Day: February 3, 2025

Monday, 2/3: Homework, Commas, Utopia, Giver

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 paragraph: summary and reaction combined. Reading assignments might change depending on how far we get in class, so pay attention!
    • Monday night: to the end of chapter 6
    • Tuesday night: to the end of chapter 8
    • Wednesday night: to the end of chapter 9
    • Thursday night: to the end of chapter 11
  • Vocab due Tuesday and Thursday per usual.

“Commas, 2/3.” Show where the commas go (word,). There is one that needs no commas. Write OK for that one.

  1. If you don’t already know today we’re going to learn to cut and paste kids!
  2. Lloyd the llama author of a best-selling book and renowned rocket scientist was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize for Poetry.
  3. Please no smoking food or beverages in the classroom!
  4. The llama jerky was soft but satisfying.
  5. Because the llama missed the bus he was late for his very important appointment.
  6. Sid waited for the llama to arrive so he could get a ride in his hot new Camaro.

Really???  a) Prep Phrase  b) Independent Clause  c) Dependent Clause  d) Neither

  1. If you searched in a more organized way, you might actually find it. _____
  2. To pass the test most of you will probably have to study. _____
  3. We can wait here until the llama calls us. _____

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.

Da Givah…. Chapter 6.

LINK to GIVER BOOK.