Wednesday, 3/16/11 - SEVENTH GRADE
Warm Up. Copy. Use your spelling/vocabulary list to choose the correct word for each blank.
  1. *_______ literally means "womanly."
  2. * speech : pauses :: writing : _______
  3. * upset : hysterical :: unique : _______
  4. ** keepsake : souvenir :: citizen : ______
  5. ** coax : cajole :: scold : ______
  6. ** trash : treasure :: shortage : _______
Go over vocabulary homework.
Vocabulary Pretest.
  1. Both Ted and the new neighbors thought that Barney asked a ________ of questions. a) rancid  b) bereft  c) plethora  d) berate  e) demure
  2. After the loss of their parents, the twins were ________, and looking for someone to take them in.   a) rancid  b) bereft  c) plethora  d) denizen  e) coy
  3. Barney could see that the usual beach _______(s) were already sitting in their spots, just every day.   a) picturesque  b) fraternizing  c) plethora  d) denizen  e) coy
  4. Barney couldn't believe that his mom wanted him to __________ with the neighbors; she was usually very suspicious of strangers.   a) ensconce  b) fraternize  c) plethora  d) cajole  e) berate
  5. Zena seems to have a disturbing way of being _______ and _______ one minute, and cold and demanding the next.  a) rancid and bereft  b) berated/demure  c) coy and picturesque  d) picturesque and ensconced  e) coy and demure
  6. After Alyce delivered the baby for the merchant's wife, the woman began scolding and _______(ing) the little guy for causing her such pain.  a) ensconce  b) fraternize  c) demure  d) cajole  e) berate
  7. There used to be a punk rock band called ________, and they were just as bad as their name implies.  a) Plethora  b) Rancid  c) Demure  d) Berate  e) Fraternize
  8. On the rainy day, she _________ herself on the couch with a blankie, some hot chocolate, and the remote.  a) ensconced  b) fraternized  c) demured  d) cajoled  e) berated
  9. Fourth Period tried to _________ Mr. Coward into allowing a cheat sheet today, but he said that the Raffle King had to decide. a) ensconce  b) fraternize  c) plethora  d) cajole  e) berate
  10. San Luis Obispo is a _________ little town...   a) picturesque  b) fraternizing  c) rancid  d) denizen  e) coy
  11. ...whose _________(s) are supposedly among the happiest in the world.  a) rancid  b) bereft  c) plethora  d) denizen  e) coy
  12. The group came up with a _________ of new ideas; the hard part was choosing which one to use.  a) demure  b) bereft  c) plethora  d) denizen  e) cajole
  13. Mr. Coward ________ Third Period for forgetting their books again.  a) ensconce  b) fraternize  c) plethora  d) cajole  e) berate
  14. The neighbors are being rather ________ about why they want to look in Barney's house.  a) rancid  b) bereft  c) plethora  d) denizen  e) coy

 

Combo Quiz for Interstellar Pig 1-3. You may work with ONE other person. (22)

  1. (3) ID in one or two sentences each:   a) Captain Latham and his brother.  b) Ted.  c) Barney.
  2. (2) Describe Barney's parents' initial reactions when they see the neighbors.  a) Dad.  b) Mom.
  3. What did Ted say the people next door were upset about?
  4. Reread the sentence on p9 that begins, "Oh, no one told us any kind of story about it..." Explain what the glance and the pressing might mean.
  5. (3) ID in one or two sentences each: a) Zena  b) Manny  c) Joe
  6. (2) What are two things Barney likes about the neighbors?
  7. How do the neighbors react when Barney talks about the history of the house he's staying in?
  8. (2) What is your theory about the neighbors? What makes you think so?
  9. (3) List three things Barney overhears the neighbors talking about at breakfast.
  10. (2) Why do the neighbors say they came over? What do they do while they're there?
  11. How does Barney get them to leave?
  12. What does Barney decide to do at the end of chapter 3?

ISP aloud.

Wednesday 3/16/11 - EIGHTH GRADE
Warm Up. Copy. Use your spelling/vocabulary list to choose the correct word for each blank.

