Pre-Class: Monday 8/20

Try to think of as many synonyms or associations to the word challenge as you can.Pre-Class: Monday 8/201Read the passage and answer the questions below.

When I took my little brother Jesse to my friend's party, he greeted everyone with an enthusiastic, Hows it going? and then prattled happily to anyone who would listen. He wasnt bashful about helping himself to snacks and sodas either. He was cheerful and energetic the whole evening. I wasnt surprised when he was the most exuberant charades player. I would have to say my brother Jesse is an extrovert.

The word prattled means:

2. The word extrovert means outgoing. What would connote an outgoing person that is out of control?Pre-Class: Tuesday 8/212Identify two tone words for the following situations: a funeralgraduation dayyour best friends birthday partya fight with your parentsyou just won the lotteryPre-Class: Wednesday 8/223What is the theme of the fairy tale The Ugly DucklingPre-Class: Thursday 8/234Give two quotes from the poemA Man (pg. 10) that supports the theme to never give up.Pre-Class: Friday 8/245Pre-Class: Monday 8/27What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting? Why would you use either of those techniques?6Pre-Class: Tuesday 8/28What is a symbol? Give two examples of symbols.

Example: Statue of Liberty- symbol of hope and freedom7Pre-Class: Wednesday 8/29Identify seven prepositions within this paragraph. One has been marked for you.

The trip through the mountains was an exhilarating experience. We left just after dawn in a van loaded with passengers and luggage, We believed that the trip would take between six and eight hours, and we hoped to arrive at our final destination before dark.8Pre-Class: Tuesday 9/4MAPS9Pre-Class: Wednesday 9/5MAPS10Pre-Class: Monday 9/3No School- LABOR DAY11Pre-Class: Thursday 8/30What does the Greek prefix arch mean? What does the Greek root type mean? Give an example of a word that uses either the prefix or root.12Pre-Class: Friday 8/31What is an allegory?13Pre-Class: Thursday 9/6What is needed for an Objective Summary? Why?14Pre-Class: Friday 9/7What before, during and after reading strategies can we use to better understand a difficult text?15Pre-Class: Monday 9/10Describe each of the stages of the heros journey.16Pre-Class: Tuesday 9/11What are the three main stages of the archetypal heros journey? Paraphrase them. Use page 27-29 of your SB book for help.17Pre-Class: Wednesday 9/12What types of challenges might occur in a heros journey? Provide three examples of challenges faced by heroes that you have read about or have seen.18Pre-Class: Thursday 9/13What is the first stage in the heros journey? What three steps make up this first stage?19Pre-Class: Friday 9/14Why was Odysseus on his journey?20Pre-Class: Monday 9/17Explain how the scene with the Cyclops is an event that illustrates The Road of Trials in the heros journey.21Pre-Class: Tuesday 9/18Think about the things that Disney heroes usually do and or the way that they usually act in the movies. With this in mind, what do you think it means to be a typical Disney hero or heroine.22Pre-Class: Monday 9/24Rethink the essential question:What defines a hero?Using the knowledge from what we have learned thus far, construct a response to this question.23Pre-Class: Tuesday 9/25The word herculean comes from the Greek word Hercules, whose great strength helped him gain immortality. Writers use herculean as an adjective describing a difficult task or people with great power or strength. With this in mind, use the word herculean in a sentence.24Pre-Class: Wednesday 9/26The word typical means combining the essential characteristics of a group. Knowing this and utilizing your knowledge of Greek prefixes, what do you think the word atypical means? Have we looked at any atypical heroes thus far in the our unit?25Pre-Class: Thursday 9/27 We are going to begin Embedded Assessment 1. Think back to when we unpacked the Embedded Assessment at the beginning of the unit (refer to pages 53-56 in Springboard) and write a brief description of what you will be responsible for doing in Embedded Assessment 1.Pre-Class: Friday 9/28List 10 heroes (ones we have talked about, and ones you can think of on your own) Pre-Class: Monday 9/24 We are going to begin Embedded Assessment 1. Think back to when we unpacked the Embedded Assessment at the beginning of the unit (refer to pages 53-56 in Springboard) and write a brief description of what you will be responsible for doing in Embedded Assessment 1.28Pre-Class: Tuesday 9/2529Pre-Class: Wednesday 9/2630Pre-Class: Thursday 9/2731Pre-Class: Friday 9/2832Pre-Class: Monday 10/15Using your book, write the definition of a double negative (page 59)33Pre-Class: Tuesday 10/16Look at page 60 to find the Latin prefix of pre and the root cis, can you think of any words that use these?34Chapter 1At the conclusion of their meal, what ritual does the family have?What was Lily angry about?What happens to babies who dont grow at a fast enough rates?35Chapter 2 How do parents get a child?What is the name of the baby that Jonas dad is taking care of?What does everyone receive at their twelve ceremony?What is a comfort object?36CHAPTER 31. What is different about Gabe? 2. Why can no one point out or talk about his difference?3. What is the job of the speaker? 4. What was the object that Jonas threw in the air that changed?

