Tuesday, 2/13: Homework, Sentence Scramble, Commas, Giver

Advisory” Schedule.


Copy Homework into Planner:

  • KBARR = The Giver. There will be a reading check quiz every day, preceded by a Q/A session. Come prepared with questions about ANYTHING you don’t understand.  Response = DAILY = 1 + 1 + 1 = 1 sentence summary per NIGHT, 1 sentence reaction PER NIGHT, 1 thoughtful question PER NIGHT. Reading assignments might vary depending on how far we get in class, so pay attention!
    • Tuesday night: to the end of chapter 10
    • Wednesday night: to the end of chapter 12
    • Thursday night: to the end of chapter 13
  • Vocab due Wednesday. Def’s ONLY. Original SMYK‘s for Bonus on Friday.
    COPY INTO NOTEBOOK:  anachronism, archaic, chastise, imperious, vapid, brood (v), poignant, deft, relish (v)

“Sentence Scramble, 2/13.”

–beside the Chief Elder  –as his friend  –and stood self-consciously  –he paid strict attention  –went to the stage

–who had been summoned  –Fritz was  –again and again  –a very awkward child  –for chastisement


“Commas, 2/13.” Show where the commas go. There is one that needs no commas. Write OK for that one.

  1. If you don’t already know today we’re going to learn to cut and paste kids!
  2. Lloyd the llama author of a best-selling book and renowned rocket scientist was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize for Poetry.
  3. Please no smoking food or beverages in the classroom!
  4. The llama jerky was soft but satisfying.
  5. Because the llama missed the bus he was late for his very important appointment.
  6. Sid waited for the llama to arrive so he could get a ride in his hot new Camaro.

Giver Chapter 9. Jonas’s Instructions.