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Tuesday, 10/29: Phrases/Clauses, RBC Weather, Vocab, Alyce

Fire Drill at the end of Period 4. Special Schedule.

“Prepositions, 10/29.”

  1. Write a Simple sentence with at least one prepositional phrase.
  2. Write a Compound sentence with at least one prepositional phrase.
  3. Write a Complex Sentence with at least one prepositional phrase.

Correct RBC 346-347

“RBC – Weather.” Write the ANSWER not the letter!

  1. (p346) Many of the satellite photos we see on tv and on the ‘net are provided by the NOAA. What does that abbreviation stand for?  a) Northern Overhead Air Association  b) National Outdoor Air Administration  c) National Outdoor Atmosphere Administration  d) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  e) National Ocean and Air Association  f) It doesn’t say.
  2. In the context of weather (p347), the word precipitation means…  a) snow  b) rain  c) ice/hail  d) any of the above  e) NOTA
  3. What does the big capital H on the map on p347 mean?  a) Highest temperature  b) Hot  c) Hurricane Possible  d) High Air Pressure  e) It doesn’t say.  f) NOTA
  4. What do the shaded bands on the map on p347 represent?  a) rainfall totals  b) the coldest areas  c) the warmest areas  d) areas with similar temperatures  e) You can’t tell.  f) NOTA
  5. Which of these is the warmest city on the map on p347?  a) San Francisco  b) Las Vegas  c) Honolulu  d) Phoenix  e) Miami  f) Houston
  6. According to the map on p347, about how far is it from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?  a) 350 miles  b) 1000 miles  c) 1500 miles  d) 750 miles  e) You can’t tell.

“Vocab Review, 10/31.” ANSWER, NOT LETTER!!!!
a) dogged  b) indignant  c) conducive  d) wistful  e) implore  f) subside  g) acquit  h) leery  i) gorge  j) bluff

  1. fear : panic :: ask : _____
  2. Since I studied, I _____(ed) myself quite well on the test.
  3. At first, Pony thought he might be able to ____ the Socs by acting tough, but there were too many of them and they were drunk.
  4. lazy : dogged :: flattered : ______
  5. The root of this word meant “to set free.”_____
    a) discreet b) discrete c) vain d) elicit e) illicit f) hysterical g) indulge h) patronize i) stamina j) contemplate
  6. It was very (in)____ to cheat on a test and then brag.
  7. I am never going to ____ that store again after they were so rude to me.
  8. I finally had to poke him to ____ any response at all!
  9. The roots of this word mean “not allowed.” _____
  10. The root of this word meant “defender.” _____

“Alyce Ch. 11 Quiz.”

  1. How does Runt help us be able to figure out when this story takes place? (between 1272 and 1307)
  2. Why does Emma Blunt ask for Alyce?
  3. How did Alyce feel about being asked for?
  4. What turns out to be the reason Emma Blunt’s baby wasn’t coming out?
  5. What is the real reason Alyce leaves?
  6. What is our main conflict?   ____ vs _____
  7. Chapter 12, The Inn, is on what part of Plot Mountain?

Read Aloud Chapter 12 and 13.  Link to online version. The page numbers are different, but the chapters are intact.

Monday, 10/28: Homework, Vocab Review, PP’s

Advisory Schedule. Link to Slides.
No TuTu because no school Friday.

Copy homework into planner. Packet will be graded each day, and there will be a quiz on each one.

  • RBC (Reading Beyond the Classroom!)  Packet. Not available online.
    • Monday Night: p346-347
    • Tuesday Night: p374
    • Wednesday Night: p375
  • Vocab Review Test Thursday. 1st 5 lists! (Scroll to the bottom of this page and work your way up to find the lists.)

“Prepositions, 10/28.” Write out the completed sentences.

  1. The dream was exciting.  –Add a prep phrase that tells what kind of dream it was.
  2. (2) I was running. –Add two prep phrases about how, when, or where you were running.

