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Monday 1/9Bellwork Check #1#1 A dangling modifier is one that does not clearly modify another word in the sentence. Usually, a group of words acting as a modifier at the beginning of a sentence modifies the word that follows it, often the subject. Example:Snoring profoundly, I dared not move the bear off the camper hood.Snoring profoundly, the bear could not be moved from the camper hood.Directions: If the sentence is correct, write correct. If the sentence has a dangling modifier, write down the modifier.Sprinting for the camper, I began to tremble with fear.Starting the engine, the bear was not at all disturbed.Shaking her head, the car jolted and vibrated.WOD:#1 Habitual POS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: John is a habitual smoker. He smokes about a pack a day! Context Clue: Classwork:Read background on Franz Kafka page 93Copy character development chartCharacter:Character’s Words/ThoughtsCharacter’s ActionsCharacter’s InteractionsCharacterBegin reading The Metamorphosis page 93-top of 94Sentence summaries for the odd paragraphsAnnotations for the even paragraphsGenerate at least one question per pageAnswer questionsTuesday 1/10Bellwork Check #1#2 We have begun reading “The Metamorphosis”. We know that metamorphosis means change, what kind of metamorphosis have you gone through? If you have not experienced a metamorphosis, where do you see yourself in five years? (Your response must be at least four sentences.)WOD: #2 HaggardPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: The soldier looked exhausted and haggard after walking forty miles through the desert.Context Clue:Classwork:Continue to read The Metamorphosis top of 94- top of 96Sentence summaries for the odd paragraphsAnnotations for the even paragraphsGenerate at least one question per pageAnswer questionsComplete at least one entry for the character chartWednesday 1/11, Thursday 1/12, and Friday 1/13Classwork:The Metamorphosis top of page 96-99Sentence summaries for the odd paragraphsAnnotations for the even paragraphsGenerate at least one question per pageAnswer questionsComplete at least one entry for the character chartClasswork:Continue reading The Metamorphosis page 100-102Sentence summaries for the odd paragraphsAnnotations for the even paragraphsGenerate at least one question per pageAnswer questionsComplete at least one entry for the character chartMonday 1/16No School Martin Luther King Jr. DayTuesday 1/17Benchmark TestingWednesday 1/18Benchmark TestingThursday 1/19Bellwork Check #1#3 Make a plot diagram for The MetamorphosisWOD:#3 HalcyonPOS: AdjDefintion:Sentence: Because the waters are halcyon, today is a great day for a boat trip.Context Clue: Classwork:Finish reading The Metamorphosis page 103-105Sentence summaries for the odd paragraphsAnnotations for the even paragraphsGenerate at least one question per pageAnswer questionsComplete at least one entry for the character chartFriday 1/20Bellwork Check #1#4 Subject pronouns are used as subjects and as predicate nominatives in sentences. Object pronouns are used as objects of verbs or prepositions. The forms of pronouns are shown in the chart below. Singular PluralSubjectObjectSubjectObjectFirst PersonIMeWeUsSecond PersonYouYouYouYouThird PersonHe, she, itHim, her, itTheyThemDirections: Pick the correct form of the pronoun in the parentheses.Mother and (I, me) enjoyed the sound of words.Silly ones always made (she, her) and (I, me) laugh.Father sometimes got irritated with (we, us)#4 HemorrhagePOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: When you rupture a blood vessel while giving birth and start bleeding profusely, this an example of a hemorrhage.Context Clue:ClassworkComplete the collaborative discussion at the bottom of page 105DistortionLine and page number1.1.2.2.3.3.*Your response must have:At least four sentencesAt least one WODAt least one plete the analyzing the text questions page 106.Monday 1/23Bellwork Check #1#5 Some adjectives are formed from proper nouns. Like proper nouns, proper adjectives should be capitalized.Example:The teacher of our French class visited France last summer.Directions: Write down the words that should be capitalized in each sentence.The elderly ladies could read spanish, but not english. They lived in an american city.They were mexican-american californians. Mary Helen ponce is a chicana writer.During the war, the united states joined the british and russian forces to form the allied powers.WOD:#5 HeteromorphicPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Nobody wanted the heteromorphic jelly bean because it didn’t look like the typical shape.Context Clue:Classwork:Quiz on “The Metamorphosis”Finish analyzing the text questions p. 106Tuesday 1/24Bellwork Check #4#6 “From The Metamorphosis” is just an excerpt of the novella. Write down what you think happens after Gregor opens the door. Do you think the family gets him help? How will the family pay off their debt?WOD:#6 HavocPOS: nounDefinition:Sentence: The volcano inflicted havoc upon the tiny village.Context Clue:Classwork:Begin reading and answering question on the graphic novel page 107-109. Questions 1-5From The MetamorphosisGraphic Novel Questions:How does Kuper’s opening differ from Kafka’s?How does the change from page one to page two mimic Gregor waking up?Revisit the first two paragraphs of the novella (lines 1-17). How do Gregor’s reactions differ in the comic?Does Kuper do an effective job of depicting Gregor’s room as a “proper human room?” Is the room as peaceful as Kafka describes it, or does it create a different tone?Reread the thought bubble on the top of page 109. What can you infer about how Gregor deals with difficult issues in his life? Look at the different ways text is presented on this page. How can you tell the difference between information in Kuper’s narrative description and what he attributes to Gregor? What does the narrative description help add?Summarize what is happening on page 110.What does the word predicament mean? Which context clue helped you determine this meaning? Page 111Find and idiom and explain what it means. Page 112 What theme is illustrated on page 113.Find an example of a simile or a metaphor and explain the meaning on page 114Examine the speech balloons for each character and what each character says. Explain how Kuper graphically uses the speech balloons. Page 116Make an inference about how Gregor feels about his family based on information in the text. Page 117 Reread line 199 of the novella. Explain which writer placed greater emphasis on the arrival of the chief clerk. Page 119Explain what you learned about Gregor through his response to the chief clerk’s request that he open the door. Page 121Point out the words that are emphasized in this panel. How does Kuper emphasize them? Why does he choose these particular words? Page 122Make an inference about how the men and the women feel about Gregor based on details in the panel. Page 122How many characters are speaking on this page? How do you know? Page 124Wednesday 1/25Bellwork Check #4#7 A personal pronoun refers to a specific person or thing. Objective case pronouns are used as direct objects, indirect objects, or objects of a preposition.Objective Case PronounsMe You Her Him It Us ThemDirections: Replace the underline noun with an objective case pronoun.Did you scare the thief away?That dog belongs to the neighbors.The children looked at Maria.Maria apologized because she didn’t mean to alarm the children.WOD:#7 HindrancePOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: My youngest sister is always more of a hindrance than a help when she tries to assist me with a task.Context Clue:Classwork:Continue to read and answer questions on the graphic novel p. 110-112. Questions 6-9Thursday 1/26Classwork:Continue to read and answer the questions on the graphic novel p. 113-119. Write down and answer questions 10-14Friday 1/27Classwork:Finish reading and answering the questions on the graphic novel p. 120-125 Write down and answer questions 15-18Complete the collaborative discussion on your own. Bottom of page 125 Must be at least four sentencesMust include at least one quote Must include at least one WOD.Monday 1/30Classwork:Write down and answer the analyzing the text questions page plete the performance task at the bottom of page 126. (just the first bullet!)Complete the critical vocabulary and the vocabulary strategy: verifying word meanings on page 127.Tuesday 1/31Bellwork Check #1#8 On this day in 1839, inventor Edmond Berger patented the spark plug. What is the spark plug used for? Do you think that we could function without the spark plug? Why? Why not?WOD#8 HoardPOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: There is a thin line between being a collector and a hoarder.Context Clue:Classwork:Read information about Argumentative Essays page 2 of the performance plete Source materials for step 1 page 4-5Analyze the student model page 6Wednesday 2/1Bellwork Check #1#9 