Chapter 4Why does every child need to do volunteer hours before their twelve ceremony?Why does Jonas never talk about his friend Benjamins success during his volunteer hours?What is Jonas doing for his volunteer hours in chapter 4?Infer where someone goes when they leave to go to the releasing room.38Chapter 5What feeling did Jonas have from his dream?Why do some feelings have to be reported?What does Jonas take for his stirrings?39Chapter 6What job does Lily want Jonas to get?Where are Jonas and his family headed at the beginning of chapter 6?What is going to happen to Gabe?How does the community do a ceremony of loss?40Chapter 7What job does Asher get?What happened when it got to be Jonas turn?What do you think Jonas was feeling at that point?41Chapter 8What job has Jonas been selected for?Why did the Chief Elder skip Jonas and then announce his assignment last?What are 3 qualities Jonas must have to be able to do this job correctly?What happens at the ceremony that lets Jonas think he does have the ability to see beyond?42What feeling does Jonas have right after receiving his assignment, at the beginning of chapter 9?How does everyone else feel about Jonas assignment?What is one rule/difference about the job receiver of memory?How does Jonas react/feel about the rules?Chapter 943Why is Jonas so amazed by the books?Why does the current receiver look so old?What is the current receiver going to transmit to Jonas?What is the first memory that is transmitted to Jonas?Chapter 1044Explain the transmission of memories process.What happens once the current receiver gives Jonas a memory?Why does Jonas community not have snow anymore?Name one more memory Jonas receives this chapter.Chapter 11451. What changed about Fiona?2. What is the change Jonas keeps seeing?3. Why doesnt the community see colors?4. What memory does Jonas get at t he end of the chapter?Chapter 1246What does Jonas realize about the society where everything is the same?Why does Jonas community make all the decisions for people?Jonas sees the color red on the elephant. Why?Why is being receiver so physically and mentally hard?Chapter 1347Chapter 14How does Jonas get hurt in this chapter?Why cant Jonas receive medicine for his pain?Why did the committee decided not to raise the population?What does Jonas do to sooth Gabe?48Chapter 15What memory does Jonas receive in this chapter?Why was this memory so hard and difficult for him?Why does the Giver apologize for giving the memory to Jonas?49Chapter 16Why was the birthday party memory so special?Why do you think that Jonas society does not have grandparents?What feeling does Jonas learn that hes never really experienced before?What rule did Jonas break on the last page of the chapter?50Chapter 17What did Jonas realize about the feelings his family had been experiencing?

2. What game was Asher playing?

51Chapter 18When does the Giver think about release?

What happened to the old receiver?52Chapter 19What was Jonas told about all private ceremonies?

Describe the releasing process.53Chapter 20What does Jonas say is the worst part about the memories?

