MUG shotsMUG shots• in 1980, ronald reagan becomed the most in 1980, ronald reagan becomed the most

oldest president ever sworn into office.oldest president ever sworn into office.

Rules:Rules:

Capitalization, adjective Capitalization, adjective (comparative/superlative), verb (comparative/superlative), verb (irregular)(irregular)

Creative Minds at WorkCreative Minds at Work

Thinking Outside of the BoxThinking Outside of the Box

November 2, 2009November 2, 2009• MUG shotsMUG shots

• Vocabulary words and definitionsVocabulary words and definitions

• Mini-lesson: InterjectionsMini-lesson: Interjections

• Adverb worksheet Adverb worksheet

• JournalJournal

• Reader ResponseReader Response

• Painting PoetryPainting Poetry

JournalJournal• You awaken one morning and find you You awaken one morning and find you

have turned into an animal. You have the have turned into an animal. You have the same mind but a different body. What same mind but a different body. What animal are you? Describe your day. (at animal are you? Describe your day. (at least 6 sentences)least 6 sentences)

TREPID: (Latin) afraid, disturbedIntrepid: (adj) bold; unafraid; brave; courageousTrepidation: (n) state of fear or alarm; dreadREV: (Latin) to fear, respectIrreverent: (adj) not showing proper respectRevere: (v) to hold in awe; worship; admire; respectFORMID: (Latin) to fearFormidable: (adj) difficult to overcome; intimidating;

dauntingSPEC/SPIC: (Latin) to seeConspicuous: (adj) standing out; unusual; obviousDespicable: (adj) deserving hatred or disgust; vileRespective: (adj) corresponding to each person or thing in

a series; particular

word added to a sentence to convey emotion. not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence.

I heard one guy say to another guy, "He has a new car, eh?"

I don't know about you but, good lord, I think taxes are too high!

always followed by a comma

• Yes, I will make sure your request is approved.

• Ouch, that hurt!

• Oh no, I forgot that the exam was today.

**Though common in speech, interjections should be used sparingly and never in formal papers. **

joins two sentences elements that have joins two sentences elements that have identical functions. identical functions.

andand butbut oror forfor

nornor yetyet soso

FANBOYSFANBOYS

either…or either…or neither…or neither…or

not only…butnot only…but both…and both…and

whether…orwhether…or

thoughthough after after because because

if if wherewhere thanthan

since since asas unlessunless

beforebefore thatthat thoughthough

when when whereaswhereas

howeverhowever therefore therefore moreover moreover

further further thenthen consequentlyconsequently

accordinglyaccordingly also also thusthus

• **In what type of sentence is a **In what type of sentence is a coordinating conjunction found?coordinating conjunction found?

• **In what type of sentence is a **In what type of sentence is a subordinating conjunction found?subordinating conjunction found?

Excerpt from Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

• First paragraph is ALWAYS your opinion. Did you like the reading? Did you understand it? Did you like the character? Then, back it up! Why? Did a quote stick out? Did you love the setting? There is no wrong or right answer; this is simply your opinion!

• Second paragraph is does this relate to you or to the real world? Are teenagers really like this? Do you think this is realistic? Back it up! Remember, this is your opinion. Who cares what your friend says, this is your paper and your opinion.

• What would you do for a friend? What are some characteristics of a good friend to you? Do you think any of your friends would do something for you, even if it is not that extreme?

The poem- “Rock Concert”

First paragraph is ALWAYS your opinion. Did you like the reading? Did you understand it? Did you like the character? Then, back it up! Why? There is no wrong or right answer; this is your opinion!

Second paragraph is does this relate to you or to the real world? Are teenagers really like this? Do you think this is realistic? Why or why not? Back it up! Remember, this is your opinion. Who cares what your friend says, this is your paper and your opinion.

Third paragraph is what was your first rock concert? Can you remember the smells, the people, the food, etc.? Do you still have your ticket? When you read this again, what do you see? A concert you went to or something else like a music video?

Free VerseFree Verse• No rhyming, rhythm, tempo, line rulesNo rhyming, rhythm, tempo, line rules

• Can be how ever you want the poemCan be how ever you want the poem

• My only rules are: at least three lines and My only rules are: at least three lines and the title of the paint chip somewhere in the the title of the paint chip somewhere in the poempoem

Winter Sea Green• Dark ocean water on a wintry day• Color of a sea captain's hat in a portrait• Color of a boat through the fog• Depressing shade as the ship sinks to the

depths of the ocean floor• The color of the waves thrashing against the

wood of the ships foundation• Color of the sea in a painting• First sight of land through the fog

Winter sea greenis the dark ocean wateron a wintry morning,the color of the thrashing

waves against the ship-during a wintry storm.The shade of the ship peaking through the

morningfog; The color the ship turns as it sinks to the depthsof the ocean floor,And the dream of the firstsight of land that never

was.

