Month: April 2025

“Warm Up, 4/23.” List, in order, the 6 parts/paragraphs your essay should have.

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“Test #9 Review, 4/23.”   Do 11-17.  ANSWER NOT LETTER!

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“Vocab, 4/23.” spite, perplex, serene, incense, surge, alibi, idyllic, sprawl, dismay, instigate
   

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. Vladek had a ____ of hope when he heard Anja was still alive.
6. The root of this word meant “elsewhere.” (LOL) _____
7. She thought she had done well on the test, so she was ____(ed) when it turned out she didn’t. (Not incense.)
8. He was suspended for ______(ing) a fight.
9. Uber uses the euphemism “_____Pricing” for when they jack up the prices during suddenly busy times.
10. The root of this word meant “to show contempt for.” _____
11. The meaning of this word comes from a type of descriptive poem. _____
12. The other boys ran away from Will drowning so they could have a(n) _____.
13. (2) The sunny, lazy, and _____ afternoon turned scary when everyone saw the poor kid _____(ed) on the concrete next to the pool.

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Argument.  Your draft should be close to finished. Final Drafts are due EOP MONDAY.
We will proofread and read around on Monday and then share with me.

Pages for models and tips:
Evidence Paragraphs: p304
Opposing Claim Paragraph: p305
Intro: p307, second one and p286
Conclusion: p280, 290

 

At the end of your document, list your sources in this format. Use EZBIB or equivalent.

Works Cited.

Lundman, Susan. “How to Make Vegetarian Chili.” eHow,
www.ehow.com/how_10727_make-vegetarian-chili.html.

“Athlete’s Foot – Topic Overview.” WebMD, 25 Sept. 2014,
www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/athletes-foot-topic-overview.

 

Welcome Guest Teacher.

Work on Definitions for the last 10 minutes.

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Copy Homework into planner:

• Essays are due to be shared FRIDAY.
  Final Format: Intro, 3 Reason Paragraphs with 2 Pieces of Evidence each, Opposing viewpoint/counterclaim/evidence paragraph(s), Conclusion, Works Cited
• Vocab due Wednesday, Thursday
  • due Wednesday– Definitions in notebook.
  • due Thursday – Copy and Finish the SMYK’s.   NO SMYK’s due too short week.

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Essays are due to be shared by Friday:

Opposing Viewpoint and Counterclaim.

BOB p305: Address an opposing claim. “Counter and Crush.” This paragraph should be in the 200 word range.

 

CONCLUSION:

Read the paragraphs on p280 and 290. Those are models of conclusions from both sides. Go. Maybe about 50-75 words.

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At the end of your document, list your sources in this format.

Works Cited.

Lundman, Susan. “How to Make Vegetarian Chili.” eHow,
www.ehow.com/how_10727_make-vegetarian-chili.html.

“Athlete’s Foot – Topic Overview.” WebMD, 25 Sept. 2014,
www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/athletes-foot-topic-overview.

 

We will use EZ Bib or somesuch to make it official tomorrow.

 

Final Format: Intro, 3 Reason Paragraphs with 2 Pieces of Evidence each, Opposing viewpoint/counterclaim/evidence paragraph(s), Conclusion, Works Cited

TuTu Schedule. Have a great 3-day weekend!

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Prep Sheet for Test #29: SMYK and Any Bonuses.

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Mental Floss.

1. What do all the words in this list have in common? Lead, Sow, Bass, Wind, Tear, Object
2. If men have two hands, and monkeys have four hands, what has three hands?
3. During a visit to a mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criteria is that defines if a patient should be institutionalized. “Well,” said the Director, “we fill up a bathtub. Then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup, and a bucket to the patient and ask the patient to empty the bathtub.”Okay, here’s your test:
   a)  Would you use the spoon?  b)  Would you use the teacup?  c)  Would you use the bucket?
   What is the answer?
4. Inside each set of the following words, there are a pair of smaller words. By putting & between them, you’ll make a familiar phrase. For example, “Thighbone/Swallowtail” conceals “High & Low.”
   • a) Skyrocketing/Trolleyman
   • b) Thermometer/Populous
   • c) Delaware/Bordering
   • d) Surprised/Trashiness
5. One snowy night, Sherlock Holmes was in his house sitting by a fire. All of a sudden a snowball came crashing through his window, breaking it.  Holmes got up and looked out the window just in time to see three neighborhood kids who were brothers run around a corner. Their names were John Crim, Mark Crim, and Paul Crim.  The next day Holmes got a note on his door that read:   “? Crim. He broke your window.”     Which of the three Crim brothers should Sherlock Holmes question about the incident?

 

Test #29.

No Doodle Theme:  When finished, work on your essay: The First Four Paragraphs are Due Tuesday.

Tomorrow’s Test: Quick and “easy” so you can work on your essay: Review From Test #19, Agreement, Vocab. You will have seen every question before!
No Preview; Too Easy. Review the question you got wrong this week.

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“Agreement, 4/17.” Number 1-10. For each sentence, correct the verb that does not agree with the subject. It they do agree, write OK.
#1 for Example:    has  have

[1] Many people throughout history has been attracted to mountaintops. [2] Some of the world’s most famous landmarks is mountains. [3] One of the most beautiful mountains are Fujiyama in Japan. [4] Every summer, many men and women aim for the summit. [5] My aunt want to climb it next summer. [6] Also, everyone in Ito’s family visit the top. [7] Most of the early climbers was men, because women were forbidden to climb the mountain until 1868.
[8] The trip in the old days were difficult. [9] Now, however, several of the earlier problems no longer exists. [10] For example, today many of the climbers can buy food along the way instead of having to bring it.

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Debrief Test #28. Better!

