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1 | 1/4/2017 | Plot Review As we listen to the song, label all the elements of the plot. 1. Exposition a. Setting: b. Characters c. Conflict 2. Rising Action a. Event 1 b. Event 2 c. Event 3 3. Climax 4. Resolution Lyrics + Song | ||||||||
2 | 1/10/2017 | “The Most Dangerous Game” Vocab COPY the sentence and fill in the appropriate vocab word to complete the sentence. HIGHLIGHT all context clues.
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3 | 1/11/17 | Characterization 1. Copy the definitions of the following types of characterization. Direct Characterization: A direct description of a person’s character. Indirect Characterization: A description of one’s character from an indirect source such as actions, thoughts, or other character’s dialogue. **Remember, a character trait tells us something about a person’s character (honest, evil, trustworthy), not their physical appearance or even temporary emotions (tall, mad, etc.) 2. For each example, label indirect or direct characterization. Also, list an appropriate character trait: a) The old man kicked the baby puppy. (indirect) a. Uncaring, abusive, mean, bitter, hateful. b) That woman is very nice. c) “I don’t trust, Bill. He’s so dishonest.” d) “Did you hear that Bob donated money to help the baby seals?” e) The man glared at the singing child. 3. Copy a quote from “Most Dangerous Game” that shows what kind of person Rainsford is. a) Select an appropriate character trait. | ||||||||
4 | 1/13/17 | Run On Sentences Decide whether or not the following sentences are run-ons. If they are, rewrite them as correct compound sentences.
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5 | 1/13/17 | T.I.E. 1.Use the following quote and integrate it into a single sentence using all three methods of integration (TIE). a.Hint: Use a signal phrase (said, yelled, argued, asserted, claimed, etc.) “Wait, wait, I left my hamster in the back seat” (Oates 12). | ||||||||
6 | 1/24/17 | Vocab Review MDG and Cask Complete each sentence using a word from our vocab list. 1. As the river flooded its banks, the of the nearby town was imminent. 2. The was lost in the thick brush, for the hunters could not see through the foliage. 3. Some students receive praise for good grades; others hope for a more reward. 4. After the parents caught the smitten teens, the tension in the room was . 5. It is to argue with an teenager and convince them to accept another’s view. 6. In the wall of the old castle, there was a shallow where a statue once stood. 7. The tall fence was built to trespassers from entering the property. 8. Most teachers do not cell phone use in the classroom. 9. If a student uses a cell phone in class, they will be met with swift --work option. 10. It is impolite to upon someone who is deep in conversation. Those who do are to social manners.
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7 | 1/25/17 | Figurative Language SONG LYRICS“Sing Me to Sleep”--The Weepies While listening to the song, identify the following: 1.TWO similes 2.TWO metaphors 3.TWO examples of personification **Be able to explain the effect/purpose of each device | ||||||||
8 | 1/26/17 | Irony Find the instructions and examples HERE. | ||||||||
9 | 1/27/17 | Theme Review While listening to the song, identify the theme and write a THEME STATEMENT. Provide TWO lines which support the theme AND explain how they support it. Lyrics You
look so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed And I hope you have more luck with this than me You
used to think that someone would come along Other than a sick desire for self-abuse And I
try not to worry, but you've got me terrified You look
so defeated lying there in your new twin size bed | ||||||||
10 | 2/7/17 | Commentary Practice TS: In the short story “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell the protagonist, Rainsford, displays many acts of courage throughout his journey. LI: Early in the story Rainsford falls off his yacht into the dark waters of the Caribbean Sea. IQ: Panic could have engulfed him, but instead “a certain coolheadedness had come to him; it was not the first time he had been in a tight place” (Connell 4). Read all 4 sets of commentary. Rank them from strongest commentary to weakest. You must be able to defend your rankings. CM #1: Rainsford remains calm while facing a difficult and dangerous situation. His courage shows through; therefore, it helps him survive by showing no fear and allowing him to swim to a nearby island. CM#2: Rainsford had been in other tight spots before, so he knew what to do. He started swimming toward the sound of the gunshots and eventually reached Ship-Trap Island. CM#3: Rainsford found himself in a dangerous situation; he was alone in the dangerous waters of the sea. He could panic, but he chose not to; instead, he courageously started swimming. CM#4: Rainsford’s experience in difficult situations enabled
him to resist the panic that threatened to entrap him. His ability to stay calm, and conquer the
fear of the dark waters, demonstrates the courage which enables him to survive
the first of many ordeals. | ||||||||
11 | 2/10/17 | TIE Review For each sentence, write a sentence identifying the error in quote integration. Also, identify the ONE sentence that is correct. 1. “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” (Saki pg. 152), and then they were crushed by a tree. In the citation, “pg.” is not needed. Only the digits. 2. After meeting in the woods, “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment.” (Saki 156) 3. Ulrich and Georg found each other in the woods, “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” (Saki 156). 4. Ulrich and Georg found each other, and “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” before the tree fell and pinned them to the ground. 5. Suddenly, the men were face to face; “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” (Saki 156). 6. Ulrich and Georg hoped to surprise the other one and get the upper hand however when they finally met, “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” (Saki 156) | ||||||||
