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Tuesday, 11/6: Transitions, Vocabulary, ASoT, Practice Perfects?

“Transitions, 11/6.”  Directions:  Use a transition only once. Read each sentence carefully so that you can choose an appropriate transition. You won’t use them all.
for example, finally, but, so, still, beyond, nevertheless, to the left, inside, secondly, until, as a result, in fact

  1. I would like to see you tomorrow, ____ let’s have lunch together.
  2. My sister loves to eat, ____ I don’t care much about food.
  3. When you begin an exercise program, you must be careful not to overdo it. My father, _____, hurt his back by exercising too hard without warming up first.
  4. She had looked everywhere for a job, and was having no luck; _____ she was called for an interview.
  5. She had been studying for hours. _____, she hoped to do well on the test.
  6. The building is guarded 24/7, _______ robberies still occasionally occur.

 

“Vocabulary, 11/6.” (13)
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  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. “If there are no other ideas, then it’s agreed we blame the media.” _____
  4. Since I hadn’t studied, I was ______ about my chances on the difficult test.
  5. The hill with the M on it is known _____(ly) as Madonna Mountain, but its real name is… (Bonus: en Espanol.)
  6. Mr. Calandro is trying to _____ a sense of kindness in the students of Laguna.
  7. The replays of the rescue ____ TV watchers all over the country.
  8. The _____ of two full moons in one month is called a blue moon.
  9. The root of this word means “shape.”   ______
  10. He didn’t think the judgement was fair, so he only paid the money ______(ingly).
  11. At the end of the book, Alyce had gone from someone with no place in the world to someone that had a _____ of places to choose from.
  12. True or False? Always taking the same route to school is a good example of an idiosyncrasy. 
  13. * She has several positive ______(s) that make her a good fit for the job.

 

 

Volunteers for Live Perfect Paper Grading?

 

 

Mobius Strip Tricks Part 2!

A paradox is…

The law of a certain land states that all who wish to enter through the city gates are asked to state their business. Those who reply truthfully (the guards can tell) are allowed to enter and depart in peace, but those who reply falsely are hanged. A traveler approaches the gate, and when asked his business, he replies, “I have come to be hanged.” What should happen to this traveler?

“A Sound of Thunder.”

Look for/Think about: What things might the phrase “a sound of thunder” represent?

Monday, 11/5: Homework, SAWs, Debrief Test #11, Paradoxes, ASoT

Copy homework into planner.

“SAWs, 11/5.”
attribute (verb) to attach, to associate
attribute (noun) a quality or feature
(in someone’s) interest (idiom) helpful to someone; for the benefit of someone (adjective)
relocate (verb) to move to a new place
project (verb) to predict; to estimate a future amount or direction
statistics (noun) numerical information
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  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. After her dad got a new job, the family had to ______ to Texas.
  5. It’s ______ to study for the test because it’s your grade not mine.
  6. He has many fine _____(s) such as diligence and kindness.
  7. San Luis Coastal district has _____(ed) that they will lose money when Diablo closes.
  8. People use ____ to try to prove many things, but numbers can sometimes lie.
  9. The successful woman ___(ed) her success to listening to her middle school English teacher.

 

Debrief Test #11. Really?!

 

Paradoxes (Thanks to Wikipedia!)

“Is the answer to this question no?”

Exception paradox: if every rule has an exception, then there must be an exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.
Variation: The only rule is that there are no rules.

“Practice moderation in all things. Including moderation.”

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Think of all the paradoxes created by time travel!!

You can actually see backwards in time any day or night. You don’t need any sort of contraption either.  Try to guess how.  Any semi-reasonable, complete-sentence answer gets credit. Go.

 

“A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury

  • “I don’t try to describe the future. I try to prevent it.”
  • “Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.”

Pick one of the quotes and explain to the person next to you what you think he means.

 

Read aloud

Wednesday, 10/31: Vocab Review, RBC – Bus, Proofreading, Alyce

Tomorrow’s Test: Vocab Review, RBC – Weather, Alyce, HUSKER DU?! Bring your RBC Packet; you will need it for the test.

“Vocab, 10/31.”

  1. Most religions promise eternal _____ in something like Heaven. (1)
  2. It was very (in)____ to cheat on a test and then brag. (4)
  3. Ponyboy was very ____ after Johnny cut his hair.  (5)
  4. flashback : reveals :: _____ : foreshadows  (5)
  5. The Socs are the ____ social class in 1967 Tulsa.  (2)
  6. Even though I was nervous, I tried to act cool and ______.  (1)
  7. “You’re hungry?” he said _____(ly), “I’m the one who hasn’t eaten all day!”  (3)
  8. Every time Mr. Coward played the beat, he _____(ed) a response from the class, who thought someone was coming through the door. (4)
  9. Even after I read the poem three times, the meaning still ______(ed) me. (2)
  10. My parents were a little _____ about the crowd I was hanging out with. (3)
  11. Pony was _____ when he thought of what life was like when his parents were alive. (3)

 

 

VOCAB RELAY! I picked 10 words!

 

“RBC Quiz #2, 10/31.”  Write the answer, not the letter. (7p +7p for squiggle = 14p possible.)

