Saturday, October 31, 2015

Parallel Strucuture

Parallel Structure


A. In the four sentences below, circle the correct word or phrase that gives the sentence correct


parallel structure.

1. Justin was excited about inviting friends over, eating a good meal, and ___ .

a. …a game of cards.

b. …to play cards.

c. ...playing a game of cards.

2. I have always enjoyed reading the book more than _____________________.

a. …I watched the movie version.

b. …watching the movie.

c. …to watch the movie.

3. When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors.

a. …starting to get windy…

b. …windy…

c. …getting windy…

4. Running, lifting, and ____________ are three of Ashley’s favorite exercises.

a. …racquetball…

b. …a spinning class…

c. …bicycling…

B. In the sentences below, write a word or phrase in the blank that gives the sentence Parallel


Structure.

1. The little girl liked eating cookies better than _____________________________ at her

grandmother’s house.

2. Students like to sleep, relax and _______________________________________ during

the summer.

3. He went to the store to pick up a carton of milk and two ____________________.

4. Food, shelter, and ___________________________________________________ are all

I need to survive on a deserted island.

5. ______________________________________ is much better than a visit to the dentist.

Practice:
Write two original sentences using parallel structure.  Underline the parallel structure in your sentences.

Monday, October 26, 2015

Diary/ Journal


 Bell Ringers:  Select the correct answer and circle the context clues.
10/26- Monday
1. This was an extensive and magnificent structure, the creation of the prince's eccentric yet AUGUST taste.
A. Brave; valiant    B. Tendency to believe too readily     C.Ordinary    D.  Greedy for riches    E. Imposing and magnificent

10/27-Tuesday
2. He squared his broad shoulders and spoke of the wild scenes and DOUGHTY deeds of wars and plagues and strange peoples.
A. Brave; valiant    B. Tendency to believe too readily     C.Ordinary    D.  Greedy for riches    E. Imposing and magnificent

10/28- Wednesday
3. His father, smiling shamefacedly at his own CREDULITY, held up the talisman.
A. Brave; valiant    B. Tendency to believe too readily     C.Ordinary    D.  Greedy for riches    E. Imposing and magnificent

10/29-Thursday
4. There was an air of PROSAIC wholesomeness about the room. 
A. Brave; valiant    B. Tendency to believe too readily     C.Ordinary    D.  Greedy for riches    E. Imposing and magnificent

10/30-Friday
5. As Mr. White wished for money, the Sgt. Major was afraid the monkey's paw would turn Mr. White into a mean, AVARICIOUS man. 
A. Brave; valiant    B. Tendency to believe too readily     C.Ordinary    D.  Greedy for riches    E. Imposing and magnificent

- Finish working pm ""The Necklace" 
Students will complete a writing assignment and turn it in to www.turnitin.com

ASSIGNMENT:
Write a Diary entry:
Write a diary entry from Madame Loisel's point of view, describing Madame Louisel's reactions to the loss.  (You are the voice of the Narrator's mind / inner thoughts)

 Finish prompt activity

1. Minimum - 1 page entry; treated like a diary/ journal
2. 12 point Times New Roman
3. 1 inch margins
4. MLA style
5. Include in-text citations for contextual evidence
6. You must use 4 specific instances from the story (direct, partial or paraphrased quotes)
(underline your examples)

Direct Quote:
"It's just that I have no evening dress and so I can't go to the party.  Give that invitation to one of your colleagues whose wife will be better dressed than I" (537).

Paraphrased:
She was a jealous woman who always wanted more.  Her husband was always attempting to please her; however, nothing was ever good enough.  When he brought home the ticket to the ball, she displayed immense sorrow for her lack of formal attire (537).

7. You must include 10 transitions in your writing:  Underline your transitions
Transitions  (use this link)

8. Must be checked by Grammarly.com/edu
9. Must be turned in to www.turnitin.com



Standards:
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language
Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization. 

