Early dismissal - Happy Birthday Emma!

On Wednesday, October 24th, we did the following in class:

You turned in your notes on South Africa; you also took a quiz on which you were able to use your notes.  Fifth period turned in a short written piece on the efficacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commision.

You also received the following handout with an assignment that is due on Friday, October 26, 2012.

Twelve Words

Inaudible – cannot be heard – adj.

Cower – to crouch in fear –v.

Din – a loud noise – n.

Taut – pulled tight, either physically or emotionally – adj. or adv.

Writhe – to twist and turn as if in pain – v.

Impregnable – impossible to break into: too strong to be captured or entered by force

 – adj.

Ominous – threatening – you know the pos

Surly – bad-tempered: bad-tempered, unfriendly, rude, and somewhat threatening – adj.

Unscathed – unharmed or uninjured – adj.

Plaintive – sad and mournful – adj.

Incredulous – describes the state of one being in disbelief – you know the pos

Spent – used up, exhausted – adj.

 

Homework – write a coherent, artistic, paragraph or two using 10 of the foregoing 12 words.  This is due Friday, October 26, 2012 at the beginning of class.  If you fail to submit your paper timely, you have ONE week to submit it for a late grade.  As I have stated previously, this one week policy is in place for all work and has been since the beginning of the second six weeks.  You may not make up reading quizzes.  As always, please see me if you need help.

All for now!