"The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss A new school year is an opportunity to build upon our successes, improve upon our failures, and make greater strides towards our individual and collective goals. Keep up with your school work and homework so you can finish the year with high grades and all your credits. 09/08: Complete Writing Apprehension Survey. 09/09: Complete a vocabulary chart for the following vocabulary terms: analysis, approach, area, assessment, assume, authority, available, benefit, concept, and consistent. 09/10: Complete persuasive essay. 09/11: Vocabulary infusion quiz. 9/21: Define each of the terms for week three. Provide a synonym and an original sentence for each. 9/22: Complete MIMS activity if you were unable to do so in class. 10/13: Define each of the vocabulary terms for week 6. In addition, provide the following for each term: its part of speech, a synonym, and an original sentence. 10/19: Define each of the vocabulary terms for week 7. In addition, provide the following for each term: its part of speech, a synonym, and an original sentence. 11/04: 10-Week Assessment. 11/05: Write a personal essay exploring the multiple "Englishes" (revist Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue)you speak. 11/09: Define each of the vocabulary terms for week 9. In addition, provide the following for each term: its part of speech, a synonym, and an original sentence. 11/25: Have a safe holiday..gobble...gobble. See you on Monday.