Wednesday, 10/14: “Levitating Commas,” Vocab, Outsiders

I am checking Show-Me-You-Know sentences.

“Warm Up, 10/14.” No peekee @ the Pink Sheet! Do not copy. Write the correct form of the word for each blank. You might have to pluralize and/or possessify.

  1. Correctly spell the actual name for the levitating comma.
  2. The  _____ car is equipped with laser cannons. (spy)
  3. _____ going to the store for llama cheese. (they)
  4. _____ going with them?  (who)
  5. All the ____ clothing is on the second floor. (woman)
  6. We have three _____ in the class. (Jesus)
  7.  “_____ all go to the lobby!”  (Let)
  8. The team expressed ____ thanks to the coach. (it)
  9. Five _____ parents will be slimed at the event. (student)
  10. All the _____ costumes were hilarious. (lady)
  11. Try not to use too many ____ in your essay. It gets repetitive. (and)

 

“Vocabulary, 10/14.” Write the vocab word.
Mona-Lisa-2Signpost with the words Help, Support, Advice, Guidance and Assistance on the direction arrows, against a bright blue cloudy sky.blankface

  1. What a(n) ______(ing) smile!
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. “I’m not paranoid! I’m _____ about being apprehended!”
  5. While Mr. Buffy was in training, he took several different vitamin ______. (You’ll have to change the form of the word.)
  6. The principal had to ____ through all the conflicting stories to get at the truth.
  7. The fan ____(ed) her way into the sold-out concert by flirting with the security guard.
  8. I was ____ when I saw the 5/10 rating from the guest teacher!
  9. People get cosmetic surgery because they think it will _____ their appearance.
  10. Cigarette smoking has ___(ed) since 1967 to its lowest rate ever.
  11. (2) After the first _____, there will be _____ punishment consequences.

 

“Outsider Chapter 7/8 Quiz, 10/14.” Open Mouth. Write the ANSWER.

  1. What word (that turns up often) comes up again when Pony compares his mother to Johnny’s?
  2. When does Pony finally realize Cherry was right when she said, “Things are rough all over”?
  3. What makes Pony, for the first time, think of Dally as his buddy?
  4. On p126, we get an example of irony from Two-Bit. What is it?
  5. Why does Pony get so angry with Cherry in chapter 8? Because he thinks she is _______ him.
  6. Cherry tells Pony why she liked Bob, and he realizes that Bob was a lot like… who?
  7. Why does Pony suddenly bring up the sunset when he is talking to Cherry? (p129) What is he trying to say?

Outsiders…