Sunday, October 18, 2015

The Necklace

The Necklace

10/19- 10/23
Vocab 5 Test Tuesday
Bell Ringer
10/19
Circle the context clues in the sentence.  Select the correct answer
1. At Denver there was an INFLUX of passengers into the coaches on the eastbound B & M expr4ess.
A. Moved sideways    B. Coming in   C. Prevented by having done something ahead of time D.A false believe held in spite of evidence to the contrary  E. Likely to happen soon

10/20
2.Framtom labored under the tolerably wide-spread DELUSION that strangers are hungry for the details of one's aliments and sicknesses.
A. Moved sideways    B. Coming in   C. Prevented by having done something ahead of time D.A false believe held in spite of evidence to the contrary  E. Likely to happen soon

10/21
3. A cyclist coming along the road had to run into a hedge to avoid an IMMINENT collision.
A. Moved sideways    B. Coming in   C. Prevented by having done something ahead of time D.A false believe held in spite of evidence to the contrary  E. Likely to happen soon

10/22
4. The two men SIDLED down the aisle into the last car of the train.  

A. Moved sideways    B. Coming in   C. Prevented by having done something ahead of time D.A false believe held in spite of evidence to the contrary  E. Likely to happen soon

 10/23
As the young woman looked terrified, Mr Easton, with a little laugh, as if amused, was about to speak when the other man FORESTALLED him by interrupting their conversation.
A. Moved sideways    B. Coming in   C. Prevented by having done something ahead of time D.A false believe held in spite of evidence to the contrary  E. Likely to happen soon
Terms:

The Necklace

  • rueful   adj.  feeling sorrow or regret Her thoughtless comment soon made her rueful .
  • resplendent   adj.  shining brightly The winner’s face was resplendent as he accepted the prize.
  • disheveled   adj.  untidy Val’s disheveled hair showed he had overslept.
  • profoundly   adv.  deeply We were all profoundly moved by the long-lost brothers’ reunion.
Procedure:
Monday:
Part 1: Students will read and discuss page 292 in their textbook

Literary Analysis

character is a person, an animal, or even an object that participates in the action and experiences the events of a literary work. Writers communicate what characters are like through characterization:
  • Direct characterization: The writer explains a character.
  • Indirect characterization: The writer gives clues to a character by describing the character’s behavior, words and thoughts, physical appearance, or how others react to the character.
Use a chart like this one to track characterization as you read.

Reading Skill

An inference is an insight you reach based on stated details about information that is not stated. To make inferences, relate characters and events to your own experience.
For instance, when reading the story of a space captain on her first voyage, you might compare the captain to leaders whom you have known. Use a chart like the one shown to relate your reading to your experiences.

A. Students will review strategies for constructing meaning 
B. Students will discuss inferences, conclusions, comprehension/ text relationships, comparing and contrasting ideas and recognizing the writer's purpose.\
C. Essentially, students will realize that they are like detectives when they are reading, and these tools will help them find the essential clues needed for analysis and comprehension.

Pre-reading introduction to author on page 534-535


1. Students will read "The Necklace" on page 536  of their text
2. Students will be introduced to IRONY and SURPRISE endings
3. Students will make predictions about the story 
4. Students will discuss literary terms:  Plot elements, irony, tone, mood, foreshadowing
5. Students will discuss and analyze the outcome of the story
6. Students will Answer questions on page 541
7. STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE TO DISCUSS AND APPLY LITERARY TERMS TO READING AS THEY MAKE PREDICTIONS AND INFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE TEXT
8. Students will stop mid-story and make predictions about the characters   (LINK for story prediction chart)

They will use a three column chart:
PREDICTION     REASON     ACTUAL OUTCOME

9. STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE TO READ AND DISCUSS THE STORY AND THEN FILL IN actual outcome SECTION OF THEIR CHART.
1
0. Students will complete structure worksheet

Monday Homework:  Finish reading the story....there will be a short quiz

Tuesday- Vocab5

Wednesday
-
 Finish working pm ""The Necklace" 
Students will complete a writing assignment and turn it in to www.turnitin.com

Write a Diary entry:
Write a diary entry from Madame Loisel's point of view, describing Madame Louisel's reactions to the loss.  (You are the voice of the Narrator's mind / inner thoughts)

Thursday, - Finish prompt activity

Friday - Guidance


Thursday- Assessment
1. Students will review essay structure and methods to answer an essay question.