12 | 2/16/17 | Lead-Ins Lead-Ins should introduce the context, or the background, for the upcoming quote. Do not summarize too much of the story, but make sure everything referenced in the quote is clear. In the short story “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, the narrator is a good brother to Doodle who provides Doodle with a richer, fuller life. LI #1: Doodle is forced, by his brother, to practice standing until he can do it on his own because the narrator wants Doodle to have a better life and be able to walk on his own. LI #2: The narrator is determined to teach Doodle to walk, and the two brothers practice standing day after day in Old Woman Swamp. LI #3: Doodle is very sick and cannot do the things his brother would like him to do like walk, run, or swim. LI #4: One day, the brothers are in Old Woman Swamp. QUOTE: “Finally one day…[Doodle] stood alone for a few seconds. When he fell, I grabbed him in my arms and hugged him, our laughter pealing though the swamp like a ringing bell (Hurst 174). | ||||||||
8 | 8/23/16 | Compound Sentence Review 1.Define an Independent Clause. 2.Define a compound sentence. 3.Which of the following are compound sentences? a. After the sun set, we went inside for hot chocolate. b.Most animals live in the wild, but some live in the zoo. c. I am allergic to cats; however, we own four of them. d.John keeps his favorite toys in the closet. e. I am scared of the dark; monsters stalk in the night. 4.Use the following independent clauses to form THREE types of compound sentences. (Use the 3 combining methods we learned yesterday) a. I thought the movie was very good.
b.My sister wanted to leave after the first scene. | ||||||||
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10 | 8/25/16 | Run On Sentences Decide whether or not the following sentences are run-ons. If they are, rewrite them as a correct sentence or sentences. In some cases you will only need to add punctuation. In other cases, you will need to rewrite the sentence.
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11 | 8/26/16 | TIE Practice TOPIC SENTENCE: General Zaroff, in Richard Connell’s short story “The Most Dangerous Game”, first appears as a very mysterious character. LEAD-IN: As Zaroff and Rainsford discuss their shared passion for the hunt, Rainsford claims the Cape buffalo to be the most dangerous quarry. QUOTE: “No, you are wrong, sir. The Cape buffalo is not the most dangerous game. Here in my preserve on the island, I hunt the most dangerous game.” -Connell 15 INTEGRATE THE QUOTE ABOVE USING ALL 3 METHODS (TIE). REMEMBER TO INCLUDE: 1) YOUR OWN WORDS 2) THE QUOTE 3) THE CITATION ADD 2 sentences of commentary connecting the quote to the topic. | ||||||||
12 | 8/30/16 | CD/CX Sentence Review 1.Label the following sentences as CD, CX, Run-On, or Fragment a. The paper clip fell off my desk, and the janitor vacuumed it up. b.Once the fire was out, we went to sleep. c. The dog barked all night; therefore, I could not fall asleep. d.I looked up at the stars and one shot across the sky. e. If you see a ghost. f. I love the zoo; the monkeys are my favorite animal to see. g. We sang late into the night after eating a great dinner. h. The desks are out of order, and the chairs are scattered. i. The dogs ate the last of the pie, the cats went hungry. | ||||||||
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14 | 9/12/16 | Poe’s Death Debate Verdict Complete the paragraph TOPIC SENTENCE: Although many believe Edgar Allan Poe died from , False Cause of Death Poe’s death was actually caused by because Real Cause of Death . Reason for real cause LEAD IN: The article, by , proves that Poe died from . IQ: The author writes, “ “ (CITE). COMMENTARY: (2 Sentences) Explain the specific reason from the TS. | ||||||||
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16 | 9/20/16 | Vocab Complete each sentence using a vocabulary word. You just need to fill in the word. 1. When two siblings disagree, it is usually the younger one who is forced to to the elder’s preference. 2. The fierce raided the village and stole the gold. 3. The private conversation was interrupted by a rude . 4. Thankful to be alive after the storm, the man fell to his knees in prayer. 5. It took the help of a wise counselor before could be reached between the disputing couple. 6. After a full day of school and practice, the student’s prevented him from completing his homework. | ||||||||
17 | 9/21/16 | TIE Review For each sentence, write a sentence identifying the error in quote integration. Also, identify the ONE sentence that is correct. 1. “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” (Saki pg. 152), and then they were crushed by a tree. In the citation, “pg.” is not needed. Only the digits. 2. After meeting in the woods, “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment.” (Saki 156) 3. Ulrich and Georg found each other in the woods, “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” (Saki 156). 4. Ulrich and Georg found each other, and “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” before the tree fell and pinned them to the ground. 5. Suddenly, the men were face to face; “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” (Saki 156). 6. Ulrich and Georg hoped to surprise the other one and get the upper hand however when they finally met, “The two enemies stood glaring at another for a long silent moment” (Saki 156). | ||||||||
18 | 9/22/16 | Lead-Ins Lead-Ins should introduce the context, or the background, for the upcoming quote. Do not summarize too much of the story, but make sure everything referenced in the quote is clear. In the short story “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, the narrator is a good brother to Doodle who provides Doodle with a richer, fuller life. LI #1: Doodle is forced, by his brother, to practice standing until he can do it on his own because the narrator wants Doodle to have a better life and be able to walk on his own. LI #2: The narrator is determined to teach Doodle to walk, and the two brothers practice standing day after day in Old Woman Swamp. LI #3: Doodle is very sick and cannot do the things his brother would like him to do like walk, run, or swim. LI #4: One day, the brothers are in Old Woman Swamp.
