vocabulary

Late Start Schedule.

We will debrief the test tomorrow.

“Vocab Review, 11/6.” a) adversary  b) aplomb  c) banish  d) grueling  e) perceive  f) disdain  g) aghast  h) diminish  i) exhilarate

1. She has a great _____ for companies that mistreat their workers and boycotts their products.
2. The root origins of this word meant “curse and proclamation.” ________
3. The root origin of this word meant “cheerful.” __________
4. One of the themes of The Outsiders is that what you ______ is not necessarily what the reality is.
   a) derive  b) disreputable  c) validate d) tantalize  e) contrived  f) dignity  g) skeptical   h) abide   i) competent   j) relevant
5. Ponyboy was _____(ed) by the dream of a better life, but it always seemed just out of reach.
6. I cannot _____ cheating in class. (Not validate.)
7. Since she couldn’t talk to her Soc friend’s, Cherry got ____(ion) for her feelings by talking to Pony.
   a) apprehensive b) tumultuous c) intrigue  d) benevolent  e) wheedle  f) sift  g) stanch  h) sham  i) enhance j) staunch
8. The principal had to ____ through all the conflicting stories to get at the truth.
9. The fan ____(ed) her way into the sold-out concert by flirting with the security guard.
10. They had to close the gates to ____ the flow of llamas into the stadium.

“POV, 11/6.” (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 of an accident. _____

ALYCE – Chapter  15, 16 and 17? Link to online.

1. 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?
2. Initially, Jane Sharp would not allow Alyce to be her apprentice again. Why?
3. Did Alyce find what she was looking for from life?
4. What do you think the main theme of the book is?
5. Read the dedication. What does it mean?

-What might Alyce think about living here today and going to 7th Grade classes at Laguna? What makes you think so? What attributes does she have that might make her be successful here and now.

“Tutorial” Schedule.

Have a beauty three-day weekend!

Prep Sheet for Test #11:  RBC Weather Sheet: ___/12  RBC Weather Quiz:___/6  RBC Label Sheet:___/7  RBC Label 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 #11.

Doodle Theme: Funny.

Tomorrow’s Test: PP, Vocab Review, Alyce. Much like below. Preview after Period 2.

“Prepositions, 11/1.”

1. A prepositional phrase will never have a(n) ____ in it.
2. A prepositional phrase must always end with a ______.
   PP? Not PP?
3. The llama was going to skip on his way from Gramma’s House.
4. The llama told us about the great vacation he had at lunch.
5. The clock stopped by the drinking fountain at exactly 2:05 yesterday.
6. Three llamas suddenly fell off the boat when the storm hit.
7. Three llamas suddenly fell off the boat when the storm hit.
8. The llamas in the accident were treated for their injuries.
9. Because they studied, the llamas passed the test.
10. Jack fell down and broke his crown, and Jill came tumbling after him.

Correct RBC — Product Information. (7p)

“RBC – Product Label, 11/1+.” (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? (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 Review, 11/1.” ANSWER NOT LETTER! a) contemptuous  b) circumvent  c) connotation  d) sullen  e) ironic  f) nonchalant  g) exploit   h) indulge  i) dispel  j) pensive  k) conducive  l) leery 

1. The adventurer’s ____(s) made for a great novel.
2. The root of this word meant “to drive away.”  _______
3. The roots of this word meant “to look with disapproval.”_____
4. Dally spat on the ground ______(ly) when he thought of what the Socs did to Johnny.
5. An early meaning of this word was to “treat with excessive kindness.” _____
6. Moisture and heat help create an environment _____ to the growth of bacteria
   
7. The root of this word evolved from “to weigh” to “to think.” _____
8. I was _____ and bored when Mom made me go to my sister’s ballet recital.
9. The large farm owners are often accused of ____(ing) the workers who pick the crops.  
10. The roots of this word meant “around to come.”  ________
    
11. Even though their definitions are similar, the words nosy and curious have different _____(s).
12. The roots of this word mean “not being concerned.” _____

SLIDES.

Info: 5
Sentences: 5
Sources: 5
Reading Yours Aloud: 5
Total: 20

Subtract 2 from everyone for each missing pic and/or missing pic credit.

Alyce through Chapter 14.

“Advisory” Schedule.

Link to Slides.

“Prep Phrases, 10/31.” PP? Not PP? If PP, Adj or Adv?

1. The llama with pink fur ate a doughnut while playing Fortnite. _____
2. The llama with pink fur ate a doughnut while playing Fortnite. _____
3. The llama was going to skip on his way home from Gramma’s House._____
4. Among the people honored at the banquet, the llama really stood out._____
5. The llamas in the accident were treated for their injuries. _____
6. I saw a llama riding his bike along the highway._____

Debrief Test #10.

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 that have the same 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. Through Chapter 13?  Link to online.

Copy homework into planner. Packet will be graded each day, and there will be a quiz on each one.

• RBC (Reading Beyond the Classroom!)  Packet. Not available online.
  • Monday Night: p346-347
  • Tuesday Night: p374
  • Wednesday Night: p375
• Vocab Review Test Thursday. 1st 5 lists! (Scroll to the bottom of this page and work your way up to find the lists.)

How many of these do you remember from Week #1 and #2?
bliss, infer, bleak, nonchalant, gingerly, rueful, savvy, conform, sage, fathom, connotation
aloof , elite, elude, incredulous, contemptuous, roguish, gallant, facade, ironic, asset

1. pain : pleasure :: confusion : ______
2. rules : requirements :: happiness : ____
3. He was a(n) _____ to his community because he volunteered for every event.
4. For Esteban, the word dropout had the ____ of a gang member with a can a spray paint.
5. I was able to _____ the meaning of the word from the way it was used.
6. The root of this word meant “pretending to be dumb.” _____ 
7. The root of this word meant “at a distance.” _____
8. The root of this word meant “to elect.” _____
9. The root of this word means “believe.”_____
10. The root of this word meant “to hate.” _____

“Prepositions, 10/30.” Write out the completed sentences.

1. The dream was exciting.  –Add an adjective prep phrase that tells what kind of dream it was.
2. (2) I was running. –Add two adverb prep phrases about how, when, or where you were running.

Debrief Test #10. hrrrm. Tomorrow.

Alyce. Through chapter 12?  Link to online.