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Tomorrow’s Test: Quick and “easy” so you can work on your essay: Review From Test #19, Agreement, Vocab. You will have seen every question before!
No Preview; Too Easy. Review the question you got wrong this week.

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“Agreement, 4/17.” Number 1-10. For each sentence, correct the verb that does not agree with the subject. It they do agree, write OK.
#1 for Example:    has  have

[1] Many people throughout history has been attracted to mountaintops. [2] Some of the world’s most famous landmarks is mountains. [3] One of the most beautiful mountains are Fujiyama in Japan. [4] Every summer, many men and women aim for the summit. [5] My aunt want to climb it next summer. [6] Also, everyone in Ito’s family visit the top. [7] Most of the early climbers was men, because women were forbidden to climb the mountain until 1868.
[8] The trip in the old days were difficult. [9] Now, however, several of the earlier problems no longer exists. [10] For example, today many of the climbers can buy food along the way instead of having to bring it.

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Debrief Test #28. Better!

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“Vocab, 4/17.” novice, repulse, baffle, frivolous, coherence, accoutrements, sublime, escapade, haggard, picturesque

  

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____ (After going through the pinhole, the light waves have ____.)
5. She _____(ly) watched YouTube instead of studying. The results were NOT _____. (lol)
6. Even though he was a _____, he was able to learn quickly and help the team right away.
7. The root of this word meant “to clothe or equip.” _____
8. The root of this word is still part of it. _____
9. Do you really need all those _____ just to go to the park?
10. The cheesecake at that restaurant is so _____ I thought I was in Heaven..
11. The small group of soldiers were somehow able to ____ the attack of the much larger force.
12. The root of this word meant “to ridicule or mock.” _____
13. One of the roots of this word meant “witch.” _____

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Essays are due Next Friday, 4/25. You will have today, a short time tomorrow, and part of Tuesday to work on them.

Sample intros:

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk on the surface of another planet? Can you picture the excitement of being the first human to set foot on Mars or explore the icy moons of Jupiter? These questions cause a sense of wonder and curiosity that drives the exploration of space. While robotic missions have their place, there’s something more inspiring about the idea of humans venturing into space. Human exploration of space is not just a dream but a crucial step for humanity’s future for these reasons…

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Have you ever wondered how we can explore the vastness of space without putting human lives at risk? Can machines truly do the job better than humans, with precision and accuracy? These questions are part of the ongoing debate: should we rely on humans or robots to explore the frontiers of space? While the idea of human exploration is exciting , robotic missions offer a safer and more practical solution. In this essay, we’ll show the advantages of robotic exploration which include…

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“Just because the idea of space travel has been with us for decades doesn’t mean it’s the best way to direct our dreams.” This is from Eiren Caffell who says that even though many people think that human space travel is the future of mankind, we should be much more focused on using technology to explore space more safely, efficiently and with less pollution. While the idea of human exploration is exciting , robotic missions offer a safer and more practical solution. In this essay, we’ll show the advantages of robotic exploration

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Reason Paragraphs:   Use one of your Reason/Evidence/Sources to do like they show on p304. Now do 2 more.

“Warm Up – Test 19, 4/16.”

Test #19: 21-25

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“Agreement, 4/16.” PRESENT TENSE ONLY. No more than 2 uses of the same word.

1. Most of Argentina _____ a mild climate.
2. Most of the people in my class _____that the early Spanish explorers gave Argentina its name.
3. The Chaco, the north-central part of Argentina, _____ lumber.
4. One of the Chaco’s most important trees _____ the quebracho tree.
5. Many of the people in Argentina _____ at the beach.
6. Several of the beaches _____ for miles.
7. Some of the swimmers _____ riding the waves in the surf.
8. Because there are lifeguards on the beach, everyone _____ less about safety.
9. Does everybody _____ that Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina?
10. Most of the southern tip of South America _____ occupied by Argentina.

