vocabulary

“Advisory” Schedule. Slides Link.

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“Warm Up, 11/28.”

1. Llamas are sweet. —  Add a dependent clause to make a COMPLEX (CX) sentence.
2. The llama studied.  —  Add an independent clause to make a COMPOUND (CD) sentence.
3. A llama walked slowly.   — Add a prepositional phrase and keep the sentence simple (S).

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“Husker Du, More Review (HDMR), 11/28.” Copy anything that is bold-faced.

1. Please give the POV of this sentence. (POV)
2. “I could hear the crowd cheering. I was going to win!” (POV)
3. Rewrite #2 in 3rd Person Limited.  (POV)
4. _____ going to the store for llama cheese. (they)
5. _____ going with them?  (who)
6. We have three _____ in the class. (Elvis)
7.  _____ not going to believe this! (you)
8. All the _____ costumes were hilarious. (lady)
   Beetle bravely endured their cruel taunts and insults in silence. (N, V, ADJ, ADV, PREP, PRO)
9. endured:
10. silence:
11. cruel:
12. insults:

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“Vocab, 11/28.” prestige, deprive, disheveled, suave, affectation, non sequitur, acute , prevalent, ideology, zeal

  

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. The Nazi _____ included racial purity.
6. A heart attack is a(n) ____ sign of an ongoing disease.
7. His accent was a(n) ____; he wasn’t really from France. He just thought it made himself  sound cool.
8. He considered himself very ____ with the ladies, but he was actually kind of awkward.
9. “I like turtles” is funny because the line is such a(n) _____.
10. The Green Bay Packers are known to have some of the most ______(ous)  and crazy fans in the NFL.
11. Smoking was much more ______ in Ponyboy’s day than it is today.
12. The Queen of England has ____ but no real power.
13. During the period between Mardis Gras and Easter, you are supposed to _____ yourself of something you like. It’s supposed to be a difficult thing to do.
    **Bonus: What is this period of time called?
    **Bonus 2: What does Mardis Gras mean?

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“Vladek Quiz, 11/28.” ANSWER NOT LETTER!

1. ID: p81, last panel, not the Nazi.  a) Vladek’s friend Orbach.  b) Anja’s brother Wolfe.  c) Vladek’s friend Ilzecki.  d) Anja’s father.  e) a friend of Vladek’s family.  f) NOTA
2. ID: p84, panel 2, the one holding the notice.  a) Vladek’s friend Orbach.  b) Anja’s brother Wolfe.  c) Vladek’s friend Ilzecki.  d) Anja’s father.  e) NOTA
3. ID: p85, panel 2, the one in the polka dots.  a) Anja   b) Anja’s sister Tosha  c) Anja’s mom   d) Anja’s niece Lonia   e) NOTA
4. ID: The Gemeinde.  a) One of the Nazi death camps.  b) A Jewish ghetto.  c) The Jewish community organization dealing with the Nazis.  d) Wolfe’s family name.  e) NOTA
5. ID: Stara Sosnowiec.  a) Vladek’s birth village.  b) One of the Nazi death camps.  c) A POW camp.  d) The Jewish ghetto Vladek’s family was moved to.  e) Where Vladek’s factory was.  f) NOTA

Late Start Schedule.

Copy Homework into planner. PLEASE NOTE: 120 Seconds begins NEXT TUESDAY, 12/5.

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“Husker Du, 11/27.”

1. The llama studied, but he ultimately failed. (S, CD, CX)
2. Although they are kind of creepy, I like llamas.  (S, CD, CX)
3. I saw a llama skating and falling yesterday in the bathtub.  (S, CD, CX)
   Beetle bravely endured their cruel taunts and insults in silence. (N, V, ADJ, ADV, PREP, PRO)
4. bravely:
5. their:
6. taunts:
7. in:
   Possessive/Plural
8. We have three _____ in our class. (donkey)
9. _____ llama is that?  (who)
10. I think that llama is _____.   (they)
11. The ____ softball team mascot is a llama. (woman)
    POV?
12. Maus
13. The Midwife’s Apprentice
14. The Outsiders.
15. A news broadcast

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Debrief Test #13.

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Husker Du Vladek. (No peeking. Orally.)

1. The Author
2. His mom
3. Her “replacement”
4. Vladek’s first son
5. The reason the Jews were hung in the middle of town

Big Question: Read the second review on the back of the book (Washington Post). Give reason(s) to support their two claims (after the dash).

 

Read.

 Book 1.

 

Prep Sheet for Test #13.

KBARR:___/24   SMYK:___/10  Vladek Quiz: ___/8   Other Extra Credit:

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Mental Floss.

