Monday, October 27, 2008

Homework 10/27

For tonight, you should read the prologue and chapter one of "Invisible Man." At this point, you should have purchased the book, or you should have purchased post-it notes. Either way, you should read critically and practice marginalia, or post-it(talia) and take critical notes. Be prepared to work in groups tomorrow. While reading, consider the significance of the grandfather's advice, racial suggestions, and signs of assimilation. In addition, look for effective use of figurative language, plot, setting, structure, etc.

Words for the week:

Avocation,  Ascertain,  Remunerative , Pursy,  Countenance,  Evinced
Benighted,  Vacillating,  Grist,  Vaunted,  Nebulous,  Extol

Index Cards: Definition, Pronunciation, Sentence, and Synonym. Due Friday

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