How many of these do you remember from Week #1 and #2?
bliss, infer, bleak, nonchalant, gingerly, rueful, savvy, conform, sage, fathom, connotation
aloof , elite, elude, incredulous, contemptuous, roguish, gallant, facade, ironic, asset

  1. pain : pleasure :: confusion : ______
  2. rules : requirements :: happiness : ____
  3. He was a(n) _____ to his community because he volunteered for every event.
  4. For Esteban, the word dropout had the ____ of a gang member with a can a spray paint.
  5. I was able to _____ the meaning of the word from the way it was used.
  6. The root of this word meant “pretending to be dumb.” _____
  7. The root of this word meant “at a distance.” _____
  8. The root of this word meant “to elect.” _____
  9. The root of this word means “believe.”_____
  10. The root of this word meant “to hate.” _____

Debrief Test #9. Mo’ Betta’!

Alyce. Chapter 11: The Leaving.   Link to online version. The page numbers are different, but the chapters are intact.

If this is our inciting incident, what’s our main conflict?

Friday, 10/25: Paperwork, Mental Floss, Test #9

TuTu Schedule.

Prep Sheet for Test #9:

KBARR: ___/24    SMYK:___/10    Vocabulary: ___/15  Alyce Quizzes: ___/6  ___/6   ___/5

Other Extra Credit: Periods 5 and 6 get +2 for Vocab Relay. All other classes get +1.

Mental Floss.

  1. Shmartiopolis was bragging to his friends that he was such an excellent darts player, he could hit the dartboard in any location at any time. “I’ll bet a hundred dollars that, no matter what position you name on the board, I’ll be able to hit it from 10 feet away.” Maddy, tired of Shmartiopolis’s bragging, shouted out an answer and won the bet. Where on the dartboard did Maddy suggest? 
  2. Wacky Wordies:  a)  b) 22Day
  3. What 8-letter word uses the letter “g” four times?  (Not a trick.)
  4. A tennis player is ranked number 200. He moved up 87, went down 28, and went up 117 places. What is he ranked?
  5. A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman, an attractive girl with the unusual name of Pibbles. The bus driver had to go on a long bus trip that would last a week. Before he left, he gave Pibbles seven apples. Why?  (Joke.)
  6. Use the clues below to figure out the missing four words to complete the old expression:
     A Baby = Slept peacefully.  A Child = Slept well.   A Woman = Slept restlessly.   The Man = Slept peacefully.
    —>The man ___  ___  ___  ___.

 

 

Test #9. See Below for the last 2 questions for your class.

Doodle Theme: What Mr. Coward would/should be doing if he weren’t a teacher.

Last Questions for Each Class:

Period 1
#25:  The spinning of the ride made the llama sick. a) ride made b) llama sick c) ride sick d) spinning made e) NOTA

#26:  The top of Jay Mountain seemed so far away.  a) Mountain seemed b) top seemed c) Mountain away d) NOTA

 

Period 2 a) tumultuous b) apprehensive   c) intrigue d) benevolent e) wheedle
#25:  The roots of this word mean “well wishing.”_____

#26:  The root of this word meant “to seize or grasp.”_____

 

Period 3

#25:  The spinning of the ride made the llama sick. a) ride made b) llama sick c) ride sick d) spinning made e) NOTA

#26:  The top of Jay Mountain seemed so far away.  a) Mountain seemed b) top seemed c) Mountain away d) NOTA

 

Period 5  a) tumultuous b) apprehensive   c) intrigue  d) benevolent e) wheedle
#25:  The roots of this word mean “well wishing.”_____

#26:  The root of this word meant “to seize or grasp.”_____

 

Period 6: a) savvy  b) gingerly  c) rueful  d) nonchalant    e) conform
#25: The roots of this word mean “not being concerned.” _____

#26 The root of this word was old French for “delicate and graceful.” _____

Thursday, 10/24: Prepositions, Vocab + Relay, Alyce

Tomorrow’s Test: Prepositions, Vocab, Alyce, Reruns from last week. Preview Here after Period 4.

“WoD (Wheel of Doom), 10/24.”  Spin the wheel and we’ll go back to that test for the Warm Up. (1-5)

 

 

“Prepositions, 10/24.” List the 10 Prepositional Phrases in the sentences below.

