettes, he spoke hoarsely. husky: stocky, large Mr. Smith is a husky man. doggedly: persistent, determined I doggedly tried to start my car for an hour on that cold morning. wolfishly: greedily, sneakily like a wolf The senior looked wolfishly at the freshman’s stack of chocolate chip cookies. HANDOUTS: The Outsiders In-class Essay, Assignment #2 HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 7, The Outsiders.  Also, read the handout and start thinking about an essay topic.  Next Tuesday, there will be a Reading and Vocabulary quiz.  For the vocab quiz, you will need to use two of our vocab words in sentences.
1/29/11	INTRO: We will be in the library on Wed., Thurs., and Friday to research chosen rebel.  Had to choose one in class today, but can change until Wednesday. NOTES: Had to answer in journals, 2 of the following questions: Does Ponyboy have an obligation to stay with Johnny? Do you think that a brother can act as an authoritative figure and take the place of a parent? Why didn’t Ponyboy and Johnny run away when they first saw the blue mustang instead of waiting until it was too late? Rebel assignment:  Each person will have 5 minutes to present, or if in a group, up to 10 minutes.  You must answer the 8 questions from the assignment sheet.  You must use at least 3 sources for your research, and you must list them. HANDOUTS: None HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6, The Outsiders.   Also, write down any words from the text up to this point that you’re not sure of.  We’ll compile a vocabulary list from these, as a class.