  1. *_______ literally means "womanly."
  2. * speech : pauses :: writing : _______
  3. * upset : hysterical :: unique : _______
  4. ** lively : lugubrious :: delightful : _______
  5. ** ______ and ______ are antonyms.
  6. ** tidy : slovenly :: cooperative : ________
Go over vocabulary homework.
Vocabulary Pretest.
  1. The NBA rookie coming straight out of high school was very skilled, but very ______...  a) lugubrious  b) placating  c) jaded d) copious  e) callow
  2. ...but with the help of the _____, old veteran, he soon became pretty savvy.  a) jaded  b) callow  c) feigning  d) slovenly  e) repugnant
  3. I had been tipped off about the surprise party, so I had to _____ shock and surprise so they wouldn't know I knew.  a) jade  b) feign  c) repugnant  d) obdurate  e) placate
  4. His housekeeping habits, as well as his clothing, were very ______, so he had trouble keeping roommates.  a) jaded  b) callow  c) feigning  d) slovenly  e) amenities
  5. The teacher was _____ about not giving me more time for the assignment...  a) jaded  b) feign  c) repugnant  d) obdurate  e) placate
  6. ...and even with ________ tears flowing _______, I was not able to convince him. a) obdurate/callowly  b) copious/amenities  c) feigned/copiously  d) lugubrious/slovenly  e) jaded/slovenly
  7. In an attempt to ______ Mr. Coward, second period vowed to keep quiet today.  a) jade  b) feign  c) repugnant  d) obdurate  e) placate
  8. He was a hideous, _______ demon, misshapen and evil.  a) jaded  b) copious  c) repugnant  d) obdurate  e) callow
  9. The cruise ship was _______(ly) filled...    a) jaded  b) copious  c) repugnant  d) obdurate  e) callow
  10. with ________ such as gourmet food, indoor ice rinks, and a rock-climbing wall.  a) jaded  b) callow  c) feigning  d) slovenly  e) amenities
  11. Even though it was only a parakeet that died, she was still very mopey and  ______ all week long.  a) lugubrious  b) placating  c) jaded d) copious  e) callow
  12. She sat in the front row and took _______ notes during the lecture. She used up a whole notebook!  a) jaded  b) copious  c) repugnant  d) obdurate  e) callow
  13. Even back in Tom Sawyer's day, kids would _______ illness to get out of school.  a) jade  b) feign  c) repugnant  d) obdurate  e) placate

COW- Chapter 1 combo quiz.  (20)

  1. On Judge Miller's estate, Buck lived the life of... a) a pampered house dog.  b) a fox hunting dog.  c) an isolated pet.  d) a king.  e) NOTA
  2. (2) Why did Manuel steal Buck?
  3. What technique does Jack London use to give Buck the characteristics of a person?
  4. What does Jack London mean when he says that having a rope around his neck "was an unwonted performance for" Buck? a) It hurts him.  b) He doesn't want it around his neck.  c) This is not normal for him.  d) He liked it.  e) NOTA
  5. (re: #4 - quote) So why does he accept it?
  6. On p6, the word intimate most nearly means... a) growl  b) personal  c) threaten  d) hint  e) NOTA
  7. (quote) What excuse does the man on the train give to the baggage handler for Buck's attack on him?
  8. How do they control Buck?
  9. Why does Buck stop reacting to four men poking sticks at him in his cage (p8)?
  10. (quote) What nickname does the man in the red sweater give Buck?
  11. On page 12, the word revelation most nearly means...a) an eye-opener.  b) a lesson.  c) a punishment.  d) an embarrassment.  e) NOTA
  12. What did Buck see happen to a dog that would neither obey nor make friends with man?
  13. How much total money has been spent by the various people who have bought Buck?
  14. Perrault needs dogs like Buck for his work as... a) a gold seeker.  b) a fur trader.  c) a dog trainer.  d) a mail carrier.  e) NOTA
  15. True or False: Buck likes Francois and Perrault.
  16.  (4) Match the dog with the proper description
    17. a) Spitz(bergen)
    b) Curly
    c) Dave
    d) Buck    		 *  Loner.
    *  Treacherous.
    *  Regal.
    *  Good-natured.


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