Sol



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Classwork Monday, June 7th:** 10 Sentences: 1. I could tell that he felt so stupor because he just knew this cousin passed away. 2. She was so fervor about the singer, that she went to nearly all his concerts. 3. He acted as if he was dignity but we all knew he wasn't. 4. I made a solemn oath that I would reduce my time on facebook. 5. She was acting so treachery to my friend that I told the teacher. 6. I had to endure a long airplane flight to Australia. 7. I felt resent when the teacher ignored me. 8. I consulted with my mom when I had a problem. 9. All the animals dispersed when the hunter entered. 10. I felt grief when I lost my wallet.
 * Homework due Wednesday, June 9th:

warm-up: In the novel, Juan's life and his expectations of success change. In your journal, write a paragraph in which you define success in your own life. Explain why you define success as you do. 1. Do vocab sheet chapter 11-15. 2. Read aloud chapter 11. 3. Work on packet. 4, Work on newspaper.
 * Classwork Thursday, June 3rd:**

1. At the end of chapter 10, Juan reflects: //'So we returned, and my life from that moment grew broader and happier and I became a better person, I think, for Bartolome had turned my mind away from small preoccupations, and led it into paths of Truth.'//
 * Classwork Monday, May 31st:**

What do you think he means by this statement? Why is Truth in capital letters? I think he means that he has finally learnt to be independent and not regret everything he does. Also, he confessed to Murillo that he painted so he felt better. Truth might have been capitalized because laws do not mean your whole life. Watch this: [] Compare the theme of 'change' in this news clip with Juan in the novel, //I, Juan de Pareja.//

2. 6-10 quiz. 3. newspaper 4. Read aloud chapter 11.

1. Read about the[| RAFTS writing process.] 2. Create your own prompt about I, Juan de Pareja and post here: As Master's pen, write a poem to Juan de Pareja a letter, that was about him (Master) thinking that there was a thief stealing his colors. 3. Museum Walk a) Cat statue-It is cute and the colors are pretty! (Christine H. J. Kim) b) Dolphin statue-It is pretty and the shape is perfect. (Brian Kang) c) Dog statue-Colors are good and cute. (Brian Kang) d) Mosaic colors- The colors suit very well and the shades are excellent. (Ara Cho) e) Flying Dog with a hat-The shape is very good and the design of the statue is cute. (Andrew Lee)
 * Classwork Thursday, May 26th:**

4. Responding Prompts Erika Kim's prompt: As a King, write a poem about the hard work your painter paints As the painter paints me, and I sit still With my dog by my side. I think about how hard he is trying, to paint a portrait of me. I, as the King, am feeling very thankful to the painter.

5. Read aloud/ ch 6-10 sheet 6. Big 6 7. Begin researching your newspaper

1. Finish reading chapter ten (from page 122). Post and define 7 vocab words and a 3 sentence summary. Vocabulary: 1. fodder- food; dried hay or feed for cattle and other livestock 2. adulation- admiration or praise 3. indefatigable- persisting tirelessly 4. unrepentant- showing no regret for one's wrongdoings 5. temerity- excessive confidence or boldness 6. penance-voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong 7. repentance- feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin
 * Homework due Thursday, May 27th**

3 sentence summary: One day Murillo came and learned from Master. Juan kept painting secretly and constantly stole colors. Juan told Murillo about his sins and Murillo helped him solve his problems.

1. Vocab quiz ch 6-10 2. Read & take notes in your journal about [|creating a newspaper.] a) The owner of a newspaper is called the publisher. b) The beginning of each newspaper article (the first paragraph) is called the lead (one or two sentences long) c) The first paragraph should also contain a hook. d) The nut graph is the paragraph that contains the core information about the story and tells the reader why the story is important. e) Most reporters specialize in an area (like government, crime, or science) - this specialty is called the reporter's beat. 3. [|Read a newspaper.] Find and create a link that shows each one of the sections of the newspaper you are to write. News story: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-technology/annie-comic-strip-ending-after-85-years-20100514-v205.html Editorial: http://www.koreaherald.com/opinion/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100524000535 Advertisement: http://www.microsoftstore.co.kr/microsoft/Hardware-Webcams-Headsets/Category/0404 Entertainment Review: http://www.koreaherald.com/entertainment/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100524000526 Sports article: [] Want Ads:
 * Classwork Tuesday, May 24th:**

Comic: 4. ch 6-10 questions 5. Newspaper Assignment DUE Monday, JUNE 7th 6. Read aloud ch 11.

1. Read chapter 9 and post 10 Qs with answers.
 * Homework due Tuesday, May 24th:**

Q1. What did Juan tell his Master truthfully? A1. He said that he was worried because he didn't know where to put his few treasures while they were going on the journey.

Q2. What did Juan think about the journey that they were going to go on? A2. Juan disliked the whole thought of the journey.

Q3. Paquita was expecting her first. A3. Paquita was expecting her first __child__.

Q4. What did the King enjoy doing? A4. The King enjoyed hunting.

Q5. What did Juan think Corco had? A5. Juan thought that Corco had a sick liver.

Q6. Did Corco survive at the end? A6. Yes.

Q7. What did Master love to look at? A7. Master loved to look at jewels and often studied them in various lights.

Q8. Who were the few people who were friends with the King? A8. Dwarfs, idiots, actors.

Q9. How did the dwarf the Nino de Vallecas (Fransisco Lezcano) say that he was related to Juan? A9. He said that they are brothers because they were both born into slavery.

Q10. What did Juan resent? A10. He resented the meticulous way Master painted the deformed people.

2. Be ready for quiz on ch 6-10 words (from hand-out). 3. Finish journal reflection questions about painting. --What did you enjoy about being a painter? //I enjoyed the part where we were showing our 'feelings/emotions' in our own painting.// --What are some of the challenges of being a painter? //Some challenges were when we had to finish the painting in a short time.// --Could you become a painter full time? Why or why not? //I probably could not because I will not be very good.//

1. WARM_UP: From the perspective on Juan, create a timeline: [] 2. Finish, frame and take a picture of your painting. Post your pic and hang your painting.
 * Classwork Thursday, May 20th:**

1.** Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and a short definition of each word. __Vocabulary Words and Sentences__ Q1. lament-sorrow/sad S1. He was lament when his friend was crying.
 * Homework due Thursday, May 20th:

Q2. constrict-tighten or make narrower S2. I constricted my grip on my locket and drew it to my heart.

Q3. serenity-peaceful; untroubled; calm S3. Yesterday, I was very in a very serenity mood so I stared outside the window for 5 minutes.

Q4. delineate-outline or sketch S4. I delineated my picture at school.

Q5. vulgarity-lacking good taste S5. He was speaking to me in a vulgarity way.

Q6. vivacious-lively S6. The student was so vivacious that he had to be told to be quiet by the teacher.

Q7. dismay-loss of confidence because you are in trouble S7. He was in dismay when the principal found out.

Q8. meticulous-careful S8. "Be meticulous when you are hiking up the mountain." the teacher said.

Q9. compassionate-caring for someone S9. I was compassionate when my sister was mourning.

Q10. preoccupation-thinking about something else S10. I was preoccupied when suddenly the teacher called on me to answer the question, but I didn't know the answer so I got in trouble.

2. Read chapter 8.

1. Warm-up: Find a sentence in chapter 8 that shows and doesn't tell. Post it and then change it to a 'telling' statement. Show not tell: She was not tall, but she was rounded and plump as a grape, though with a delicate neck and small waist. Telling: She wasn't short but she was plump but she had a delicate neck and thin waist. 2. Review HW 3. Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and definition of the words. 4. Painting like Velazquez. Paint. 5. Journal reflection. In your journal, reflect on your painting experience: --What did you enjoy about being a painter? --What are some of the challenges of being a painter? --Could you become a painter full time? Why or why not?
 * Classwork Wednesday, May 19th:**

Warm-up: [|Choose one of Velazquez's] paintings. Create a pencil sketch of the painting on A-4. 1. Characterization
 * Classwork Tuesday, May 18th:**

1. Read chapter 7. Choose: Write 5 Qs with answers, 5 vocab, or a 5 sentence paragraph. __5 Questions__ Q1. What did Dona Trini think Juan as? A1. She thought Juan was good luck for her.
 * Homework due Tuesday, May 18th:**

Q2. What did Juan ask from Dona Trini and did she give it to Juan? A2. He asked if he could have a kitten and she said yes and gave it to him.

Q3. What did a cyclone in baby skirts say/beg to Juan? A3. She begged him not to go and not to leave Paquita.

Q4. Juan carried Masters, and Masters _ while Master was looking at artworks. A4. Juan carried Masters sketchbook, handkerchief and Masters money while Master was looking at artworks.

Q5. Who died when Master and Juan arrived back? A5. Nina died.

__Vocab__ 1. impertinence-not showing proper respect; rude 2. arduous-involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring 3. nostalgia-a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past 4. articulate-having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently 5. draperies-cloth coverings hanging in loose folds

2. Finish sentences on 5 vocab words from ch 6-10 sheet. 1. He had a lot of apprehension when he was called to the principals office. 2. He was very conscientious about the trophy. 3. I was very haughty of my art. 4. The student had trepidation when an unknown voice called his name. 5. We had planned a intrigue that only us 3 knew about.

