Monday, September 27, 2010

Monday, September 29

Good afternoon! I hope that everyone had a good weekend! As you come in, here are your independent assignments you need to work on:
1)
Vocabulary - Copy the vocabulary word in the circle. In the DEFINITION box, copy the following definitions for each word. In the EXAMPLES box, copy the sample sentences for each word

Voice - The sounds that you make when you speak, or the ability to make these sounds
- The right or ability to express an opinion, to vote, or to influence decisions
Ex - Her vote gave
voice to the opinion she had on free health care.

Plot - The events that form the main story of a book, movie, or play
- A small piece of land for building or growing things on
- A secret plan made by several people to do something harmful or illegal
Ex - The students
plotted how to use their cell phones without the teacher knowing.

Factor - One of several things that influence or cause a situation
- The deciding/decisive/determining factor
Ex - Ms. S likes both Seattle and San Diego, but the deciding
factor for which city she liked best was when the Seahawks beat the Chargers!
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When you are done with your vocabulary, you need to work on the following History assignments:

US History - Chapter 7, Section 3 #1-5 (choose any 2 for #2)
World History
- Chapter 9, Section 3 #1-6 (Skip #3, choose any 2 for #2)

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