Month: November 2023

Thursday, 11/16: POV, Gramma, Vocab + Relay, Vladek

“Tutorial” Schedule.

Tomorrow’s Test: See the title above. Preview after Period 2.

“POV, 11/16.”

  1. We were digged in trenches by a river. It was Germans on the other side.
  2. Alyce smiled. It would be well she thought as she remembered her fantasy.
  3. Please don’t feed the seventh graders.
  4. The Boys’ Basketball team defeated LOMS easily.
  5. As they faced off, each thought of what it would mean to be the victor.

“Grammar, 11/16.” Answer not letter.
While llamas can be cute as a button, I once had a bad experience with a llama, and I am now afraid of them.

  1. while llamas can be cute   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  2. as a button  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  3. with a llama  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  4. I am now afraid  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  5. of them   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  6. I once had a bad experience  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  7. Since they are furry   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  8. furry   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun
  9. them   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun
  10. am a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun

“Vocab, 11/16.”  iconic, daunt(ing), aspire, suppress, pragmatic, bigot, diminutive, volatile, surfeit, pacify, dilemma
 

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. A _____ usually means a decision between two BAD choices.
  5. Vladek is obviously very ______ about food and life.
  6. Many countries try to _____ free speech and criticism of the government.
  7. The class was a ____ mix of strange and crazy personalities.
  8. Jim is the ______form of James.
  9. Ponyboy ______(ed) to  something better than the neighborhood he was in.
  10. The root of this word means “to make small.”
  11. The roots of this word meant “to press down.”
  12. The origin of this word was Middle English for “creature that flies.”
  13. The root of this word meant “to tame.”

Debrief Test #12.

120 Seconds Handout.

Here’s a video of a good  120 Seconds example.   ALMOST Perfect. What did he forget to do?

“Maus Quiz, 11/16.”

  1. p48, panel 2, the one with the beard.
  2. p60, panel l6, the one talking on the left.
  3. How does the German officer know that Vladek isn’t used to physical labor?
  4. Why was Vladek so worried when the train didn’t stop at Sosnowiec?
  5. Since Vladek and Anja’s family is not getting enough food coupons to eat, how are they getting enough food?
  6. Why is Vladek’s brother-in-law, Wolfe, not too worried about the way things are for them now?
  7. How does Vladek make money after he loses his factory after coming home from the POW camp?

ATTENTION: FINALLY A LINK TO MAUS FOR ABSENTEES: Book 1.

Wednesday, 11/15: Gramma, POV, Vocab, Vladek

ATTENTION: FINALLY A LINK TO MAUS FOR ABSENTEES: Book 1.

120 Seconds!  We will start with the first 5 on November 29

“POV, 11/15.”

  1. When they didn’t show, I took a look down the alley to see if it was safe.
  2. So they inwardly promised themselves that they would be pirates who don’t steal.
  3. Little Julie doesn’t like to stay at home at all.
  4. In order to pass the test you will probably have to study.
  5. Period 5 had the highest average score on Test #12.

“Grammar, 11/15.” Answer not letter.
Since they are furry and look good in silly hats, I like llamas, but I don’t really like them when they chew on the rug.

  1. I like llamas    a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  2. when they chew  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  3. in silly hats  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  4. and look good  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  5. on the rug   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  6. I don’t really like them  a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  7. Since they are furry   a) dependent clause  b) independent clause  c) prepositional phrase  d) NOTA
  8. furry   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun
  9. them   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun
  10. are   a) noun  b) adjective  c) verb  d) adverb  e) preposition  f) pronoun

“Vocab, 11/15.”  iconic, daunt(ing), aspire, suppress, pragmatic, bigot, diminutive, volatile, surfeit, pacify, dilemma
   

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. _____
  6. The root of this word meant “likeness or image.” _____
  7. The roots of this word meant “to do in excess.” _____
  8. This word originated in the 16th century as a slang term for a “superstitious religious hypocrite.”_____
  9. The root of this word meant “to breathe.” _____
  10. The root of this word meant “relating to fact or deed.”_____
  11. It was hard to believe that such a huge voice came from such a ____ girl.
  12. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are _____ figures in American history.
  13. She faced a _____ about turning in her friend for cheating.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/maus-becomes-bestseller-after-tennessee-school-ban-180979499/

“Maus Quiz, 11/15.”

  1. p48, panel 2, the one with the beard.  
  2. p60, panel l6, the one talking on the left.
  3. How does the German officer know that Vladek isn’t used to physical labor?  
  4. Why was Vladek so worried when the train didn’t stop at Sosnowiec?
  5. Artie very often shows Vladek telling his story as he pedals his exercise bike. What does this probably symbolize?

Maus to/thru chapter 4.

Tuesday, 11/14: POV, Phrases/Clauses, Vocab, Maus

“Advisory” Schedule. Link to Slides.

“POV, 11/14.”

  1. The Midwife’s Apprentice
  2. A News Broadcast
  3. Directions for a contest
  4. The Outsiders
  5. Maus

“Phrases/Clauses, 11/14.”

  1. Copy on the middle of the line. (Notice that there is no punctuation.) I like llamas
  2. Add a DEPENDENT  CLAUSE on one side.
  3. Add a PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE.
  4. Add an INDEPENDENT CLAUSE to the whole thing. (What else do you have to do to do that?)
  5. Add PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE to the new independent clause.
  6. Punctuate as needed.