Warm-up: Your partner is a famous movie star and you are a magazine reporter interviewing them. Use 7 of the 10 vocab on your HW sheet during the interview. Post your interview on both your wikis. It should look similar to this [|People magazine interview.] Like the people interview, write a short lead paragraph that gives a synopsis of the person's background as well as what the interview will be about.
 * Classwork Friday, May 14th:**


 * Joonyon Park has been an actor that have always succeeded. He has been a cast for TV shows, and at movies. Some of his famous movies include Avatar 2, Ironman 3, and Batman: The White Knight with the Dark Knight. He is also a guest role in James Cameron's next big movie. The interesting fact about him is that he didn't have any plastic surgeries, and acts at a young age. He is currently planning on shooting several movies, and here is the interview with Sol Park. **

Interviewer= Sol Park Sol= What do you do for living? Joonyon= I am currently planning to shoot some movies. Of course, I'm a movie star! Sol= What kind of movies are you shooting? I personally love rebellious ones. Joonyon= Actually, the next one is frugal, a simple movie of a biography. Sol= In the movie, is your character capricious or straightforward? Joonyon= I would say straightforward, because this is just about a boy who takes a normal adventure. Sol= What is your premonition of the movie's result? Joonyon= Actually, I'm proud of my role, and the story of the movie itself. It involves a taciturn boy, who stand up and starts a new adventure! He's an austere boy... Sol= Does that mean the boy is subservient t o his parents? Joonyon= Exactly! Sol= Well, thanks for interviewing with me tonight, I hope you succeed in your new movies. Joonyon= Thanks, I really appreciated the hard vocabularies in your questions. **
 * Famous Person= Joonyon Park

Worksheet Sentences 1. The artworks in the museum are **exquisite**. 2. The girl who was lost had a lot of **apprehension**. 3. The student was very **haughty** of her achievement. 4. I was very **tremulous** when he told me that I was in trouble. 5. I could tell my friend had a lot of **trepidation**.

1. Read Ch 6 and write a 5 sentence summary. Also, make a prediction. Summary When Juan was at the banquet, he saw this girl that sang beautifully and played the stringed instrument beautifully. Master told Juan to give a message to give a message to Ruben. Ruben wrote more to the note and told him to give it to Master. When Juan went back and gave it to the Master, he told Juan to go to Dr. Mendez, who quickly packed some things and went. Juan followed and found out that Miri was sick. After Dr. Mendez helped Miri, she started crying and said that she thought that her mistress was going to sell her one day. Prediction I think that in the next chapter, Miri is going to talk to Juan and Juan is going to be more closer to Miri. But later, they have to seperate. 2. Finish vocab sheet.
 * Homework due Friday, May 14th:**

warm-up: Using your HW questions and some vocab words from ch 1-5, create a game using: []. When you finish, a partner will play your game. media type="custom" key="6104217" 1. Review HW. Finish keynotes. 2. Open book quiz: Answer the questions on page 5 and 6 about chapters 1-5. 3. Vocab sheet ch 1-5
 * Classwork Wednesday, May 12th:**

1. Finish reading chapter 5. Post 7 Qs with answers and 3 vocab. Questions and Answers Q1. What do the guards do when they see Juan and his master? A1. They clash their swords together so Juan and his master can walk underneath.
 * Homework due Wednesday, May 12th:**

Q2. How did the King look like? A2. The King was tall and very pale, with white-and-pink skin and hair like yellow embroidery silk.

Q3. What was Master's first portrait of the King? A3. Master's first portrait of the King was a plain study of his head only.

Q4. What did Juan think that Master was being when he talked to the King about the painter Rubens? A4. Juan thought that Master was just being polite.

Q5. When Rubens said "How do you get your inspiration for this?", what was The Duke's reaction? A5. The Duke laughed his great roaring laugh.

Q6. At night, what was there going to be? A6. A banquet.

Q7. Why was Cristobals painting destroyed? A7. It was destroyed because it was to teach him not to beautify.

2. Post your own sentences from vocab words on page 3 of the handout. __Vocab__ I told her ants is **adverse**, but she still screams whenever she sees an ant. She is always **capricious** so we can never predict what she is going to say. The **composition** in the art was excellent. My clothing does not **constrict** in the washing machine anymore. My friend is so **cryptic** I don't bother asking her anymore. I felt sorry for the **derelict** who was sitting. I am usually not ready for **fatalism.** My teacher is so **prophetic**, I can imagine what she would say in all the conversations I have with her. The restaurant was **taciturn**.

Warm-up: Read the [|article on Diego Velazquez] and write 5 of your observations. a) Born in 1599 in Seville b) In early twenties, became a successful artist/painter c) painted ordinary people—street peddlers, court jesters, and other “common folk" d) drew in incredible detail e) like a variety of subjects, ex. royalty Look at [|some of the pics] related to the book. Comment on 5 of them (include the name of the pic you comment on) a) Ch. 9: Sebastian de Morra- interesting how he drew the 'dwarf' and drew very detailed. b) Ch. 12: Juan de Pareja in 1650-clothing looks very detailed and person shows face expression very well c) Ch. 9: El Primo (The Cousin) Diego de Acedo- good detail in the background (snow, trees) d) Ch. 8: Lady with a Fan- there is good detail in the lace and gloves e) Princess Margarita at age 8-dress was beautifully painted
 * Classwork Monday, May 10th:**

1. Foreword-ch 2 open book/notes quiz. 2. Present artist keynotes. 3. Watch video and take notes on the famous painter DaVinci. 4. I-chat with your friend using the vocab on page 3 of the handout. Post a screen shot. 5. Read aloud chapter 5.

1. Finish reading chapter 4. Post 5 Qs with answers.
 * Homework due Thursday, May 6th:**

Q1. Where did Juan eat? A1. In the kitchen, with the cook.

Q2. Where did the Master lead Juan when he said "Come"? A2. He led Juan to his studio.

Q3. What did the Master say that he could not teach Juan? A3. Master said that he could not teach Juan how to paint.

Q4. What did the master and mistress say about Alvaro? A4. A good boy. Dutiful, well-mannered, correct. But he would never be a painter. A good copyist though.

Q5. What did the kings parchment say? A5. That master was to paint a portrait of the king.

2. Renaissance artist Keynote DUE ☆ ARD needed because I used downloaded font ☆

Warm-up: Skim over chapter 3. Write 5 questions on your wiki. Ask them to a partner.
 * Classwork Tuesday, May 4th:**

Q1. What was name of the man who woke Juan? A1. Don Carmelo

Q2. How many days did Juan say that he would stay and help the baker? A2. 40 days.

Q3. What was the bakers name? A3. Don Dimas

Q4. Who did Juan meet while he was traveling and said that he would let him travel with him? A4. A blond haired man.

Q5. What did Master do for Juan when he arrived? A5. He fed him, bathed and healed his wound.

1. Review HW 2. About [|short story writing] 3. Read chapter 4 together 4. Watch Renaissance video 5. I. Juan packet 6. Begin catchy paragraph

1. [|Watch PTV] 2. Read chapter 3 from I, Juan de Pareja. Take notes. Post. > 3. [|Watch Renaissance video]/take notes. Post. video does not work.....
 * Homework Due Tuesday, May 4th:**
 * woken up and got ready for his ‘journey’
 * Don Carmelo was a gypsy
 * Don Carmelo loved to sing, dance, and drink wine
 * Juan starved and wanted rest
 * saw a group of gypsies that were clapping and stamping their hands in rhythm
 * gypsies also had food
 * Don Carmelo said that he would beat Juan
 * baker asks Juan to shovel flour and tend the oven because his own son is sick
 * Juan says yes and said he would work for 40 days
 * Juan traveled with a blond man who was traveling too
 * Juan left blond man
 * Don Carmelo found Juan again
 * Carmelo beat Juan but a man took him in and fed him chopped meat with onions
 * New master took care of him and cured his wounds

1. Study for poetry quiz. Terms to know:
 * Homework due Friday, April 30th:

poetic devices** mood, symbolism, simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, irony, idiom, consonance

limerick, ballad, ode, epic, narrative, sonnet, haiku, free verse, couplet, tanka
 * poetry forms**

rhythm, meter, iamb, rhyme scheme, refrain, rhyme, spondee, dactyl
 * structure**

__**Classwork Wednesday, April 28th: 1. Using I-chat, ask your HW questions and vocab to a partner. Post their score /10 on your wiki.** Sarah got 8/10 4.Gallery of Art--15th, 16th and 17th Century Painters //You will be assigned an artist. Create a Keynote (7 slides minimum) that shows some of the painter's work and tells about their life. Use and site 2 sources (no wikipedia)// Raphael
 * 2.** [|Poetry Crossword.]
 * 3. Read aloud chapter 2.**

1. Read chapter one of I, Juan de Pareja. Post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocab.__
 * Homework due Wednesday, April 28th:**

Questions __Q1. What was Juan's mothers name and what did she never tell Juan about? A1. Juan's mothers name is Zulema and she never told Juan about his father.

Q2. What age was Juan when his mother died? A2. Juan was about 5 years old.

Q3. What did Juan think that his mother had died of? A3. He thought it was likely that his mother had died of fever or some other illness.

Q4. After Juans mothers death, who took Juan for her page boy? A4. The mistress took Juan for her page boy.

Q5. What was the thing that Juan would be grateful of from the mistress? A5. The mistress taught Juan letters.

Q6. Who did the mistress write a letter to when the master died? A6. She wrote a letter to her nephew, Diego.

Q7. What did Juan learn from Brother Isidro? A7. Juan learnt that he had been inherited along with all the other property by the painter in Madrid, Don Diego Rondriguez de Silva y Velaquez.__

Vocab __1. ravenously-extremely hungry. 2. capricious-given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. 3. cultivated-prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening.__

__**Classwork Tuesday, April 27th:** Warm-up: Write a nice haiku about a friend. Post.

My friend is helpful. She is very humorous. She is there for me.

