Journal Entry What do you think is the hardest thing about school? Explain.
Mar 27, 2015
Journal Entry
What do you think is the hardest thing about
school? Explain.
Charlesby: Shirley Jackson
Shirley Jackson (December 14, 1919 - August 8, 1965)
She was an American author who wrote short stories and novels.
The tone of most of her works is odd and macabre, with an impending sense of doom, often framed by very ordinary settings and characters.
Her Life
Born in San Francisco, California
Graduated from Syracuse University in 1940
While a student there, she met future husband Stanley Edgar Hyman, who was to become a noted literary critic.
Found Works
In 1996, a crate of unpublished stories was found in the barn behind Jackson's house.
These stories were published in a collection titled Just an Ordinary Day.
Her novels include:
The Bird's Nest We Have Always Lived in the Castle The Haunting of Hill House The Sundial Hangsaman The Road Through the Wall
Vocabulary and Spelling
renounce: to deny or forsake
elaborately: to present in great detail
simultaneously: at the same time
incredulously: showing disbelief
resolute: firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion
benediction: an utterance of good wishes; the advantage conferred by blessing; a mercy or benefit
privilege: a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most
Correct the following sentences.
1. charles wanted 2 color with greene craysons so he hit teh techer?
1. Charles wanted to color with green crayons, so he hit the teacher.
2. on munday laurie came home Late, and full of news
2. On Monday, Laurie came home late, full of news.
Turn in your Turn in your textbook to textbook to page S20. It page S20. It is at the front is at the front of your book.of your book.
HomeworkHomework
Finish Charles questions (this will be taken up tomorrow)Study Charles vocabulary and spelling-Test tomorrow on theseStudy Week 4 stems-Test tomorrow