On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was approved by congress. What is the 13th Amendment? Why is it important in history?WOD:#9 HypocritePOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: Bob is such a hypocrite. He tells his kids not to smoke as he lights up cigarette.Context Clue:Classwork:Terminology of argumentative text page 8Source materials page 10-11Thursday 2/2Bellwork Check #1#10 Freewrite WOD:#10 HysteriaPOS: nounDefinition:Sentence: I became hysterical when I found out that I won the lottery! Context Clue:Classwork:Review types of evidence page 15Performance Assessment 12-14Friday 2/3Bellwork Check #2#1 On this day in 1920, the Negro Baseball League was founded. Present or past, make a list of three African American baseball players.#1 IgnoblePOS: ADJDefinition:Sentence: Since the criminal showed no remorse for his ignoble deeds, the judge sentenced him to life in prison.Context Clue:Classwork:Test on “H” wordsPerformance Assessment 16-17Monday 2/6Bellwork Check #2#2 On this day in 1945, Bob Marley was born. Besides the cannabis reference, what do you know about Bob Marley?#2 ImmaculatePOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: The gardener works seven days a week to keep my lawn immaculate.Context Clue:Classwork:Review page 16-17Group outline page 18Begin taking notes on the source materials 22-25Tuesday 2/7Bellwork Check #2#3 On this day in 1976, Negro History week becomes Black History Month. Do you think people acknowledge this month like they use to? Do you feel like you know a lot about black history? Do you feel as though you should/ could learn more? Explain.#3 ImminencePOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: By the middle of November, snow flurries have announced the imminence of winter.Context Clue:Classwork: Finish reading and taking notes on the source materials page 26-29Respond to questions page 30Wednesday 2/8Bellwork Check #2#4 On this day in 1986, Oprah Winfrey became the first African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show. What was another first she was able to accomplish?WOD:#4 ImpecuniousPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Can you believe the wealthy woman married the impecunious man who doesn’t have a job?Context Clue: Classwork:Part 2 Write page 31 (Outline)Notes of Argumentative introductionsThursday 2/9Bellwork check #2#5 On this day in 1944, Alice Walker was born. Name her award winning novel that was later turned into a movie.WOD#5 ImbibePOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: After working in the hot sun for hours, John imbibed the entire jug of water.Context Clue: Classwork:Finish notes on introductionsBegin writing your introductionFriday 2/10Bellwork Check #2#6 On this day in 1964, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act. What is the Civil Rights Act?WOD:#6 ImperviousPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: The chemical treatment makes the fireman’s uniform impervious to flames.Context Clue: Classwork:FSA practice Peer edit introductionsMonday 2/13Bellwork Check #2#7 Make a list of five things you know about Black History.WOD:#7 Inevitable POS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Everybody knows that death is the inevitable!Context Clue:Classwork:Finish peer editing the introductionPowerpoint on body paragraphsTuesday 2/14Bellwork Check #2#8 February 14, 1817 is the possible birthday of Frederick Douglass. Who was Frederick Douglass? WOD:#8 Insidious POS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: The insidious playboy planned to con the heiress out of her fortune.Context Clue:Classwork:Begin writing your body paragraphs Begin to Peer edit body paragraphsWednesday 2/15Bellwork Check #2#9 On this day in 1848, Sarah Roberts was barred from going to a white school in Boston. Her father filed the first school integration suit on her behalf. How would you feel if schools went back to being segregated? WOD:#9 IratePOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: The irate woman vandalized her boyfriend's car when she found out that he cheated on her.Context Clue:Classwork:Peer edit body paragraphsNotes on counterargumentThursday 2/16Bellwork Check #2#10 Freewrite WOD:#10 ItineraryPOS: nounDefinition:Sentence: Sue wrote out an itinerary for her Vegas trip.Context Clue:Classwork:Vocabulary Acting Out?Finish notes on Counterargument paragraph Friday 2/17Bellwork Check #3#1 On this day in 1942, Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton was born. Beyonce