vocabulary

“Agreement, 5/3.”

1. Many summer camps, with lots of money to spend, ___bought new equipment.
2. The green wheelbarrow behind those bushes ____ a good cleaning.
3. One of Meredith’s poems ____me laugh.
4. A robin, with her babies, ____ in the tree.
5. Josh and Jimmy ____to join the video class.
6. A box of Ivan’s paintings ____on sale today.

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Correct RBC p374. (7p)

“RBC p374.” (7p) Write the answer, not the letter.

1. This is an OTC drug, as opposed to a prescription one. What does OTC mean? 
2. 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.
3. 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.
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?

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“Vocab, 5/3.”

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. The root of this word meant “small brilliant light.”
5. The root of this word meant “to urge on.”
6. The root of this word meant “illusion or delusion.”
7. The root of this word meant “clear, fine, calm.”
8. “A(n) _____ is a reason with a bad reputation.”
9. (2)His _____ was proven false when the security cameras caught him _____(ing) the fight and then running away.
   Used Correctly? Yes/No.
10. The team surged from behind at the last minute and pulled out a win.
11. The serene at the beach was so nice after all the noise of the city.
12. For the first time, Jonas felt a glimmer of hope.
13. The bad call which cost them the game incensed the home team.

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“The Other Foot, Part 1.”  Answer not letter.

1. The expression “the shoe is on the other foot now” means… a) Your shoes are on the wrong feet. b) “Treat others the way you would like to be treated.” c) “The tables have turned.” d) You walk funny.  e) NOTA
2. Willie thinks the people who are excited about seeing the white man are… a) forgetful. b) heroic. c) angry. d) stupid. e) ignorant. f) NOTA
3. When Willie says he’ll let the white people live up there, he is being… a) generous. b) forgiving. c) ironic. d) genuine. e) hopeful. f) NOTA
4. Willie wanted the paint and stencils to… a) “brand” the incoming white man. b) paint signs that said “Go Home.” c) paint a message of hate on the rocket. d) paint segregation signs e) NOTA
5. TOF is told in ___person.  a) 1st  b) 2nd  c) 3rd  d) 1/4

Correct RBC p347. (10p)

“RBC Weather, 5/2.” (8p)  Answer not letter.

1. In the context of weather (p347), the word precipitation means…
2. What does the big capital H on the map on p347 stand for?
3. What do the shaded bands on the map on p347 represent?
4. (p347) Areas of low pressure seem to be associated with…  a) warm temperatures  b) a lot of wind  c) flooding  d) precipitation e) cheese
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
6. (p347) Find a place on the map (city or state) that has weather similar to our current weather. (50’s and showers)
7. What city has a warm front approaching?
8. 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, 5/2.”

1. _____(Pick one.)
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. _____
6. The root of this word meant “elsewhere.” (LOL)
7. The roots of this word meant “to NOT have power.”
8. People who have lost a limb often feel like it’s still there. This is called ____limb syndrome.
9. Vladek had a ____ of hope when he heard Anja was still alive. (I’ll take two.)
10. The root of this word meant “everywhere.” (duh)
11. The meaning of this word comes from a type of descriptive poem.
12. (2) The sunny, lazy, and _____ afternoon turned scary when everyone saw the poor kid _____(ed) on the concrete next to the pool.

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New Vocab Word (add to definitions): reparation (n): something that is done or given as a way of correcting a mistake that you have made

The Bicycle Analogy. Should there be reparations?

“The Other Foot” by Ray Bradbury.  BACK to Mars!

• What does the expression “now the shoe is on the other foot” mean?
• What does it mean to “turn the other cheek”?
• What is the difference between vengeance and justice?
• Is revenge ever justified? Why/when?
• Have you ever taken revenge on someone? Did it make you feel better after? For how long?

Read aloud. Watch for all the anachronisms.

 

Slides Link for Homies: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11_iEumpXg7U6x068Xm3WIAiYfeLQ5XCoLlYvoLwqFtY/edit?usp=sharing

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Copy homework into planner.

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Do p346 in RBC Pack.

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Debrief Test #29.

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Quiz on“RBC – Weather, 5/1.”

1. Each horizontal line in the graph on p346 represents…
2. Each vertical line represents…
3. Many of the satellite photos we see on tv and on the ‘net are provided by the NOAA. What does that abbreviation stand for?
4. Is Juneau more west in Alaska or more east?
5. If both the chart and graph give basically the same info, what is the advantage of one over the other?

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Proofread Essay and Share with me.

Be sure to format your Works Cited.

 

 

 

https://www.tpr.org/environment/2023-04-27/photos-spacex-is-grounded-after-rocket-explosion-caused-extensive-environmental-damage

Prep Sheet for Test #29.

Mental Floss.

1. “She” is a word that contains two personal pronouns: she and he. What five-letter word beginning with “U” contains four personal pronouns? (Hint: wedding.)
2. How can you add 2 to 11 and get 1 as the correct answer?
3. Which is more desirable, an old hundred dollar bill or a new one?
4. What gets bigger the more you take away from it, but smaller the more you add to it?
5. What property do 1, 2, 6, and 10 all have that no other whole number has?
6. Which word in the English language, beginning with “P”, is singular until an “S” is added to the end and it becomes a plural, but reverts back to a singular word if another letter “S” is added to the end? (Hint: royal)

 

Test #29.

Argument.  Your draft should be close to finished. Final Drafts are due EOP MONDAY.
We will proofread and read around on Monday and then share with me.

Pages for models and tips:
Evidence Paragraphs: p304
Opposing Claim Paragraph: p305
Intro: p307, second one and p286
Conclusion: p280, 290

 

At the end of your document, list your sources in this format.

Works Cited.  Search “cite it” or similar to find a citation formatting tool.

Lundman, Susan. “How to Make Vegetarian Chili.” eHow,
www.ehow.com/how_10727_make-vegetarian-chili.html.

“Athlete’s Foot – Topic Overview.” WebMD, 25 Sept. 2014,
www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/athletes-foot-topic-overview.

 

 

Tomorrow’s Test: Grammar, Agreement, Vocab, Argue. Preview is still rough.

Starlink Launch.

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“Gramma, 4/27.” Copy and label.

Homer tripped very awkwardly, and hit his big, fat head on the door.

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“Vocab, 4/27.”
 

1. _____ (The guy on the far left.)
2. _____ (Not picturesque.)
3. _____
4. _____
5. _____
6. You people are _____(ly) wasting your quarters trying to get jawbreakers….
7. …and it completely _____(s) me as to why.
8. Even though he was a _____, he was able to learn quickly and help the team right away.
9. The root of this word meant “to equip or clothe.” _____
10. The root of this word meant “terrifying.” _____
11. In my interview with Grampa, he told of his _____(s) with his homies in high school.
12. Do you really need all those _____ just to go to the park?
13. The cheesecake at that restaurant is so _____ it should be illegal.

 

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Argument.  Your draft should be close to finished. Final Drafts are due EOP MONDAY.
We will proofread and read around on Monday and then share with me.

Pages for models and tips:
Evidence Paragraphs: p304
Opposing Claim Paragraph: p305
Intro: p307, second one and p286
Conclusion: p280, 290

 

At the end of your document, list your sources in this format.

Works Cited.

Lundman, Susan. “How to Make Vegetarian Chili.” eHow,
www.ehow.com/how_10727_make-vegetarian-chili.html.

“Athlete’s Foot – Topic Overview.” WebMD, 25 Sept. 2014,
www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/athletes-foot-topic-overview.