Day: February 2, 2022

Wednesday, 2/2: Commas+, Vocab, Giver

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

 

 

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