Frosted Goldis the skeletal forms of golden rodon a wintry morningthe color of yellowed love letters in an attic,of the crumbling pages of old books. It’s the color of afternoon light in February,or the ochre- tinged wallpaperin a farmhouse bedroom

MUG shotsMUG shots• Fossils of fishes, insects, and reptiles can Fossils of fishes, insects, and reptiles can

bee found in many places.bee found in many places.

Rules:Rules:

Plurals, using the right wordPlurals, using the right word

November 3, 2009November 3, 2009Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2

• MUG shotsMUG shots• JournalJournal• Vocabulary check and exerciseVocabulary check and exercise• Conjunctions/adverbs worksheetConjunctions/adverbs worksheet• Mini-lesson: sentence types/finish conjunction notesMini-lesson: sentence types/finish conjunction notes• Reader Response: “Rock Concert”Reader Response: “Rock Concert”• MUG shots Quiz (2/4)MUG shots Quiz (2/4)• SSR (2/4)SSR (2/4)• Painting PoetryPainting Poetry

JournalJournal• ““It was blue and round. It resembled a It was blue and round. It resembled a

…” …”

Fit this somewhere in at least 5 sentences Fit this somewhere in at least 5 sentences and underline it when you use it. and underline it when you use it.

Sentence TypesSentence Typesreally…really…quickly…really…really…quickly…

• SimpleSimple: A simple sentence, also called an : A simple sentence, also called an independent clause.independent clause.

• Compound:Compound: contains two independent clauses contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinator. joined by a coordinator.

• ComplexComplex: an independent clause joined by one : an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses. or more dependent clauses.

• Compound-Complex: Compound-Complex: at least two independent at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clausesclauses and one or more dependent clauses

Sentences you should know but for Sentences you should know but for some reason you do not know…some reason you do not know…

• Some students like to study in the mornings.Some students like to study in the mornings.• I tried to speak Spanish, and my friend tried to I tried to speak Spanish, and my friend tried to

speak English.speak English.• When he handed in his homework, he forgot When he handed in his homework, he forgot

to give the teacher the last page.  to give the teacher the last page.  • The dog lived in the backyard, but the cat, The dog lived in the backyard, but the cat,

who thought she was superior, lived inside who thought she was superior, lived inside the house.the house.

MUG shotsMUG shots• Beutiful, fern-like plants been captured in Beutiful, fern-like plants been captured in

stone, to.stone, to.

Rules:Rules:

Verb, spelling, using the right Verb, spelling, using the right wordword

November 4, 2009November 4, 2009Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2

• MUG shotsMUG shots• Vocabulary sentence check/quizVocabulary sentence check/quiz• JournalJournal• MUG shots Quiz (1)MUG shots Quiz (1)• SSR (1)SSR (1)• Grammar Review packetGrammar Review packet• Mini-lesson: Prepositions/sentence typesMini-lesson: Prepositions/sentence types• Finish painting poetry (1)Finish painting poetry (1)• Picture writingPicture writing

JournalJournal• What would the world be like if it was just What would the world be like if it was just

black and white? black and white?

(at least 5 sentences)(at least 5 sentences)

• a word that relates a noun or a word that relates a noun or pronoun that appears with it to pronoun that appears with it to another word in the sentenceanother word in the sentence

MUG shotsMUG shots• Beutiful, fern-like plants been captured in Beutiful, fern-like plants been captured in

stone, to.stone, to.

Rules:Rules:

Verb, spelling, using the right Verb, spelling, using the right wordword

November 4, 2009November 4, 2009Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2

• MUG shotsMUG shots• Vocabulary sentence check/quizVocabulary sentence check/quiz• JournalJournal• MUG shots Quiz (1)MUG shots Quiz (1)• SSR (1)SSR (1)• Grammar Review packetGrammar Review packet• Mini-lesson: Prepositions/sentence typesMini-lesson: Prepositions/sentence types• Finish painting poetry (1)Finish painting poetry (1)• Picture writingPicture writing

JournalJournal• What would the world be like if it was just What would the world be like if it was just

black and white? black and white?

