vocabulary

“Advisory” Schedule. Link to Slides.

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“POV, 11/14.”

1. The Midwife’s Apprentice
2. A News Broadcast
3. Directions for a contest
4. The Outsiders
5. Maus

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“Phrases/Clauses, 11/14.”

1. Copy on the middle of the line. (Notice that there is no punctuation.) I like llamas
2. Add a DEPENDENT  CLAUSE on one side.
3. Add a PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE.
4. Add an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE to the whole thing. (What else do you have to do to do that?)
5. Add PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE to the new independent clause.
6. Punctuate as needed.

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“Vocab, 11/14.”
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.

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“Maus, 11/14.” ID the character.

1. p29, panel 5, the one in the middle
2. p31, panel 6, the person with the cigarette.
3. p33, panel 4, the closeup.
4. p38, panel 4, the one with the black hat
5. (2) p39, the pig – name and role
6.  (Quote) Why doesn’t Vladek tell the young doctor about his left eye?
7. Why do you think Vladek is so hardcore about finishing your food?

 

Copy homework into planner.

Late Start Schedule. We will go over the test tomorrow; I have a mistake I have to fix.

“Warm Up, 11/13.”

What does mrC mean when he says to check the website when you are absent? What exactly should you be DOING?

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“Scramble, 11/13.” There are a couple of ways to do this one. One is pretty sophisticated!
(Bonus: What kind of sentence is it? It’s a new one that is a combo of two we already know.)

• because
• but
• to wash his llama
• the llama looked worse
• he did not
• Mr. Johnson hired me
• a second time
• than it did before
• hire me

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Holocaust Article. Hitler Quiz.

1. Finish the sentence: In the introduction [paragraphs 1-3], the author MAINLY explains the significance of the Holocaust by …
2. Read the section “Historical anti-Semitism and Hitler’s rise to power.” Which paragraph suggests Hitler’s anti-Jewish sentiment was not unheard of in Europe before his rise to power?
3. Which section of the article BEST highlights the idea that Hitler’s political party took many steps to remove Jews from German life?
4. Read the section “Historical anti-Semitism and Hitler’s rise to power.” Which of the following MOST influenced Hitler’s political philosophy?

Holocaust Video

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Vladek Test Questions?!?!?

1. On p14, the circular panel marks the beginning of Vladek’s story. Where do we first interrupt that story, and come back to the present for a moment? (page and panel)  a) p15, panel 5  b) p16 panel 2  c) p17, panel 1  d) p16, panel 3   e) NOTA
2. Why does Anja want to break her engagement with Vladek before they married?   a) She didn’t really like him.  b) She was told rumors about him.  c) Her parents didn’t approve.  d) Vladek was too rude.  e) NOTA
3. Why does Vladek want to break the marriage with Anja?  a) She had pills.  b) Her mother didn’t like him.  c) She was friends with a Communist.  d) She knew a Nazi.  e) NOTA
4. What promise to his father does Artie break?  a) To tell the story completely.  b) To not mention Anja.  c) To not talk about Lucia.  d) To not talk about Hitler.  e) NOTA
5.  p13, panel 4, the one in the dress. a) Anja  b) Mrs. Zylberberg  c) Mala  d) Francoise  e) Vladek’s cousin.  f) NOTA
6.  p17, panel 1, the one on the left.  a) Vladek  b) Artie  c) Mr. Z  d) Lucia  e) NOTA
7.  p18, last panel, the one talking.    a) Mala  b) Mrs. Z  c) Anja  d) Lucia  e) Vladek’s cousin  f) NOTA
8.  p21, last panel, the one talking.   a) Mala  b) Mrs. Z  c) Anja  d) Lucia  e) Vladek’s cousin  f) NOTA

Vladek aloud.

 

“Tutorial” Schedule. Have a BEEYOUTEE three-day weekend!

