Month: October 2021

3-Mile Run Link For Homies: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MeiYpyCEWi4rn3xOqefRn9CFV2t2DEEE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110942503488824673415&rtpof=true&sd=true

Prep sheet for Test #10:

KBAR: ___/20 (Each stamp = 5 points)

Vocabulary Homework: ___/15 (Stamp = 5  +  SMYK’s = /10)

Vocabulary: ___/12 ___/12 ___/13

# of scramble matches:_____
Other Extra Credit: Period 6 gets +2 for vocab relay, Period 1,2,5 get +1.  PINK Sheet (10/10) = +1

Mental Floss

1. Shmartiopolis was bragging to his friends that he was such an excellent darts player, he could hit the dartboard in any location at any time. “I’ll bet a hundred dollars that, no matter what position you name on the board, I’ll be able to hit it from 10 feet away.” Maddy, tired of Shmartiopolis’s bragging, shouted out an answer and won the bet. Where on the dartboard did Maddy suggest? 
   
2. Wacky Wordies:  a)  b) 22Day
   
3. What 8-letter word uses the letter “g” four times?  (Not a trick.)
4. A tennis player is ranked number 200. He moved up 87, went down 28, and went up 117 places. What is he ranked?
5. A doctor and a bus driver are both in love with the same woman, an attractive girl with the unusual name of Pibbles. The bus driver had to go on a long bus trip that would last a week. Before he left, he gave Pibbles seven apples. Why?
6. Use the clues below to figure out the missing four words to complete the old expression:
   Baby = Slept peacefully.  Child = Slept well.   Woman = Slept restlessly.   Man = Slept peacefully.
   —>The man ___  ___  ___  ___.

TEST #10 – 2021

Doodle Theme: What Mr. Coward would be doing if he weren’t a teacher.

Tomorrow’s Test: S/CD/CX/CC, Vocab, TMA. Preview Link: Test #10 Preview

“Scramble, 10/28.” (teemed = was full of) (p75 – 2nd paragraph)
Bonus: The original actually has a mistake. What is it?

• and the inn teemed
• or coming home
• soon it was Christmas
• going away
• with folk

“S/CD/CX/CC, 10/28.”

1. Because the llama studied for the test, he passed with flying colors, but the teacher thought he cheated.
2. The llama rode his unicycle down the street carrying a little balloon.
3. The llama that we used to play with is now a media star.
4. The hot dog was too hot, and the llama burned his tongue.
5. The llama’s house where he grew up is now a tourist attraction.
6. The llama stays by the table because it expects snacks.
7. The llama’s airplane is up for auction because he can’t pay his taxes, and his house is for sale too.
8. Since the llama bought breakfast, we all saved some money, and we bought souvenirs.
9. The llama was in an accident, but we found out he was ok after we talked to the doctor.
10. Llamas feed on pepperoni pizza and whatever doughnuts they can find in the wild.

“Vocab, 10/28.”

1. ______
2. After Mr. Shmarty lost his ring at the beach, they _____(ed) through the sand until they found it.
3. The new landscaping in front of the house really ______(ed) its value.
4. I found your story _____(ing), but ultimately unbelievable.
5. I really like mystery novels because of all the adventure and _____.
6. Our initial excitement _____(ed) when we saw the huge lines.
7. The root of this word meant “to seize or grasp.”
8. The root of this word meant “to frighten.”
9. The root of this word meant “to fill up or complete.”
10. The root of this word meant “away from.”
11. The roots of this word meant “to elevate, to make higher.”
12. The root of this word meant “to tangle or plot.”

Vocabulary Relay!

TMA. Chapters 12-13

“Sentence Scramble, 10/27.” (p66)

• and grabbed a piece
• but she
• Edward shook his head
• of her skirt
• put him off
• in his fist

Pink Sheet Handout: Complex and Compound-Complex Sentences: Pink Sheet Download.  Side 2.

Checking SMYK’s

“Vocab, 10/27.”
  