(at least 5 sentences)(at least 5 sentences)

• a word that relates a noun or a word that relates a noun or pronoun that appears with it to pronoun that appears with it to another word in the sentenceanother word in the sentence

PrepositionsPrepositions Objects of the Objects of the prepositionsprepositions

NearNear MeMe

BeforeBefore The stormThe storm

According toAccording to HerHer

Examples: Examples: nearnear the tall, gently swaying trees the tall, gently swaying trees on account of on account of the rainthe rain inin the stands the stands

MUG shotsMUG shots• Hole or partial skeletons can be useful to Hole or partial skeletons can be useful to

scientistsscientists

Rules:Rules:

Using the right word, end Using the right word, end punctuationpunctuation

Three Steps to Effective DefinitionThree Steps to Effective Definition• Tell readers what term is being defined

• Present clear and basic information

• Use facts or examples readers will understand

words to choose from…words to choose from…• HonestyHonesty

• LoveLove

• FamilyFamily

• TruthTruth

• FearFear

• HappinessHappiness

Choosing a DefinitionChoosing a Definition

• Choosing a definition is a key step in writing a Choosing a definition is a key step in writing a definition essay. definition essay.

• You need to understand the term before you You need to understand the term before you can define it for others. Read the dictionary, but can define it for others. Read the dictionary, but don't just copy the definition. Explain the term don't just copy the definition. Explain the term briefly in your own words. briefly in your own words. – For example, you could write forever on the term For example, you could write forever on the term

"love." To limit it, you would write about either "love." To limit it, you would write about either "romantic love," "platonic love," or "first love.""romantic love," "platonic love," or "first love."

Fear

Personal ExperienceSentence

Synonyms Other ways of knowing

Every light on in the apartment

“The Grudge”

“The Ring”

It by Stephen King

Horror

Terror

Panic

Fright

The fear struck me as the shadow was approaching.

Thesis Statement of a Thesis Statement of a Definition EssayDefinition Essay

• The thesis statement usually identifies the term being defined and provides a brief, basic definition. – (term) (basic definition)– Assertiveness is standing up for your rights.

MUG shotsMUG shots• Athens, a city in greece named after Athens, a city in greece named after

athena, the greek goddess of war and athena, the greek goddess of war and wisdom. wisdom.

Rules:Rules:

Sentence fragment, capitalizationSentence fragment, capitalization

November 9, 2009November 9, 2009Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 6.1, 6.2Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 6.1, 6.2

• MUG shotsMUG shots• Vocabulary words and definitionsVocabulary words and definitions• JournalJournal• HUGE grammar reviewHUGE grammar review• Go overGo overChart for vocabulary tomorrow, POS test Tuesday (4) Chart for vocabulary tomorrow, POS test Tuesday (4)

and Thursday (1/2), Vocabulary test Friday, Novel and Thursday (1/2), Vocabulary test Friday, Novel Pages due 11/19 or 11/20, and wikispace by SundayPages due 11/19 or 11/20, and wikispace by Sunday

OCUL: (Latin) eyeInoculate: (v) to protect against disease, error, or harmOcular: (adj) having to do with the eyeTOL: (Latin) bring upwards; liftExtol: (v) to praise; glorifyMISS: (Latin) sendOmission: (n) the act of leaving out or neglectingSubmissive: (adj) tending to obey or yieldCLOS/CLUD: (Latin) to close off; to shutCloister: (v) to shut away; isolateDisclose: (v) to reveal; make known; divulgeSeclude: (v) to put in a private place; to hide

JournalJournal• Describe the picture on the next slide. Describe the picture on the next slide.

(at least 7 sentences)(at least 7 sentences)

BE CREATIVEBE CREATIVE

MUG shotsMUG shots• In Greek myth, centaurs were half man In Greek myth, centaurs were half man

and half horse apparently, that did not and half horse apparently, that did not seam totally weird too people back than.seam totally weird too people back than.

Rules:Rules:

Using the right word, run-on Using the right word, run-on sentencesentence

JournalJournal• Most people are born with five senses- Most people are born with five senses-

sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. If sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. If you had to give up one sense the rest of you had to give up one sense the rest of your life, which would you pick, and why? your life, which would you pick, and why? (at least 6 sentences)(at least 6 sentences)

November 10, 2009November 10, 2009• MUG shotsMUG shots

• Vocabulary check and worksheetVocabulary check and worksheet

• JournalJournal

• Grammar reviewGrammar review

• 44thth period: test period: test

JournalJournal• Describe the picture on the next slide Describe the picture on the next slide

without telling the reader it is a tree. without telling the reader it is a tree.

