Monday, October 1, 2012

Do Now: Re-read the Bradstreet poem. She refers to another house in the final verses of the poem? Explain the house, who built it, and why she brings it up.
Classwork:
1. This week's Vocabulary List: Definition Review: (Click here for a copy of the list.)
2. Final discussion of Bradstreet poem:
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         "Farewell, my pelf, farewell my store.

        The world no longer let me love,

        My hope and treasure lies above."

Given what you know about the historical and religious perspectives of the Puritan Era, what is Bradstreet's purpose in these lines?

Homework: Create a scenario using 7 of this week's words.

Vocabulary Test - 30 words Thursday! (SAT Groups 1, 2, and 3)
Essay due Thursday.