Monday, February 23, 2014

Do Now: Based on your knowledge of prefixes and roots, what do the following words probably mean?
illogical
microbiology
antibacterial
congregation
postoperative
Classwork: "The Last Shot" by Tobias Wolff

What does it mean to "die with your boots on"?
What is the author's thesis?
What is the author's tone - his attitude toward his subject?
   Read closely to analyze his word choice, figurative language, and sentence structure.
Homework: Prefix quiz tomorrow - 3 columns