(at least 9 sentences)(at least 9 sentences)

BE CREATIVEBE CREATIVE

• Almond Branches in Bloom, San Remy, c.1890

• by Vincent van Gogh

MUG shotsMUG shots• In japan its considered good luck to cross In japan its considered good luck to cross

the path of an black cat.the path of an black cat.

Rules:Rules:

Capitalization, apostrophe, Capitalization, apostrophe, adjective (articles)adjective (articles)

November 12, 2009November 12, 2009• MUG shotsMUG shots

• VocabularyVocabulary

• Parts of Speech testParts of Speech test

• SSR when finished with the testSSR when finished with the test

MUG shotsMUG shots• Wow people in the world drink more than Wow people in the world drink more than

260,000,000 glasses of soda every day260,000,000 glasses of soda every day

Rules:Rules:

Numbers, commas (interjections), Numbers, commas (interjections), end punctuationend punctuation

November 13, 2009November 13, 2009• MUG shotsMUG shots

• Vocabulary QuizVocabulary Quiz

• JournalJournal

• POS (4POS (4thth))

• Reader Response: “Decision Time, Mr. Reader Response: “Decision Time, Mr. Maxwell”Maxwell”

• Finish notes and start writing paperFinish notes and start writing paper

• Write essay!!Write essay!!

Journal

• Free write

(at least 10 sentences)

Decision Time Mr. Maxwell

• First paragraph is ALWAYS your opinion. Did you like the reading? Did you understand it? Did you like the character? Then, back it up! Why? Did a quote stick out? Did you love the setting? There is no wrong or right answer; this is simply your opinion!

• Second paragraph is does this relate to you or to the real world? Are teenagers really like this? Do you think this is realistic? Why or why not? Back it up! Remember, this is your opinion. Who cares what your friend says, this is your paper and your opinion.

• 3rd paragraph- What would you do in that situation? How would you respond to the warnings? Would you chance being called out for telling or was this something to tell administration? Friends change as you all progress through high school. You change too!

MUG shotsMUG shots• Aesop the writer of such famous fables as Aesop the writer of such famous fables as

The Fox and the Grapes were a Greek The Fox and the Grapes were a Greek Slave. Slave.

Rules:Rules:

Quotation marks, commas Quotation marks, commas (appositives), s-v agreement(appositives), s-v agreement

November 16, 2009November 16, 2009• MUG shotsMUG shots

• Vocabulary words and definitionsVocabulary words and definitions

• JournalJournal

• POS slide- name POSPOS slide- name POS

• Body slideBody slide

• Reader ResponseReader Response

• Peer edit/reviewPeer edit/review

TERM: (Latin) end, limit

Indeterminate: (adj) not clear; not fixed; indefinite

Interminable: (adj) seeming never to end; endless; unceasing

LIM: (Latin) boundary; threshold

Subliminal: (adj) below the level of consciousness; unconscious

ARCH: (Greek) ruler; to be first

Anarchy: (n) lack of order or control; chaos

Archaic: (adj) dating back to a much earlier time; ancient; obsolete

Matriarch: (n) female head of a family

MERS: (Latin) to sink

Emergent: (adj) just coming into being; new

Immerse: (v) to completely cover with liquid; plunge

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An An epitaphepitaph is a sometimes humorous saying or poem is a sometimes humorous saying or poem engraved on a headstone. engraved on a headstone.

For example:For example:

Here lies the body of our AnnaHere lies the body of our Anna

Done to Death by a banana;Done to Death by a banana;

It wasn’t the fruit that laid her lowIt wasn’t the fruit that laid her low

But the skin of the thing that made her go.But the skin of the thing that made her go.

What epitaph would you want on your headstone? What epitaph would you want on your headstone? Would it be funny? Sweet? Serious? Write an epitaph. Would it be funny? Sweet? Serious? Write an epitaph.

• Darryl likes to frolic in the strawberry fields in Darryl likes to frolic in the strawberry fields in May.May.

• Kawane and Ricky jump rope together.Kawane and Ricky jump rope together.

• The rushing train came out of no where and The rushing train came out of no where and arrived at the station very early. arrived at the station very early.

• At the end of the day, Dylan tells us he can, in At the end of the day, Dylan tells us he can, in fact, play football. fact, play football.

• Kaylin thinks he will be sent to the office. Kaylin thinks he will be sent to the office.

• Kendra and Amber are talkative teenagers.Kendra and Amber are talkative teenagers.