  1. What did you answer for #1?  a) Grand  b) Delaware  c) Lincoln  d) Lawrence  e) NOTA / I didn’t answer this question.
  2. What did you answer for #2? a) weekday  b) weekend  c) holiday  d) I didn’t answer this question.
  3. What is the fourth stop on the route?
  4. What did you answer for #4?  a) 9:20  b) 9:52  c) 9:22  d) 8:57  e) NOTA / I didn’t answer this question.
  5. What did you circle for question #5?  a) A  b) B  c) C  d) D  e) I didn’t circle anything.
  6. About how many hours of the day does this schedule show? a) 5  b) 7 1/2  c) 12  d) 17  e) You can’t tell.
  7. If you wanted to travel from Memorial Hospital to Lawrence Station on this line, and you catch the 8:14 bus, what time will you arrive at Lawrence Station?  a) 8:14  b) 8:25  c) 7:55  d) 8:28  e) You can’t tell.

 

“Proofreading, 10/31.”
a) fragment b) run on c) apostrophe or plural error d) word misuse e) no mistake

23) Yesterday, I downloaded from iTunes the album My Love is Like a Cheese it’s by the band Love Baby Kiss Doll.   24) I thought I’d like it a lot; I did.  25) Everybody’s phone or music player should have this album on it.   26) Are you going to buy only one album this year? It should be this one.  27) You’re into space country music and stuff like that, you will especially like this.
28) Although there are many compelling songs, my favorite song on the album is called “Take the Skinheads Bowling.”  29) Its a very wistful song about missing the good ol’ days bowling with punk rock dudes.   30) Do you remember those days? I would’nt think that you would.   31)  This song also has an abundance of rocking guitars and a section featuring JayZ that really enhances the whole thing.

 

ALYCE – to the end!

  • Alyce has three good options in Chapter 17; but instead of choosing one of these, she decides to return to the village.
    -What are her three options?  -Why does she decide to return to the village instead?
  • Initially, Jane Sharp would not allow Alyce to be her apprentice again. Why?
  • Did Alyce find what she was looking for from life?
  • What do you think the main theme of the book is?
  • Read the dedication. What does it mean?

-What might Alyce think about living here today and going to 7th Grade classes at Laguna?

Tuesday, 10/30: Vocab Review, Proofreading, Product Labels, TMA

“Vocab Review, 10/30.” I hope your notebook is organized! The dates for your definitions should match these!

  1. (8/20) Even though he may not be “book-smart” he has a lot of _____ about the world.
  2. (8/20) Some people might have called him weird, but he preferred to be called a (non-)_____(ist).
  3. (8/20) For Esteban, the word dropout had the ____of a delinquent who breaks windows and graffitis and such.
  4. (8/27) At the party, he stood ______ off to the side of the room, quietly watching the festivities.
  5. (8/27) It was rather _______ that her dog was run over by an Animal Rescue vehicle.
  6. (9/10) Moisture and heat help create an environment _____ to the growth of bacteria
  7. (9/10) I was _____ when Dad blamed me for breaking the lamp instead of my sister. 
  8. (9/17) The teacher tried to ___ the correct response from the students by giving hints.
  9. (9/17) I did not want to be ___(ed); I felt I was savvy enough to make my own decisions.
  10. (9/24) The thief __(ed) the alarm system, and was able to steal the jewels.
  11. (9/24) The large farm owners are often accused of ____(ing) the workers who pick the crops.

“Proofreading, 10/30.”  (9p)
a) fragment b) run on c) apostrophe or plural error d) word misuse e) no mistake

23) Yesterday, I downloaded from iTunes the album My Love is Like a Cheese it’s by the band Love Baby Kiss Doll.   24) I thought I’d like it a lot. And I did.  25) Everybody’s phone or music player should have this album on it.   26) If you’re going to buy only one album this year, it should be this one.  27) Especially if you’re into space country music and stuff like that.
28) Although there are many compelling songs, my favorite song on the album is called “Take the Skinheads Bowling.”  29) It’s a very wistful song about the good ‘ol days bowling with punk rock dudes.   30) Do you remember those days? I wouldn’t think that you would.   31)  This song also has an abundance of rocking guitars and a defunct section featuring JayZ.

Correct RBC — Product Information. (7p)

“RBC Quiz #1.” (7p) Write the answer, not the letter.

  1. The medicine is labeled for use in all these cases, except…  a) flu.  b) common cold  c) aches and pains  d) headache  e) It is labeled for all these.
  2. For up to how many days can this medicine be taken for a headache?  a) 1  b) 3  c) 10  d) 14  e) It doesn’t say.
  3. This is an OTC drug, as opposed to a prescription one. What does OTC mean? 
  4. This drug can be used to reduce swelling.  a) True  b) False
  5. Who should not take the tablets at all?
  6. Since this is an OTC drug, it can be considered completely safe.  a) True  b) False
  7. As it is used on the label, what does the word Indications [A] mean?

Alyce.

Monday, 10/29: Homework, SAWs, TMA

Copy homework into planner. You’re welcome. Short week; no school Friday. Yes, the test will be Thursday.

 

“SAWs, 10/29.”
access (noun) ability to use; right to use
civil (adjective) involving citizens or citizenship; polite
despite (preposition) even with, in spite of
integrate (verb) to make part of; to combine
promote (verb) to encourage
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  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. ______ all the preparation he did, he lost the match because his adversary was better.
  5. Right now you can see a lot of signs ______(ing) various candidates for various elections.
  6. I didn’t have ______ to my e-mail because I couldn’t remember my password.
  7. You are supposed to _____ four vocabulary words into your paper.
  8. (2) _____ not liking each other, the two political opponents were able to act ____ to each other in the debate.
  9. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for _____ rights.

 

Debrief Test #10. Oh my! Gonna be a whole lot of Husker Dus on THURSDAY.

TMA.