1. Watch video on the Renaissance. take notes and post. 2. Using the poetry books in the classroom, find, post and share an example of each poetic device: simile: metaphor: personification: onomatopoeia: hyperbole:

3. Read about [|Mood in Poetry]. Write 2 poems on the same subject, but with opposite moods. Post.

4. Purple Lit book page 789--__

__**Classwork Friday, April 23rd:** Warm-up: poetry terms practice: [|Do this] [|and this] [|and this] 1. Using the poetry books in the classroom, find, post and share an example of each poetic device: simile: He stalls above me like an elephant. -To Speak of Woe That Is in Marriage. metaphor: personification: When the morning was waking over the war.-Among Those Killed in the Dawn Raid Was a Man Aged a Hundred. onomatopoeia:__ splash __your great pines.-Oread hyperbole: Here once the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard round the world.-The Concord Hymn"

2. Read about [|Mood in Poetry]. Write 2 poems on the same subject, but with opposite moods.

3. Purple Lit book page 789--__

1. Write an inspiring poem for Earth Day.
 * HW Due Friday, April 23rd:**

__Earth Day__ Earth Day is a special event. People should donate more than a cent. One dollar plants a tree. Which isn't much of a fee. Earth is where we live. Even though it is massive, People can destroy the Earth. In one day there is more than one birth, but there are 2 types of people. One that tries to help the world, and one that tries to destroy it. So, if you are one of them who try to destroy it, you can change on Earth Day.

Define and create presentation on your 3 poetry terms (assigned in class). Choose 2 of the| Toolbox Tools to use for your presentation on the terms. Include the definition IN YOUR OWN WORDS an example from somebody else and one or two of your own examples. Basically, you are teaching the term to the class.
 * HW Due Wednesday, April 21st:**



Be ready to present.

warm-up: Write and print [|a shape poem] 1. Read aloud to class. 2. Listen to some Kerouac Haikus. Jot down some words/phrases that catch your ear. 3. Read some Haiku. Hand in your book. 4. Define and create presentation on poetry terms. Poetry Terms to Know.pages Choose 2 or 3 of the| Toolbox Tools to use for your presentation on the terms. Include the definition IN YOUR OWN WORDS and a 2 examples from somebody else and two of your own examples. Basically, you are teaching the term to the class.
 * Classwork Monday, April 19th:**

Warm-up: __//Make a list of 20 things that ring. Post by 8:10am//__ > __1. Review meter. Try this [|meter exercise] on your own. 2. [|Read about Haiki] 3. Create Haiku Book 4. Haiku walk 5. Present__
 * Classwork, Friday, April 16th:**
 * 1) __Bell__
 * 2) __Cell Phone__
 * 3) __Alarm__
 * 4) __Home Phone__
 * 5) __Clock__
 * 6) __Watch__
 * 7) __Doorbell__
 * 8) __Timer__
 * 9) __Church Bell__
 * 10) __Gong__
 * 11) __Flute__
 * 12) __Macbook__
 * 13) __Bicycle ringy thing__
 * 14) __Music tune__
 * 15) __Xylophone__
 * 16) __Microwave__
 * 17) __Wind chime__
 * 18) __Ears__
 * 19) __Grandfather clock__
 * 20) __iPhone__

__**HW Due Friday, April 16th:** 1. Listen to a song on your I-tunes or music library. Copy the first 7 lines and figure out the meter. Post on your wiki. Use bold and normal font to indicate pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

One Time-Justin Bieber Lyrics:__

Now them__ **butter**__flies in__ **my** **stomach** __won't stop stop__
 * When** __I__ **met** __you girl__ **my** **heart** __went knock knock
 * And** __even though__ **it's** __a stru__**ggle** __love is__ **all** __we got__
 * And** __we gon' keep keep__ **climbing** __to the__ **mountain top**

__Your__ **world** __is__ **my** __world And__ **my** __fight is your__ **fight**__.__

__**Classwork Wednesday, April 14th:** warm-up: -Read the poem 'If' on page 138. -Find one end rhyme and one half rhyme. Post. End rhyme: waiting, hating Half rhyme: lies, wise. -Post your two favorite lines of the poem and then paraphrase them. 1. If you can make one heap of all your winnings. Paraphrased: Make a big pile of all your victories. 2. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you. Paraphrased: When all men are doubting you, but you can still trust yourself.

1. [|Meter in Poetry] 2. Read about Langston Hughes. Listen to a couple of his poems. Identify the meter in them. 3. Listen to Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. ID the meter. 4. Try this [|meter exercise] with a partner or on your own. 5. Listen to a song on your I-tunes or music library. Copy the first 5 lines and figure out the meter. Post on your wiki. Use **bold** and normal font to indicate pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.__

__**Classwork Monday, April 12th:** Warm-up: Write a poem that is a conversation between an animal and its habitat. Post. __**Curious Fish** __When the fish came along, he thought it should have a conversation with the ocean. Unfortunately, he didn't know water couldn't talk. The fish said "Hi. I'm called Fishy, what are you called?". Nothing. The fish said "How old are you?" Still nothing. "Can you skip?" The water said a zip. "Ocean, are you going to talk?" But all that could be heard were...well... nothing.

Purple Lit book page 135. Do all Guide for Responding questions on page 137.

Check Your Comprehension. 1. The mountain an the squirrel were having a fight and they are both talking about their disadvantages and characteristics. 2. It is saying that all our DNA is different and we have our own mark/print. 3. The thumbprint.

Critical Thinking 1. The squirrel is saying that in a year, many things can happen. 2. Everyone is unique and everyone is special in their own ways. Thumbprints, talents etc. 3 It is so special to her because it is what makes herself different from other people. 4. Each person has a different thumbprint so it makes them special.

Extend 5. These poems might help people understand each other better because there are sometimes morals at the end. Also, they are telling that people are different.

Compare Literary Works 6. They are telling people that everyone is unique in a way.__

__**HW due Friday, April 9th:** 1. Finish rough draft of 5 paragraph essay. __

__**HW Due Wednesday, April 7th:**

1. Write 3rd paragraph and edit your essay using word choice and sentence fluency rubric. Post score 1-5 Post evidence using 6 traits rubric. Post example from your writing__

Evidence: A __Ex.__** __Kids cannot do their homework properly when they do not understand how to do something because when they don’t understand how to do something, they will have stress and if they try to do something while they do not understand the concept, they will get the answers wrong.__
 * Sentence Fluency: 3

Word Choice: 5 Evidence: A __Ex. This also causes health problems for kids, which means they will have to spend more money on health, as well as school.__

__**Classwork Tuesday, April 6th:** Warm-up: Starbucks commercial- They use humor to try and get us to buy something. For example, he was grumpy before drinking the coffee but after he drank it, he smiled.

1. Find, watch and post 2 other commercials. Explain how they are trying to persuade you. Post your response. Present to class. a) Beer commercial-They show you what would be possible. But at the end they state something that people might get convinced by. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc6U7_-BeGc b) Nike Soccer- This commercial shows something funny to the audience. At the end, it says just do it so its giving "advice" to the audience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOM1k4oLGJU__

__**Classwork April 2nd:** Warm-up: Look through Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Sandra Cisneros, Toni Morrison, Gary Paulsen, A. A. Milne or one of your favorite authors for samples of fluency - a line or two will do. Post their work and then re-write the quote making it NOT fluent. Original: And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.

New: Its a story but these days, no one talks about it. An idiot tells the story with anger and with a loud voice. It is simply something that is nothing.

1. Persuasive writing is used in everyday writing such as advertisements, editorials, movie reviews, and restaurant reviews. Read a few [|Seoul restaurant reviews.]__

The Kebab Stand. __ How does the writer persuade the reader? The writer persuades the reader by using descriptive words. They also describe the where the food is popular and they describe the appearance of the restaurant. For example, they talk about why the restaurant walls are bright green which represent the healthiness of the food. Now, make up your own restaurant and write a review for it. My restaurant name is Pakiliz. At Pakiliz, we have delicious, scrumptious food. You will find any food around here, pizza, mango, even chicken!!!! If you come here, you will have the time of your life! Enjoying food, talking with your friends and lots more.

2. [|Watch PTV]

3. Peer edit your 1st and second paragraph using sentence fluency, word choice and voice rubric.__

__**Homework due Friday, April 1st:** 1. Write and post 2nd paragraph. Edit your 1st paragraph for conciseness and transitions.

Kids cannot do their homework properly when they do not understand how to do something because when they don’t understand how to do something, they will have stress and if they try to do something while they do not understand the concept, they will get the answers wrong. Another reason is when they try to do their homework but don’t know what to do, they end up not doing their homework and doing something they actually enjoy, like games and Facebook etc.__

1. Sentence fluency exercise warm-up:
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 31st:**

a) Change this sentence to be less wordy. Post. __ //Of all the many things that bother me about bad writing, the fault that really annoys me most is wordiness - the tendency to put in more words than you// //need.// The most annoying thing in my writing is wordiness.

b) Read together this website to reduce wordiness: []

1) take the passive active quiz: []

c) Now, choose one of your sentences that may be too wordy and change. Post both.

Original: Homework gives many kids stress. New: Homework is stressful. d) Write the first words of each of your sentences from your first paragraphs. What parts of speech are they? __ e) Read over this list of transitional words. [] Can you change any of your transitions in your essay
 * There
 * Do
 * Homework
 * Homework
 * One
 * Another
 * This

1. Write/post your first paragraph of persuasive essay.
 * Homework due March 30th:**

There are many kids in the world, who have stress. Do you know the main reason why? Homework. Homework gives many kids stress. One reason is because they do not understand how to do something, so they cannot do their homework properly which would give them a bad grade. Another reason why homework gives stress to kids, is because they stay up late, sometimes until 2a.m just to finish their homework. This also causes health problems for kids, which means they will have to spend more money on health, as well as school.