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“Vocab, 4/16.”
     
novice, repulse, baffle, frivolous, coherence, accoutrements, sublime, escapade, haggard, picturesque

1. _____ (The one on the right.)
2. _____ (Not escapade.)
3. _____
4. _____
5. One of the qualities your argumentative essay should have is _____; it should not just be a random collection of facts.
6. Technically, in order to avoid being tardy, you are supposed to be in your seat with all your ______ when the bell rings.
7. In my interview with Grampa, he told of his _____(s) with his homies in high school.
8. The root of this word meant “silly.”
9. The roots of this word meant “driven back.”
10. The roots of this word meant “high up or to elevate.”
11. He competed in the _____ class since he had only been riding for less than a year.
12. (3) We were ______(ed) by her decision to go on ______ _______(s) right before a major test, and as we thought, the results were <recent vocab word for +1>.

 

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Essay Work:

• Your chart should be FAT with evidence.
• Insert a 4×1 table below your other chart.
• First box: A strong opposing Argument.  Second Box: Your Counterclaim.  Third Box: Evidence for your Counterclaim.  Fourth Box: Source for evidence.
• OK, Time to go.
• Let’s draft an intro:
  • Create a new GDoc and title it “Argumentative Essay.” Type your name on the doc.
  • Start with: an interesting quote, rhetorical question(s), a short rhetorical anecdote.
  • Follow that up with your claim.
  • Explain the reasons you are going to use.
  • approx. 50 – 75 words.
• Done? Turn to p304 and write your first reason paragraph following the model/instructions there. (approx. 150+ words.) You can copy/paste in your evidence here, giving proper credit to the source(s).
• By EOP tomorrow you should have your intro and at least one reason paragraph written.

 

Sample intros:

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk on the surface of another planet? Can you picture the excitement of being the first human to set foot on Mars or explore the icy moons of Jupiter? These questions cause a sense of wonder and curiosity that drives the exploration of space. While robotic missions have their place, there’s something more inspiring about the idea of humans venturing into space. Human exploration of space is not just a dream but a crucial step for humanity’s future for these reasons…

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Have you ever wondered how we can explore the vastness of space without putting human lives at risk? Can machines truly do the job better than humans, with precision and accuracy? These questions are part of the ongoing debate: should we rely on humans or robots to explore the frontiers of space? While the idea of human exploration is exciting , robotic missions offer a safer and more practical solution. In this essay, we’ll show the advantages of robotic exploration which include…

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“Just because the idea of space travel has been with us for decades doesn’t mean it’s the best way to direct our dreams.” This is from Eiren Caffell who says that even though many people think that human space travel is the future of mankind, we should be much more focused on using technology to explore space more safely, efficiently and with less pollution. While the idea of human exploration is exciting , robotic missions offer a safer and more practical solution. In this essay, we’ll show the advantages of robotic exploration

 

“Warm Up – Test 19, 4/15.”

Test #19: 8-12

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“Agreement, 4/15” Write the fix or say OK. Follow the example.
Either the library or your teacher have the book.  Ans: Either  has

1. Here are the sod houses images page from Google.
2. The bricks of this house are made from grass-covered ground.
3. First, several people has to cut the prairie grass short.
4. Someone then dig out a strip of earth.
5. Where was those sod houses built?
6. She said she has sod house memories which are about houses in Nebraska.
7. Nobody in the United States build with sod much today.
8. Wood are available in most parts of the country.
9. Gene, but not Mai, is working on a model of a sod house.

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“Vocab, 4/15”
  
novice, repulse, baffle, frivolous, coherence, accoutrements, sublime, escapade, haggard, picturesque

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____ (not picturesque)
4. _____
5. His speech was criticized for its (in)______; it sounded disorganized and random.
6. Everyone was _____(ed) by his strange, inappropriate behavior.
7. Some people are _____(ed) by cauliflower, but others find  it tasty.
8. His little _____ after sneaking out got him in a lot of trouble when he got home.
9. The little cabin in the mountains was ______ and pretty, but it wasn’t very comfortable.
10. The choir performance was _____ and had everyone in tears at its beauty.
11. After staying up all night, he looked very ____ and worn out.
12. The Latin root of this word meant “new.” _____
13. The roots of this word mean “stick together thing.” ____

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Chromies, Homies!   Argument.

