Month: January 2025

Friday, 1/31: Paperwork, Mental Floss, Test #19

Weird Assembly Schedule. (Assembly is during Period 5.)

Prep Sheet for Test #19:

Giver KBARR: ___/18  Giver 1 Quiz:___/7  Giver 2-3 Quiz:___/10   OG Quiz: ___/10    SMYK: ___/10  
Other Extra Credit: Period 6 gets +2 for Vocab Relay; all other classes get +1.

Mental Floss.

  1. Try to figure out the noun or adjective that is common to all the items each group.
    • a) person, clock, cliff
    • b) feather,  torch,  low-calorie
    • c) fishing rod, actor, checkout counter
  2. Wacky Wordy:  EILN  PU
  3. Wacky Wordy: Long
                               Due
  4. When is 30 plus 30 equal to 1?
  5. If a daddy bull weighs 1,200 pounds and eats twelve bales of hay each day, and a baby bull, who weighs 300 pounds, eats three bales of hay each day, how much hay, then, should a mommy bull eat if she weighs 800 pounds?

Test #19.

Doodle Theme: A New Elective!

Thursday, 1/30: Scramble, Vocab + Relay, Dah Givah

Tomorrow’s Test: Scramble, Vocab, Giver, OG. Preview available after Period 4.

 

“Vocab, 1/30.”
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euphemism, tentative, infringe, reprieve, benign, profound, indolent, relinquish, exasperate, (in)conspicuous, (un)scrupulous, haphazard

  1. _____ Pic of the classic statue, The Thinker.
  2. _____Cartoon of two guys looking out from the top of a skyscraper saying, “Yes, the view is nice—but I mostly want people to look up here and think how rich I am.”
  3. _____Pic of a pack of dogs with a fox blending in.
  4. _____ Pic of a cute little lamb taking its first steps. (NOT: benign, scrupulous, haphazard, indolent, or any other “it could be’s.” Sigh.)
  5. He soon found that studying for the test would have a _____ (positive) impact on his grade! OMG!
  6. He prepared so ______(ly) that his presentation was painful to watch. (Not: tentative.)
  7. After asking for (*previous vocab word for bonus*), the student received a _____ and was released from detention.
  8. In exchange for safety and peace, communities sometimes _____ a lot of freedom.
  9. Some thought that the new law would _____ upon their right to protest, and they protested that.
  10. Sometimes fourth period can be ______(ing), but when certain people are absent, it can be a nice class.
  11. If you search more systematically, instead of so ____(ly), you will be more likely to find whatever you’re looking for.
  12. The roots of this word meant “to seize back.” _____
  13. The roots of this word meant “good speaking.” _____

 

Vocab Relay!

“Giver 2-3 Quiz.”

  1. What rule did Jonas’s father break?
  2. What rule gets broken all the time?
  3. What happens at the ceremony of 12? (Use the Word.)
  4. How is that decision made? (Use the Word.)
  5. For what does Jonas want his father to chastise Lily in ch3?
  6. True or False? It is against the rules to call attention to things that are different about individuals.
  7. What quality does Jonas think Gabriel’s eyes have that other people’s eyes don’t?  a) color  b) depth c) reflection  d) love  e) NOTA
  8. Why does Mom discourage Lily from wanting to be a Birthmother?
  9. True or False? One of the jobs of a Speaker is to publicly chastise those who break minor rules.
  10. True or False? Asher also noticed something had changed about the apple they were tossing.

Read Aloud Chapter 4—>

LINK to GIVER BOOK.

Wednesday, 1/29: Scramble, Vocab, Dah Givah

Monday was the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

“Paragraph Scramble, 1/29.”

  1. The earlier ones were lost to him.
  2. But he observed them each year, and he remembered Lily’s earliest Decembers.
  3. He could remember the Decembers back to when he had become a Four.
  4. Jonas nodded.
  5. He remembered when his family had received Lily and the day she was named.

Representative Rich McCormick, Republican of Georgia, who told CNN today that those indolent kids need to go get jobs—even, apparently, schoolchildren who aren’t old enough to work—instead of “spong[ing] off the government”  (to pay for their school lunches)

“Vocab, 1/29.”
     
tentative, infringe, reprieve, benign, profound, indolent, relinquish, exasperate, (in)conspicuous, (un)scrupulous, haphazard

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. Solar power is more ______ to the environment than coal or oil.
  6. We ____(ly) planned the picnic for Saturday, but since there’s been so much rain, we also made other plans just in case.
  7. The _____ lawyer took advantage of the old man and stole his money.
  8. “Wealth is ______, but poverty hides.”
  9. After he lost the battle, the king had to ____ the throne to the winner.
  10. The word ______ comes from a word that means ethics or morals.
  11. The root of this word meant “to handle, to try.” _____
  12. The roots of this word meant “before the bottom or deep.” _____
  13. The roots of this word meant “not feeling pain.” _____

 

“Giver ch1 Quiz.”

  1. What two words did Asher confuse?
  2. What word does Jonas finally settle on to describe his feelings?
  3. Why does everyone know that Lily’s comment about keeping Gabriel has to be a joke?
  4. In ch. 1 we find out this community is lacking something we take for granted. What? (Not planes or cars.)
  5. What event happens in December in this Community?
  6. We are in the ____ of the story.  (exposition, rising action, inciting incident, falling action, climax, resolution)
  7. The Giver is told in ____   person?  (1st, 2nd, 3rd omniscient, 3rd objective, 3rd limited)

 

Where is this?

When is this?

Why is this?

 

Read aloud ch2—>  Tonight read to the end of chapter 3.

LINK to GIVER BOOK.

 

 

Tuesday, 1/28: Vocab, OG, Dah Givah

“Warm Up, 1/28.”  The llama in a jumpsuit ate a doughnut while Joey happily played Fortnite with ____ mom.
COPY each word below and answer.