__**Classwork Monday, March 29th:**__ 1. Sentence Fluency warm-up. __ //Homework at KIS often results in stres//s. Rewrite this sentence (you can use different words) in at least 5 ways without altering the meaning. Post. __ __ Choose your best one. 2. Read about sentence fluency on Writing Gym and do some exercises together.
 * KIS gives too much homework which gives the students stress.
 * Most students in KIS get their stress from homework.
 * Homework in KIS doesn't only let you learn, but also gives you stress. (Best one).
 * We get stress by getting lots of homework in my school, KIS.
 * KIS gives lots of homework to students which can also give them lots of stress.

Sentence: Happy Lina listened to fun,pop music peacefully.

3. Lit book review answers to 7th Grade. Read about persuasive essays page 362. Practice [|persuasive essay.] 4. Spelling Bee (MS SB April 5th. __5. Essay topic-Should homework be eliminated?

2. Crispin test. 3. Upon completing the test, quietly ready the short story 'Seventh Grade', found on page 122 of your lit book. 4. Post your answers to the comprehension questions page 127 and to #1-8 of the Critical Thinking questions. **
 * Classwork March 18th:**
 * 1. Bring purple literature book to class.
 * 5. Watch [|some of the video] about the story. **

Comprehension: 1. Why does Victor pretend to know French? To impress Teresa. 2. How do Michael's scowls really affect the girls? The girls think that he's upset. 3. How do the impressions Victor, Michael and and Mr Bueller create prevent people from seeing their real selves? I think that Victor just wants to impress Teresa, Michael scowls because he might want to be a little more popular and Mr Bueller is not really a normal teacher but is kind of childish. 4. Using examples from the story to support your answer, describe Teresa. Teresa might be a girl that is very cute and is smart. 5. What do you predict will happen when Victor tries to tutor Teresa? I think that Teresa will find out about that Victor only pretended to know French so Teresa will get upset. 6. What lesson can you learn from Victor's experiences? I can learn that lying isn't always going to get what you want. 7. Why do you think people try so hard to create a good impression? People try hard because they want to be liked by everyone and want attention. 8. Though his reason is purely social, Victor does choose to study a third language. Do you think young Americans should speak more than one language? Why or why not? I think it doesn't really matter because if all of the citizens know at least one language that everyone knows then they can communicate.

1. Read[| recent article] about the effects of video games on learning and answer Qs: Parents who buy their children a video game system might want to be careful that all the fun doesn't interfere with their learning. Makes kids play more because they enjoy games much more than homework. Otherwise, your reading and writing skills will weaken. 1. the avoidance of excess or extremes, esp. in one's behaviour or political opinions; self control. 2. to lessen the intensity or extremeness. I think I should moderate the time I spend on Facebook. Finishing my homework late, which makes my reading time very short. Playing video games. Researchers were able to predict a player's performance simply based on the size of brain structures linked with learning and memory, with larger being better. Using your brain for more higher level things to develop better skills.
 * Classwork March 17th:**
 * --What is the 'hook' line in the article?**
 * --What does the study show about boys who are given a Play Station 2?**
 * --What does moderation mean?**
 * --What is something in your life that you should do in moderation?**
 * --What is something that you do that takes time away from reading?**
 * --The researchers think the learning problems resulted from what?**
 * --Click on 'help learning' link. How can scientists predict how well someone might perform on video games?**
 * --What do you think you could you do to improve your brain function?**

2. Using google docs, create a 7 question MC quiz for Crispin. [|Watch to see how to do it.] 3. Example quiz: media type="custom" key="5641967"

Narrow opening Crevice is a space that's small. Crevice is a hole.
 * Classwork Monday, March 15th:**

PTV: This PTV episode was about different schools coming together to sing a melody. Mrs Stephens said that everything was going good so far. Another thing is that there were some people who got to do rock climbing, which they said was fun and a good experience.

These are some of the themes of Crispin. Using [], create a clip that demonstrates a theme from the novel. Use quotes from the book in your clip. Post by the end of class.
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 10th:**
 * 1. Freedom, oppression, fate, loyalty, family.**

Write directions in how to make your favorite food. Use the idioms: -pie in the sky: a promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to happen. -piece of cake: a job, task or other activity that is easy or simple to do.
 * Classwork Tuesday, March 9th:**

Ingredients 1 mango, peeled & cut into pieces 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. lime juice 2 tbsp. honey 1 pt. vanilla ice cream

Recipe: Blend the mango pieces, lime juice and honey briefly in an electric blender or food processor which is a piece of cake. Soften the ice cream and quickly stir the mango mixture into it. Pour the ice cream into a plastic container, cover and freeze it until firm which is a pie in the sky that it won't work. Makes 1 scant quart. Enjoy!

Citation: __http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1613,159166-226206,00.html__

1. Finish reading Crispin. 2. Finish the worksheet. 3. Write a 3 sentence summary for each chapter 56, 57 and 58.
 * Homework due Tuesday, March 9th:**

Crispin has been caught by John Ayecliffe but he made a deal with him. Crispin said that John Ayecliffe would never see Bear and Crispin again and that he will never claim to be Lord Furnival's son if he let Bear and Crispin go without harming them. John Ayecliffe swore the oath and led Crispin to Bear.
 * Chapter 56**__**:**__

Ayecliffe took Crispin to the cellar regions and showed him Bear. Bear was wounded and bruised lots, which made Crispin more desperate to leave quickly. He told Bear about everything and told him that they had to leave at the moment, which made Bear move and with that, Ayecliffe led them to the gates.
 * Chapter 57__:__**

Ayecliffe tried to betray Bear and Crispin by killing him (Crispin) but Bear had killed him first. The soldiers were too afraid to attack so the went away after Bear and Crispin asked them if they wanted to have the same fate as Ayecliffe. Crispin left the cross on Ayecliffe's chest, as he had vowed, and left the city with Bear.
 * Chapter 58:**

1. Write a break-up letter to your S.O. using 2 idioms: -more than one way to skin a cat: theres more than one way to do something. -more than meets the eye: more complex and difficult then it appears.
 * Classwork Friday, March 5th:**

Dear S.O, There is more than one way to skin a cat, there are lots more people out there in the world. I think we don't match well. And also, I feel like you are changing. I thought it was going to end well but now I know that it is more than it meets the eye. I thought we were a perfect match but I guess we aren't. These are the reasons why I am breaking up with you.

From Sol.

1. Study for DO/IO quiz 2. Read Crispin chapters 41-47. Answer questions for those chapters on worksheet.
 * HW Due Friday, March 5th:**

1. Write an[| obituary] using these 2 idioms: 'You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.'-It is easier to get what you want by flattering people and being polite to them than by making demands. 'Bend over backwards'-to work very hard to accomplish something for someone; to go out of one's way.
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 3rd**

Lisa Lee, 89, died in April 12th, 2085, at the Silver bridge. Lisa Lee was born in November 27th, 1996 in Korea. She went to America for a few years and came back to Korea. This is what LIsa Lee's husband said: "Lisa loved a game called 'Call of Duty'. She was very addicted to the game." She knew that you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. She died in a car crash while she was going to the Olympics. She lived a very happy life except for the fact when her parents passed away when she was 63. She always bent over backwards when she was playing Call of Duty because her friend bet her a deal. The reason she died in a car crash was because she was daydreaming about Call of Duty and how to win.

2. [|Read this article] on proper email etiquette and post 5 ideas from the article on your wiki. Also, please use my school email (nschwagler@kis.or.kr) and not the wiki if you wish to send me an email. 3. Review DO worksheet. 4. Grammar quiz (DO and IO) on Friday, March 5th. Finish keynote presentations 5. Crispin Qs & Crispin vocab. Create and print a [|crossword puzzle f]or the chapter assigned to you. 6. Read aloud

Create a Keynote of a chapter from Crispin. Include: //-- chapter #. If your chapter had a title, what would it be? --plot (3 sentences) -- a poem about the setting of your chapter --list the characters mentioned in your chapter and briefly describe how they act --define 3 words from your chapter. Include an antonym for each word. --choose a sentence from your chapter and underline the direct object --choose a sentence and underline a prepositional phrase --make a prediction --add a couple images/pictures that have to do with your chapter//
 * HW Due Friday, February 26th:**

Choose a word from (Ch. 35-58) from this list. Write a poetry poem on A4 Paper. Venom Venom is deadly, not bright as the sun. Venom is gloomy, dark as the night. Venom can be mean, so you should not run into it. It is a life's risk, to be with venom. Venom is not healthy, can kill you in a second. Takes seconds, to kill one's life.
 * Classwork Thursday, 25th:**

1. Grammar Warm-up Justyn baked Joonyon a **delicious** cake. -underline subject -make verb red -make direct object blue -make indirect object green -make adjective **bold** 2. Grammar--take this quiz o[|n direct objects.] & [|this one] & this[| one.] Post your scores. __ Quiz 1: Quiz 2: Quiz 3: __
 * Classwork Tuesday, 23th:**

3. Crispin vocab poems 4. Jigsaw: //--pages #s and think of a title --plot (3 sentences) --list all characters --define 3 words --choose a sentence and underline the direct object --choose a sentence and underline a prepositional phrase --prediction --add a couple images/pictures//

1. Idioms Summarize your lunar break. Use 2 idioms: -once in a blue moon: very rarely. -on top of the world: delighted.
 * Classwork Friday, 19th:**

I felt like I was on the top of the world when I went to Jejudo with my grandma and cousins. It was once in a blue moon because I went to Jejudo for the first time in my life. I was really ecstatic and I hope I will go again with my family sometime. 2. Review HW 3. Open Book quiz 4. Read about [|Direct Objects] & click at the bottom to read about Indirect Objects. 5. [|Take the Practice quiz] and post your score /20. __ 6. [|Watch TV]__

1. Read Crispin chapters 38-43. Post 2 questions with answers per chapter (12 Qs total).
 * HW due Friday, Feb 19th:**

__Chapter 38:__ Q) What was Crispin not anxious about now? A) The town.

Q) Who noticed that Crispin was the wolf's head? A) John Aycliffe.