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Prep Sheet for Test #12.  (First Period: Please write E for RBC Community Quiz.)
RBC Math Sheet: ___/9 RBC Math Quiz:___/5 RBC Community:___/7 RBC Community Quiz:___/8
Other Extra Credit: +1 each for 100% on a vocab.

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Mental Floss.

1. Wacky Wordy: What phrase is represented by the following?
   look kool XtXhXeXsXtXrXeXeXtX
2. What musical instruments are represented below?
   a)  P O     b)  BA BA    c)  ECLART     d)  @ # $ %
3. Add together each of the defined words to get a whole new word.
   Example: to shout + what you say when you feel pain = yellow.
   a) A light brown color + to leave = ____
   b) Vehicle + an animal pal = _____
   c) A store’s announcement of a sale + a type of women’s clothing  = ______
4. These groups of three definitions describe three words that are spelled the same, except for one letter. (Example: king, ring, wing.) What are they?
   a) finished, to sleep lightly, a measured quantity     b) sneaky, to secretly observe, an enclosure for pigs
5. What does the following group of statements represent?  (2 word answer ending in -s. It’s sort of a Wacky Wordy too.)
   Jenni drowned Frosted Flakes.  Isaiah buried Cap’n Crunch six feet under.  Stephanie threw Rice Krispies off a cliff.  Emma shot Cocoa Puffs.

 

Test #12. Doodle Theme: Alien Invasion.

Tomorrow’s Test: RBC Web Page, Vocab, Alyce, Pov, Maus. Preview after Period 2.

Debrief Test #11.  Highs and Lows…

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“Vocab, 11/8.”a) adversary b) aplomb c) banish d) grueling e) perceive f) disdain g) aghast h) diminish i) exhilarate

1. One of the themes of The Outsiders is that what you ______ is not necessarily what the reality is.
2. The amount of crime _____(ed) when police started patrolling the neighborhood more often.
3. The root origin of this word meant “turned against.”  ________
   a) derive b) disreputable c) validate d) tantalize e) contrived f) dignity g) skeptical h) abide i) competent j) relevant
4. The root of this word was Old French for “imagine or create.” _____
5. The root of this word meant “made legal.” _____
   a) apprehensive b) tumultuous c) intrigue d) benevolent  e) wheedle  f) sift  g) stanch  h) sham  i) enhance j) staunch
6. The root of this word meant “to seize or grasp.”_____
7. The root of this word meant “elevate.”_____
8. The root of this word meant “embarrassment.”_____
9. The root of this meant “noisy.” _____
   a) heedless  b) dawdle  c) sundry  d) glutton  e) begrudge  f) stupefy  g) compliant  h) teem  i) privy  j) bounty
10. The dance floor _____(ed) with people when the DJ started up.
11. There are times to be _____ as well as times to be resistant.
12. I do not _____ you your victory; you worked hard to achieve it.

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“POV, 11/8.” 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.

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Correct RBC Public Notice.

RBC Public Notice, 11/8.” Write the answer NOT the letter. (8p)

1. There are classes for kids of all ages under 18.  a) True  b) False  c) You can’t tell.
2. You have to be able to swim to sign up for the swim classes. a) True  b) False  c) You can’t tell.
3. You have to have your own cleats and shin guards to sign up for soccer.  a) True  b) False  c) You can’t tell.
4. You have to have your own musical instrument to be in the jazz band.  a) True  b) False  c) You can’t tell.
5. You have to be able to speak English to participate in the activities.  a) True  b) False  c) You can’t tell.
6. Which of the activities do(es) not say it requires parental permission?  a) soccer  b) swimming  c) band  d) band and soccer  e) They all require parental permission.
7. (2) What are two things you could do to find more info about the classes?

 

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Maus. Chapter 1 and 2.

