Thursday, 12/15: Vocab, Interview Questions, Vladek, 120

Tomorrow’s Test: CD/CX/POV, Vocab, Vladek. Preview after Period 5.

 

“S/CD/CX/POV, 12/15.” Also tell the POV of the pronouns in each sentence.

  1. The llama studied, but ultimately failed._____
  2. Because he needed them, the llama carried nunchucks. _____
  3. The llama ate several hotdogs, so he felt refreshed._____
  4. We didn’t repair the dam in time; the llamas will rush through._____
  5. Unless they are rude, I like llamas in general. _____

“Vocab, 12/15.” mesmerize, quarantine, hypochondria, pandemonium, defray, subjugate, resolute, intercede, disgruntled, wallow, pauper

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. The roots of this word meant “40 days.” _____
  6. The root of this word meant “poor.” _____
  7. The roots of this word meant “undo the cost.”_____
  8. The roots of this word meant “all the demons.”_____
  9. The roots of this word meant “brought under the yoke.”_____
  10. The roots of this word meant “the soft part under the ribs.” _____
  11. The roots of this word meant “go between.” _____
  12. The roots of this word meant “to not utter little grunts.”  (haha) _____
  13. The roots of this word meant “to disintegrate or dissolve.”_____

Interview Questions. While I check questions, answer the following questions in your notebook using complete sentences:

  • Who are you interviewing?
  • Relationship to you?
  • Why did you choose this person?
  • When/How do you plan to do the interview?
  • How/When are you planning to set it up?
  • What are you most interested in finding out?

Vladek to the end of Book 1. Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MVm8Wm1glcMJYXJeUsgoyDFjjdsNau-h/view
Test Preview Questions:

  1. Vladek thinks Mala cares only about…
  2. What frustrates Mala so much about Vladek?
  3. Mala thinks his experiences in the war made Vladek how he is today.  a) True  b) False
  4. Why is Artie worried about portraying Vladek as he really is?
  5. Why is Anja’s tail showing on p138?
  6. p144, center panel, the woman in the scarf.
  7. Why did Vladek think it was safe to go with the smugglers?
  8. What is ironic about Vladek’s decision to try to go to Hungary and give their spot at Mrs. Motonowa’s to Miloch and his family?
  9. Why does Artie call Vladek a murderer in the last panel on p161?

120 Seconds. Next Performances are Tuesday. Write your book/author on the board after your presentation.

  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?