received a lot of criticism because her half time performance represented The Black Panthers. What is The Black Panther Party? Name a famous figure who was associated with them. WOD:#1 JadedPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: After being on an airplane for nearly twenty-four hours, Henry is a bit jaded and never wants to travel again. Context Clue:Classwork:Test on the “I” wordsWrite your counterargument and conclusionMonday 2/20No School President’s DayTuesday 2/21Bellwork Check #3#2 On this day in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated. Who was Malcolm X?WOD:#2 JamboreePOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: The school threw a jamboree to celebrate the basketball’s team victory!Context Clue:Classwork:Notes on counterargument Write counterargument Wednesday 2/22Bellwork Check #3#3 On this day in 1989, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince won the first rap Grammy. Name other rappers who have won a Grammy.WOD:#3 JargonPOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: If you include legal jargon in the article, only law students and lawyers will be able to understand your position.Context Clue:Classwork:Peer edit the counterargumentWrite your conclusionThursday 2/23Bellwork Check #3#4 Make a list of five African American inventors. What did they invent? Do we still use it today? (Google is your friend!)InventorWhat did he or she invent?Do we still use it today?WOD:#4 Jaundice POS: NounDefinition:Sentence: The doctors could tell that the newborn had jaundice because his skin was yellow.Context Clue:Classwork:Timed writingPick a side!Read the sources and take notes. (underline/ highlight things that seem important)Come up with a hookWrite down at least three signal phrases and quotes that you would incorporate. One of those must be for your counterargument. Write down at least two WOD’s that you would use in the essay. Write down the actual sentence.Friday 2/24Bellwork Check #3#5 Dr. W.E.B Dubois was a Famous African American Leader. Besides being an African American leader, what else do you know about Dr. Dubois? Make a list of three things about him. WOD:#5 JejunePOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: The billionaire couple refused to eat the jejune dish of chicken wings and tater tots.Context Clue: Classwork:Timed Writing day twoWrite your introductionHookClaimAddress the counterclaimSummary of evidenceWrite your bodyTopic sentenceSignal phraseText evidenceElaborationConcluding sentenceMonday 2/27Bellwork Check #3#6 On this day in 1869, Congress adopted the 15th Amendment. What is the 15th amendment?WOD:#6 JeerPOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: When the basketball bounced off the rim for the second time, Nolan knew that the crowd would probably jeer him.Context Clue:Classwork:Timed writing day threeWrite counterargument Topic SentenceExpert SourceExplanationConcession sentenceRebuttal sentence Write your conclusionRestate your thesisLeave the reader thinking!Tuesday 2/28Bellwork Check #3#7 On this day in 1942, There were race at Sojourner Truth’s home. Who was Sojourner Truth?WOD:#7 JocosePOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Rodney laughed once he realized that the remark was meant to be jocose.Context Clue:Classwork:Read background and information about the artist and poet on page 47 of the close reader.On a sheet of paper, write down five things that you learned from the background. Page 47Underneath the five things you learned, create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two authors. Page 47Van GoghBothSexton11122233Close read “The Starry Night” art and poetry page 48-50Complete questions 1-4On the same paper with the background information, cite (include the line in the poem) specific evidence about what is emphasized or absent in each work.