QUOTE: “Finally one day…[Doodle] stood alone for a few seconds. When he fell, I grabbed him in my arms and hugged him, our laughter pealing though the swamp like a ringing bell (Hurst 174). | ||||||||
19 | 9/27/16 | Journal #19 Vocab Review For each sentence, write the correct vocab word AND copy the context clues (words/phrases) which helped you choose the vocab word. EXAMPLE: follow this format 1. Vocab word a. “context clues” 1. In the poor town the was always on the corner begging for food. 2. Obedient children to their parents’ wishes even if the child has a different opinion. 3. Because of his apparent the gambler always won the hand. 4. When the gambler finally lost, the crowd was . 5. The strong wind caused the tree branch to scratch upon the window driving the man crazy. 6. With the help of an experienced tour guide, the traveler did not get lost during his European vacation. 7. The traveler was also very ,so each day he would find a chapel and pray for his safety. 8. One day a vendor tried to charge the traveler an fee for a hot dog, and the vendor was struck by lightning. 9. The vendor was sorry, apologized to the traveler, and the two had . 10. Luckily, the vendor was never struck by lightning again, for the strong bolts would surely have been the cause of his . | ||||||||
20 | 11/1/2016 | Walk a Mile in My Shoes Read the lyrics below and answer the questions.
Performed by Coldcut Words & Music by Joe South If I could be you, if you could be me For just one hour, if we could find a way To get inside each other's mind If you could see you through my eyes Instead your own ego I believe you'd be I believe you'd be surprised to see That you've been blind Walk a mile in my shoes just walk a mile in my shoes Before you abuse, criticize and accuse Then walk a mile in my shoes Now if we spend the day Throwin' stones at one another 'Cause I don't think, 'cause I don't think Or wear my hair the same way you do Well, I may be common people But I'm your brother And when you strike out You're tryin' to hurt me It's hurtin' you, Lord HAVE mercy Walk a mile in my shoes just walk a mile in my shoes Before you abuse, criticize and accuse Then walk a mile in my shoes Now there are people on reservations And out in the ghetto And brother there, but, for the grace of God Go you and I, If I only had wings of a little angel Don't you know, I'd fly To the top of a mountain And then I'd cry, cry, cry | ||||||||
21 | 11/30/16 | TKAM Ch. 22-23 Quotes
A) “This is their home, sister,” said Atticus. “We’ve made it this way for them, they might as well learn to cope with it.” (ch. 22) B) “I don’t know, but they did it [convicted Tom]. They’ve done it before and they did it tonight and they’ll do it again and when they do it—seems only children weep.” (ch. 22) C) Jem was staring at his helf-eaten cake. “It’s like bein’ a caterpillar in a cocoon, that’s what it is,” he said. “Like somethin’ asleep wrapped up in a warm place. I always thought Maycomb folks were the best folks in the world, least that’s what it seemed like.” (ch. 22) D) “Jem, see if you can stand in Bob Ewell’s shoes a minute. I destroyed his last shred of credibility at that trial, if they had any to begin with.” (ch. 23) E) “If you had been on that jury, son, and eleven other boys like you, Tom would be a free man,” said Atticus. “So far nothing in your life has interfered with your reasoning process….There’s something in our world that makes men lose their heads—they couldn’t be fair if they tried.” (ch. 23) | ||||||||
22 | 12/5/16 | Of Mice and Men Ch. 1 Describe the relationship between George and Lennie. a.Find 2
quotes to
demonstrate 2. Summarize the Dream George and Lennie share.
