2.12.10

Friday, December 3rd, Period 7

Power: Day 8

Do Now: When and where are you the most comfortable speaking?  Is it at school?  Why or why not?

Critical Thinking Question: What are the implications of people speaking differently?  Do people who speak non-standard English have less power?  Who does not speak “standard English”?

Content: Quiz on Chapters 1-4, PSAT Packets, NPR: How Language Evolved, Everynone word puzzle, The Pearl Video

Class Activities: Grammar and Punctuation Review, Word Puzzle, Practice Test and Collaboration

Homework: Complete SAT practice sheet.