Wednesday, 1/15/02
Warm Up. Copy 1-4.
  1. Harlem : New York :: Durham : __________
  2. punk : rock :: bop : _________
  3. "between burst thing" = *______________
  4. "backward look" =  *____________
  5. (?) Name as many of the books and authors we heard from yesterday as you can. +1 each.
Correct Vocabulary Practice.
Vocabulary Pretest.  allay, dignity, scrutinize,  assuage,  pummel, assail
  1. hurt feelings : assuage :: fears : ________
  2. rich : destitute :: skim : __________
  3. allay : assuage :: beat : __________
  4. rescue : assail :: foolishness : __________
  5. calm : _______ :: soak : steep
  6. brave : gallant :: pride : ________
  7. burst : rupture :: peruse : __________
  8. assault : battery :: _________ : pummel
  9. direct : circuitous :: assail : ________
  10. ramshackle : dilapidated :: comfort : _____________
120 Seconds Volunteers? or RaffleKing?
Editors edit. Writers write. Check 600 words.
  1. Things I hope to do before I'm 30.
  2. The title of the story is "The Weird Teacher." How does it begin? SHOW!
  3. Make a list of questions you would use to interview a space alien.
  4. Student for Sale. Pretend you are a product that people can purchase and write an advertisement to sell yourself. List things that you can do. For how much are you selling? What accessories come with you? (ex: a scrub brush and pail, an insect collection, a clown costume, a pet elephant, a  maintenance agreement or a lifetime warranty.)
  5. Show how the world would be different if reading and writing had never been invented.
  6. What if the Earth were suddenly plunged into darkness, 24 hours a day? Describe some of the changes that would result, and show the effects on everyday life.
  7. Which PE activities have been the best? Why? Worst? Why? Give suggestions for improving the PE program.
  8. "Be careful what you wish for; it just might come true." Show the down-side(s) of getting your wish.