Applying the organizational strategies discussed in today's lesson, students will write a journal on the following:
They say you can't judge a book by its cover.  How does this saying apply to all five of the main characters in "Hearts and Hands" and "The Open Window"?

Be specific and use examples.

Friday, Students will finish their essays and submit their work to www.turnitin.com

Friday- Students will receive their first vocabulary unit 3.
*There will be a vocab test every Friday.  It will include the bell ringer terms as well as the terms in the lesson.

Students should be able to apply context clues and comprehend the full meaning of the terms.  As a result, they will be expected to write original sentences that include context clues in a section of the test.


Friday - vocab test 3
Friday Homework:
Vocab unit 6 - due on Tuesday,10/28
**This includes the unit, highlighted context clues AND 15 original sentences with the context clues highlighted

Looking Ahead:
3-Ring binder check on Friday,10/29 -Graded Check
**Please make sure to include four plot structure sheets and vocab packet
Assessment:  There will be a WRITTEN JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT ON Thursdayinformal ASSESSMENT WILL BE CONTINUALLY APPLIED THROUGH DISCUSSION AND Q/A SESSIONS
Closure:
use EACH DAILY bell ringer TERM IN A COMPLETE SENTENCE.  CIRCLE YOUR CONTEXT CLUES

The Necklace

  • rueful   adj.  feeling sorrow or regret Her thoughtless comment soon made her rueful .
  • resplendent   adj.  shining brightly The winner’s face was resplendent as he accepted the prize.
  • disheveled   adj.  untidy Val’s disheveled hair showed he had overslept.
  • profoundly   adv.  deeply We were all profoundly moved by the long-lost brothers’ reunion.
Standards: 
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Cask

10/14
1. James is a STAUNCH supporter of his family
A. Impossible to recover   B. Producing wealth  C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works  E. first public appearance

2. After loosing $10,000 last year, he closed the business when it was no longer LUCRATIVE..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

10/15

3. Terrified of this new experience, the singer was nervous before her DEBUT..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

4. The singer's REPERTOIRE was limited to show tunes.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
1. Define terms below using contextual evidence
2. Review Questions
3. Review Plot Structure

Wednesday:
1 Review vocab and check homework
2. discuss comprehension questions after "Cask" ("Questions 1-4 and 1-5)
3. Complete Plot Structure

BRING YOUR LAPTOPS TO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!

Define the following in the story:
Situational Irony - Occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what a character or reader expects.

Surprise Ending - A literary device that creates sudden irony.  A good reader will find clues throughout  the story.

Inferences- Based on details that an author provides and the reader interprets based on his/ her knowledge or experience.  

materials:  text, highlighter/ pen, paper
Terms: Plot structure - introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution; theme; situational irony, surprise ending and inference


Introduce Cask of Amontillado


"Cask of AMontillado"
1. Students will open their packets - read footnotes and vocabulary words
2. Students will make predictions
3. As a class, students and teacher will discuss the concept of "trust"
4. Students will read the story
5. Students will answer questions following the story
6. Students will complete a plot structure
7. Complete the questions following the story

Assessment: Plot structure worksheet

(to review key elements of the story)




To assess comprehension of the story and review writing concepts, students will complete a "Missing Person's Report"

Students will need:
Prentice Hall Literature Book
- Study Guide Questions Handout
- Sample Missing Person’s Report
- Rubric
- Paper
- Pencil/Pen

Assessment- Rubric


5 Paragraph essay format LINK
5 Paragraph Outline LINK
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language
Closure:  Discuss one transitional element used in the story
Standards:
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Cask

Tuesday- 10/13
3As part of our ITINERARY, we will be in Cleveland on Saturday.

