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Tuesday 10/27Bellwork Check #1#1 How would you rate your rough draft? Give me three positive and two negative things about your essay.WOD:#2 Eccentric POS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: The student who wears all black and never talks to anyone is considered to be an eccentric person.Synonym:Classwork:Write your conclusionComplete the Revision Checklist: Self Evaluation page 53Wednesday 10/28Bellwork check #1#2 The subject and verb of a sentence must agree in number and person, even if they are separated by phrases that modify the subject.Directions: Write down the noun and then the correct verb for each sentencePoets, often focused on their inspiration, (appears, appear) out of touch with everyday life to some people.The speaker in the poem “For Poets” (reminds, remind) poets to live fully in the here and now. Writers, who capture an experience, (observes, observe) the world keenly. Our society of fast-forward individuals (zips, zip) along without appreciation for the beauty and richness of life.The vitality of the humblest of fields (is, are) a remarkable thing to a writer. WOD:#3 ElatedPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Jack was elated to have a three day weekend!Synonym: Classwork:Revision Checklist: Peer Review page 54Score a peer’s essay using the informative rubric below:Categories 5Exceptional4 Skilled3 Proficient2Developing1InadequateFocusDevelopmentAudienceCohesionLanguage and StyleConventionsThursday 10/29Bellwork Check #1#3 How do you feel about rough drafts? Do you think that students should be forced to rewrite their essays? Explain. (Your response must be at least four sentences.)WOD:#4 EmaciatePOS: verbDefinition:Sentence: Because some sick animals refuse to eat, many of them become emaciated.Synonym:Classwork:Finish Peer editing Revise/rewrite your essayFriday 10/30Bellwork Check #1#4 Grammatically correct the following student example:Zombie worms, Giant Squid, and Yeti crab. Doesn’t all those name sound weird but cool to you? All of these animals are unique in some way. They’re all have Different Habitat, Appearance, Diet, Predators, Age and reproduction. I think All of these three animals are speacal in some ways. Speaical in ways that make them who they are.WOD:#5 EmbarkPOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: Over the summer my family and I plan on embarking to new and different places.Synonym:Classwork:Define and give me an example for the following terms:Onomatopoeia9. OxymoronGenre10. ColloquialismHyperbole11.EuphemismSymbol 12. ToneParody13. AlliterationParadox14. DenotationAnalogy 15. ConnotationPersonification 16. AllusionHomework: Figurative language handoutMonday 11/2Benchmark Writing Assessment!Tuesday 11/3Benchmark Writing Assessment!Wednesday 11/4Benchmark Writing Assessment!Thursday 11/5Bellwork Check #1#5 Do you think that you would be able to adapt and survive in any environment? Explain. (Your response must be at least four sentences.)WOD:#6 EndurePOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: Billy had to endure six months of chemotherapy. Synonym:Classwork:Read the background on “Called Out” page 51Begin reading, writing sentence summaries, and answering questions on “Called Out” page 51-52Summary SentenceQuestionsVocab questionsContext Clue“Called Out” questions:Read the opening paragraph. Identify the idea Kingsolver will explore and its significance.Reread lines 2-8 and find examples of connotative language. How do these words affect the reader?Cite examples of nonscientific reasons for the desert’s flowering. How do these references help shape Kingsolver’s central idea?How does Kingsolver’s use of dialogue advance her purpose and affects the reader?Find two examples of personification in the first paragraph. How does this language affect how the reader perceives this information?How does Kingsolver’s tone shift in lines 70-80? Cite examples of scientific language. What is the main idea of this paragraph?Cite specific strategies desert ephemerals use to survive. What is the main idea in this section?Cite two examples of figurative language in the last paragraph. “Called Out” vocabulary questions:-Answer the following questions and write what context clue helped you determine the vocabulary word.Identify what botanical treasures the author finds. Why might people from other climes be puzzled