• Darryl likes to frolic in the strawberry fields Darryl likes to frolic in the strawberry fields in May.in May.

• Kawane and Ricky jump rope together.Kawane and Ricky jump rope together.• At the end of the day, Dylan tells us he At the end of the day, Dylan tells us he

can play football. can play football. • Kaylin thinks he will be sent to the office. Kaylin thinks he will be sent to the office. • Kendra and Amber are talkative teenagers.Kendra and Amber are talkative teenagers.

HOOK – The Introduction

Techniques to begin a piece of writing:• A thought-provoking question to make the reader

wonder• A funny story or personal anecdote to set a

humorous or individual tone• A list of main points to introduce the topic in a

serious, logical, and straightforward manner• A dramatic or eye-opening statement

HOOK continued

• First sentence in the second paragraph should be your thesis statement

• What are you trying to tell the reader? Who is your reader? Purpose?

• Add a few sentences to explain the topic in general terms and tie in the previous paragraph so it all CONNECTS!

LINE – The Body of the Paper

Organizational Options:• Organize by Content – List all the important

things you know about your topic (create subcategories) and explain them in the order of importance or logical sequencing

• Organize by Perspective – For a persuasive piece, group all arguments in favor of an opinion and then group all arguments against the opinion

The Chocolate War

• First paragraph is ALWAYS your opinion. Did you like the reading? Did you understand it? Did you like the character? Why? Did a quote stick out? Did you love the setting? This is simply your opinion!

• Second paragraph- does this relate to you or to the real world? Are teenagers really like this? Do you think this is realistic? Why or why not? Back it up! Remember, this is your opinion.

• 3rd paragraph- Do you think something like this could happen at our school? Was there a time when you thought something silly may get out of control or did get out of control? It may not be as big as a ring fight, but something people could not control? Explain.

Essay Revision StrategiesEssay Revision Strategies

• Identify the main idea in each paragraph. Write it in the margins. Look at the order of ideas in your essay. Do they CONNECT from one to the next?

• Identify the “thesis statement” in your second paragraph. Is it specific enough?

• IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH: Look for the word “many” or “a lot.” These words are VERY generic, and means you have PLENTY of examples to back it up. Try to be more specific with your information.

Essay Revision StrategiesEssay Revision Strategies

• Underline or highlight the first three words of each sentence in your essay.

– Do you have the same words starting sentences that are close together? Does it sound like a broken record?

– Revise sentences that have similar beginnings so you have a variety of sentence introductions.

Essay Revision StrategiesEssay Revision Strategies

• Read through your essay and circle these words:– You– Your– My– Me– I– REMOVE these words from your essay!

• Read through your essay and circle these words:– Things– Stuff– A lot– REVISE your sentences so you are giving specific

information, not general statements.

The Small Shell GameThe Small Shell Game• Write a Precise description and give an exotic name as

a title (Ex: Boldly Beautiful)

• You have 20 minutes to be as descriptive as possible with your groups shell. (You don’t finish because you are goofing off, then you don’t participate)

• We will tape the descriptions to the board and each team has to match the description with the correct shell.

• This is a competition. Which team is better at precision? Which team is better at perception?

What type of apple?What type of apple?• Write a Precise description and give an exotic name as a

title (Ex: Luscious Red)

• You have 20 minutes to be as descriptive as possible with your groups apple. (You don’t finish because you are goofing off, then you don’t participate)

• We will tape the descriptions to the board and each team has to match the description with the correct apple.

• This is a competition. Which team is better at precision? Which team is better at perception?

MUG shotsMUG shots• columbus discovered america sailing West columbus discovered america sailing West

from spain in 1492 while trying to reach from spain in 1492 while trying to reach india. india.

Rules:Rules:Comma (to separate phrases and Comma (to separate phrases and clauses), capitalization, misplaced clauses), capitalization, misplaced modifiermodifier

November 17, 2009November 17, 2009• “How to” paper

• POS worksheetPOS worksheet

• Sea Shell Game and Apple GameSea Shell Game and Apple Game

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• What is your opinion about the possibility of life What is your opinion about the possibility of life on other planets? Do you need to see it to on other planets? Do you need to see it to believe it, or do you believe that in a universe believe it, or do you believe that in a universe as vast as ours, alien life must exist? Write on as vast as ours, alien life must exist? Write on the topic with the sentence, the topic with the sentence,

I believe (don’t believe) there is life on other I believe (don’t believe) there is life on other planets because… planets because…

(at least 6 sentences)(at least 6 sentences)