A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes
4. The twins whispered together and laughed, cooking up one of their INTRIGUES.
A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes

5  Many lost their jobs, and the number of people living in INDIGENCE.
A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes
Terms: Personification, Metaphor, Simile, Tone, Mood, Irony, Onomatopoeia, Plot structure




1. Define terms below using contextual evidence
2. Review Questions
3. Review Plot Structure

Define the following in the story:
Situational Irony - Occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what a character or reader expects.

Surprise Ending - A literary device that creates sudden irony.  A good reader will find clues throughout  the story.

Inferences- Based on details that an author provides and the reader interprets based on his/ her knowledge or experience.  

materials:  text, highlighter/ pen, paper
Terms: Plot structure - introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution; theme; situational irony, surprise ending and inference


Introduce Cask of Amontillado


"Cask of AMontillado"
1. Students will open their packets - read footnotes and vocabulary words
2. Students will make predictions
3. As a class, students and teacher will discuss the concept of "trust"
4. Students will read the story
5. Students will answer questions following the story
6. Students will complete a plot structure
7. Complete the questions following the story

Assessment: Plot structure worksheet

(to review key elements of the story)

Friday, 10/4 - "Missing Person's Report"


To assess comprehension of the story and review writing concepts, students will complete a "Missing Person's Report"

Students will need:
Prentice Hall Literature Book
- Study Guide Questions Handout
- Sample Missing Person’s Report
- Rubric
- Paper
- Pencil/Pen

Assessment- Rubric


5 Paragraph essay format LINK
5 Paragraph Outline LINK
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language
Closure:  Discuss one transitional element used in the story
Standards:
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language

Wednesday, October 07, 2015

Magi/ Cask

Bell Ringer:
Wednesday:
Write about an inference you made in the story.  Use specific context clues from the story
Thursday
Bell Ringers: Select the correct answer and circle the context clues.
1. The pillar IMPEDED my ability to see the screen
A. Halt; stopping    B. Poverty  C.Route; travel plan   D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes

2. After the sudden CESSATION of the car alarm, the silence seemed deep.
A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes
Tuesday- 10/13
3As part of our ITINERARY, we will be in Cleveland on Saturday.

A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes
4. The twins whispered together and laughed, cooking up one of their INTRIGUES.
A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes

5  Many lost their jobs, and the number of people living in INDIGENCE.
A. Halt; stopping B. Poverty C.Route; travel plan D. Blocked; obstructed E. Plots; schemes
Terms: Personification, Metaphor, Simile, Tone, Mood, Irony, Onomatopoeia, Plot structure




1. Define terms below using contextual evidence
2. Review Questions
3. Review Plot Structure

Define the following in the story:
Situational Irony - Occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what a character or reader expects.

Surprise Ending - A literary device that creates sudden irony.  A good reader will find clues throughout  the story.

Inferences- Based on details that an author provides and the reader interprets based on his/ her knowledge or experience.  


materials:  text, highlighter/ pen, paper
Terms: Plot structure - introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution; theme; situational irony, surprise ending and inference


Introduce Cask of Amontillado


"Cask of AMontillado"
1. Students will open their packets - read footnotes and vocabulary words
2. Students will make predictions
3. As a class, students and teacher will discuss the concept of "trust"
4. Students will read the story
5. Students will answer questions following the story
6. Students will complete a plot structure
7. Complete the questions following the story

Assessment: Plot structure worksheet

(to review key elements of the story)

Friday, 10/4 - "Missing Person's Report"


To assess comprehension of the story and review writing concepts, students will complete a "Missing Person's Report"

Students will need:
Prentice Hall Literature Book
- Study Guide Questions Handout
- Sample Missing Person’s Report
- Rubric
- Paper
- Pencil/Pen

Assessment- Rubric


5 Paragraph essay format LINK
5 Paragraph Outline LINK
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language
Closure:  Discuss one transitional element used in the story
Standards:
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language