Month: October 2024

Thursday, 10/31: Paperwork, Mental Floss, Test #10

No School Tomorrow!

Prep Sheet for Test #10:
RBC Weather Sheet: ___/11  RBC Label Sheet:___/7
RBC Weather Quiz:___/6    RBC Label Quiz:___/7  Alyce Quiz: ___/7     Other Extra Credit:

“Mental Floss.”

  1. From what can you take away the whole, and still have some left?
  2. I am more microscopic than microscopic; I am more minuscule than minuscule. I am smaller than small and I am tinier than tiny. Yet surprisingly, I am still big. What am I?
  3. Wacky Wordy. What 6-word phrase is represented?
    T
    A
    H
    W
    		 M
    U
    S
    T
    		 D
    O
    W
    N
  4. Wacky Wordy: (2 words, one hyphenated)
    1. Do Do
    2. Dew Dew
    3. Due Due
  5. A cat had three kittens: Mopsy, Topsy, and Spot. What was the mother’s name. Remember to please capitalize the name of the momma kitty when you write it for me.
  6. What do these three things have in common? Corn, Weasel, Balloon

Test #10. Doodle Theme: Funny

Wednesday, 10/30: RBC Labels, Vocab, Alyce

Tomorrow’s Test: Prepositions/Clauses, Vocab Reruns from Tests 1-5, RBC Bus, Alyce. Preview after Period 4.

“Prepositions, 10/30.” PP? Independent Clause? Dependent Clause? NOTA?

  1. The llama told us about the great vacation he had at lunch.
  2. The clock stopped by the drinking fountain at exactly 2:05 yesterday.
  3. Three llamas suddenly fell off the boat when the storm hit.
  4. The llama was going to hitchhike to Gramma’s House.
  5. Three llamas suddenly fell off the boat when the storm hit.
  6. The llamas in the accident were treated for their injuries.
  7. Because they studied, the llamas passed the test.
  8. Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after him.
  9. Dally spat on the ground hatefully when he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.
  10. Dally spat on the ground hatefully as he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.

Correct RBC Labels.

“RBC Labels Quiz.”(7p) Write the ANSWER, not the letter.

  1. The medicine is labeled for use in all these cases, except…  a) flu.  b) common cold  c) aches and pains  d) headache  e) It is labeled for all these.
  2. For up to how many days can this medicine be taken for a headache?  a) 1  b) 3  c) 10  d) 14  e) It doesn’t say.
  3. This is an OTC drug, as opposed to a prescription one. What does OTC mean? 
  4. This drug can be used to reduce swelling.  a) True  b) False
  5. Who should not take the tablets at all? (Be specific!)
  6. Since this is an OTC drug, it can be considered completely safe.  a) True  b) False
  7. As it is used on the label, what does the word Indications [A] mean?

“Vocab Pretest, 10/30.” CLICK IT. 100% = Exempt from the Vocab Section tomorrow!
a) bliss b) infer  c) bleak  d) nonchalant  e) gingerly  f) rueful g) savvy  h) conform  i) sage  j) connotation

  1. hopeful : bleak :: proud : _____
  2. Some people called him weird, but he preferred to be called a (non-)______(ist).
  3. The old man was considered the ____ of the village because of all his experience and wisdom.
    a) dispel  b) circumvent  c) reminisce  d) sullen  e) contemptuous  f) defunct  g) exploit  h) pensive
  4. The root of this word evolved from “to weigh” or “to think.” _____
  5. He tried to ____ the rumors by telling everyone what really happened.
  6. The large farm owners are often accused of ____(ing) the workers who pick the crops.
    a) aloof  b) elite  c) elude  d) incredulous  e) contemptuous  f) roguish  g) gallant  h) facade 
    i) ironic  j) asset 
  7. At the party, he stood ______ off to the side of the room, quietly watching the festivities. 
  8. Organization and listening skills are good ____(s) to have, especially in middle school.
  9. Dally spat on the ground ______(ly) when he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.
    a) dogged  b) indignant  c) conducive  d) wistful  e) implore  f) subside  g) acquit  h) leery  i) gorge 
  10. lazy : dogged :: flattered : ______
  11. The roots of this word meant “to look with disapproval.”_____
     a) discreet  b) discrete  c) vain  d) elicit  e) illicit  f) hysterical  g) indulge  h) patronize  i) stamina 
  12. It was very (in)____ to cheat on a test and then brag. 
  13. I finally had to poke him to ____ any response at all!

 

Alyce Aloud through chapter 12-13…  Link to online version. The page numbers are different, but the chapters are intact.

 

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.” _____