“Starry Night”PaintingPoem112233Wednesday 3/1Bellwork Check #3#8 On this day in 2002 Shauntay Hinton was crowned Miss USA. How many African American women were voted Miss USA?WOD#8 JovialPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Since my mother-in-law does not like me, she is never jovial in my presence.Context Clue:Classwork:Read background on “Life After People” page 51Begin close reading “Life After People” page 51-52Work on cause and effect chartTime periodCauseEffect1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Thursday 3/2Bellwork Check #3#9 On this day in 1940, Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar. Make a list of three African Americans who have won an Oscar.WOD#9 JudiciousPOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: The man made the judicious decision to give the gun-carrying robber his wallet.Context Clue:Classwork:Finish close reading “Life After People” page 53-54Finish the cause and effect chartAnswer the “Life After People” Questions “Life After People” QuestionsCite evidence from lines 2-4 that supports the idea that a life without people would cause chaos.Describe one chain of events that would occur in the first week.What happens to animals that depend on people?Name some of the consequences of the disappearance of operators at nuclear power plants.Why do you think the author used so many time-order words and phrases?Summarize what happens to the physical remains of civilization during this period.Friday 3/3Bellwork Check #3#10 FreewriteWOD#10 JuxtaposePOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: The juxtaposition of the comic books next to the philosophical journals made Jim’s library unique.Context Clue:Classwork:Finish any work from Tuesday 2/28 through Thursday 3/2 (You still have to complete the work if you were not here!)Monday 3/6Bellwork Check #4#1 March is considered Women’s History Month. How did Women’s History Month start? Why do we celebrate women?WOD:#1 LadenPOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Although the suitcase appears laden, I think I can squeeze in one more pair of shoes.Context Clue:Classwork:Vocabulary Acting outTuesday 3/7Bellwork Check #4#2 It’s odd that you can get so numbed by your own pain or your own problem that you don’t quite fully share the hell of someone close to you.-Lady Bird JohnsonQ: What does this quote mean to you?WOD:#2 LaudablePOS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: Despite her disabilities, Candace has achieved some laudable achievements.Context Clue:Classwork:“J” words test Wednesday 3/8Bellwork Check #4#3 Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?-Rose Fitzgerald KennedyQ: What do you think this quote means?WOD:#3 Lethargic POS: AdjDefinition:Sentence: During the hottest days of summer I feel so lethargic that all I want to do is lounge around the house. Context Clue:Classwork:Practice for the FSA Reading Excerpt from To Kill a MockingbirdThursday 3/9Bellwork Check #4#4 On this day in 1931, Ida B. Wells died. Make a list of three things about Ida B. Wells. Google is your friend.WOD:#4 LevityPOS: NounDefinition:Sentence: Because getting this job is very important to you, you should not approach it with levity.Context Clue:Classwork:Finish FSA practice “To Kill a MockingbirdFriday 3/10Bellwork Check #4#5 On this day in 1913, Harriet Tubman died. Write down what you know about Harriet Tubman.WOD:#5 LoathePOS: VerbDefinition:Sentence: I loathe rude, disrespectful children.Context clue : Classwork:View “Culture of Art and Death “Read background on Julio CortazarBegin reading and answering questions on “The Night Face Up” page 171 1-3“The Night Face Up” questionsDo you see two separate stories unfolding on the first page?What is happening right now? (1-11)Cite a clue on the first page that foreshadows events to come. Identify an event in this section and explain how the event creates tension. (lines 12-30)Infer if the man is completely well or a bit groggy when others first lift him at the site of the accident. Cite evidence for your inference. (lines 27-32)Cite examples that shows that the story had moved from one plot to the other. (Lines 72-97)What words and phrases communicate the tension in the parallel plot? What sense does the author focus on in the parallel plot? (lines 72-97).Identify the two places where the plots shift. What direction do the plots shift in for each instance? (lines 105 and 139, 98-140)Create a two column tone chart. List words and phrases that illustrate each toneCalm Tense Choose an example of foreshadowing and explain why it is foreshadowing. (143-146)Describe the connection between the plot lines that switch near the top of page 176What strategies does the author use to speed up the pace? (Lines 213-246)Reread lines 256-258. Identify the phrase that serves as the bridge. How can this phrase be interpreted in two different ways? How does this passage show the relationship between the two plots and the title of the story? (Lines 262-278) Go back to page 178 and reread lines 262-267. Which plot is this? What evidence shows us that this plot is the reality? ................
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