by the excitement?Why is it difficult for desert dwellers to prognosticate the arrival of spring foliage?What benefaction do desert seeds receive?Describe one way ephemerals have adapted to their environment.Friday 11/6Bellwork check #1#6 An irregular verb is a verb that does not form its past tense and past participle by adding –ed. Sometimes when dialect is used, grammatical errors in the past tense of irregular verbs occur.PresentKnowSeeSayThinkPastKnewSawSaidThoughtDirections: Write the correct past-tense form of each irregular verb.I never heared such a tall story before.I thinked the catfish tasted good. Huck, I run away from the Widow Douglas.When the slave trader come, I knowed it was time to leave.You been a good friend to help me.WOD:#7 Exasperate POS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: The exasperated bus driver refused to leave the school until all of the students were quiet.Synonym: Classwork:Contiue reading, writing sentence summaries, and answering the questions for “Called Out”.Monday 11/9Bellwork Check #1#7 Commas are used to set off an introductory word, a noun of direct address, or an interjection when it appears at the beginning of a sentence.Examples:Indeed, it is a strange time. (Introductory word)Casca, I would like to speak with you. (Noun of direct address)Oh, what do these portents mean? (Interjection)Directions: Write down each sentence. Add comas where they are needed. Tell me why the comma should be used.Nay I beseech you sir, be not out with me.Rome thou hast lost the breed of noble bloods!No it is Casca, one incorporate to our attempts.O he sits high in all the people’s hearts.WOD:#8 Exemplary POS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Because Jim’s website is exemplary, I used it as a template for my own site.Synonym:Classwork:Finish reading and complete the four column chart.Tuesday 11/10Bellwork check #1#8 What is the difference between objective and subjective writing? What do each include? Which do you prefer to read or write? Explain. (Your response must be at least four sentences.)WOD:#9 ExpungePOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: Becky wishes she could expunge her crazy ex-husband from her memory.Synonym:Classwork:PLAN Testing Wednesday 11/11No School Veteran’s Day!Thursday 11/12Bellwork Check #1#9 Some adjectives and adverbs have irregular comparative and superlative forms. Examples:Comparative Superlative Good BetterBestBadWorseWorstFarFartherFarthestMuchMoreMostDirections: Choose the correct word for each sentence.Last Friday was the (worse, worst) day of my life.Which planet is (farther, farthest) from Earth?Is white or black (less, least) likely to absorb heat?I think Saturday is the (more, most) enjoyable day of the week.WOD:#10 ExtraneousPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Because of so many extraneous details in the instructions, Dad wasn’t able to put the toy together in time for Christmas morning.Synonym:Classwork:Figurative, Connotative, and Technical language in “Called out”Complete the chart below:FigurativeConnotativeTechnical Write an extended response to the question below:In what way is the desert bloom even more impressive when viewed with an awareness of the underlying science? What are the complex ways desert plants ensure their survival? Cite specific textual evidence to support your ideasThings you must include:-At least five sentences-At least one WOD-One example of figurative language-At least one quote from the reading.2. Peer edit and revise your extended response.Friday 11/13Bellwork check #1#10 FreewriteWOD:#1 FacetiousPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Ms. Tucker was being facetious when she told Jason that they could go out on a date.Classwork:“E” words TestComplete the analyzing the text questions page 56 Monday 11/16Bellwork Check #2#1 The words affect and effect are often confused. Affect is a verb meaning “to influence” or “to impress.” Effect is a verb meaning “to accomplish” or a noun meaning “the result of an action.”Examples:The decision of the conspirators will affect (influence) history.What effect (result of an action) did the decision have on Brutus?How did the conspirators effect (accomplish) Caesar’s death?Directions: Write the word that correctly completes each sentence.The rejoicing in Caesar’s honor had a negative (affect, effect) on Murellus.Did the soothsayer’s warning (affect, effect) Caesar?Cassius’s looks had an (affect, effect) on Caesar?Did the conspirators (affect, effect) a desirable change?WOD:#2 FathomPOS: verbDefinition:Sentence: I can’t fathom how anyone could fail this class.Synonym:Classwork:Read the background for writing about the sea page 17 in the close reader.Read about the authors of “Starfish” and “Sea Stars” page 17Read and complete the activities for “Starfish” page 18-19 or Sea Stars page 20-22 Tuesday 11/17Bellwork Check #2#2 Fill out the KWL chart on the Everglades and/or PythonsKnowWant to learnLearned WOD:#3 FeasiblePOS: adjDefinition:Sentence: If Chris can get a girlfriend, anything is feasible! Synonym: Classwork:Read the background on “In Defense of Everglade Pythons” page 23 in the close reader.Read and complete the activities for Emma Marris: In Defense of Everglade Pythons page 23 in the close reader.Wednesday 11/18Bellwork Check #2#3 A comma is used to set off an introductory adverb clause. Most adverb clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction such as although, because, since, unless, when, while, or if.Example:If (subordinate conjunction) this were true, then should I know this secret (introductory adverb clause).Directions: Write down the sentence. Underline the adverb clause. Circle the subordinating conjunction. Add a comma where it is needed.When the taper is lighted come and call me here.When beggars die there are no comets seen.Because I love you I will let you know. WOD:#4 FeyPOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: Some people may think that vampires and werewolves are fey.Synonym:Classwork:Finish reading “In Defense of Everglade Python”Thursday 11/19Bellwork Check #2#4 Define Theme. How can you find the theme of a story? What do you think is the theme of “My life as a Bat”? Explain how you came up with this theme. (Your response must be at least four sentences.) WOD:#5 Finite POS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Unfortunately, there are a finite number of students who have “A’s” in this class.Synonym:Classwork:Review the plot diagram, theme, and imagery.Read background on Margaret Atwood page 71Beginning reading “My Life as a Bat” page 71-72 Reincarnation and answer questions 1-3 and Nightmares 4-6“My life as a Bat” Questions:Scan the first page and explain how this story’s structure is similar to a traditional one and how it is different.Cite text evidence that tells about the characters.The main character is a human. Point out text evidence that lets us know this.Read lines 18-29 and identify one simile and one metaphor. Explain what each example means. Examine lines 38-46 for detailed imagery. Identify images that the writer uses and their effects.Look back at sections one and two and identify the information presented in them. Explain why the writer chose to tell the story in this order.Identify and explain the writer’s use of detailed descriptions that reveal the narrator’s tone toward humans in lines 80-93.Identify examples of figurative language in lines 106-119 that help to support the idea that the narrator believes bats and their lives are beautiful. State a theme of the story and cite textual evidence that supports your response.Friday 11/20Bellwork Check #2#5 A comma is used between words, phrases, or clauses in a series. A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction.Example: Brutus, Cassius, Casca, and others conspired to kill Caesar.Directions: Write down the sentences and add commas where they are needed.Brutus Cassius and their armies were camped near Sardis.Brutus and Cassius argue over bribery justice and strategy.During the night Brutus listens to a song feels troubled and sees Caesar’s ghost. WOD:#6 FlourishPOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: Flowers need a lot of sunlight and water in order to flourish.Synonym:Classwork:Continue to read and answer questions to “My Life as a Bat” page 73-74 Vampire Films and The bat as Deadly Weapon. Answer questions 7-8.Monday 11/30Bellwork Check #2#6 The last section in of the story “My Life as a Bat” is called “Beauty.” Why do you think the author choose to place this section last in the structure of the story? Would any other section have worked as the conclusion of the story? Explain. (Your response must be at least four sentences.)WOD:#7 ForayPOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: Out of nowhere the solider was forayed