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“Vocab, 4/17.” novice, repulse, baffle, frivolous, coherence, accoutrements, sublime, escapade, haggard, picturesque

  

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____ (After going through the pinhole, the light waves have ____.)
5. She _____(ly) watched YouTube instead of studying. The results were NOT _____. (lol)
6. Even though he was a _____, he was able to learn quickly and help the team right away.
7. The root of this word meant “to clothe or equip.” _____
8. The root of this word is still part of it. _____
9. Do you really need all those _____ just to go to the park?
10. The cheesecake at that restaurant is so _____ I thought I was in Heaven..
11. The small group of soldiers were somehow able to ____ the attack of the much larger force.
12. The root of this word meant “to ridicule or mock.” _____
13. One of the roots of this word meant “witch.” _____

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Essays are due Next Friday, 4/25. You will have today, a short time tomorrow, and part of Tuesday to work on them.

Sample intros:

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk on the surface of another planet? Can you picture the excitement of being the first human to set foot on Mars or explore the icy moons of Jupiter? These questions cause a sense of wonder and curiosity that drives the exploration of space. While robotic missions have their place, there’s something more inspiring about the idea of humans venturing into space. Human exploration of space is not just a dream but a crucial step for humanity’s future for these reasons…

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Have you ever wondered how we can explore the vastness of space without putting human lives at risk? Can machines truly do the job better than humans, with precision and accuracy? These questions are part of the ongoing debate: should we rely on humans or robots to explore the frontiers of space? While the idea of human exploration is exciting , robotic missions offer a safer and more practical solution. In this essay, we’ll show the advantages of robotic exploration which include…

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“Just because the idea of space travel has been with us for decades doesn’t mean it’s the best way to direct our dreams.” This is from Eiren Caffell who says that even though many people think that human space travel is the future of mankind, we should be much more focused on using technology to explore space more safely, efficiently and with less pollution. While the idea of human exploration is exciting , robotic missions offer a safer and more practical solution. In this essay, we’ll show the advantages of robotic exploration

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Reason Paragraphs:   Use one of your Reason/Evidence/Sources to do like they show on p304. Now do 2 more.

“Warm Up – Test 19, 4/16.”

Test #19: 21-25

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“Agreement, 4/16.” PRESENT TENSE ONLY. No more than 2 uses of the same word.

1. Most of Argentina _____ a mild climate.
2. Most of the people in my class _____that the early Spanish explorers gave Argentina its name.
3. The Chaco, the north-central part of Argentina, _____ lumber.
4. One of the Chaco’s most important trees _____ the quebracho tree.
5. Many of the people in Argentina _____ at the beach.
6. Several of the beaches _____ for miles.
7. Some of the swimmers _____ riding the waves in the surf.
8. Because there are lifeguards on the beach, everyone _____ less about safety.
9. Does everybody _____ that Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina?
10. Most of the southern tip of South America _____ occupied by Argentina.

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“Vocab, 4/16.”
     
novice, repulse, baffle, frivolous, coherence, accoutrements, sublime, escapade, haggard, picturesque

1. _____ (The one on the right.)
2. _____ (Not escapade.)
3. _____
4. _____
5. One of the qualities your argumentative essay should have is _____; it should not just be a random collection of facts.
6. Technically, in order to avoid being tardy, you are supposed to be in your seat with all your ______ when the bell rings.
7. In my interview with Grampa, he told of his _____(s) with his homies in high school.
8. The root of this word meant “silly.”
9. The roots of this word meant “driven back.”
10. The roots of this word meant “high up or to elevate.”
11. He competed in the _____ class since he had only been riding for less than a year.
12. (3) We were ______(ed) by her decision to go on ______ _______(s) right before a major test, and as we thought, the results were <recent vocab word for +1>.

 

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Essay Work:

• Your chart should be FAT with evidence.
• Insert a 4×1 table below your other chart.
• First box: A strong opposing Argument.  Second Box: Your Counterclaim.  Third Box: Evidence for your Counterclaim.  Fourth Box: Source for evidence.
• OK, Time to go.
• Let’s draft an intro:
  • Create a new GDoc and title it “Argumentative Essay.” Type your name on the doc.
  • Start with: an interesting quote, rhetorical question(s), a short rhetorical anecdote.
  • Follow that up with your claim.
  • Explain the reasons you are going to use.
  • approx. 50 – 75 words.
• Done? Turn to p304 and write your first reason paragraph following the model/instructions there. (approx. 150+ words.) You can copy/paste in your evidence here, giving proper credit to the source(s).
• By EOP tomorrow you should have your intro and at least one reason paragraph written.

 

Sample intros:

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk on the surface of another planet? Can you picture the excitement of being the first human to set foot on Mars or explore the icy moons of Jupiter? These questions cause a sense of wonder and curiosity that drives the exploration of space. While robotic missions have their place, there’s something more inspiring about the idea of humans venturing into space. Human exploration of space is not just a dream but a crucial step for humanity’s future for these reasons…

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Have you ever wondered how we can explore the vastness of space without putting human lives at risk? Can machines truly do the job better than humans, with precision and accuracy? These questions are part of the ongoing debate: should we rely on humans or robots to explore the frontiers of space? While the idea of human exploration is exciting , robotic missions offer a safer and more practical solution. In this essay, we’ll show the advantages of robotic exploration which include…

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“Just because the idea of space travel has been with us for decades doesn’t mean it’s the best way to direct our dreams.” This is from Eiren Caffell who says that even though many people think that human space travel is the future of mankind, we should be much more focused on using technology to explore space more safely, efficiently and with less pollution. While the idea of human exploration is exciting , robotic missions offer a safer and more practical solution. In this essay, we’ll show the advantages of robotic exploration