“Vocab, 11/14.”
iconic, daunt(ing), aspire, suppress, pragmatic, bigot, diminutive, volatile, surfeit, pacify, dilemma

     

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. forgettable : iconic :: emotional : _______
  6. She has high ______(ations). She wants to rule the world.
  7. huge : diminutive :: inspiring : ______
  8. Everyone tried to ______ a giggle when the principal farted in class.
  9. Reading Shakespeare for the first time can be rather ______.
  10. Some of the townspeople were _____(s) who call foreigners terrible names
  11. The root of this word meant “peace.”
  12. (2) They tried to ______ the angry and _____ mob by telling them their concerns would be addressed.

“Maus, 11/14.” ID the character.

  1. p29, panel 5, the one in the middle
  2. p31, panel 6, the person with the cigarette.
  3. p33, panel 4, the closeup.
  4. p38, panel 4, the one with the black hat
  5. (2) p39, the pig – name and role
  6.  (Quote) Why doesn’t Vladek tell the young doctor about his left eye?
  7. Why do you think Vladek is so hardcore about finishing your food?

 

Monday, 11/13: Homework, Scramble, Holocaust Part 1, Maus

Copy homework into planner.

Late Start Schedule. We will go over the test tomorrow; I have a mistake I have to fix.

“Warm Up, 11/13.”

What does mrC mean when he says to check the website when you are absent? What exactly should you be DOING?

“Scramble, 11/13.” There are a couple of ways to do this one. One is pretty sophisticated!
(Bonus: What kind of sentence is it? It’s a new one that is a combo of two we already know.)

  • because
  • but
  • to wash his llama
  • the llama looked worse
  • he did not
  • Mr. Johnson hired me
  • a second time
  • than it did before
  • hire me

Holocaust Article. Hitler Quiz.

  1. Finish the sentence: In the introduction [paragraphs 1-3], the author MAINLY explains the significance of the Holocaust by …
  2. Read the section “Historical anti-Semitism and Hitler’s rise to power.” Which paragraph suggests Hitler’s anti-Jewish sentiment was not unheard of in Europe before his rise to power?
  3. Which section of the article BEST highlights the idea that Hitler’s political party took many steps to remove Jews from German life?
  4. Read the section “Historical anti-Semitism and Hitler’s rise to power.” Which of the following MOST influenced Hitler’s political philosophy?

Holocaust Video

Vladek Test Questions?!?!?

  1. On p14, the circular panel marks the beginning of Vladek’s story. Where do we first interrupt that story, and come back to the present for a moment? (page and panel)  a) p15, panel 5  b) p16 panel 2  c) p17, panel 1  d) p16, panel 3   e) NOTA
  2. Why does Anja want to break her engagement with Vladek before they married?   a) She didn’t really like him.  b) She was told rumors about him.  c) Her parents didn’t approve.  d) Vladek was too rude.  e) NOTA
  3. Why does Vladek want to break the marriage with Anja?  a) She had pills.  b) Her mother didn’t like him.  c) She was friends with a Communist.  d) She knew a Nazi.  e) NOTA
  4. What promise to his father does Artie break?  a) To tell the story completely.  b) To not mention Anja.  c) To not talk about Lucia.  d) To not talk about Hitler.  e) NOTA
  5.  p13, panel 4, the one in the dress. a) Anja  b) Mrs. Zylberberg  c) Mala  d) Francoise  e) Vladek’s cousin.  f) NOTA
  6.  p17, panel 1, the one on the left.  a) Vladek  b) Artie  c) Mr. Z  d) Lucia  e) NOTA
  7.  p18, last panel, the one talking.    a) Mala  b) Mrs. Z  c) Anja  d) Lucia  e) Vladek’s cousin  f) NOTA
  8.  p21, last panel, the one talking.   a) Mala  b) Mrs. Z  c) Anja  d) Lucia  e) Vladek’s cousin  f) NOTA

Vladek aloud.

 

Thursday, 11/9: Paperwork, Mental Floss, Test #12

“Tutorial” Schedule. Have a BEEYOUTEE three-day weekend!

Prep Sheet for Test #12.  (First Period: Please write E for RBC Community Quiz.)
RBC Math Sheet: ___/9 RBC Math Quiz:___/5 RBC Community:___/7 RBC Community Quiz:___/8
Other Extra Credit: +1 each for 100% on a vocab.

Mental Floss.

  1. Wacky Wordy: What phrase is represented by the following?
    look kool XtXhXeXsXtXrXeXeXtX
  2. What musical instruments are represented below?
    a)  P O     b)  BA BA    c)  ECLART     d)  @ # $ %
  3. Add together each of the defined words to get a whole new word.
    Example: to shout + what you say when you feel pain = yellow.
    a) A light brown color + to leave = ____
    b) Vehicle + an animal pal = _____
    c) A store’s announcement of a sale + a type of women’s clothing  = ______
  4. These groups of three definitions describe three words that are spelled the same, except for one letter. (Example: king, ring, wing.) What are they?
    a) finished, to sleep lightly, a measured quantity     b) sneaky, to secretly observe, an enclosure for pigs
  5. What does the following group of statements represent?  (2 word answer ending in -s. It’s sort of a Wacky Wordy too.)
    Jenni drowned Frosted Flakes.  Isaiah buried Cap’n Crunch six feet under.  Stephanie threw Rice Krispies off a cliff.  Emma shot Cocoa Puffs.

 

Test #12. Doodle Theme: Alien Invasion.