Thursday, 9/11/03 -- Seventh Grade.
Warm Up. Copy into notebook
The star (*) means the answer is either a spelling OR a vocabulary word from this week's list.
  1. *ridiculous : serious :: nervous : _________
  2. *rewrite : revision :: story : ___________
  3. *sage : wise :: artist : _________
  4. *connotation : feeling :: denotation : _________
  5. *dig : understand :: fathom : __________
  6. dig : like :: fuzz : _______
"Unpack Your Adjectives!" (Copy the definition.)
Adjectives are  words used to modify (describe) nouns or pronouns. They answer the questions which one, what kind, how many.
Directions: For each sentence below, decide which of the three underlined words is used as an adjective. Also write the noun (person, place or thing) which that adjective modifies or describes, and which of the three questions it answers. Your answers should look like the example. +1 for each one completely correct. +1/2 for partially correct.
Example: Vigorous exercise several times a week is recommended for keeping muscles in good condition.vigorous describes what kind of exercise.
  1. There are many people who have the dream of finally competing in the Olympics.
  2. Bud’s reply to the teacher’s question was very savvy.
  3. Even though Soda may not be "book-smart", he has a lot of savvy about this crazy world.
  4. My grandfather gave me some very sage advice
  5. "I wish I had done my stupid homework," I thought ruefully.
  6. The coach accused Jim of being too nonchalant at practice. He thought Jim should take the game more seriously.
"Messy Room"  "Weird Planet" due next Thursday 9/18.
The Outsiders (5)
  1. (3) "They are right. You are a hood."(p. 17) Who is talking? What is going on? What does this scene show us about how Pony feels about being a greaser?
  2. In chapter one, how can we tell that, deep down, Pony knows that Darry loves him, even though Pony says he doesn't? Use a quote from Pony from page 19.
  3. Soc: greaser :: Dally : __________