1. Which one of the following does not belong with the others? Why? (Not a trick. Must get the reason correct.)
   binoculars, eyeglasses, goggles, handlebars, jeans, pliers, scissors, shoes, tweezers
2. Where can you finish reading several books before you finish even one sentence?
3. How many sides does a circle have? Explain.
4. I have three of the same digit. Put together they make twelve. The digit is not 4. What digit is it?
5. What is the English word that can be formed using all these letters? PNLLEEEESSSSS.

 

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Test #13.

Doodle Theme: The Best Vacation Ever!

“Tutorial” Schedule.

Tomorrow’s Test: See the title above. Preview after Period 2.

“POV, 11/16.”

1. We were digged in trenches by a river. It was Germans on the other side.
2. Alyce smiled. It would be well she thought as she remembered her fantasy.
3. Please don’t feed the seventh graders.
4. The Boys’ Basketball team defeated LOMS easily.
5. As they faced off, each thought of what it would mean to be the victor.

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“Grammar, 11/16.” Answer not letter.
While llamas can be cute as a button, I once had a bad experience with a llama, and I am now afraid of them.

1. while llamas can be cute   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
2. as a button  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
3. with a llama  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
4. I am now afraid  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
5. of them   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
6. I once had a bad experience  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
7. Since they are furry   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
8. furry   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun
9. them   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun
10. am a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun

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“Vocab, 11/16.”  iconic, daunt(ing), aspire, suppress, pragmatic, bigot, diminutive, volatile, surfeit, pacify, dilemma
 

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. A _____ usually means a decision between two BAD choices.
5. Vladek is obviously very ______ about food and life.
6. Many countries try to _____ free speech and criticism of the government.
7. The class was a ____ mix of strange and crazy personalities.
8. Jim is the ______form of James.
9. Ponyboy ______(ed) to  something better than the neighborhood he was in.
10. The root of this word means “to make small.”
11. The roots of this word meant “to press down.”
12. The origin of this word was Middle English for “creature that flies.”
13. The root of this word meant “to tame.”

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Debrief Test #12.

120 Seconds Handout.

Here’s a video of a good  120 Seconds example.   ALMOST Perfect. What did he forget to do?

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“Maus Quiz, 11/16.”

1. p48, panel 2, the one with the beard.
2. p60, panel l6, the one talking on the left.
3. How does the German officer know that Vladek isn’t used to physical labor?
4. Why was Vladek so worried when the train didn’t stop at Sosnowiec?
5. Since Vladek and Anja’s family is not getting enough food coupons to eat, how are they getting enough food?
6. Why is Vladek’s brother-in-law, Wolfe, not too worried about the way things are for them now?
7. How does Vladek make money after he loses his factory after coming home from the POW camp?

ATTENTION: FINALLY A LINK TO MAUS FOR ABSENTEES: Book 1.

ATTENTION: FINALLY A LINK TO MAUS FOR ABSENTEES: Book 1.

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120 Seconds!  We will start with the first 5 on November 29

“POV, 11/15.”

1. When they didn’t show, I took a look down the alley to see if it was safe.
2. So they inwardly promised themselves that they would be pirates who don’t steal.
3. Little Julie doesn’t like to stay at home at all.
4. In order to pass the test you will probably have to study.
5. Period 5 had the highest average score on Test #12.

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“Grammar, 11/15.” Answer not letter.
Since they are furry and look good in silly hats, I like llamas, but I don’t really like them when they chew on the rug.

1. I like llamas    a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
2. when they chew  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
3. in silly hats  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
4. and look good  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
5. on the rug   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
6. I don’t really like them  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
7. Since they are furry   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
8. furry   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun
9. them   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun
10. are   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun

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“Vocab, 11/15.”  iconic, daunt(ing), aspire, suppress, pragmatic, bigot, diminutive, volatile, surfeit, pacify, dilemma
   

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. _____
6. The root of this word meant “likeness or image.” _____
7. The roots of this word meant “to do in excess.” _____
8. This word originated in the 16th century as a slang term for a “superstitious religious hypocrite.”_____
9. The root of this word meant “to breathe.” _____
10. The root of this word meant “relating to fact or deed.”_____
11. It was hard to believe that such a huge voice came from such a ____ girl.
12. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are _____ figures in American history.
13. She faced a _____ about turning in her friend for cheating.

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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/maus-becomes-bestseller-after-tennessee-school-ban-180979499/

“Maus Quiz, 11/15.”

1. p48, panel 2, the one with the beard.  
2. p60, panel l6, the one talking on the left.
3. How does the German officer know that Vladek isn’t used to physical labor?  
4. Why was Vladek so worried when the train didn’t stop at Sosnowiec?
5. Artie very often shows Vladek telling his story as he pedals his exercise bike. What does this probably symbolize?

Maus to/thru chapter 4.