by the enemy solider.Synonym:Classwork:1.Finish reading “My Life as a Bat” page 74 Beauty and answer question 9.Homework:Extended response:Do you agree or disagree with the narrator’s views of bats and humans? ExplainThings you must include:-At least five sentences-At least one WOD-One example of figurative language-At least one quote from the reading.Tuesday 12/1Bellwork Check #2#7 Most adjectives and adverbs have three degrees: the positive, the comparative and superlative. The superlative degree compares three or more things and is formed by adding –est or most. Examples:The biggest complaint of the three men was that Caesar was ambitious.Of all the conspirators, Cassius was the most cunning. Directions: Write the correct adjective for each sentence.Some think Brutus was the (noble) ____________________ Roman of them all.Not everyone thinks Caesar was the (wise) _____________ of leaders.Was Cassius the (envious) _____________ of the traitors?Who was the (brave) ______________ soldier?WOD:#8 ForebodePOS: verbDefinition:Sentence: The old fortune teller foreboded that the young woman would be married by next year.Synonym:Classwork:Read the background of “The Seventh Man” page 27 of close reader.Begin reading and completing the questions for “The Seventh Man” page 27-30Wednesday 12/2Bellwork Check #2#8 From reading “The Seventh Man,” what have you learned about Typhoons? Do you think you would be able to survive a Typhoon? Explain. (Your response must be at least four sentences.)WOD:#9 FlagrantPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: After the basketball player committed a flagrant foul, he was kicked out of the game.Synonym: Classwork:Continue to read and answer questions about “The Seventh Man” pages 30-32Thursday 12/3Bellwork Check #2 #9 The pronoun who serves as a subject or a predicate pronoun in a sentence or clause; whom serves as a direct object or an object of a preposition. Examples:Probably it is some knight who (subject of a clause) has killed Sir Kay.It was you whom (direct object of a clause) the giant feared.Directions: Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Marg, (who, whom) later bore Sir Gawain, was married to King Lot.“It was I (who, whom) impersonated the duke, “ said King Uther.(Who, Whom) pulls the sword from the stone is the rightful king of all Britain.King Uther asked Igraine (who, whom) the father of her child might be. To (who, whom) will you give the child?WOD:#10 Fortitude POS: nounDefinition:Sentence: The small boy’s fortitude allowed him to stand up to the school bully.Synonym: Classwork:Continue to read and answer questions about “The Seventh Man” pages 33-35Friday 12/4Bellwork Check #2#10 FreewriteWOD:#1 GapePOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: Stephanie gaped when she saw Kaylah’s bright pink hair!Synonym:Classwork:Guidance counselors will be talking about scholarships and college.Monday 12/7Bellwork Check #3#1 Transitions such as first, next, and therefore typically are set off by commas.Directions: Write down the sentence and insert a comma to set off the transitions.First you need to know that there is a difference between myths and legends.However there are certain similarities.Therefore it is important to look carefully at the definitions of both types of literature.On the other hand myths center on religious or supernatural material. WOD:#2 GaitPOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: After having surgery on her foot, Sue’s gait has not been the same.Synonym:Classwork:“F” words testContinue to read and answer questions about “The Seventh Man” pages 36-37Tuesday 12/8Bellwork Check #3#2 Describe a traumatic event that has happened to you. Compare/contrast it to the narrator in “The Seventh man.” If you have never experienced anything traumatic, write about an event in your life.WOD:#3 GauntPOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: Some people think that models look emaciated or gaunt.Synonym:Classwork:Continue reading and answering questions on “The Seventh Man” page 38-40Wednesday 12/9Bellwork Check #3#3 Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Many adverbs end in -ly. Many adverbs are formed by adding the ending –ly to an adjective.Example: He slowly turned and slowly climbed. (adverbs modifying verbs.)Directions: write down the adverbs in the sentence. You may have to add ly to some of the adverbs.A little thing may harm