Tomorrow’s Test: Commas and Phrases, Rhetorical Devices, Vocab, Dah Givah, Husker Du.

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“Commas and Phrases and More, 2/3.” (10) NOT Collaborative.
A. Show where the comma goes in each sentence.
B. Use p259 in BoB to say what kind of Introductory Phrase each sentence begins with.
C. Give examples for 5 and 6.

1. (2) A popular and well respected mayor Eric was the clear favorite in the campaign for governor.
2. (2) Barking and whining constantly Clint got us to throw his ball for him.
3. (2) After the applause Stella gave an inspiring speech.
4. (2) To stay in shape for competition Celeste must exercise every day.
5. Give an example of a loaded question. (Not mine.)
6. Give an example of a rhetorical question (Not mine.)

“Vocab, 2/3.” (14)

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. If you searched in a more organized way instead of so ______(ly), you might actually find what you’re looking for.
5. The school board in Tennessee was worried they might _____ on Art Speigelman’s copyright if they redacted the “offensive” parts of Maus.
6.  The class was stoked to get a last-minute _____ from the test.
7. Another word for _____(nce) is sloth; one of the “Seven Deadly Sins.”
8. Zeros have a much more _____ impact on your grade than a “regular” F.
9. She ______(ly) prepared for the test, so she aced it.  (Not profound.)
10. After a long battle with the Barons and other nobles, the King finally ____(ed) his power to them.
11. I’m sure the other plane passengers were quite ______(ed) with all of Vladek’s delays.
12. (2) The ______ telemarketer left the sad old woman broke and ______.
13. There are 4 examples of anachronisms in this room. Name one. (Mr. Coward does not count.)

VOCAB RELAY!

“Dah Givah, 5/6.” OPEN BOOK. Not Collaborative. Letter OK.

1. Why is Jonas angry at Fiona in his dream?  a) She is breaking the rules. b) She is making fun of his eyes.  c) She is angry at him.  d) She won’t take him seriously.  e) All of the above.
2. How does Jonas describe his dream?  a) Pleasurable and confusing. b) Frightening and confusing.  c) Confusing and funny.  d) Sad and depressing.  e) NOTA
3. What did Jonas say was the strongest feeling in his dream?  a) fear b) confusion  c) desire  d) anger  e) embarrassment  f) NOTA
4. What distinguishes the Sevens from the younger kids?  a) They have bicycles  b) They have to volunteer in the Community.  c) Their jackets button down the front.  d) They get haircuts.  e) NOTA
5. This, in this community, was the first sign of independence.  a) True b) False
6. Gabriel has been scheduled for release because he has been labeled Uncertain. a) True  b) False
7. If a young child dies, he is replaced by one with the same name. a) True  b) False
8. When the elders match spouses, which of these factors is not taken into account?  a) intelligence  b) disposition  c) aptitude/skills  d) physical characteristics  e) All are taken into account.

Read Aloud Chapter 7 –>

LINK FOR ONLINE VERSION OF GIVER: https://fliphtml5.com/fpkep/ghvp/basic

Vladek and Art in 1972: https://www.democracynow.org/2022/2/2/art_spiegelman_maus_a_survivors_tale  (49:30)

“Commas and Phrases, 2/2.”  (11)
A. Show where the comma goes in each sentence.
B. Use p259 in BoB to say what kind of Introductory Phrase each sentence begins with.
C. Fill in the blanks in #5 with the proper rhetorical device.

1. Running through the halls JP tripped and fell.
2. Out of all my students JP is my fave.
3. A hard-working, diligent lad he always does all his homework.
4. To pass the test most of you will probably have to study. (Even JP.)
5. An example of a _____ ______ the phrase “how could JP be so great?” isn’t meant to be answered.

“Vocab, 2/2.” forlorn, anachronism, infringe, indolent, scrupulous, haphazard, relinquish, reprieve, profound , exasperate

1. The roots of this word meant “backwards time.”
2. The roots of this word meant “rough; irritated to anger.”
3. The root of this word meant “chance or luck.”
4. The root of this word meant “to leave.”
5. The root of this word meant “to break into.”
6. The roots of this word meant “not suffering.”
7. The root of this word meant “deep.”
8. The roots of this word meant “to seize back.”
9. The root of this word meant “to lose.”
10. The roots of this word meant “troubled with doubts.”

“Dah Givah, Chapter 3/4.” Letter ok on MC questions. Open Book. Closed Neighbor.

1. Why does Jonas want his father to chastise Lily?  
2. What quality does Jonas think Gabriel’s eyes have that other people’s don’t. a) color  b) depth c) reflection  d) love  e) NOTA
3. True or False? One of the jobs of a Speaker is to publicly chastise those who break minor rules.  
4. True or False? Asher also noticed something had changed about the apple they were tossing. 
5. True or False? The only time it’s OK to brag is when you have accomplished something big for the community like Benjamin.
6. Why does Jonas have no idea what his assignment might be? 
7. True or False? Roberto’s release was a sad occasion for all at the House of the Old because he was so well-loved.  
8. All of these were a part of Roberto’s release ceremony except…a) a review of his life and accomplishments.  b) chanting the patriotic anthem.  c) speeches from friends and admirers. d) a period of mourning.  e) These were all a part of the ceremony.
9. Where does Larissa say the Old go when they are released?  
10. Why are Jonas and Larissa laughing at the end of chapter 4? a) Jonas told a funny joke.  b) Larissa’s hair was sticking straight up after her bath.  c) Asher tripped and fell into an empty tub.  d) Jonas suggested they take an idea to the committee for study.  e) NOTA

Begin Chapter 5! (LOL)

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BOOK CHECK #1!!!

Also checking defs and 2-1-1’s.

Quickie:

• Statements like, “You want to go to the mall, don’t you?”
• Euphemisms like “collateral damage.”

Which rhetorical device (argument technique) that we learned about yesterday are these examples of?

“Warm Up, 2/1.”

Do page 259 in the BoB with the following additional instruction:

• After each sentence, write which of the 4 types of intro phrases it uses.

“Vocab, 2/1.” Each Word Once. (Unscrupulous counts as a separate word.)

“Giver 1,2.” Not collaborative, but open book.  (9p)

1. What two words did Asher confuse?
2. What word does Jonas finally settle on to describe his feelings?
3. Why does everyone know that Lily’s comment about keeping Gabriel has to be a joke?
4. What rule did Jonas’s father break?
5. What rule gets broken all the time?
6. What happens at the ceremony of 12?
7. How is that decision made?
8. We are in the ______ of the story.  exposition, rising action, inciting incident, falling action, climax, resolution
9. The Giver is told in _____  (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) person?

Start 3, 4 aloud…