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Thursday, 12/9: S/CD/CX, Vocab + Relay, 120, Vladek, NEWSELA – Mr. Coward's Seventh Grade English
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Thursday, 12/9: S/CD/CX, Vocab + Relay, 120, Vladek, NEWSELA

Tomorrow’s Test: S/CD/CX (sigh), Vocab, Vladek. Test 13 Preview

“S/CD/CX/FRAG, 12/9”

  1. As part of his occupation, the llama carried nunchucks.
  2. The llama ate his doctor-recommended doughnut for breakfast this morning.
  3. It seemed essential to eat broccoli, but I watched the llamas instead.
  4. The llama ate several hotdogs, went on a ride, and ate several more.
  5. Since my llama left me, I’ve found a new place to dwell.
  6. Zoltan forgot his wallet, so he couldn’t buy broccoli.
  7. When you leave money in an account at least six months.
  8. The llama passed the test even though he didn’t study.
  9. Before you pet a llama, you should ask permission.
  10. If we don’t repair the dam, the llamas will rush through.

“Vocab, 12/9.”  succumb, subsist, presumptuous, avant-garde, reproach, cathartic, frugal, cobble, futile, dissemble, ambivalent
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  1. _____  (It’s a paper clip. The subheading says, “The only tool you’ll ever need.”)
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____ (Multiple answers accepted.)
  5. _____
  6. During the TV marathon, we _____(ed) for two days on chips, pizza, and Dr. Pepper.
  7. In The Outsiders, when we referred to a facade, we were saying that the person was _____(ing) about their true feelings.
  8. (2) Vladek _____(es) Artie for using too many wooden matches because he is too “_____” to buy them.
  9. The roots of this word meant “to bring low.” _____
  10. This word is French for “advance guard.” _____
  11. This word’s roots meant “to bring back close.” _____
  12. This word’s roots meant “leaky” and “pour.” _____

VOCABULARY RELAY RETURNS!!!!!

120 Seconds. LAST Performances are Tuesday.

  1. (1-6) Introduction-Presentation: How well done? Did reader give title, author, and genre of the book and brief setting of the scene? Did reader capture the audience’s attention immediately?
  2. (1-6) Mechanics: Reading Clarity. Is the pacing good? Are words pronounced correctly and easily understood? Are words read slowly enough for the audience’s understanding? Is there enough volume?
  3. (1-6) Stage Presence: Does the reader appear confident? Does the reader establish eye contact with the audience during the intro? Are gestures, if any, natural and appropriate to the reading? Does it look like she/he has practiced?
  4. (1-6) Reading Interpretation: Are characters identifiable/differentiated by your voice? Can you tell when it’s a question? Can you tell when description ends and dialogue begins? CAN YOU AVOID THE MONOTONE DRONE?
  5. (1-6) Quality of Selection:  Is it entertaining, whether dramatic, suspenseful, or funny? Does it make us want to read the book?
  6. (1-6) Audience Appeal: Is the reader holding the listeners’ attention? Overall impression?

Maus: Finish Book I.

NewELA Auschwitz Article:


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