a bad wounded man.Yet now, I charge thee, quick go again.He wondered at the curious and strange engraved hilt.The sword is sure a precious thing.He hid the money careful the second time. WOD:#4 GibePOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: Because Ellen enjoys putting other people down, it is not surprising that she made a gibe about the new girl’s outfit. Synonym:Classwork: Continue to read “The Seventh Man” page 41-43Thursday 12/10Bellwork Check #3#4 Create a plot diagram for “The Seventh Man”ExpositionRising ActionClimaxFalling ActionResolution (I know we haven’t gotten to the end of the story, so take a guess.)WOD:#5 GingerlyPOS: adjDefinition:Sentence: Missy gingerly placed the new born in her crib.Synonym:Classwork: Finish reading “The Seventh Man” page 44 and complete the short response:-WOD-Quote_at least four sentencesComplete a figurative language chart for “The Seventh Man”Find two examples of each. Find one example of an idiom.Figurative Language Text EvidenceLine and page numberSimileMetaphorPersonificationImageryIdiom Friday 12/11Bellwork Check #3#5 A quote may be introduced several ways: by a comma, a colon, or sometimes by the word that.Examples:Merlyn says, “There is no cause to be sad.”Merlyn says that “there is no cause to be sad.”Merlyn says they will meet again: “There is no cause to be sad.”Directions: Write down and punctuate the sentences below correctly.Writers have always wondered Was King Arthur a real person?The beggar said You are searching for Merlin, and I am he.Sire Gaheris told the prisoners Do not thank me for this work, but Sir Launcelot. WOD:#6 GratuityPOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: He received a small gratuity for his service. Synonym:Classwork:Go over the district writing essaysPowerpoint and notes on argumentative intro and body paragraphs. Monday 12/14Bellwork Check #3#6 Complete the following three column chart.Argumentative and Persuasive EssaysArgumentativeBothPersuasiveWOD:#7 GrimacePOS: nounDefinition:Sentence: The girl grimaced from the pain of her stomach ache!Synonym: Classwork:Powerpoint and notes on argumentative Plagiarism Tuesday 12/15Bellwork Check #3#7 Singular and PluralDirections: Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.A thousand bushels of apples (was, were) shipped in October.A thousand bushels of apples (is, are) a good crop for the month.One half of the apples (was, were) bruised in shipping.One half of the crop (was, were) lost.Five dollars (is, are) a high price for that. WOD:#8 GrotesquePOS: adjDefinition:Sentence: The students stared at the grotesque mystery meat trying to figure out what it was.Synonym: Classwork:Powerpoint and notes on argumentative Introductions, Body elaborationWednesday 12/16Bellwork Check #3#8 Make a list of four things you learned about elaborating or text marking.WOD:#9 GuilePOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Ricky was being guile when he told the girl that he was no longer a player.Synonym:Classwork:Notes on text markingTake highlighted notes on the argumentative side of your rubric.Read over the argumentative essay information on page 2 of the performance assessment.Read and take notes on the articles on page 4 and 5 of the performance assessment.Thursday 12/17Bellwork Check #3#9 A dangling modifier is one that does not clearly modify another word in the sentence. Usually, a group of words acting as a modifier at the beginning of a sentence modifies the word that follows it, often the subject. Example:Snoring profoundly, I dared not move the bear off the camper hood.Snoring profoundly, the bear could not be moved from the camper hood.Directions: If the sentence is correct, write correct. If the sentence has a dangling modifier, write down the modifier.Sprinting for the camper, I began to tremble with fear.Starting the engine, the bear was not at all disturbed.Shaking her head, the car jolted and vibrated.WOD:#10 GuisePOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: I did not recognize my billionaire boss in his guise as a homeless man. Synonym:Classwork:Using the notes from the powerpoint and your grading rubric, analyze the student model We Need Our Sleep! Page 6 and plete the Terminology of Argumentative Texts on page 8.Friday 12/18Bellwork Check #3#10 Freewrite!WOD: #1 Habitual POS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: John is a habitual smoker. He smokes about