HW

Good morning,

Remember, a bad attitude is contagious - don't spread it!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What is a main idea?

2.  How do we find the main idea?


Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question 

….we’re all interconnected, both bodily and emotionally….It began much more simply, with the synchronization of bodies: running when others run, laughing when others laugh,  crying when others cry, or yawning when others yawn. Most of us  have reached the incredibly advanced stage at which we yawn even  at the mere mention of yawning—as you may be doing right now!— but this is only after lots of face-to-face experience. (De Waal, p. 124)

1.   1.  What is the main idea of this passage?

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See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

I like learning with you guys!  (This is written in first person)

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What does POV stand for?

2.  How does Johnny feel after the church?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  What is a narrator?  How does the narrator differ between first and third person?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

You guys did a great job this morning!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1. What is a round character?

2.  Why did Pony and Johnny run back into the burning church?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  If you were at the church, what would you have done?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

I had a lovely time with you this morning! Thank you for being honest and hard working.

Your homework tonight:

Option one:
1. Are the Greasers a positive or negative group?

2. What is a static character?

Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Gangs are considered a group.  According to your notes, why do people join gangs (groups)?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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See you on Monday,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning!!

Man, we have some different characters in our class!

Your homework for tonight:
Option one:

1. What is a flat character?

2. Name one flat character in The Outsiders

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Can the antagonist be likable? Explain your answer.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

I am so happy to be in the group W04!!!

Your homework for today is:

Option one:

1. What is empathy?

2. Why do people join groups?

Option two:

In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  How does joining a group fulfill a basic human need?

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
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See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

HW

Good morning,

Thank you for being such wonderful students!

Your homework for tonight:

Option one:
1.  What is an allusion?

2.  What kind of allusion is used in The Outsiders?


Option two:
In a well-developed paragraph, answer the following question.  Discuss an allusion from Of Mice and Men.

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
questions or comments please feel free to 
comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments

See you on Monday,

Ms. Betsy