vocabulary

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“POV, 11/5.” Choose the appropriate POV.
1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person objective, 3rd person omniscient

1. Deposit .25 and turn the knob.
2. “I got this,” Jimmy thought confidently approaching the house not knowing the llama knew he was coming and was ready for him.
3. “I don’t understand why the Socs hate us.”
4. Jane Sharp was not then talking of Alyce but of herself; Alyce should have known.
5. “In tonight’s news; three people injured in a fight at the high school.”
6. When receiving your order, please check all items. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return it to us within 21 days of receipt.
7. The llama said, “I like corn dogs.” Jimmy nodded. The llama smiled.
8. Claudia was furious. She refused to look at Jamie again and instead stared at the statue, thinking bad thoughts and wondering what Jamie was thinking.
9. In order to pass the test you will probably have to study.
10. Period 5 had the highest average score on Test #12.

“Vocab, 11/5.”
iconic, daunt(ing), aspire, suppress, pragmatic, bigot, diminutive, volatile, surfeit, pacify, dilemma

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. forgettable : iconic :: emotional : _______
6. She has high ______(ations). She wants to rule the world.
7. huge : diminutive :: inspiring : ______
8. Everyone tried to ______ a giggle when the principal farted in class.
9. Reading Shakespeare for the first time can be rather ______.
10. Some of the townspeople were _____(s) who call foreigners terrible names
11. The root of this word meant “peace.”
12. (2) They tried to ______ the angry and _____ mob by telling them their concerns would be addressed.

Alyce. Read silently to the end of Chapter 15.

Do the following Quiz in your notebook.

“Alyce, 11/5.”

1. What is the point of the Midwife’s speech on p88?  
2. What inspired Alyce to go see Edward at the manor? 
3. Who is the only person who helps Alyce when she arrives at the manor?
4. Who does this person think Alyce is?
5. What prompted Alyce’s first cry?
6. Where on Plot Mountain would these events be?
   a)  Alyce saves Will.  b) Alyce runs away.  c) Alyce visits the manor.
7. What is our main conflict? ______  vs. _____

Finished? Work on SMYK’s.

Advisory Schedule. Link to Slides.

Copy homework into planner:

• KBARR ! Read 15 minutes M-Th, get chart signed (in notebook), respond 1 page (in notebook) by Friday. (Here are some more ideas for responding.)
• Vocabulary due Tuesday, THURSDAY.
  • Defns. from LearnersDictionary due Tuesday.
  • SMYK’s due Thursday.

“POV, 11/4.” (Clockwise from the upper left.) Omniscient means “all-knowing.”
COPY!!!!!!!!
3rd person limited , 2nd person, 1st person, 3rd person objective,  3rd person omniscient

1. _____ (I, me, we,)
2. _____ (you)
3. _____(he, she, they/no thoughts)
4. _____(he, she, they/all thoughts)
5. _____(he, she, they/one’s thoughts)
6. The Outsiders. ______.
7. The Midwife’s Apprentice. ____
8. A newspaper report. _____
9. Choose your own Adventure. _____

Debrief Test #10. Sigh.

Alyce through Chapter 14.  Link to online version. The page numbers are different, but the chapters are intact.

No School Tomorrow!

Prep Sheet for Test #10:
RBC Weather Sheet: ___/11  RBC Label Sheet:___/7
RBC Weather Quiz:___/6    RBC Label Quiz:___/7  Alyce Quiz: ___/7     Other Extra Credit:

“Mental Floss.”

1. From what can you take away the whole, and still have some left?
2. I am more microscopic than microscopic; I am more minuscule than minuscule. I am smaller than small and I am tinier than tiny. Yet surprisingly, I am still big. What am I?
3. Wacky Wordy. What 6-word phrase is represented?
   

   T A H W

   M U S T

   D O W N

4. Wacky Wordy: (2 words, one hyphenated)
   1. Do Do
   2. Dew Dew
   3. Due Due
5. A cat had three kittens: Mopsy, Topsy, and Spot. What was the mother’s name. Remember to please capitalize the name of the momma kitty when you write it for me.
6. What do these three things have in common? Corn, Weasel, Balloon

Test #10. Doodle Theme: Funny

Tomorrow’s Test: Prepositions/Clauses, Vocab Reruns from Tests 1-5, RBC Bus, Alyce. Preview after Period 4.

“Prepositions, 10/30.” PP? Independent Clause? Dependent Clause? NOTA?

1. The llama told us about the great vacation he had at lunch.
2. The clock stopped by the drinking fountain at exactly 2:05 yesterday.
3. Three llamas suddenly fell off the boat when the storm hit.
4. The llama was going to hitchhike to Gramma’s House.
5. Three llamas suddenly fell off the boat when the storm hit.
6. The llamas in the accident were treated for their injuries.
7. Because they studied, the llamas passed the test.
8. Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after him.
9. Dally spat on the ground hatefully when he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.
10. Dally spat on the ground hatefully as he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.