  1. (you)
  2. ate:
  3. happily:
  4. played:
  5. with:
  6. Prep phrase(s)?
  7. I + D, D + I, or I + I? (CX or CD?)

Debrief Test #18. Let’s go!

“Vocab, 1/28.”
   
tentative, infringe, reprieve, benign, profound, indolent, relinquish, exasperate, (in)conspicuous, (un)scrupulous, haphazard

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. “There is only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” -Aristotle. ______
  6. During the summer, without something to do, some kids can get very _____ and end up not doing much of anything.
  7. After she fell, she got up and tested her leg _____(ly) to see if it would support her weight.
  8. She was always very _____ about her work. That’s why she got A’s.
  9. Many rappers “sing” the praises of “bling” and _____ consumption.
  10. The  _____ student copied his essay from the internet.
  11. The root of this word meant “chance or luck.” _____
  12. The root of this word meant “rough/irritated.” ______
  13. The roots of this word meant “well born.” _____

 

 

Finish  “Old Glory”  (PDF)

“OG Quiz.” (10p) Collaborative. Characters: Donald, Gran-Da, Dad, Mom, SOS men.

  1. On the surface, who are we initially supposed to think is the protagonist (hero) of the story?
  2. If we dig deeper, who is REALLY the protagonist?
  3. Conflict #1: ____ v _____
  4. Conflict #2: ____ v _____
  5. What right did the SOS law take away?
  6. Why did Gran-Da try to burn the flag?
  7. (2) Why did Donald turn him in?
  8. What/Who does Uncle represent?
  9. Explain the last line: “What kind of world would that be?” (Use a previous vocab word!)
  10.  (BONUS) What do you think the main message of the story is?

What is a Utopia?  Is it possible?

A place, state, or condition that is ideally perfect in respect of politics, laws, customs, and
conditions. This does not mean that the people are perfect, but the system is perfect.

List the characteristics you think a utopia would have.

 

 

  • Information, independent thought, and freedom are promoted.
  •  A figurehead or concept brings the citizens of the society together, but not treated as singular.
  •  Citizens are truly free to think independently.
  •  Citizens have no fear of the outside world.
  •  Citizens live in a harmonious state.
  •  The natural world is embraced and revered.
  •  Citizens embrace social and moral ideals. Individuality and innovation are welcomed.
  •  The society evolves with change to make a perfect utopian world.

What is a cult? Why might people join?

Cults are typically characterized by their extreme devotion to a leader or an idea, often using manipulation and psychological tactics to control and exploit their followers.

What do you think a cult looks like?

Characteristics of a Cult

  • Charismatic leader: A powerful individual known for persuasive speeches, manipulation, and exploitation of followers.
  •  Indoctrination: Systematic removal of critical thinking skills through programming or brainwashing techniques.
  • Isolation: Separating members from family, friends, and society in order to increase control over them.
  • Exploitation: Financially or emotionally using members for personal gain or the betterment of the cult.
  • Apocalyptic beliefs: A belief in an imminent end-of-world event that only the group will survive.

LINK to GIVER BOOK.

The Giver. Questions to keep in mind:

  1. Where is this?
  2. When is this?
  3. Was this community created as a utopia or a cult or something else?
  4. Why?

Pass out books.

BRING IT EVERY DAY! There is a penalty if you come to class without your Giver book.

Any class that manages 6 consecutive days with everyone having their book will get a week off when KBARR resumes after Giver!

Monday, 1/27: Homework, Euphemism, “Old Glory”

Advisory Schedule. Link to Slides.

Copy Homework into Planner:

  • KBARR = The Giver. There will be a reading check quiz every day, preceded by a Q/A session. Come prepared with questions about ANYTHING you don’t understand.  Response = DAILY = 1 + 1 + 1 = 1 sentence summary per NIGHT, 1 sentence reaction PER NIGHT, 1 thoughtful question PER NIGHT. Reading assignments might change depending on how far we get in class, so pay attention!
    • Monday night: to the end of chapter 1.
    • Tuesday night: to the end of chapter 3.
    • Wednesday night: to the end of chapter 5.
    • Thursday night: to the end of chapter 7.
  • Vocabulary  due Tuesday and Thursday.
    • due Tuesday – Definitions in notebook.
    • due Thursday– Copy and Finish the SMYK’s

Euphemisms II.

  1. monthly housing accommodation payment
  2. governmental revenue ($) enhancement
  3. collateral damage
  4. encore telecast
  5. over the hill
  6. lose your lunch

Why would governments and the military (and schools) be big fans of euphemisms?

“Old Glory”

What is Old Glory” a nickname for?
Who is Uncle Sam?

 

A look at the Bill of Rights. Why is #6 especially important?

The Sixth Amendment establishes a number of rights of the defendant in a criminal trial:

to a speedy and public trial
to trial by an impartial jury
to be informed of criminal charges
to confront witnesses
to compel witnesses to appear in court
to assistance of counsel

 

“Old Glory”  (PDF) Aloud.

Look at the heading and the format of the story. What’s the concept here?

What would a “Civic Responsibility” class be all about?  “Did my duty”?

Questions for after:

  1. On the surface, who are we initially supposed to think is the protagonist (hero) of the story?
  2. If we dig deeper, who is REALLY the protagonist?
  3. Conflict #1: ____ v _____
  4. Conflict #2: ____ v _____
  5. What right did the SOS law take away?
  6. Why did Gran-Da try to burn the flag?
  7. Why did Donald turn him in?
  8. What/Who does Uncle represent?
  9. Explain the last line: “What kind of world would that be?” (Use a previous vocab word.)
  10.  (BONUS) What do you think the main message of the story is?