Mr. Coward's Seventh Grade English

“Tutorial Schedule.”

Tomorrow’s Test: Commas, Vocab, Giver, Scramble.

“Scramble, 2/15.”

1. –another elephant  –where  –in the trees  –now he saw  –it had stood hidden  –emerge from the place
2. –filled with people  –and  –with firelight glowing  –in a room  –on a hearth  –it was warm  –he was

“Commas, 2/15.” FIRST show where the commas go. SECOND, write the rule you used to place the comma(s). (Letter ok.)
There is ONE that needs 2 reasons. There is ONE that is OK as is.
A. to separate independent clauses. (+ FANBOYS)  B. after an intro word, phrase or clause.  C. between all items in a series.  D. to set off non-essential information  E. to show direct address.  F. Between adjectives that modify the same noun

1. Most of the time travelers worry about their luggage getting lost.
2. I wanted to improve my grade so I studied and studied.
3. This easy fun exercise will help you with all your llama woes.
4. Some llamas refuse to go to the zoo because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.
5. Rachel Ray finds inspiration in cooking her family and her dog.
6. As the llama goddess she regulated the course of the heavenly bodies created alpacas and controlled the alternating seasons.
7. There was no question that the llama’s painting a huge colorful and ugly mural was the worst entry in the art exhibit.

“Vocab, 2/15.”– anachronism, archaic, imperious, vapid, brood, poignant, deft, relish,chastise
  

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. The climax of The Outsiders is bittersweet and ______ as the greasers win the rumble but lose two of their own.
6. Percy Jackson’s father, Poseidon, is known as one of the more ______ of the Greek gods.
7. Ponyboy spent a lot of time by himself, ______(ing) about the future and his relationship with Darry.
8. Mr. Coward _____(ed) me for not paying attention …again.
9. The root of this word meant “lacking in flavor.”
10. The prefix of this word means “beginning.”
11. The root of this word meant “to command.”
12. The roots of this word meant “to nurse feelings in the mind.”
13. The Middle English roots of this word meant “release odor or taste.”

Vocab Relay!

Giver Quiz 11-12 Quiz.

1. Why was it so exhausting for The Receiver/Giver to give Jonas the memory of snow?
2. (2) The Receiver/Giver says he has great ____but not much _____.  (Yes, the order matters.)
3. When Jonas asks what happened to things like snow, the Receiver calls it… “_____”
4. Jonas thinks that even if he were not prohibited from discussing his training, it still would be impossible to talk about it with his friends. Why?
5. The Giver thinks they made a mistake when they got rid of color.  a) True  b) False
6. Which quote foreshadows a conflict between Jonas and the community?  (Letter OK) a) “I apologize for making you wait.”    b) “She expected him to describe his first day of training.”   c) “You’re beginning to see the color red.”  d) “We shouldn’t have!”   e) “Everyone in the community has one-generation memories.”

Giver 13…

“Scramble, 2/14.”

–to the end  –which  –had a switch  –the man  –that said OFF  –this speaker  –deftly snapped

Debrief Test #20. hrrrmmm.

“Commas, 2/14.” FIRST show where the commas go.  SECOND, write the rule you used to place the comma(s). (Letter ok.)
A. to separate independent clauses. (+ FANBOYS)    B. after an intro word, phrase or clause.
C. between all items in a series.    D. to set off non-essential information
E. to show direct address.    F. Between adjectives that modify the same noun

1. I asked my BFF the llama with a necktie for a dollar.
2. She wanted to tame the wild llama but it was too much for her.
3. With a happy flourish the llama ate the doughnut.
4. There was a very ancient ancestor to the llama which had giant razor-sharp claws.
5. She said she likes cooking her family and her dogs.
6. OMG Jimmy I can’t believe you did that!

“Vocab, 2/14.”anachronism, archaic, imperious, vapid, brood, poignant, deft, relish, chastise
   

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. After the accident which killed his brother, he spent weeks _____(ing) about it and wondering if it was his fault.
6. The world of The Giver seems very ____ and meaningless to us even if it might be safer.
7. She ____(ly) got the ball to her teammate with a no-look pass.
8. The ending of the movie was so _____ that everyone left the theater in tears.
9. Jonas ____(ed) his free time with his friends and was worried about losing that during his training.
10. The root of this word mean “discipline.”
11. The root of this word meant “to poke.”
12. The root of this word meant “the beginning.”
13. The root of this word meant “time.”

“The Giver 9-10 Quiz. (10) OPEN BOOK, CLOSED NEIGHBOR. Numbers OK for Jonas’s rules which on page 65.

1. About which instruction on Jonas’s sheet do we get no thoughts from Jonas?
2. (2) Which two were the least disturbing to him?
3. Why does the final rule unnerve Jonas so much?
4. What do Mom and Dad say happened to the previous selection for the new Receiver?
5. Why are The Receiver’s doors locked?
6. What is the most conspicuous difference between The Receiver’s dwelling and Jonas’s own dwelling?
7. The Receiver looks so old because he is.  True or False?
8. What memories does the Receiver hold?
9. What shocked Jonas so much at the end of chapter 10?

The Giver aloud. Chapter 11.

“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.

Prep Sheet for Test #20:
Giver 1-1-1’s: 6+6+6+6/24   Vocabulary Practices: ___/13 ___/13 ___/13     SMYK: ___/10
Giver Quizzes: ___/9 ___/6 ___/8 Other Extra Credit:

If you did 1-1-1’s last night take 6/6. I will be checking SMYK’s today.
If you were doing definitions in class on Tuesday, your first ___/13 is ZERO.

Mental Floss.

1. Try to figure out the noun or adjective that is common to all the items each group.
   • a) person, clock, cliff
   • b) feather,  torch,  low-calorie
   • c) fishing rod, actor, checkout counter
2. Wacky Wordy:  EILN  PU
3. Wacky Wordy: Long
                              Due
4. When is 30 plus 30 equal to 1?
5. If a daddy bull weighs 1,200 pounds and eats twelve bales of hay each day, and a baby bull, who weighs 300 pounds, eats three bales of hay each day, how much hay, then, should a mommy bull eat if she weighs 800 pounds?

Test #20.
Doodle Theme: A New Elective!

Tutorial” Schedule (Sigh.)

Tomorrow’s Test: P/C, Spelling, Vocab, Giver

“P/C/N? 2/8” a) Copy underlined part.  b) ID Prep Phrase, Clause, Neither. c) ID sentence as S/CD/CX.

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

“Vocab, 2/8.”
 
augment, wretched, meager, suppress, exuberant, impede, fleeting, wry, lethargic, entity, escalate

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.”
12. The roots of this word meant “overflowing, fertile, abundant.”
13. The roots of this word meant “to push down.”

Checking 1-1-1’s

“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 (#4), 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.