__Chapter 39:__ Q) Where did Crispin feel the most pain when he was hit by the stick? A) On his wrist.

Q) When Crispin arrived at the gates, what had begun? A) The curfew had begun.

__Chapter 40:__ Q) What did Bear not mention when the woman said "Ah. You have found him."? A) He did not mention that Crispin had been attacked.

Q) What did Crispin ask to Bear? A) If Bear would forgive Crispin.

__Chapter 41:__ Q) What did Crispin think Bear was involved in? A) He thought that Bear was engaged in a rebellion.

Q) What was Crispin planning to tell Bear? A) What he saw; a figure standing in the shadow of an over-hanged building.

__Chapter 42:__ Q) What did Crispin do when he was bored? A) He plucked the fleas from the straw and crushed them between his fingers.

Q) Who did Crispin recognize in the crowd who was scanning the people in the crowd? A) The one-eyed man who Bear and Crispin had seen in the first town.

__Chapter 43:__ Q) Where did the woman take Crispin into? A) The kitchen.

Q) What advice did the woman give to Crispin? A) She said that if Crispin doesn't help Bear, then things could get worse for both or them.

Afraid to go any farther, I sank to my knees, pressed my hands together and simply stared with wander at the church itself, and then at the people.
 * Classwork Friday, Feb 12th:**

1. Idioms: Define, give your own example, and post. The pencil was dime a dozen to the rich family. -don't count your chickens before they hatch: don't assume that you'll get the things you want until you have them. My mom told me not to count your chickens before they hatch because I get over-excited when they tell me they are giving me something I always wanted for my birthday.
 * Classwork Thursday, Feb 11th:**
 * -**dime a dozen: cheap and common.

2. Crispin, Chapter 36: define and put in a sentence. slake(p.172)- solar(p.177)- a room in an old medieval house. furtively(p.177)- done by stealth. pallet(p.178)- a straw-filled tick or mattress; a small, hard, or temporary bed. whetted(p.180)- to sharpen by rubbing on something. appalling(p.182)- horror, dismay, or disgust. hurly-burly(p.184)- noise disorder and confusion; commotion; uproar; tumult. palfrey(p.186)- a saddle horse; a riding horse. livery(p.186)- uniform servants wear. doffing(p.186)- to take off; to remove (an article of wear) from the body reverence(p.186)- honor or respect felt or shown milling(p.186)-

1. Work on family I-movie (due Friday)
 * HW due Thursday, Feb 11th:**

1. Find 3 prepositional phrases in Ch. 32 of Crispin. Post them and the page number. -Over the next twenty days __we sometimes followed roads, sometimes only paths (Pg. 152) -__During that time __we performed in many villages (Pg. 152). - At another time when we were before our evening fire, he set about using needle and thread to mend the holes__ in his leggings __(Pg. 153). 2. Go to KIS card catalog. Select a book>AR Book.__
 * Classwork Tuesday, Feb 9th:**

1. Read Crispin chapters 32-35 and write a 7 sentence summary. Post. Summary: __Bear taught Crispin how to juggle and how to play better, but Bear also taught Crispin how to protect himself with weapons. Bear talked to Crispin and told him that they were going to Great Wexly but Crispin asked to Bear for him to never betray him (Crispin). Bear got angry but told Crispin that no longer was Crispin his own but was Bear's apprentice, and of course Crispin felt better. The next day, when they arrived at the entrance of the Great Wexly, Crispin and Bear saw guards but Crispin was the one who said "I think they are looking for someone." Bear told Crispin to play and he would dance, and while they were doing that, everyone in the crowd looked at them and applauded, even the soldiers which allowed for Bear and Crispin to enter. Later, around the place, Crispin noticed lots of things, and found out that Bear had come to the Great Wexly because he told he was going to meet his friend there.
 * HW Due Tuesday, Feb 9th:**

2. Fill in your family history worksheet, begin movie. 3. Finish Crispin ch 29-31 worksheet that was handed out in class.__

1. Please post a poem about an object that starts the "p". Include at least 3 preposition phrases. The //paper// that lay on top of __desk, was in a very //preposterous// condition. The original owner had left it__ beneath __the desk, lying__ like __it was //paralyzed.// The //pitiless// owner forgot that the //paper// was his report card. How sad would he be when his not //pleased parents// found out his grades.
 * Classwork February 5th:**

2. Article-Social: On February 5th, there is going to be a social at 3:30. Unfortunately, the talent show got canceled because there were not enough people who auditioned for it. The entrance fee was 5000 won for the social. It is more expensive then last time because there is more food and snacks for the students. The previous social was 2000 or 3000 won because they only served one slice of pizza.__

1. Read Crispin ch 29-31. Write 5 questions with answers and define 3 vocab words. POST
 * HW due Friday, Feb 5th:**

Questions__: 1. Who did Bear say Crispin was? 2. What was the name of the village Bear had found? 3. Where did Bear and Crispin plan to go next? 4. What told Bear that there was a village near by? 5. What country did Bear say he and Crispin were from?__

Answers: __1. Bear said that Crispin was his own son. 2. Lodgecot is the name of the village. 3. Great Wexly. 4. A distant tolling of a bell. 5. City of York.__

Vocabulary __cultivated (page 140)-prepare and use (land) for grops and gardening. gusto (page 144)-enjoyment or vigor in doing something. notorious (page 147)-famous or well known; typically for some bad quality or deed.__

__**Classwork February 3rd: Write a newspaper article on your locker. Underline at least 5 prepositions.

HEADLINE: SCHOOL BEING BLAMED

Yesterday **__**around __2pm, a student's locker had been hacked. The hacker has not been caught because the CCTV's were having a problem. The girl lost everything. Her macbook, iPhone, and lots more. The school was responsible because they had left everyone's locker open. The student's parents are going crazy and depressed__ over __the tragic event. One person said that they say someone hiding behind all the lockers. Another person said that they saw the person hiding around 1:57pm. That meant that robber was very quick.__ WIthout __any proof, The school has been having financial problems__ after __this.__** On top of __that, some students have been leaving__.

__2. Preposition Quiz: __

Homework due February 3rd: [| Narrative Essay.pages]

Classwork February 2nd: 1. Make a sentence that includes 5 preparations. Post on your wiki. On a hill, there were two little children climbing __down__ and going __through__ the river __instead of__ walking __over__ the bridge __since__ there was snow on bridge.

2. Review HW 3. Grammar. List of prepositions: [| list_prepositions.pdf] 4. [| take the quiz]
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 * 5. VOICE writing trait.**
 * Take out your iPods or open iTunes** (you may use headphones)


 * __Play a bit of each singer. Listen to 3.__
 * __Write about the differences in their voices and style of singing. #1-3 on your wiki. (at least 3 sentences per song)__
 * __Rate each singer from 1-5 using the VOICE rubric. Using the rubric, give a reason for your rating.__
 * __Discuss with a partner how singers have their own individual voices.__
 * __Relate this to writing by explaining that authors have their own styles also.__

__1. Down-Jay Sean Whenever I listen this song, it makes me relaxed. 5 for Voice/ I give this song a 5 because it feels like he is expressing his feelings.

2. This is Me-Demi Lovato When I listen to this song, I can tell she is showing her feelings and she is "telling the world". 5 for Voice/ I can tell how she feels when she telling us in the song. Something I know how it feels is when she says "Ive always been the kind of girl, hid my face."

3. You Belong With Me-Taylor Swift This song explains her feelings for a guy she likes. She also explains in the song about their "connections" they have. 4.5 for Voice/__

__**Homework Due Tuesday, Feb. 2nd [| Crispin.pages]**__

__**Classwork Thursday, Jan. 28th A secret admirer left a note in your locker. What does it say? Use 2 Idioms: in hot water: in trouble; in difficulties. in a nut shell: in summary.

Dear Sol, I have been thinking about what might happen if someone else finds this. I might be in real hot water so I am only writing to you anonymously. In a nut shell, I like you.

From Secret Admirer. **__

__**HW due Thursday, Jan 28th** 1. Present your SV lesson that we started in class. Give a lesson to the class (use Keynote, Pages, the whiteboard, a game, etc) that teaches the skill number (1-12) 10 pts. [| The Suffix -S.key] 2. Read up to and including ch 28 of Crispin.__

__Classwork Tuesday, Jan 26th: 1. Write a funny letter to yourself using: N o skin off your nose-no difficulty for someone; no cause for concern to someone. No dice-something that you say in order to refuse a request or to make clear that something is not possible.

Dear Sol, I will soon become you but then I am not sure about this but I think there are some people that thought the science and math final was like saying no skin off your nose. Some people told me that I was acting like it was no dice but I really thought that it was hard. Well maybe I can just try harder next time. From Sol. 2. Sentence with personality. 3. Writing/due 4. [| SV agreement.] Teach the class. 5. [| Play the game.] 6. [| Take a quiz.]__

__**HW due January 25th** 1. Write your first paragraph of your narrative essay (post) and then rate yourself (1-5 for each skill) using the voice checklist. Post. Then, give an example of each.

Passion: 3 / It was time for me to ride a two-wheeled bike for the first time. Sounds like something I'd say: 5 / One thought was that I was going to fall off immediately. Help audience understand: 4 / I tried to think some positive thoughts. Captured tone: 4 / I gripped the handle tightly and started to think about what might happen to me. Use of humor is appropriate: None used.__

__2. Answer the Crispin Qs ch 23-25:
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How was Crispin’s mother treated in the village? She was ignored by most people except the priest.

What happened to his father? He died because of pestilence.

Define pestilence and use in a sentence. A disease; The man in the hospital died of pestilence because he was very weak.

Did Crispin’s mother have a surname? No she didn't. But no one really knows.