Correct RBC Labels.

“RBC Labels Quiz.”(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? (Be specific!)
   
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?

“Vocab Pretest, 10/30.” CLICK IT. 100% = Exempt from the Vocab Section tomorrow!
a) bliss b) infer  c) bleak  d) nonchalant  e) gingerly  f) rueful g) savvy  h) conform  i) sage  j) connotation

1. hopeful : bleak :: proud : _____
2. Some people called him weird, but he preferred to be called a (non-)______(ist).
3. The old man was considered the ____ of the village because of all his experience and wisdom.
   a) dispel  b) circumvent  c) reminisce  d) sullen  e) contemptuous  f) defunct  g) exploit  h) pensive
4. The root of this word evolved from “to weigh” or “to think.” _____
5. He tried to ____ the rumors by telling everyone what really happened.
6. The large farm owners are often accused of ____(ing) the workers who pick the crops.
   a) aloof  b) elite  c) elude  d) incredulous  e) contemptuous  f) roguish  g) gallant  h) facade 
   i) ironic  j) asset 
7. At the party, he stood ______ off to the side of the room, quietly watching the festivities. 
8. Organization and listening skills are good ____(s) to have, especially in middle school.
9. Dally spat on the ground ______(ly) when he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.
   a) dogged  b) indignant  c) conducive  d) wistful  e) implore  f) subside  g) acquit  h) leery  i) gorge 
10. lazy : dogged :: flattered : ______
11. The roots of this word meant “to look with disapproval.”_____
    a) discreet  b) discrete  c) vain  d) elicit  e) illicit  f) hysterical  g) indulge  h) patronize  i) stamina 
12. It was very (in)____ to cheat on a test and then brag. 
13. I finally had to poke him to ____ any response at all!

Alyce Aloud through chapter 12-13…  Link to online version. The page numbers are different, but the chapters are intact.

Fire Drill at the end of Period 4. Special Schedule.

“Prepositions, 10/29.”

1. Write a Simple sentence with at least one prepositional phrase.
2. Write a Compound sentence with at least one prepositional phrase.
3. Write a Complex Sentence with at least one prepositional phrase.

Correct RBC 346-347

“RBC – Weather.” Write the ANSWER not the letter!

1. (p346) Many of the satellite photos we see on tv and on the ‘net are provided by the NOAA. What does that abbreviation stand for?  a) Northern Overhead Air Association  b) National Outdoor Air Administration  c) National Outdoor Atmosphere Administration  d) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  e) National Ocean and Air Association  f) It doesn’t say.
2. In the context of weather (p347), the word precipitation means…  a) snow  b) rain  c) ice/hail  d) any of the above  e) NOTA
3. What does the big capital H on the map on p347 mean?  a) Highest temperature  b) Hot  c) Hurricane Possible  d) High Air Pressure  e) It doesn’t say.  f) NOTA
4. What do the shaded bands on the map on p347 represent?  a) rainfall totals  b) the coldest areas  c) the warmest areas  d) areas with similar temperatures  e) You can’t tell.  f) NOTA
5. Which of these is the warmest city on the map on p347?  a) San Francisco  b) Las Vegas  c) Honolulu  d) Phoenix  e) Miami  f) Houston
6. According to the map on p347, about how far is it from San Francisco to Salt Lake City?  a) 350 miles  b) 1000 miles  c) 1500 miles  d) 750 miles  e) You can’t tell.

“Vocab Review, 10/31.” ANSWER, NOT LETTER!!!!
a) dogged  b) indignant  c) conducive  d) wistful  e) implore  f) subside  g) acquit  h) leery  i) gorge  j) bluff

1. fear : panic :: ask : _____
2. Since I studied, I _____(ed) myself quite well on the test.
3. At first, Pony thought he might be able to ____ the Socs by acting tough, but there were too many of them and they were drunk.
4. lazy : dogged :: flattered : ______
5. The root of this word meant “to set free.”_____
   a) discreet b) discrete c) vain d) elicit e) illicit f) hysterical g) indulge h) patronize i) stamina j) contemplate
6. It was very (in)____ to cheat on a test and then brag.
7. I am never going to ____ that store again after they were so rude to me.
8. I finally had to poke him to ____ any response at all!
9. The roots of this word mean “not allowed.” _____
10. The root of this word meant “defender.” _____

“Alyce Ch. 11 Quiz.”

1. How does Runt help us be able to figure out when this story takes place? (between 1272 and 1307)
2. Why does Emma Blunt ask for Alyce?
3. How did Alyce feel about being asked for?
4. What turns out to be the reason Emma Blunt’s baby wasn’t coming out?
5. What is the real reason Alyce leaves?
6. What is our main conflict?   ____ vs _____
7. Chapter 12, The Inn, is on what part of Plot Mountain?

Read Aloud Chapter 12 and 13.  Link to online version. The page numbers are different, but the chapters are intact.