1. Finish your reasons/evidence/source chart from yesterday.
2. Let me see it!
3. Insert a 4×1 table below your other chart.
4. First box: A strong opposing Argument.  Second Box: Your Counterclaim.  Third Box: Evidence for your Counterclaim.  Fourth Box: Source for evidence.
5. Finished with all of the above? Start a new GDoc.
6. Give it an appropriate title.
7. Write an intro:
8. See the chart on p303? See the Introduction box? Go find your “interesting question, quote, or detail to grab the reader’s attention” and type it before your claim. (Credit the source by doing like they do on p304.)
9. Sample intro paragraphs. It you’re having trouble with your intro, write the reason paragraphs first and then see which one to lead with.

 

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk on the surface of another planet? Can you picture the excitement of being the first human to set foot on Mars or explore the icy moons of Jupiter? These questions cause a sense of wonder and curiosity that drives the exploration of space. While robotic missions have their place, there’s something more inspiring about the idea of humans venturing into space. Human exploration of space is not just a dream but a crucial step for humanity’s future for these reasons…

 

Have you ever wondered how we can explore the vastness of space without putting human lives at risk? Can machines truly do the job better than humans, with precision and accuracy? These questions are part of the ongoing debate: should we rely on humans or robots to explore the frontiers of space? While the idea of human exploration is exciting , robotic missions offer a safer and more practical solution. In this essay, we’ll show the advantages of robotic exploration which include…

Advisory Schedule.

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Copy homework into planner:

• Do research for EVIDENCE for your argument paper. Each EVIDENCE box should have 2 pieces of information; each should be a summary several sentences long, perhaps with a quote too.
• Your first two rough draft paragraphs are due EOP THURSDAY.
• Vocab due Tuesday,  Thursday
  • due Tuesday – Definitions in notebook.
  • due Thursday – Copy and Finish the SMYK’s.

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“Warm Up, 4/14. Everyone is reviewing Test #19; it’s collectively our worst test this semester.

Test #19: 1-7

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“Agreement, 4/14.” DO NOT WRITE THE LETTER! For 1,2,3,4 write the subject/verb combo of the correct choice.  For #5, implement the change and write the correct subject/verb combo.

1. In which sentence do the subject and verb agree?
   a) Nothing taste as good as my dad’s five-alarm chili.
   b) Most of the group’s music are playing on the radio.
   c) Several of those coats is on sale this week.
   d) Some of Meredith’s poems make me laugh.
2. Neither the trumpet players nor the drummer _____  visited our school. a) has  b) have  c) were  d) are

3. In which sentence do the subject and verb agree?
   a) The King and I were performed as the spring play this year.
   b) A short story, “The Pit and the Pendulum” seem scary.
   c) “Heart and Soul” are being played on the piano right now.
   d) “B. J. and the Martians” sounds like a funny TV show.

4. In which sentence do the subject and verb agree?
   a) Dan’s friend in the Spanish Club are going to South America next spring.
   b) Many summer camps, with lots of money to spend, has bought new equipment.
   c) The green wheelbarrow behind those bushes need a good cleaning.
   d) The tigers, their eyes gleaming, seem ready for an attack.
5. On that road next to the river sits several abandoned cars. Which is the best fix?
   a) Make cars the subject of the sentence.
   b) Change sits to sit.
   c) Change abandoned to abandons.
   d) Move on that road to the end of the sentence.

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BOB p302. CHROMEBOOKS!

1. Start a new Gdoc. In the title box, call it either Human Exploration notes or Robot Exploration notes. DO NOT SHARE THIS WITH ME!
2. Make a table like the one on p302. (4 rows, 3 columns)
3. List your reasons as complete sentences. See “Let Robots…” p286 for examples.
4. Each EVIDENCE box should have 2 pieces of information; each should be a summary several sentences long, perhaps with a quote too.

TuTu Schedule.

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Prep Sheet for Test #28:

SMYK: ___/10  BOB Quiz: ___/10  Vocab 4/8: ___/13   Bonus?

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Mental Floss.

Mental Floss.

1. 
   Which shape comes next?
2. Y, A, D, S, R, E, H, T, A, _. What letter comes next?  (Hint: June 18)
3. What’s the next letter in this sequence? W T N L I T _
4. What one three-letter word can be placed in the blanks below to make four different words?
   ___less ___ure ___orse ___ing
5. What Animal? You have to spell the animal CORRECTLY!  a) very exposed  b) a lamenting cry  c) a precious or loved one  d) these make up a chain

 

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Test #28. Doodle Theme. A Mars Habitat and Rover.