Mr. Coward's Seventh Grade English

Copy homework into assignment book.

“PERFECT Paper” due Friday.

Preliminary Vocabulary Ratings.

Go over Test #21.

Vladek.

It’s an Assembly Schedule, so work quickly.

Paperwork for Test #21.
Vocabulary Homework:  ___/20
Vocabulary Practices:  ___/11  ___/11  ___/16
Other Extra Credit: Periods 3 and 5 take +3 for vocab relay, some groups have +1 for the missing be, +1 for why-a-comma.

Mental Floss.

1. A man builds an extraordinary house where all four sides face south.  A bear walks up to one of his windows and peers in. What color is the bear?
2. There is a building with thirty stories and one elevator. On floor twenty-one, four people get on and zero get off. On floor thirteen, six get on and two get off. On floor nine, eight people get on and four get off. How many people would get on and off on floor thirty-one?
3. What two words contain the most letters?
4. Find the name of a planet hidden in each of the following sentences:
   • a) “Steven, use the screwdriver to build those shelves.”
   • b) Everyone takes a turn in the cage.
   • c) “Catherine, you ran us over with your bicycle!”
   • d) “Sam, arsenic is poisonous! I read about it on the internet.”

Test #21

Doodle Theme (if time): A dystowpeean futer (sic)!

Tomorrow’s Test: S/CD/CX, Vocabulary, Vladek.

“Warm Up, 2/4.” S/CD/CX.

1.  Ziggy ate a doughnut.  –Add a phrase that describes the doughnut AND a dependent clause to make a complex sentence. (because)
2.  Mayor McCheese ran to Mom.  –Add an independent clause to make a compound sentence.
3. If Vladek…   –Copy and complete the sentence starter. What kind of sentence did you end up with?

“Vocabulary Practice, 2/4.” (16)
   

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. (2) The ______ customers needed someone to _____ for them to get their money back.
6. There will _____ in the streets of the Super Bowl winners’ city.
7. Boy Scouts are known for being prepared and ______. (Not resolute.)
8. _______(ion) is another word for slavery.
9. Fundraisers helped ______ the cost of the trip.
   

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10. (6) We have quite a few verbs on this week’s list. Name them. (One word is both a noun and a verb.)

Vocabulary Relay!

(In a couple of classes… The last of the 120’s.)

Vladek.
Things I might ask tomorrow:

1. What sign did Vladek get that made him think the smugglers were safe?
2. What is ironic about Vladek’s decision to go and give their spot at Mrs. Motonowa’s to Miloch and his family?
3. Why does Artie call Vladek a murderer in the last panel on p161?
4. What are the sketches at the top of page 11 all about?
5. What is Artie’s final decision? (You had better get THIS one correct at least.)
6. Why did Vladek ask Artie and Francoise to come stay with him?
7. (quote) What was one of the things Artie used to think a lot or fantasize about as a kid?
8. (quote) What does Artie mean when he says he had a “sibling rivalry with a snapshot”?
9. (quote) Why does Artie say it’s so hard to tell Vladek’s story in comic form?
10. Give one example from Book II of Vladek’s skinflint behavior.
11. What do all the people close to Vladek (current family and friends) have in common?
12. (2) What do you think of Mala’s decision? Explain your reason(s).

Checking:  *Vocabulary Show-Me-You-Knows*  Random Blog Sentences

“Warm Up 2/2.” CD/CX Practice.

1. His dog is named Snakefinder.  — Add a dependent clause to make a COMPLEX sentence.
2. The UFO landed.  — Add an independent clause to make a COMPOUND sentence.
3. Suddenly a llama appeared.  — Add a phrase that describes how the llama appeared or what kind of llama it was or both, BUT keep the sentence SIMPLE.
   

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4. He didn’t want to embarrass the cat.  — Add an independent clause to make a COMPOUND sentence.
5. I read the bulletin about llamas.  — Add a dependent clause to make a COMPLEX sentence.
6. The goat went fishing.  — Add another subject and verb, BUT keep the sentence SIMPLE.

“Vocabulary Practice, 2/3.”  (11)

1. _____
2.  _____
3. _____
4. “He may not be accurate, but he is _______.”
5. We were completely _____(ed) by the amazing acrobatic performance.
6. The emperor’s armies _____(ed) the surrounding kingdoms.
7. Their argument probably would have become violent if the llama hadn’t _____(ed).
8. (2) They separated all the people with _____ to an imaginary ______. (haha)
9. The poor villagers needed someone to _______ on their behalf and help them to be treated fairly.
10. Sixth period is often the scene of _____, and that is why they rarely get a “10” from a guest teacher.

Bonus: Why does #10 need a comma, but #9 doesn’t?

120 Seconds. Are you ready to be chosen?

Audience: Tomorrow on the Warm Up, I will ask one question about each of today’s presentations. You may rely either on your photographic memory or on any notes you might take during the talks.

Vladek.

Checking:  *Vocabulary Definitions  * Random Blog Sentences

Warm Up, 2/2: “S, CD, CX Again.” Combine the simple sentences into one sentence as instructed. You may change the order. Use proper punctuation, so you don’t create a run-on.  Label each one CD or CX.

1. Zoltan forgot his wallet.  He couldn’t buy broccoli.  (CD)
2. It seemed essential to eat broccoli. I watched TV. (CX)
3. He had the llama. It was part of his occupation. (CX)

“Vocabulary, 2/2.”
   

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. They took up a collection to help _____ the cost of the party.
6. When Los Osos Middle School tried having a 6th grade, they still ________(ed) them for most of the day to prevent conflicts with the 7th and 8th graders.
7. Many of you have pretended to be sick to get out of stuff, but a _____(c) actually believes he is sick.
8. The prefix of this word means under.  _____
9. The prefix of this word means between.  _____
10. Anja was ______ about not giving up Richieu until it was too late.
11. A ______ person like Vladek, can adapt and deal with difficult situations. (Bonus: Give an example of Vladek being this.)

120 Seconds. Are you ready to be chosen?

Audience: Tomorrow on the Warm Up, I will ask one question about each of today’s presentations. You may rely either on your photographic memory or on any notes you might take during the talks.

Vladek.