3. Describe their life (history, background, jobs, etc.) | ||||||||
23 | 12/6/16 | Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 •List reasons why Carlson wants to shoot
Candy’s dog.
•List reasons Candy doesn’t want this.
•What is the right thing to do? Explain.
•What does the dog represent to Candy? •Describe the life of a migrant farm
worker.
•Review the passage where George talks
about the dream: “We’d belong there” (56/57).
Identify
the elements of the dream that are so appealing to G&L. Think themes and Choice Theory•Why does Candy want to be included in the
dream?
–What
does he offer to contribute?
•Why does Candy say he should have shot
his dog himself?
•Is Lennie at fault for what he did to
Curley? Is Lennie mean? | ||||||||
21 | 4/18/16 | TKAM Character Project #2 •Based
on the trial chapters (or Part Two so far) identify 3 quotes which demonstrate
the development of your character(s).
–Include the quote, a citation, and
your character’s trait. | ||||||||
22 | 4/20/16 | To Kill a Mockingbird Trial Response Imagine you are member of the jury or simply an observer or the trial. Write a letter to a “relative” or “friend” sharing your observations and thoughts about the trial. Include the following: à Your thoughts about the case BEFORE the trial started. o What do you know? What had you heard? à Your impression of the lawyers (Atticus, Mr. Gilmer) the judge and witnesses à Parts of the trial that were exciting or memorable to you? à What is your response to the verdict? | ||||||||
23 | 4/20/16 | My Papa's Waltz By Theodore Reothke The whiskey on your breath We romped until the pans The hand that held my wrist You beat time on my head
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24 | 4/21/16 | TKAM Character Project #3 So far in the novel, how has your character met their basic needs (focus on the four we discussed in class) –Be specific. You don’t need direct quotes; cite detailed examples. | ||||||||
25 | 4/25/16 | To Kill a Mockingbird Final Review Not only does Harper Lee choose to tell the story of Maycomb through the eyes of a young girl, Scout, but she also presents the story as a series of short stories or episodes. With a partner, select ONE episode from the novel, read it, discuss, and answer the following questions. Answer in COMPLETE sentences. One paper per person. 1. What does your episode reveal about a character or characters? 2. How does your episode develop the overall plot? 3. What does your specific episode tell the reader about Scout as a narrator? 4. Does your episode relate or correspond to other episodes in the novel? 5. Does your episode develop a major theme? 6. Overall, why did Lee choose to put your episode in the novel? In other words, why is it important?
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26 | 5/5/16 | Of Mice and Men Ch. 1 1. Describe each character (physical trait + character trait). –Identify
a quote to support each trait (4 quotes total)
2. Describe the relationship between George and Lennie. a.Find
a quote to demonstrate
3. Summarize the Dream George and Lennie share. 4. Describe their life (background, jobs, etc.) | ||||||||
27 | 5/6/16 | Of Mice and Men Ch. 2 –Which
need does he most need to fulfill?
•Find
an example.
•What’s your
1st impression of Curley’s Wife?
•What is your impression of Slim?
•Why is Lennie so concerned about
disappointing George?
–Think
Choice Theory
•What does Lennie mean when he says, “Le’s
get outta
here. It’s mean
here.” (33)? | ||||||||
28 | 5/10/16 | Of Mice and Men Ch. 3 Review
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30 | 5/12/16 | Chapter 4 What does Crooks say to upset Lennie?
•How does Lennie react when he’s upset?
•How are all the characters in Crooks’ room
(Crooks, Lennie, Candy, Curley’s Wife) similar?
•Why is Curley’s wife so mean to the other
men, especially Crooks? Think Choice
Theory.
•Why does Crooks change his mind about
being included in the Dream?
•Write a theme statement (using 1 of our 4
themes) for Crooks. | ||||||||
31 | 12/8/15 | Thesis/Essay Review 1. What is the purpose of a thesis statement? 2. Where in the essay does the thesis statement belong? 3. List the 3 parts in the thesis. Write a thesis statement for ONE of the two prompts: (label the 3 parts) 1. Describe the life of a migrant farm worker. 2. Why is the Dream so important to George and Lennie? Write a topic sentence for each reason in the thesis. | ||||||||
32 | 12/9/15 | Crooks’ Room Reread the first two paragraphs of chapter 4. 1. What do you notice about Steinbeck’s writing? 2. Which image sticks out to you? Now, think about a room you are familiar with. Consider all the details, all the objects in the room, and even the feeling or smell of the room. Start by making a list of these aspects of your room: 1. Write a paragraph following Steinbeck’s descriptive style in which you create a vivid and detailed picture of your room. |
Journal Entries
Students are responsible to complete all journals in their designated English 9 Journal. If absent, or if a journal is not completed in class, the prompts are available on this page.