How do you think Crispin feels about sharing his thoughts with Bear? I think he would feel a bit uncomfortable but sometimes he would feel ok.

What is a wolf’s head? A wolf's head is a person who can be killed by anyone.

Why does Bear wear a two-part hat? Because one side represents good and the other side represents bad.

Which saint did Crispin pray to? Saint Giles.

Why does Bear have Crispin look at his reflection in the water? Because he wanted Crispin to know what he looked like.

What does Crispin say about his soul? He said that he didn't have one.__

__Classwork January 21th: Define, use in sentence + post. -Rain check: a promise that an unaccepted offer will be renewed in the future -Q.T: secretly

My friends parents told the dealer that they would do a rain check.

He said he would act Q.T. when he was playing games on his mac during class to his friends.__

__**Classwork January 19th:** 1. Define, use in a sentence + post. -Go bananas: to go mad -Go against the grain: to defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary

I knew that she was going to go bananas soon.

She noticed that I was going against the grain.

2. Answer the questions on your wiki 1. A narrative essay is a story. 2. A narrative essay is a story that has a specific point. 3. A narrative essay strives to teach a lesson. 4. A narrative essay strives to make a specific point. 5. A narrative essay is **NOT** a diary entry - the story is linked to the purpose of the essay.
 * -** -List 5 things the power point tells you about a narrative essay

--A narrative essay tells a simple story.

--Give an example of your own thesis statement. As we were sitting at our desks, I was worried about the first final I was going to take in a few seconds.

--What are 3 things you would learn from the sample essay's thesis statement? 1. What the person is writing about. 2. Read a story about the thesis statement. 3. A twist in action.

--What is the climax of the sample essay? The problem in the story.

--What are 3 ways you can get help when finding a point to your essay? 1. Think about sayings or quotes that teach a lesson. 2. Read quotations to spawn ideas. 3. Think about a time when you learned something valuable.

It was time for me to ride a two-wheeled bike for the first time.__ I gripped the handle tightly and started to think about what might happen to me. One thought was that I going to fall off immediately. I tried to think of some positive thoughts. One was that I was going to succeed immediately, which I hoped would come true.

“Ok, lets try it” one side said to myself. “No wait. I’m not ready.” another side said to my brain. I told my dad that I was nervous and he said “Well, that is just normal. Don’t worry, nothing bad will happen unless you don’t pedal fast. If you don’t pedal fast you will fall. Now enough talking, time to start riding a bike.

Define, use in a sentence and post. -Rome was not built in a day: It takes a lot of time to achieve something important -Round peg in a square hole: When someone doesn't feel fit in; feeling left out of place
 * Classwork January 14th:**

I tried my best to study for the finals about 2 hours each but then my mom told me Rome was not built in a day because I always finished my homework at 10-11pm.

I felt like a round peg in a square hole when I was new at KIS.

Classwork January 12th: 1. Using ch1-20 Crispin vocab words, write and post a narrative. Example using chapter one words: 'Her red shroud stood out from the rest of the women who wore dusty black berkas. Most of the women at the market would not deign to dress so outrageously, but Margrite had always marched to the beat of her own drummer. Her steward at her side, she strolled carelessly past the raw meat section, heads of pigs and sides of lamb, past the paupers, taunting her with their cheap wares, until in the midst of the cacophony of sounds and smells she found who she was looking for. Crandrall was a large man with enormous hands. He was to handle the transgressions made by the poachers on her land. "If you do not address this problem immediately, " she quipped, "your sum will be forfeited and I will never do business with you again" " Yes, ma'm," he mumbled, annoyed by her insinuation. She paid him his outrageous sum, turned back into the thrall and marched back to her waiting Rolls... [| Chapter 4-Words.pages]

Define and make your own sentence. shoot from the hip: to say something from the top of your head; to say without thinking again. shot in the dark: a hopeful attempt; a wild guess

My friend accidentally said something that was shoot from the hip to her sister. It was like a shot in the dark for me to answer the quiz.

1. Interview a partner. Summarize to the class about what they did over break. Post on your wiki. 15 minutes max. Interview Allison had gone to Japan during the winter break. When she was at Japan, she went shopping and looking around at sites. When she came back to Korea from Japan at the 20th. A few days later, Allison went to a skiing camp with her friend for several days. During New Years Eve, Allison stayed home. Also, she went ice skating during Christmas.
 * Classwork January 7th:**

2. With a partner or alone, work on the Crispin study guide. Post the meaning of the vocab and the answers to the questions on your wiki. __Vocab__ Chapter 1: midst-in the middle of pauper-a very poor person transgression-infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard behavior) shroud-a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial steward-a person who looks after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train and brings them meals poaching-illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one's own, or in contravention of official protection taunted-a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone deign-do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity forfeit-lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty of wrongdoing

Chapter 2: ceased-come to an end parchment-a stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal and used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times avail-use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource) welt-a leather rim sewn around the edge of a shoe upper to which the sole is attached kin-one's family and relations minions-a follower or underling of a powerful person, esp. a servile or unimportant one transfixed-to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment

Chapter 3: recurrence-occur again jests-a thing said or done for amusement serf-an agricultural laborer bound under the feudal systen to work on his lord's estate. mortality-the state of being subject to death shunned-persistently avoid, ignore or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution mercenary-(of a person or their behaviour) primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics. impoverished-make (a person or area) poor plight-a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

Chapter 4: untoward-unexpected and inappropriate or inconvinient reeve-the president of a village or town council meander-(of a river or road) follow a winding course thatch-a roof covering of straw, reeds, palm leaves, or a similar material mean-unwilling to give or share things, esp. money; not generous impenetrable-impossible to pass through or enter bailiff-a person who performs certain actions under legal authority pinnacle-a high, pointed piece of rock fallow-plowed and harrowed but left unsown for a period in order to restore its fertility as part of a crop rotation or to avoid surplus production

Chapter 5/6: canonical-according to or ordered by canon law apprehension-anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen strident-loud and harsh implore-beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something clamor-a loud and confused noise, esp. that of people shouting vehemently

Chapter 7: skittish-lively and unpredictable; playful treason-the crime of betraying one's country, esp. by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government petitions-a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause. plight-a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation moot-subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty, and typically not admitting of a final decision curfew-a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night

Chapter 8: alb-a white vestment worn by clergy and servers in some Christian sanctuary-a place of refuge or safety genuflect-lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect sullen-bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy siege-a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside tonsured-a part of a monk's or priest's head left bare on top by shaving off the hair tallow-a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap distraught-deeply upset and agitated scrutinized-examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

Chapter 9/10 garment-an item of clothing foreboding-fearful apprehension hag-a witch, esp. one in the form of an ugly old woman (often used as a term of disparagement for a woman) skirting- crone-an old woman who is thin and ugly

Chapter 11/12 hoist-raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys albeit-although folly-lack of good sense; foolishness tumult-a loud, confused noise, esp. one caused by a large mass of gross-unattractively large or bloated forage-of a person or animal) search widely for food or

Chapter 13/14 dire-(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent distended-cause (something) to swell by stretching it from inside besieged-urround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender blight-a plant disease famished-extremely hungry pillage-rob (a place) using violence, esp. in wartime

Chapter 15 sustenance-food and drink regarded as a source of strength daub-coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way trepidation-a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen dell-a small valley, usually among trees wattle-a material for making fences, walls, etc., consisting of rods or stakes interlaced with twigs or branches pestilence-a fatal epidemic disease, esp. bubonic plague hamlet-a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village clotted-a thick mass of coagulated liquid, esp. blood, or of material stuck together

Chapter 16/17 garbed-clothing or dress, esp. of a distinctive or special kind unkempt-(esp. of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance glutton-an excessively greedy eater tyranny-cruel and oppressive government or rule ruddy-(of a person's face) having a healthy red color cur-an aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition, esp. a mongrel sweetmeats-an item of confectionery or sweet food prudence-acting with or showing care and thought for the future raucously-making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise doddering-tremble or totter, typically because of old age loot-goods, esp. private property, taken from an enemy in war

Chapter 18/19 putrid-(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell mortal-(of a living human being, often in contrast to a divine being) subject to death revels-engage in lively and noisy festivities, esp. those which involve drinking and dancing perchance-by some chance; perhap pate-a person's head wager-more formal term for bet screed-a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious christen-give (a baby) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church lamenting-a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

Chapter 20 servile-having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others acolyte-a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession beguiled-charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way punctilious-showing great attention to detail or correct behavior mummers-an actor in a traditional masked mime, esp. of a type associated with Christmas and popular in England in the 18th and early 19th centuries bravado-a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

3. EXTRA CREDIT [| create a crossword] with 20 of the Crispin vocab words and PRINT.

HW: Study for test.

1. Use the 2 idioms to tell about your plans for winter break. -on the double -jump that gun
 * Classwork December 11th:**

1. Idioms -in hot water: in trouble. -in one ear and out the other: heard but not remembered. 2. Take some cool pics of each other doing something interesting/Englishy/fun. 3. Review literary terms. 4. Here is the study guide for Crispin chapters 1-20 test: SG Crispin 1-20.pages 5. Medieval times. Watch History Channel video on the Black Plague: [| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IjhQDnoCcY&feature=related]
 * Classwork December 9th:**
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Write a journal entry through Bear's eyes. The 2 idioms (define as well).
 * Classwork December 9th:**

1. Define each these l [| iterary term] s and post on your wiki: antagonist, protagonist, characterization, theme, symbol, internal conflict, external conflict. foreshadow. 2. Give an example from Crispin of each term.
 * Homework due Wednesday, December 9th:

-antagonist: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something. example. The steward who is trying to kill Crispin. -protagonist: the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. example. Crispin is the protagonist. -characterization: describe the distinctive nature or features of. example. In the book, the author talks about how each character looks like. -theme: the subject of talk, a piece of writing, a person's though, or an exhibition. example. Crispin is mostly focused on for this. -symbol: a thing that represents or stands for something else. example. a symbol could be like Crispin being represented as a wolf head. -internal conflict: conflict between characters example. a conflict in the book is the steward and Crispin -foreshadow: be a warning or indication of (a future event). example. when Crispin was told about the cities and towns by the priest.