What are the Giver and Jonas planning?54November 19My best friend and I are similar, but we also have some differences. We are devoted to our family and friends, we love to study and cook, and we are reliable. My best friend is not punctual and has never been on time to anything in her life, but I am prompt and being on time or early is important in my life.Where is the BEST place to add supporting detail?A. At the end of the paragraphB. After the sentence about differencesC. After the sentence about similarities and after the sentence about differencesD. After the sentence about similaritiesNovember 20Read the following sentences:Carmelo is a great baseball player. Carmelo is our star shortstop. He is also a great student.What is the BEST way to combine these sentences into one using an appositive that is punctuated correctly?A. Carmelo our star shortstop is a great baseball player and student.B. Carmelo is a great baseball player, star shortstop, and great student.C. Carmelo, our star shortstop, is a great baseball player and student.D. Carmelo is a great baseball player and a star shortstop and a great student.November 26The island's name is Cranberry, one of a group of five, and well earned, since even my own meadow provides me with delicious Highland cranberries. With a garden, studio and woodstove, I shall lack neither pleasure nor occupation, and books and music will round out the day. A wood lot will provide firewood and muscle tone, and the garden flowers and vegetables for my table.What does the author's use of imagery reveal about the setting?It is an unfamiliar place.It is a busy and loud place.It is a secluded and peaceful place.It is a scary place.

November 27Desmond is reading a book about Griffin, a young warrior, and he thinks that Griffin is on a hero's journey because he notices that Griffin must go through a series of tests and challenges to prove that he is brave and capable.Which step from the hero's journey archetype does this summary of events reflect?A. The Magic FlightB. Rescue from WithoutC. The Ultimate BoonD. The Road of Trials

November 28What is the BEST description of the connection between the events of a plot and the stage of the hero's journey known as the ultimate Boon?A. The Ultimate Boon is similar to the exposition of a story because it describes the point at which the quest begins.B. The Ultimate Boon is similar to the resolution of the story because this is the stage when the hero must learn how to use the wisdom he has gained during his adventures.C. The Ultimate Boon is similar to the climax of a story because it describes the point in the hero's journey in which the quest is achieved.D. The Ultimate Boon is similar to the rising action of a story because it is the stage in which the hero suffers challenges and setbacks on his quest.

November 29What does the expression Par for the course infer?

A. That something is to be expected.B. That something cannot be undone.C. That something is sure to cause anger.D. That something was meant to be hurtful.

November 30What can the reader conclude at the end of the story?

A. Lily got an extravagant doll for a gift.B. Lily feels that getting another doll is monotonous.C. Lilys parents love her brother more.D. Lilys gift is the worst gift she has ever received.

December 3-4MAPS Testing

December 5Read the sentences from the passage.Whats wrong, Lil? Papa asked. Did you see your pretty doll? I saw it, she said sulkily. Whats wrong? asked Mama. Silence. What can the reader infer about Lilys parents based upon their reply?

A. They are being stingy.B. They do not love Lily as much as her brother.C. They do not realize they are being gender biased.D. They are being insensitive.

December 6What word BEST describes the tone used in this passage?

A. AnxiousB. ExcitedC. AngryD. Sad

December 7Read the sentence from the passage.Lilys anger could not have been more palpable.What is the MOST accurate connotation of palpable as used in this sentence?

A. It was misplaced.B. It was irrational.C. It was very difficult to understand.D. It was so intense it seemed like it could be touched.

December 10Read the sentence and answer the question that follows. You may live in a house, but we live in a home.What is the MOST accurate connotation of home as used in this sentence? A. a place of residence B. a place of comfort, security, and or privacyC. a habitat D. the social unit formed by a family living together

December 11She worked all day and all night on the project so as to produce a piece of impeccable work. Which word is a synonym for impeccable as it is used in this sentence? A. flawlessB. deficient C. inaccurateD. decent

December 12/12/12Everyone knew him as an amiable fellow because he would say hello to everyone he passed. What does the word amiable mean in context of this sentence? A. talentedB. unhappyC. friendlyD. disagreeable

December 13Based on the authors diction, which sentence BEST shows that the speaker is confident? A. Obediently, I did exactly as I was told and exited the room. B. What frustrated him, it seemed, was how extremely soft-spoken I was C. I cowered at the thought of having to speak in front of so many people. D. I stood up, walked to the podium with my head up and shoulders back, and began my speech in a very poised manner.

December 14Jillian is writing a definition essay about what it means to be a hero. What option BEST describes how to developthe body paragraphs of her essay? Tell why. a. Define what a hero is by using body paragraphs that discuss three heroes from the authors own life.b. Define what a hero is by having body paragraphs that talk about famous heroes from books and movies. c. Define what a hero is by using body paragraphs of definition, examples, and negation. d. Define what a hero is by writing a fictional story about someone who is heroic.