  1. The llama with pink fur ate a doughnut while playing Fortnite on his phone.  
  2. The llamas in the accident were treated for their injuries. 
  3. I saw a llama riding his bike along the highway, and I waved to him.
  4. He was a llama of wealth driving in a Porsche.
  5. The llama was going to skip on his way from Gramma’s house.

“Vocab, 10/24.” heedless, haggle, dawdle, sundry, glutton, begrudge, stupefy, compliant, teem, privy, bounty

  1. The crowd was ____(ed) by the magician’s impressive tricks.
  2. The natural garden ____(ed) with wildlife.
  3. _____(y) is one of the Seven Deadly Sins.
  4. There are times to be _____ as well as times to be resistant.
  5. Most stores today do not ____. The prices are set and marked.
  6. If you ____ over any one question too much, you won’t finish the test.
  7. The root of this word meant “to hack or mangle.”
  8. If you get them all correct, you can claim a ____ of +1.
  9. I do not _____ you your victory; you worked hard to achieve it.
  10. The harvest was quite _____(ful); there was plenty for everyone.
  11. The midwife told Beetle to hurry and not ____, when she sent back to the cottage for pepper.
  12. (3) I was not ____to the planning, and you were _____ of my _____ suggestions, so I take no responsibility for the mission’s failure.

 

Vocab Relay.

Alyce Chapter 9 Quiz. (5)

  1. What does the Joan ask Alyce for?
  2. Why does Alyce deliver Alyce Little, instead of the midwife?  
  3. The way Alyce helped Joan with the difficult delivery was compared to…?
  4. What prompted Alyce’s first smile?  
  5. If we are in Chapter 10, what part of plot mountain are we on?

Alyce chapter 10 Aloud

Wednesday, 10/23: Prepositions, Vocab, Alyce

“Prepositions, 10/23.” TIP: When you think you’ve found one, ask yourself, “____ what?” If the answer is not a noun or pronoun, it’s not a preposition.

  1. A prepositional phrase must always end with a _____
  2. A prepositional phrase will never have a(n) ____ in it. (Hint: Because then it would be a clause!)
  3. (3) Prepositions show ____, _____, _____.
    Write the prepositional phrases you find in each sentence. Each sentence has two. 
  4. The family of llamas camped by the lake because it was peaceful.
  5. I found an old photo of a toothless llama in the attic, and Mom made me throw it away.
  6. Llamas live in burrows and under bushes, and they are cute.
  7. Llamas have been used for transportation in many places, but that is not a llama.
  8. The llama mailed the letter to his grandma at the post office. (Bonus: What’s wrong with this sentence? LOL.)

 

“Vocab, 10/23.” 
   
heedless, haggle, dawdle, sundry, glutton, begrudge, stupefy, compliant, teem, privy, bounty

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. _____
  6. The root of this word meant “goodness.”
  7. The root of this word meant “to be struck senseless.”
  8. The root of this word meant “separate or distinct.”
  9. The root of this word meant “to complete (a task).”
  10. The root of this word meant “private.”
  11. The root of this word meant “to complain.”
  12. The root of this word meant “daily.”
  13. (3) The path to school was ____(ing) with dangers, but he was ____ of them all, and he _____(ed) so much that he was late.

Finish and Correct Chapter 7 and 8 Quizzes.

“Alyce Chapter 7 Quiz.”

  1. Name someone who is nice to Alyce.
  2. What’s wag? (“…Aww this wag grows boresome…” -p41)
  3. Why were all the people who were caught in chapter 7 shown mercy, and not punished as severely as they normally would be?
  4. On what page was Alyce first foreshadowed to be the Devil?
  5. How did the midwife get out of being caught by the Devil?
  6. What part of Plot Mountain are we on?

“Alyce Chapter 8 Quiz.”

  1. How could people tell Alyce and the midwife were making soap?
  2. What did Alyce at first think the noises in the pit were from?
  3. What do you think the word “lout” means on p50?
  4. What was one of the ways Alyce helped Will with Tansy?
  5. Why does the midwife not notice that Alyce is “gaining in knowledge and skill?
  6. Why does Alyce not notice this?

Chapter 9 aloud.  Link to online version. The page numbers are different, but the chapters are intact.