Classwork December 8th:** 1. Idioms-define and post in your journal. 5 pts: loose cannon, tickled pink 2. Read about [| medieval life] and post 10 facts.

Facts of Medieval Life -most people married in May because they still "smelt" OK. -brides carry a bouquet of flowers to hide odor. -men would enter bathtub first, then sons and men, then women and last of all the children. -houses were straw-roofed. sometimes when it rained, cats and dogs would fall of the roof so they called it "It's raining cats and dogs." -since there were bugs and animals falling from the roof, people made the canopy bed. -floor of the houses were dirt (If poor). floors of the houses were slate (if rich) -when visitors came, they would hang up their pork to show it off. -workers got burnt bottom of the loaf, family got middle, visitors/guests got top -noticed that they were burying people alive so they tied a string connected to a bell so if a person was alive, they could "save" them. bell would ring when someone moves in a coffin. -mostly eat vegetables, rarely meat.

3. When Crispin runs away from Stromford, he must make decisions for himself. Why is this difficult for him? How is it different from his old life? Discuss your answer here: [| http://etherpad.com/2V1H0KKffO]

Discussion Picture: [| crispin.tiff]

4. Define and give example (from Crispin) of these l [| iterary term] s (post on your wiki):

-antagonist: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something. -protagonist: the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. -characterization: describe the distinctive nature or features of. -theme: the subject of talk, a piece of writing, a person's though, or an exhibition. -symbol: a thing that represents or stands for something else. -internal conflict: -external conflict: -foreshadow: be a warning or indication of (a future event).

4. Crispin read aloud 5. Create and present Crispin vocab Keynote and Jeopardy

Important Sentence "Look, but be careful not to show yourself." -This means that Crispin can know but he cannot tell anyone that he knows that. In simpler words, it means that he has to be careful with what he knows and he has to make sure nobody sees him.
 * Classwork December 4th:**

1. Read Crispin chapters 23-30. Write a ten sentence summary of what happens in the chapters. Post.
 * Homework due December 4th:**

Summary Crispin and Bear talked about Cripsin. Bear asked questions like 'When did your mother and father die?'. One question that caught Crispin's attention was when Bear asked him "How did you become a wolf head?". Crispin told him the truth of everything. Bear taught Crispin how to play the recorder. Later, Cripsin and Bear went to the town and Bear talked with people. Before they had arrived at town, Bear had cut Crispin's hair to make it shorter and to make him look different. Crispin was worried that the citizens of the town would recognize him but Bear said they wouldn't. Bear talked with people and conversations were about Crispin. Crispin was worried but then suddenly he hears one particular conversation, which was that someone said that Crispin had killed the priest.

1. [| Take this quiz] and post your score 0/30. Score: 30/30 2. Definitions for Crispin punctilious- showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour. acolyte- a person assisting the celebrant in the religious service or procession. oath- a solemn promise poaching- illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one's own, or in contravention of official protection. mummer- an actor in a traditional masked mime abate- become less intense or widespread tinder- dry, flammable material, such as wood or paper, used to lighting fire. agape- wide open, with surprise or wonder
 * Classwork December 2nd:**

Do personification warm-up. copy and paste and answer in a different color font. 1. check HW 2. simile worksheet 3. finish and post alliteration skit 4. read aloud __Personification__ is giving human qualities, feelings, action, or characteristics to inanimate (non-living) objects //Write the meaning of the following personifications. Keep in mind the mood that is being created.// EX: 1. __The wind sang her mournful song__ through the falling leaves. The gentle wind is blowing around the different colored leaves--romantic, sad mood. 2. __The microwave timer told me__ it was time to turn my TV dinner. The timer finally went off and that is a sign that it my TV dinner was ready  3. __The video camera observed the whole scene__.  The camera went around, turning to every point of its view.  4. __The strawberries seemed to sing__, "Eat me first!"  All the strawberries were so fresh that they all seemed so good I couldn't choose which one.  5. __The rain kissed my cheeks__ as it fell.  The rain fell down my cheeks.  6. __The daffodils nodded their yellow heads__ at the walker.  The daffodils swayed forward and backward while the walkers passed by   7. __The water beckoned invitingly__ to the hot swimmers.  The water looked very welcoming to the people who were about to swim. Now, write 3 examples of your own.
 * Classwork Monday, November 30th:**

1. The flowers in the meadow danced when the wind was singing a song.

2. The paper had a smile on it as if it was happy with its grade.

3. The boy typed so fast it looked as if he was under a spell.

1. Read chapters 15-20 in //Crispin//. Write 2 questions and one vocab from each chapter.
 * Homework due Monday, November 30th:**

__Chapter 15__ What did Crispin question himself? What did Crispin think had happened to his father? blight: a plant disease.

__Chapter 16__ What did Crispin think he heard? What was he hearing instead? ruddy: a healthy red color

__Chapter 17__ What did the man answer when Crispin tried to take the bread? Why did the man laugh when Crispin said he was going to town? haul: pull or drag

__Chapter 18__ What did the man say he would do to Crispin if he didn't serve him? What did the man make Crispin say? brandishing: wave or flourish

__Chapter 19__ Where did Crispin go after he got the bread? What did the man say of Crispin's name? treasonous: the crime of betraying one's country.

__Chapter 20__ What did Crispin call the man? How many did he say were in London? tramped: walk heavily

2. Ch 6-8 questions & read aloud 3. Figurative language: alliteration. Watch this skit that uses alliteration. Then, write your own script and record in I-movie. Post. 4. Writing worksheet **
 * Classwork Friday, November 27th:**
 * 1. Check HW & [| watch tv]

1. Many new deep water sea creatures are being discovered. [| Take a look at some of them]. Choose one and write a descriptive paragraph about it. Use at least 3 different types of [| figurative language.] Read your paragraph aloud and we'll guess which one it is.
 * Classwork Wednesday, November 25th:**

Descriptive Paragraph The jellyfish has long tube inside its body, as if it ate something. Also, it has this hole in the middle of its "face" and little, transparent tubes. It has a pinkish-colored head, and it looks like as a hat around its head that looks more like a turban. It has very short tentacles, unlike the other jellyfish that have long legs. Around the hole, the tubes are very short. The whole jellyfish (I think it is a jellyfish) is transparent. With a long tube that isn't transparent (color of brown) is connecting to the "hole".

2. Play jeopardy. 3. More writing practice. 4. Read aloud.

1. Read chapters 11 & 12 of //Crispin//. Write a letter from Crispin to his mom describing what he is going through now.
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 25th:**

Dear mom, I have been very frightened these days. I can't believe they have declared me wolf head. This boy named Cerdic led me into a trap and 4 men have captured me. The steward said I stole his money, but I've never even been to his place. How could I do such thing? He is offering 20 shillings as a reward.... I wish the priest was here with me. I miss you mom. I am starving and I am thristy. You never told me about dad. Can you tell me more about him? Not that I knew a lot. I bet Cerdic led me into a trap because he wanted the 20 shillings. People are greedy..... //From, Crispin.//

2. Finish Jeopardy game. [| Jeopardy Game]

3. Be Prepared

1. Warm-Up: Find a sentence in Crispin where the author shows + doesn't tell. Post on your wiki. Also-if the sentence did tell what would it say?
 * Classwork Monday, November 23rd:**

Show: Within the circle of light I also saw the fine head of a horse. Tell: Also, in the light I saw another persons head.

2. Check HW. Read Ch 11 in class. 3. Writing Practice 4. Watch movies and fill in:

Group member names:

2 things I learned:

1.

2.

One thing I liked about the movie:

One thing that could be improved:

1. Watch [| video on serfs:] 2. Read Crispin chapters 6-10. Post a 5 sentence summary for each chapter. 3. [| Play game]  and learn the vocab
 * Homework due Monday, November 23rd:**

Chapter 6: Crispin thought that he should go to Father Quinel for some help. Father Quinel was the only person who had been nice to him. But then he saw the steward and the stranger going past, carrying weapons. He wanted to og to Father Quinel but he couldn't. Crispin thought "I guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow."

__Chapter 7:__ As the searchers were looking for Crispin, two men were talking. They were talking about Crispin. They said that he had stolen from the manors house. While they were talking, Crispin was hiding up in a tree listening to the whole conversation. Truthfully, the 2 searchers did not believe that Crispin had done such thing but the steward said he did.

__Chapter 8:__ Cripsin went to the church and the priest welcomed him in. He told him that the steward had announced that he was a "wolf head" which means that anyone can kill him. The priest said that it was best for Crispin to flee from the land. The priest also said that he would tell him out Crispin's father.

__Chapter 9:__ Instead of the priest meeting him, another boy came instead called Cerdic. Cerdic led him to Peregrine, a woman who had been known for wisdom of healing and ancient magic. Peregrine said that it would be best for Crispine to go south because the steward told searchers to go and search north. So Crispine decided to head south.

__Chapter 10:__ Cerdic said "Don't go south because maybe the steward told the people to go north but maybe he wants you to go south. It may be a trick. Go a different way." Cerdic had led him to a trap because when he suddenly turned around, he saw 4 men instead of a boy following him. The 4 men had swords too. And they were about to slay him.

