Vocabulary words

monarchy, unwittingly, harassing, trepidation,
lorries, foyer, integrity, squabbling,
gnarled, imminent, demise, unscrupulous,
notorious, hemorrhaged, garrulous,
carcass(versus corpse), liability,
affluent, tapestries, chandelier, vaulted,
congenital, perpetually, skeptic, scoffed,
virtuous, intricacies, exhilarating, melee, jostled, vehemently, revving,
nemesis, obstinacy, irony

Questions for Wednesday's class

1.How are the boys different after the attack? Give at least 3 details.

2. What happens between Amir and Assef at the party? What does this show about each of them?

3.What is “Hassan’s final sacrifice to Amir”? What happens to sever their relationship? What is revealed about Ali in all of this?

Questions for discussion

Be ready to talk about these questions when you come to class on Tuesday:

1. Why is kite flying so important to Amir?

2. Explain the significance of Hassan frequently saying to Amir, “For you a thousand times over.”

3. Why doesn’t Amir help Hassan when he is attacked? What does this show about him?

Independent versus dependent clauses

Check here for a website that gives a very clear and concise explanation of how dependent and independent clauses work.

Critical Questions for Chapters 1-3

These questions aren't homework, but you ought to be able to answer them after reading the chapters for Tuesday's class.

1. What is your most vivid childhood memory?
2. What mood is established in chapter 2?
3. Why did Ali and Sanaubar make an odd couple?
4. Why doesn’t Amir invite Hassan to the lake? How does Baba treat Amir that day? From these things what can you conclude about the father/son relationship?

Code of Conduct Questions

Homework:
Write down the following questions and then say
whether you believe the statement is true or false, based on your reading of the Code of Conduct, pages 18-28:
1. Cutting class is a minor infraction that will be handled by teachers calling your home.
2. Using profane, obscene, vulgar, lewd, offensive, or abusive language or gestures is punishable by a Principal's suspension.
3. Bringing visitors to school is okay if they are not disruptive.
4. Using a ipod in school okay as long as you use headphones and keep the ipod hidden.
5. Cheating on a test is more serious than plagiarizing.
6. Propositioning someone that you like is not considered sexual harassment.

Registering for Engrade

To register for Engrade, go to www.engrade.com. Click the student button and go to register. You'll be prompted to enter your special code. Your code is: mrvilbig-yourMidwoodId#-your top secret special four digit code #.

(The top secret special four digit code # is the one I gave you in class.)

Please note that mrvilbig is spelled with no periods and no capitals.

Good luck!