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 * 6th Six Weeks**
 * Be sure to __print__ out all assignments and __turn them in to me__ upon returning to class. You may also email me assignments at __chyde@lcmcisd.org__** **. Don't forget to check the __Vocabulary page__ and the __Warm Ups page__ for make up work as well.** If you missed one day, your make-up work will be due one day after you get back. If you missed 2 days, then 2 days after you get back. Warning: If you did not turn a __legitimate__ excuse in to the office, this means you were truant (an unexcused absence). You may not make up work for truancy.

5/30(B-day) and **5/31(A-day)**
 * Finals**

This is just the list of terms. You need to study the packet that you and your peers created. Know the grammar lessons we have covered this year.
 * 5/29(A-day)**
 * Review for Final Exam**

1. Print and read:
 * 5/9(A-day) and 5/10(B-day)-> 5/24**
 * Political Satire Unit**
 * Links for use:**
 * www.gocomics.com**
 * The ONION**
 * The Daily Show**

2. 3. Due Dates Political Sarcasm Project: Due dates may change due to graduation practice shifting around. Part I: End of class on 5/15 (A-day) and 5/16 (B-day) Part II: Beginning of class on 5/23 (A-day) and 5/24 (B-day) Part III: End of class on 5/23 (A-day) and 5/24 (B-day) 1. **Chapters 19-27 TEST** and **Post-it notes due**. I do not send tests out of my room. SO, if you were absent or in ISS, you need to make the time to come and see me before or after school. Test deadline is 5/14 and then it becomes a ZERO. 1. Print and read:
 * 5/7(A-day) and 5/8(B-day)**
 * 5/7(A-day) and 5/8(B-day)**
 * Political Satire Unit**
 * Links for use:**
 * www.gocomics.com**
 * The ONION**
 * The Daily Show**

2. 3. Due Dates Political Sarcasm Project: Due dates may change due to graduation practice shifting around. Part I: End of class on 5/15 (A-day) and 5/16 (B-day) Part II: Beginning of class on 5/23 (A-day) and 5/24 (B-day) Part III: End of class on 5/23 (A-day) and 5/24 (B-day) 1. Read Chapters 25, 26, and 27 of //The Hunger Games//. 2. Post-it Notes: __Chapter 25:__ Page 331: Explain why Cato doesn’t attack Katniss and Peeta when he sees them. Page 334: Describe __in detail__ what is attacking the three of them that are remaining. Also, what is so eerie about the creatures? Page 336: Describe the sign Peeta gives Katniss on this page. Page 339: Why don’t the creatures kill Cato quickly once they have him overpowered? Page 341: List all the reasons Cato was difficult to kill. How does he finally die? Page 342: What is the Gamemakers’ final surprise? Page 345: Describe how Katniss and Peeta outsmart the Gamemakers’ last twist. __Chapter 26:__ Page 351: Summarize all that has happened from page 346-351. What details from these pages might be important? Page 355: What does the word arbitrary mean? Fully consider what it means in the context of this page? Page 359: Explain why Katniss is in trouble. __Chapter 27:__ Page 369: Describe what is new about Peeta. Page 374: Why is Peeta so upset in this chapter? Page 374: Are you Team Peeta or Team Gale? Explain.
 * 5/3(A-day) and 5/4(B-day)**
 * 5/3(A-day) and 5/4(B-day)**

1. Read Chapters 22, 23, and 24 of //The Hunger Games//. 2. Post-it Notes: __Chapter 22__ Page 296: Explain why Peeta’s perspective on life might be different from Katniss’ or Gale’s. Page 301: Explain what Peeta’s father told him that he is now telling Katniss. Page 302: Explain why Katniss and Peeta receive a feast from Haymitch. __Chapter 23__ Page 306: According to Peeta and Katniss, how must Haymitch have won the games? Page 307: Describe why Katniss is upset on this page. Page 308: Fully discuss the word //murder// from this page. Why would it have been a problem if she had said it aloud? Page 311: What does Katniss fear will happen if she wins? Page 319: Describe how Foxface died. __Chapter 24__ Page 327: Describe what the Gamemakers have done and why.
 * 5/1(A-day) and 5/2(B-day)**
 * 5/1(A-day) and 5/2(B-day)**

2. Read Chapters 19, 20, and 21 of //The Hunger Games//. 3. Post-it Notes: __Chapter 19 __ Page 247: Explain what Katniss thought was the reason for the game change. Page 252: Describe how Peeta manages to stay safe since his fight with Cato. Page 256: Describe all of Peeta’s injuries. Page 257: What does Peeta keep asking Katniss for? Page 259: Evaluate Peeta’s statement: “I always knew you were his favorite.” Page 261: What does Haymitch send Katniss and Peeta? What did she have to do to get it?
 * 4/27 (A-day) and 4/30(B-day)** CAPITOL DRESS UP DAY (4/30) If I don't have you in class this day, you must stop by to get your extra credit.
 * 1. Chapters 10-18 TEST and Post-it notes due. I do not send tests out of my room. SO, if you were absent or in ISS, you need to make the time to come and see me before or after school. Test deadline is 5/4 and then it becomes a ZERO.**
 * 1. Chapters 10-18 TEST and Post-it notes due. I do not send tests out of my room. SO, if you were absent or in ISS, you need to make the time to come and see me before or after school. Test deadline is 5/4 and then it becomes a ZERO.**

__Chapter 20 __ Page 266: Describe what Peeta’s injuries have developed into. Page 273: Summarize the story that Katniss tells Peeta. Page 274: Predict what might be at the feast for District 12. Page 277: Explain how Haymitch is planning on helping Katniss go to the feast.

