Mr. Coward's Seventh Grade English

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Go over Test #13.

If time… Paradoxes (Thanks to Wikipedia!)

“Is the answer to this question no?”

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Exception paradox: if every rule has an exception, then there must be an exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.
Variation: The only rule is that there are no rules.

“Practice moderation in all things. Including moderation.”

“A Sound of Thunder”

by Ray Bradbury

“I don’t try to describe the future. I try to prevent it.”
“Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down.”

Pick one of the quotes and explain what you think he means.

Have a great Thanksgiving vacation!
KBARBlog Makeup: If you have a KBAR score of 25/40 or less, do 4 days of reading/blogging during the break to replace that ugly score.

Vocabulary Relay. (Except per. 5: 56 seconds.)

Prep sheet for Test #13:
NVA Warm Ups: ___/3  ___/3  ___/8  ___/8
Vocabulary h/w: ___/20     Vocabulary Warm Ups: ___/11  ___/11  ___/11
Other Extra Credit: (Might include +1 for Guillermo, +1 for moss, +1 each  for extra “Although/If” sentences. Vocabulary Relay Winners get +3.)

Mental Floss.

1. Which one of the following does not belong with the others? Why? (Not a trick. Must get both parts correct.)
   binoculars, eyeglasses, goggles, handlebars, jeans, pliers, scissors, shoes, tweezers
2. Where can you finish reading several books before you finish even one sentence?
3. How many sides does a circle have? Explain.
4. I have three of the same digit. Put together they make twelve. The digit is not 4. What digit is it?
5. Their are for mestakes in this teaser. Name all the errors.
6. What year was the above picture taken?

TEST #13.  Doodle Theme: The Ultimate Vacation!

Shoot ‘Em Up!

Tomorrow’s Test: NVA, Vocabulary, MWA, Husker Du.
NVA Study  Tip:

• the ____  = noun
• Mr. Morton _____(ed).  = verb
• We began _____ing. = verb
• He was a ____ bear. = adjective

“Warm Up, 11/19.”

1. Write a sentence that uses the word meddling as a noun.
2. Write a sentence that uses the word meddling as a verb.
3. Write a sentence that uses the word meddling as an adjective.
4. Will might love Alyce.   N/V/Adj?
5. We were behind, but still in the running.    N/V/Adj?
6. Alyce has more savvy than she thinks she does.    N/V/Adj?
7. Feel the love everybody!    N/V/Adj?
8. I bought new running shoes.    N/V/Adj?

“Vocabulary, 11/19.”

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. The book was a ____ of all the author’s best stories and other writings.
6. The trail _____(ed) through the woods and then ran out.
7. compliment : taunt :: MYOB : _____
8. Guillermo’s project was almost finished, and then his mother started to _____ with it.
9. Many times organizations try new things and make major changes without testing the ____ of the changes.
10. Jane the Midwife _____(ed) into the room and quickly took charge of the situation.
11. I never forgave her for her ______.

The Midwife’s Apprentice
Book Dedication: What does it mean?

Bonus Question: This is a large bowl of moss. What was it used for in the middle ages?

Read On!

“Warm up, 11/18.”

1. Write a sentence that uses the word love as a noun.
2. Write a sentence that uses the word love as a verb.
3. Write a sentence that uses the word love as an adjective.
4. You savvy pretty well.  N/V/Adj?
5. Your mouth had better stop running.   N/V/Adj?
6. The running of the bulls was exciting.   N/V/Adj?
7. To pass this class you need some savvy.   N/V/Adj?
8. He’s rich because he was a savvy investor.   N/V/Adj?

“Vocabulary, 11/18.” (11p) You will use words more than once.

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. He was always very _____ about doing his homework just right every time.
   
6. The holiday season is a time for _____  and for quiet family gatherings. (2?)
7. Since there was no specific topic, the discussion _____(ed) on for hours and never got anywhere.
8. “Will, so happy with twice the _____ he expected (from Tansy), made sure to tell everyone” about how much help Alyce was.
9. They say that remedy works, but nobody has tested its _____ in treating a cold.
10. Please don’t be late; leave yourself _____ time to get here before it starts. 
11. He didn’t know how to do the job he was assigned, and he _____(ed) around for a few days before he asked for help.

The Midwife’s Apprentice
“MWA, 11/18.”

1. Write a good sentence about chapter 12 – The Inn that begins, “Although Alyce…”
2. Write a good sentence about anywhere in the book that begins, “If Alyce…”

Aloud.

More…

“Warm Up, 11/17.” Write three sentences, each using the word savvy. Use savvy as a noun, a verb, and an adjective. Be sure to label which is which.

“Vocabulary, 11/17.” You will use words more than once.

1. _____
2. _____
3. _____
4. _____
5. _____
6. After a large dinner and two _____ servings of pie, I was a little overly full.
7. My friend was such a ____ of information, we called him the Encyclopedia Guy.
8. Unless you leave Laguna with some good reading and writing skills, you will ____ in high school.
9. Sometimes the ____ of a cure lies in the mind of the person who believes it will work.
10. wander : meander :: rush : _____
11. fear : pluck :: mourning : _____

The Midwife’s Apprentice

“MWA, 11/17.”

Write an SWBS sentence (or two) for chapter 11 – The Leaving.

Aloud.