Maggie is writing a definition essay about heroism. Which sentence would be the BEST topic sentence for a paragraph showing the strategy of negation? Discuss why. a. A hero is someone who is courageous, even in the face of danger. b. Mulan is a hero because she saved all of China from Huns. c. A hero is not selfish and does not act heroic because he/she simply wants to be recognized.d. Heroes dont exist.

December 17 Monday-2 minutes to respond Discuss the various advertising techniques we highlighted yesterday without looking at the text.

December 18-2 minutesNo Pre-Class : inflatables and review day December 19January 2You will be given a sheet to write your answer on. List the kinds of media you are exposed to on a daily basis?

January 3-ThursdayWhat is the purpose of a citation? See page 110 for help.January 4-FridayWho, or what, is a target audience?See page 111 for help.

January 7Discuss what the hook of an essay is. Why is it so important? January 8-fill in the blanks.A good thesis statement will usually include the following four attributes:take on a subject upon which reasonable people could d______.deal with a s_____ that can be adequately treated given the nature of the assignment express o___ main idea assert your c________ about a subject

January 9-WednesdayHow specifically does media effect what you do? Think? Say? Act? January 10-ThursdayDiscuss something interesting you found when completing the charts on pages 115 and129 of your SB text. Example: I never realized how much time in the day I spent on the Internet. Where does all the time go???January 11-FridayConclusions of an essay/open response/on demand have been identified as a weak area among middle school students. Discuss why you think this is. Why is a strong conclusion so important?

Be prepared to turn your PCQs in today!Just imagine how many things are touched and shared at this school! Even if you have soap in your bathroom and wash your hands, you will most likely come into contact with something that has been contaminated by a non-soap using hand washer. Mary Howard had trouble with her contacts one day, and went to the bathroom to clean them. The bathroom did not have soap or paper towels, so Mary had only water to use to try to clean her hands. She developed an eye infection and had to see her doctor. He said germs on her hands could have contributed to the infection.

Monday-January 14 (passage)I don't know why some students vandalize the bathrooms, but I know we all need to take a stand and get the soap back in all our bathrooms. We need to take responsibility for our bathrooms. No one likes dirty bathrooms, so we need to work together to keep them clean. We can have bathroom monitors who check to see who is causing the trouble. They can have special passes to come to class after the bell rings. Students who care about being clean need to take a stand and stop those vandals from encouraging the spread of disease throughout our school. It is only a matter of time until we all are affected by some disease caused by the unsanitary conditions of our hands.Which organizational structure does the author use in the editorial? Tell why. A. compare/contrastB. cause/effectC. problem/solutionD. problem/effect

January 14Jan. 15th Drinking While Driving: The Careless Ones

What is the connotation of the word careless as used in the title? Why?

A) you shouldnt drive under the influence

B) Those drinking while driving are not considering others they may hurt

C) It is their business, their only hurting themselves. Ethos-ethics Pathos-emotions Logos-logic

Which type of persuasive appeal is utilized in the following:"If you care about your children's success in school, and in fact if you care about your children's future at all, you need to buy this.

Defend your selection! Jan 17th-ThursdayThe government somewhat, I guess, wants America to stop wasting their money.Based on the connotation of the phrase some what, I guess which adjective best describes the writers attitude toward the governments efforts? Explain your response. StrongIndecisiveIrresponsibleScaredJan 18th-FridayCorrect Response B-indecisive In the context of this sentence, somewhat, I guess has the connotation of indecisiveness. The writer believes the government are indecisive on its stand on a controversial issue.

Incorrect Response A-strongIn the context of this sentence, somewhat, I guess does not suggest a strong or decisive stand on a controversial issue.

Incorrect Response C-Irresponsible The connotation of somewhat, I guess does not directly involve responsibility or irresponsibility, but rather the ability to take a strong decisive stand on a controversial issue.

Incorrect Response D-scaredIn the context of this sentence, somewhat, I guess does not imply fear.