Important Dates
Sept. 24: National Book Festival
Sept. 26-29: Spirit Week (Maryland Monday, Twin Tuesday, Class Color Wednesday, Spirit Day Thursday)
Sept. 29: 2-hour early dismissal
Sept. 30: Schools Closed
Sept. 26-29: Spirit Week (Maryland Monday, Twin Tuesday, Class Color Wednesday, Spirit Day Thursday)
Sept. 29: 2-hour early dismissal
Sept. 30: Schools Closed
National Book Festival: Bonus Opportunity
Who? anyone who is interested in books, authors, or breaking out of their normal Saturday routine
What? attend the National Book Festival When? Saturday, September 24, from 10 AM to 10 PM Where? the Convention Center in Washington, DC Why? It’s fun! It’s free! And you can get extra credit. |
How? Bring back a ‘souvenir’ from the festival: poster, flyer, etc. Write a summary describing your experience there. Which author(s) did you listen to? Did you get any autographs? What was the most interesting part of your experience?
How much? It will be worth about 1% at the end of the quarter – a little bit of insurance for peace of mind. More info? Click this link. |
Author's Craft: How do authors exhibit style and craft?
Texts:
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Key Terms:
* characterization * protagonist * antagonist * dramatic irony * situational irony * verbal irony * theme * setting * mood * conflict * flashback |
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Summer Reading
Students are required to complete a summer reading assignment as part of their first quarter grade.
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