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. “I’m not paranoid! I’m _____ about being apprehended!”
6. The principal had to ____ through all the conflicting stories to get at the truth.
7. The fan ____(ed) her way into the sold-out concert by flirting with the security guard.
8. I was ____ when I saw the 5/10 rating from the guest teacher! (Not apprehensive.)
9. People get cosmetic surgery because they think it will _____ their appearance.
10. Since 1967, cigarette smoking has ___(ed)  to its lowest rate ever.
11. The roots of this word meant “to step across.” _____
12. The roots of this word meant “to wish well.” _____

The Midwife’s Apprentice

TMA Quiz. (Group Effort, CLICKERS)

1. Which one of these people was actually nice to Alyce?   a) the baker   b) the miller   c) the baker’s wife   d) the miller’s wife   e) Grommet Smith   f) the Bailiff’s wife
2. Why were all the people who were caught in chapter 7 shown mercy, and not punished as severely as they normally would be?  a) Their “crimes” weren’t that serious.  b) They were needed by the village.  c) They thought the Devil made them do it.  d) They were all well-liked by the villagers.  e) NOTA
3. On which page was Alyce first foreshadowed to be the “Devil”?  a) p40  b) p41  c) p43  d) p46  e) NOTA
4. What is a lout?  a) a cow  b) a violent person  c) a new friend  d) a jerk  e) a demon  f) NOTA
5. Why does Jane the Midwife not notice that Alyce is gaining skills and respect in the village? a) Because she hates Alyce.  b) Because she isn’t, really.  c) Because Jane is too self-centered.  d) Because Alyce doesn’t tell her.  e) NOTA
6. Why does Alyce deliver the bailiff’s wife’s baby, instead of the midwife?  a) The bailiff’s wife asked for her.  b) She would do it for free.  c) The midwife’s ankle was still broken.  d) It was part of her training for helping the midwife.  e) NOTA
7. What prompted Alyce’s first smile?  (Be careful!) a) Delivering Alyce Little.   b) The compliment from the merchant.   c) The compliment from the bailiff.  d) Helping Will deliver Tansy’s calves.  e) NOTA

Chapter 11: The Leaving

What’s the REAL reason she leaves?

“Scramble, 10/26.” What kind of sentence do you end up with? (p50)

• to leave
• so she put down
• and slid
• Alyce could not bear
• into the pit
• her like that
• her baskets of apples

Pink Sheet Handout: Complex and Compound-Complex Sentences: Pink Sheet Download.   Do 1-9 Today.

Checking Definitions.

“Vocab, 10/26.” Write the vocab word. Yes, you might use words more than once.

1. _____
2. _____ (Fill in the blank on the cup.)
3. _____
4. _____
5. _____
6. Third period tried to ______ Mr. Coward into postponing the assignment, but Denial is not just a river in Egypt.  (Bonus: What is this type of joke called?)
7. We were a little _____ when the pilot said it was his first flight. (Not aghast.)
8. We were ______(ed) by his mysterious-sounding voice.
9. “Why don’t you get a job?” asked Steve. “What?!” Two-Bit was _____. “And ruin my rep?”
10. (2) The class was ____ that someone would be silly enough to commit a ___ like that in front of Mr. Coward.
11. (2) Another name for detention might be “____ behavior _____(ment).” (Bonus: What’s this kind of expression called? Or give another example.)

Alyce.

— Name someone who is nice to Alyce.
— What is a lout?

Welcome to the Second Quarter!

DO NOT START THE SURVEY EARLY!

Youth/Truth Survey Link for Homies:  ytsurvey.org/lams21

Today you will be answering questions about your experiences at school. We’re doing this survey to learn from you about how we can make our school even better, so we want you to be honest when answering the questions.
Please keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers to the questions. If you write any comments, please don’t include your name or anything else that might identify you. Your responses are completely private and will be combined with the responses of other students in a report that is sent to our school’s leaders. The report will not identify individuals in any way.
If you have any questions, please raise your hand and I will assist you. Your answers to these questions are very important for our school, so take your time and answer honestly. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Copy Homework into Planner.

“Sentence Scramble, 10/25.”

• saw witches and devils
• and fear lived
• suddenly
• everywhere
• in every cottage
• the whole village

Debrief Test #9. Sigh.

Alyce and the Devil!