Thursday, 2/9: Phrase/Clause, Vocab + Relay, Giver

Tomorrow’s Test: P/C, Vocab, Giver, Husker Du. Preview Here.

“P/C/N? 2/9.” a) Copy underlined part.  b) ID Prep Phrase, Clause, Neither. c) ID sentence as S/CD/CX.

  1. If you searched in a more organized way, you might actually find it.
  2. The school board in Tennessee was worried about infringing on Art Spiegelman’s copyright if they redacted the “offensive” parts of Maus.
  3. We can wait here until the llama calls us.
  4. He didn’t want to embarrass the llama, so he didn’t act affectionate.
  5. As part of his occupation, his partner was a llama with a leather jacket.

“Vocab, 2/9.”

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. Some teachers keep their classrooms very cold because they think it keeps the students from being too ____.
  5. The amount of food coupons given to the Jews only allowed them very ____ portions, not enough to get by legally.
  6. The prisoners in Auschwitz were kept in ____ conditions.
  7. The mayfly’s life is very _____. A mayfly only lives to reproduce and is alive for only 24 hours.
  8. The Lemony Snicket books are known for their ____ humor about seemingly terrible events.
  9. On the last day of school, the kids ran _____(ly) through the halls.
  10. His pants were so tight they _____(ed) his movement.
  11. The root of this word meant “tilted, twisted contorted.”
  12. The roots of this word meant “overflowing, fertile, abundant.”
  13. The roots of this word meant “to push down.”

Vocab Relay!

“Dah Givah 1-1-1.”

“Giver 5-6.”  OPEN BOOK. Not Collaborative. CAPITAL 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.