Tuesday, 11/16/04
I. Warm Up. Copy into notebook. (7 minutes)
  1. * "edge measure" = __________
  2. * "earth measure" = __________
  3. * earth : equator :: circle : ________
  4. * temperature : thermometer :: pressure : ___________
  5. * physician : stethoscope :: meteorologist : __________ (2)
  6. * algebra : math :: _________ : English
  7. * "nature person"  = ________
II. Compound Sentence Parts. (Green Sheet, p13) III. Reading Check (in notebook, covers pages 1-8, open book, 10 points). Correct tomorrow.
  1. On page one, what season is it? a) summer.  b) fall.  c) winter.  d) spring.
  2. (3) From Mrs. K's description of the man in her dream, and her husband's reactions, explain how Martians are physically different from humans. (At least 3, extra credit for more)
  3. (3) Name/describe three pieces of Martian technology that seem different than ours.
  4. When Mrs. K asks her husband if he's ever wondered if people did live on Earth, what is his response?
  5. In Mrs. K's dream, what does the rocket man promise her he will do?
  6. Which best describes Mr. K's reaction to his wife's dreams? a) understanding and sympathy.  b) anger and jealousy.  c) wonder and surprise.  d) humor and amusement.
  7. Bonus (extra credit): What is Mrs. K's first name? Mr. K?
Rest of Period (in order):
  1. Do p14 of green sheet.
  2. Read p9-16 and beyond. (Save the rest of "The Earth Men" for tomorrow in class.)
  3. Do Vocabulary homework.
  4. Work on Outsiders project.