Artie: Art Spiegelman, author/artist, son of Vladek and Anja
Vladek: Vladek Spiegelman, Artie’s dad, Anja’s husband, survivor of the camps, his story is being told
Mala: Vladek’s current wife after Anja committed suicide after the war
Anja Spiegelman (nee Zylberberg): Artie’s mom, Vladek’s wife, was also a survivor
The Zylberbergs: Anja’s family, rich
Lucia Greenberg: Vladek’s first girlfriend

1. What physical evidence does Vladek still show from the concentration camps?
2. Chapter 1 is called “The Sheik” because…
3. On p14, the circular panel marks the beginning of Vladek’s story. Where do we first interrupt that story, and come back to the present for a moment? (page and panel)

 

“Advisory” Schedule. Slides Link.

“Vocab, 11/7.” Answer not letter.
a) heedless  b) dawdle  c) sundry  d) glutton  e) begrudge  f) stupefy  g) compliant  h) teem  i) privy  j) bounty

1. The root of this word meant “goodness.” _____
2. The root of this word meant “to be struck senseless.”_____
3. The root of this word meant “separate or distinct.”_____
4. The root of this word meant “to complete”._____
   a) adversary  b) aplomb  c) banish  d) grueling  e) perceive  f) disdain  g) aghast  h) diminish  i) exhilarate
5. When Steve told Two-Bit he should get a job, Two-Bit was _____. (haha)
6. She speaks both French and German with equal ______. She’s very smooth and confident.
7. The root origin of this word meant “NOT considered worthy.”____
8. His political ____(s) tried to prevent him from winning the election.
   a) derive b) disreputable c) validate d) tantalize e) contrived f) dignity g) skeptical h) abide  i) competent j) relevant
9. It’s always best to be ______about what you see on social media.
10. This week’s word ____ is similar in meaning to a previous vocab word: leery.
11. The codeine in cough syrup is _____(ed) from the same plant that heroin and opium come from.
12. The greasers were so ______ that Cherry couldn’t let her parents see her with Pony.

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“POV, 11/7.” Answer not Letter.
a) 1st person b) 2nd person c) 3rd person limited d) 3rd person objective e) 3rd person omniscient

1. The Midwife’s Apprentice
2. As soon as your grandpa says, “I give up,” jump out and shout, “Here I am!”
3. “He wore a tall pointed blue hat, a long grey cloak, and a silver scarf. He had a long white beard and bushy eyebrows that stuck out beyond the brim of his hat. Small hobbit-children ran after the car all through Hobbiton and right up the hill.”
4. “Everyone else said of her: ‘She is such a good mother. She adores her children.’ Only she herself, and her children themselves, knew it was not so. They read it in each other eyes.”
5. Psychologists say that if you talk to yourself in _____, giving yourself orders or criticizing/encouraging yourself, it actually helps!

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Correct RBC Math. (9)

“RBC Math Quiz.” (5)

1. What did the lesson suggest you do about recording the differences in scores?
2. What year was the difference the smallest?
3. (2) What two verbs give the objectives of the lesson?
4. What’s wrong with this sentence? “The data does not lie.”

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Finish Alyce.

1. Did Alyce find what she was looking for from life?
2. What do you think the main theme of the book is?
3. Read the dedication. What does it mean?

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“Maus” intro.

What does the word anthropomorphic mean? (Yes it will be a vocab word too!)

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Maus by Art Spiegelman. Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1992. It took him 13 years.

“Maus, 11/15.”
a) Read the first two pages:

• • Translate his father’s last sentence into a normal English sentence.
  • What does he mean?

b) What is your first impression of Vladek?

 

Aloud. Chapter One. Drama style with parts.

Artie: Art Spiegelman, author/artist, son of Vladek and Anja

Vladek: Vladek Spiegelman, Artie’s dad, Anja’s husband, survivor of the camps, his story is being told

Anja Spiegelman (nee Zylberberg): Artie’s mom, Vladek’s wife, also a survivor

Mala: Vladek’s current wife after Anja committed suicide after the war

The Zylberbergs: Anja’s family, rich

Lucia Greenberg: Vladek’s first girlfriend