__Chapter 21__ Page 283: Describe the clever strategy Foxface employs at the feast. Page 288: Describe Katniss and Clove’s encounter. Page 289: Describe what you think Cato might be feeling at this moment. Why do you think this? 1. Read Chapters 11-18 of //The Hunger Games.// This is mostly a HOMEWORK assignment since I'm sure most of you don't plan on being here on 4/23 and I won't even see you if I have you on B-day until the day of the test. Just because I don't have you in class does not mean that you don't have an assignment. This is your responsibility and you will be tested on all of this on 4/27 (A-day) and 4/30 (B-day). 2. Post-it Notes: To PRINT this assignment go here: __Chapter 11__ Page 151: Sketch out one specific image from the scene at the Cornucopia. Be sure to caption the image you draw. Page 154: Examine the items in the bag. What are they? What are their uses? Page 158: What does Katniss think of the Tribute who started the fire? Page 160: Summarize what Katniss has just learned about Peeta. __Chapter 12__ Page 162: Explain the reasons why the Careers keep Peeta around. Page 167: Describe Katniss’ symptoms. Why is she feeling this way? Page 171: Evaluate the last sentence of Chapter 12. Describe what you think might be happening. __Chapter 13__ Page 173: Describe what wakes Katniss up. Page 177: Describe what the Gamemakers do in the arena to create more action. Page 184: Summarize this chapter. __Chapter 14__ Page 186: Fully describe what a //tracker jacker// is. Be sure to list all of its characteristics. Page 188: Describe what the first gift is that Katniss receives. What is it? What are its purposes? Who sent it? Page 193: Describe Glimmer from this page. Also, what does Katniss get from Glimmer. Page 194: Explain how Peeta saves Katniss. __Chapter 15__ Page 199: Summarize what has happened from page 195-199. Page 203: Make a Venn diagram. On one side, write what life is like in District 11 and on the other side, write what life is like in District 12. In the center, write what the districts have in common. Page 204: What are the sunglasses supposed to be used for? __ Chapter 16 __ Page 211: List what information Katniss is able to obtain from Rue about the Careers. Page 212: Describe what mockingjays are used for in District 11? Page 221: Write a detailed account of how Katniss’ plan played out. __ Chapter 17 __ Page 224: Evaluate why Cato kills the boy from District 3. Page 226: What main injury has Katniss received and how did it happen? Page 231: Describe what Katniss is concerned about on this page. What has not happened that makes her concerned. __ Chapter 18 __ Page 234: Why has Katniss stopped singing so much? Page 235: Look at the lyrics of the song. Summarize what this song is about. Page 238: Describe what Katniss does to shame the Capitol. Page 239: Explain the sentimental act that is received and given on pages 238-39. Page 243: Explain why Katniss cares about the Boy from District 1. Page 244: Explain how the game has changed.Bottom of Form
 * 4/23(A-day) and 4/24(B-day),** **4/25 (A-day) and 4/26(B-day)**
 * 4/23(A-day) and 4/24(B-day),** **4/25 (A-day) and 4/26(B-day)**
 * CHAPTERS 10-18 TEST IS NEXT CLASS!**

Post-it notes: __Chapter 10__ Page 136: Describe how Katniss reacts to Peeta’s revelation from his interview. Page 139: What is Haymitch’s advice to Katniss and Peeta? Page 141: Describe what Peeta means when he says the he wants “to die as [him]self.” Page 142: What does Peeta wish he could show the Capitol? __Chapter 11__ Page 151: Sketch out one specific image from the scene at the Cornucopia. Be sure to caption the image you draw. Page 154: Examine the items in the bag. What are they? What are their uses? Page 158: What does Katniss think of the Tribute who started the fire? Page 160: Summarize what Katniss has just learned about Peeta.
 * 4/19(A-day) and 4/20(B-day)**
 * 1. Chapters 6-9 TEST.** I do not send tests out of my room. SO, if you were absent or in ISS, you need to make the time to come and see me before or after school. Test deadline is 4/24 and then it becomes a ZERO.
 * 2.** Read Chapters 10 and 11 of //The Hunger Games//.

__Chapter 8__ Page 104: Describe Katniss fears as a result of her behavior in front of the Gamemakers. Page 108: What scores are given to those named on this page and what do the scores mean? Page 112: Evaluate and explain why Katniss and Gale are an effective hunting team. Page 113: Why do you think Peeta has asked to be coached separately? __Chapter 9__ Page 117: Describe why Haymitch is worried about Katniss’ interview. Page 118: Explain what Katniss does in her room when she is angry. Page 119: Explain what the Avox’s gestures mean on this page. Page 122: What advice did Cinna give to Katniss? Page 130: What shocking secret does Peeta reveal during his interview?
 * 4/17(A-day) and 4/18(B-day)**
 * 1.** Read Chapters 8 and 9 of //The Hunger Games//. Post-it notes:

Chapters 6-9 TEST is next class.

__Chapter 6__ Page 77: What is an Avox? Page 78: What does Peeta do on page 78 to help Katniss? Page 83: Summarize the history of Katniss and the Avox that she recognized. Page 85: Summarize this chapter. __Chapter 7__ Page 92: Argue or Defend Haymitch's instructions to Katniss and Peeta. Page 94: Define what a "Career Tribute" is. Page 99: Appraise Katniss' feelings towards Rue. Page 102: Explain how Kat makes a unique impression on the Gamemakers.
 * 4/13(A-day) and 4/16(B-day)**
 * Turn in Lincoln Speech stuff. (A-day and all my B-day skippers)**
 * 1. //The Hunger Games// Chapters 1-5 Test.**
 * 2.** Read Chapters 6 and 7 of //The Hunger Games//. Post-it notes: