8 April 2013 Miss Rice How do you think you can become more comfortable, confident, and successful at speaking in front of groups of people? *Thank you for Friday COOKIES *Mohap Money and make-up work due ASAP! Public speaking Vocab. unit 6 BBM Act 2 To review public speaking techniques. To understand vocabulary unit 6 words. To read and analyze act 2 of Brighton Beach Memoirs from page 98. To reflect on the presence of racism in Brighton Beach Memoirs and personal lives. How do you think you can become more comfortable, confident, and successful at speaking in front of groups of people? Congrats Kyra, Dustin, and Cindy David and Stephen Exit slips Let’s change seats! Wait to move until I read the whole set-up How are you feeling today? Does not need to be class related Does need to be school appropriate Mrs. Mohap HW due Wednesday Write about a conflict in Brighton Beach Memoirs using at least 7 of your vocab. words You can describe the conflict, offer a solution, and/or say what you would do in the situation 15 words Test Friday! Star the words you already know** Draw one of the words Share with the class HW due Wed. Who can remind me what it is? What last happened? Stanley’s gambling and Kate Blanche’s date Nora’s actions Page 98 Reading comprehension questions Write your definition of racism. Where else do you think racism exists? Is racism different from stereotyping? Explain your opinion. Do you consider yourself a racist? Why or why not? Journal #4 due tomorrow Reading comprehension questions #1-12 due tomorrow Vocab. HW due Wednesday