a pack a day! Synonym: Classwork:“G” words testExtra credit word searchTuesday 1/5Bellwork Check #4#1 Subject pronouns are used as subjects and as predicate nominatives in sentences. Object pronouns are used as objects of verbs or prepositions. The forms of pronouns are shown in the chart below. Singular PluralSubjectObjectSubjectObjectFirst PersonIMeWeUsSecond PersonYouYouYouYouThird PersonHe, she, itHim, her, itTheyThemDirections: Pick the correct form of the pronoun in the parentheses.Mother and (I, me) enjoyed the sound of words.Silly ones always made (she, her) and (I, me) laugh.Father sometimes got irritated with (we, us)WOD:#2 HaggardPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: The soldier looked exhausted and haggard after walking forty miles through the desert.Synonym:Classwork:Review argumentative essaysUsing the notes from the powerpoint and your grading rubric, analyze the student model We Need Our Sleep! Page 6 and 7.Introduction(hook, claim, mention of a counterclaim, and an overview of how the claim will be proven.Body paragraphs (Topic sentence, state evidence, elaborate, concluding sentence.)Conclusion(call to action or fact or stat)Complete the Terminology of Argumentative Texts on page 8.Wednesday 1/6Bellwork Check #4#2 Do you think teens are disrespectful? If so, explain. If not, explain.WOD:#3 HalcyonPOS: AdjDefintion:Sentence: Because the waters are halcyon, today is a great day for a boat trip.Synonym: Classwork:Take highlighted notes on the argumentative side of your rubric.Begin to read, highlight, and answer questions on the source materials pages 10-13Thursday 1/7Write ScoreArgumentative Essay (Presidents)Friday 1/8Write ScoreArgumentative Essay (Presidents)Monday 1/11Write ScoreArgumentative Essay (Presidents)Tuesday 1/12Bellwork Check #4#3 A colon may be used within a sentence to introduce a list of items, but never use a colon between a verb and its complements or after a preposition.Example: James Thurber produced a variety of works: humorous stories, essays, and cartoons.Directions: Write the colon and the word that goes before the colon. There are three different cars in the garage a Chevrolet, a Honda, and a Toyota.The Chevrolet needs two new tires, a brake job, and a headlight.Three people drive the cars my mother, my father, and my older brother. If I really get my wish, there will be four vehicles in the garage a Chevrolet, a Honda, a Toyota, and a Ford truck.When I get my truck, I’ll be the envy of my friends, my cousins, and my family.WOD:#4 HemorrhagePOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: When you rupture a blood vessel while giving birth and start bleeding profusely, this an example of a hemorrhage.Synonym:Classwork:Respond to Questions on Step 2 sources page 14Review types of evidence page 15Create a rubric for this essay54321Introduction:Four pointsBody paragraphs:Details/support, and transitions.CounterclaimConclusionVocabularyGrammarArgumentative EssayOutline12Peer edit15Rough draft15Essay30Total72Wednesday 1/13Bellwork Check #4#4 Do you think outlines are beneficial? Why? Why not?WOD:#5 HeteromorphicPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Nobody wanted the heteromorphic jelly bean because it didn’t look like the typical shape.Synonym:Classwork:Finish rubricPlanning and Prewriting page 16Thursday 1/14Bellwork Check #4#5 Some adjectives are formed from proper nouns. Like proper nouns, proper adjectives should be capitalized.Example:The teacher of our French class visited France last summer.Directions: Write down the words that should be capitalized in each sentence.The elderly ladies could read spanish, but not english. They lived in an american city.They were mexican-american californians. Mary Helen ponce is a chicana writer.During the war, the united states joined the british and russian forces to form the allied powers.WOD:#6 HavocPOS: nounDefinition:Sentence: The volcano inflicted havoc upon the tiny village.Synonym:Classwork:Finish planning and prewritingFind evidence Page 17OutlineFriday 1/15Bellwork Check #4#6 Make a list of things that should be included in a body paragraph.WOD:#7 HindrancePOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: My youngest sister is always more of a hindrance than a help when she tries to assist me with a task.Synonym:Classwork:Exam review/make-up work ................
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