Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Week 2

This week in CAHSEE Support we are working on the Literary Response and Analysis lessons in our book.
Vocab words to study include:
  1. Protagonist
  2. Antagonist
  3. Plot: Exposition, Rising Action, Turning Point, Climax, Resolution
  4. Acts and Scenes
  5. Stage Directions
  6. Comedy and Tragedy
  7. Dramatic Monologue and Soliloquy
  8. Conflict: Internal and External
  9. Motivation
  10. Foreshadowing

Monday, September 7, 2009

Welcome

Welcome to a new school year. If you are in this class then you are probably very worried about passing the CAHSEE. First, do not panic. Second, start studying. With hard work you will all probably pass eventually.

Seniors you will take the test in early October, so we will focus on your needs first. Juniors you take it again in early November, which sounds like a long time, but it's not.

I have a feeling I know what you need to work on, but we will start with some diagnostic assessments anyway. It is really important that you try your best on all of this. It will save you time later and allow us to focus on what you really need.

Ms Smith and I are here to help you, but you are the ones who have to pass the test.

Haven't you heard?