Warm-up: Find 15 vocab words from chapter 1-5. [| Create and print out a wordsearch] for your friend.
 * Classwork Monday, November 16th:**

15 Vocab Words 1. shunned 2. manor 3. steward 4. deigned 5. transgression 6. brambles 7. entombed 8. kin 9. wrath 10. ensnared 11. curfew 12. impoverished 13. jests 14. jibes 15. embedded

1. Watch video on Middle Ages 2. Crispin 3. I-movie puppet shows.

1. Read up to and including chapter 5 in Crispin. Be ready for a quiz.
 * Homework due Monday, November 16th:**

1. Journal: Read what it [| was like to be a teenager in medieval times.] Then, create a journal entry through the eyes of a medieval teenager. 2. Step 1: Create a Pages document listing 10 facts about [| a medieval theme.] Medieval Clothing-10 Facts [| Medival Clothing.pages] Step 2: Plan a script for a puppet I-movie that explains these facts. Step 3: Make some medieval puppets. Step 4: On your own or with a partner create and post an I-movie
 * Classwork November 13th:**

1. Check out Prezi. Create a presentation about a topic in Medieval Times. Here is a good website: [| http://www.medieval-period.com/]
 * Classwork Peppero Day:**

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 * Classwork November 11th:

1. Read chapter one of //Crispin//. Post 5 questions and define the words: midst, shroud, taunted, pauper, steward, deign, transgression, poaching, forfeit.
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 11th:**

Chapter 1-Cripsin Vocabulary 1. midst- in the middle 2. shroud- a length of clothing or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial 3. taunted- a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone 4. pauper- a very poor person 5. steward- a person who looks after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train and brings them meals 6. deign- do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity 7. transgression- infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior. 8. poaching- cook (an egg) without its shell, in or over boiling water 9. forfeit- lose or be deprived of property or a right or privilage

__Questions:__ 1. What did the priest tell the boy to bring to pay the death bill? 2. How many friends did his mother have? 3. Who died? 4. What was the mothers name? 5. What made him sad?

Warm-up: Do t [| he spelling bee. T] ake a screen shot and post when finished.
 * Classwork Monday, Nov 9th**

1. Lit book page 83. Check your comprehension & Critical Thinking Questions. 2. Page 84 Spelling Strategy; Using the Word Bank. 3. Page 85: Choose 1 of the 7 activities.

Jewelry Description -Sol and Lisa

Diamond: sparkly, hard, shiny, sharp (some), clear color. Pearl: any shape (usually round), pink or white (most colors) Ruby: red, many shapes, glassy. Necklace: hangs around your neck, gold or silver, with jewelry hanging on the bottom.

1. Finish 5 paragraph descriptive essay. **Print it out.**
 * Homework due November 9th:**

5 Paragraph-Essay [| 5 Paragraph Essay.pages]

Warm-up: Feed the world. [| Select the GRAMMAR option. At least 200 grains.] 1. Print your descriptive essay. 2. Peer edit your partner's descriptive essay using the checklist handed out in class. Final hard copy draft due on Monday, November 9th. //Post with date, name of assignment and answer the Qs in sentences.// 3. Lit book page 83. Check your comprehension & Critical Thinking Questions. 4. Page 84: Build vocab. Define the 6 French words from the book and define 5 more [| French words that are used in English] on your own.
 * Classwork November 5**

Literature Book- Pages 79-82 Question # 1-6

1. Writing a story is the action. 2. Watched the starling. 3. Stones. 4. They were in the mud. 5. The girl was smiling. 6. Trading.

Evaluate your essay for word choice. . [| What is word choice?] Critique for Word Choice. GRADE, EVIDENCE, EXAMPLE from your essay. Post.
 * Homework due Thursday, November 5th:**

Graded Character-Description [| Graded Character Decrip.pages]

1. Write and post 2 paragraphs of your character description on a Pages document. Use a couple metaphors and similes as well as at least 3 of the words from character description vocab.
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 4th:**

Character-Description [| Characters Descrip..pages]

warm-up: Feed the world. [| Guess at least 10 words correctly.] 1. What are strong verbs? Strong verbs add color, detail, emotion and power to writing. They show attempt to show and not just tell. //For example, instead of “go,” try:// walk ride trudge amble depart disappear recede travel journey creep crawl run dash ﬂow roam drag hike march parade saunter stroll stride meander
 * Classwork November 4th:**

Think of your own weak verb and make a list of 15 other verbs you could use instead. Don't use a dictionary!

2. More on [| descriptive essays:] 3. Write a short poem w [| ith a partner or on your own that uses your 5 senses.] 4. Read aloud some essays. [| What is word choice?] Critique for Word Choice. GRADE, EVIDENCE, EXAMPLE from your essay. 5. Next purple lit book readings pages 78-85. Sensory language. 6. book room

//Warm-up: The metaphor game. Answer and post.// I would want to be a white tiger because they are a fascinating animals and they are endangered. I would be a clean river. I would want to be some kind of K-Pop music. I would want to be a rose because they are pretty but they have thorns so you not anyone can handle them. I would want to be an old violin because the sound is beautiful. I would want to be a brand new sprinting/jogging shoe. I would want to be a tree because they help the world. I would want to be a Thai food. I would want to be an artwork. I would want to be a mango because they are very juicy and yummy. I would want to be a plane. I would want to be sky blue. I would want to be Australia.
 * Classwork,** **November 2nd:**
 * **If I were an animal, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a body of water, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a type of music, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a flower, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a musical instrument, what would I be?** I ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a shoe, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a feature of nature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a food, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a piece of literature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a fruit, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a vehicle, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a color, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a place, what would I be?** ||

step 1: Read some examples of some good character descriptions. Note how similes and metaphors are used:** [| **http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/teacher.pdf**] **step 2: List 3 of your favorite metaphors and 3 of your favorite similes. Why were these your favorite?** __Similes:__ The sun was as bright as the sunflower. The seal was looked as sleek as leather. The birds singing sound was as beautiful as a harp.
 * 1. Our next writing assignment will be to write a descriptive essay, specifically, you are going to describe a character that you make up.

__Metaphor__ The man is a pig when he comes across food. She scrunched up her plan because she didn't like the idea. The picture was colorful, only in his eyes. (meaning only in his point of view).

__1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.__
 * step 3: Read the list of character description vocab.** [| **http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/character.pdf**] **Define and post at least 10 words you're not sure of the meaning.**


 * step 4: Begin writing your character description on a Pages document. Use a couple metaphors and similes as well as at least 3 of the words from character description vocab. After you have written and posted 1-2 paragraphs:

step 5: Peer edit with a partner:** [| **http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/peer.pdf**]
 * step 6: Draw, take a pic--somehow create a picture of your fictional character. Post that on your Pages doc. Post your Pages doc on the wiki. Remember to call the document somethnig that nobody else would use.

If you happen to finish this, you may begin reading the next story in purple lit book.**

**Classwork October 26th:** 1. How do you feel about the dream you were given? I feel that the dream I received was about a person who was very stressed by their parents. 2. How do you feel about being pushed towards a goal that you did not choose? I might agree but I don't really agree because my parents helped me a lot with my life and I couldn't live without them. 3. Ulysses has returned to Ithaca, but needs a job. Create a resume for him. Here is an example of what a [| resume looks like.] [| Ulysses Resume.pages]

**Classwork October 21st and October 23rd:** 1. Warm up 10-15 minutes: You can work on this both days: Ulysses has returned to Ithaca, but needs a job. Create a resume for him. Here is an example of what a [| resume looks like.] 2. Both days you and your group should be working on your Ulysses Comic Life project. This includes: --Filling out the task forms. --Reading your assigned pages. --Taking pictures to use in your comic. --Creating your comic. 2 pages per student. Be sure that your comic shows what is happening on the pages from Ulysses. You may work in the hallway if you are respectful of other classes. 3. Both days: Near the end of class, post on your wiki what you have accomplished during the class period. 4. Post all of your group members' finished comics on your wiki. // DUE Monday, October 26th. // 5. If you finish, read pages 15-25 in purple lit book. Answer all page 25 questions and post.

Ulysses-Characters [| Characters.comicdoc]

**Classwork October 19th:** 1. Journal: Choose one of the characters from Ulysses. Create a journal entry from their POV. Students will guess who it is. 2. Ulysses Final Chapters Comic Life project. // DUE Monday, October 26th. // //Here is the rubric:// __//[| Ulysses Comic Life Rubric.pages]// 3. Find a cool example of comic life. Present it to the class and tell why you think it's good.__
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**Classwork October 15th:** 1. Write your vocab words that you defined for HW on the board. 2. Listen to 'The Return' pages 147-164. Write down 7 vocab words on the small piece of paper. Answer the Qs. //7. What is a cudgel? a short thick stick used as a weapon. 8. How old was Argos? 21 9. Who smashed a stool over Ulysses' back? Antinous 10. What kind of contest does Ulysses suggest to Penelope?// //A bow contest. Whoever could bend the bow and shoot it at the nearest to the mark.// Also, define and post at least 5 vocab words from the small piece of paper. feeble: lacking physical strength gluttonous: an excessively greedy eater. cudgel: a short thick stick used as a weapon. bestow: confer or present jeered: make rude and mocking remarks

3. More Idioms: [| http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/439.html] 4. [| Read this list of idioms.] Using [| create a comic.], draw a scene from Ulysses. Include 3 idioms in your scene. Post.

**Homework due October 15th:** 1. Summarize in 3 sentences 'Nausicaa'. Define the vocab words you wrote down in class. 2. Read pages 147-155. Answer the questions in sentences:

__Vocab__ Ino's Veil tiller: a horizontal bar fitted to the head of a boat's rudder post and used as a lever for steering. vengeance: punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. meddlesome: interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern staggered: walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall balk- unwilling to accept

Nausicaa treading: walk in a specified way anointing: smear or rub with oil glade: an open space in a forest oracle: a priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity. ** frisked- danced, leaped.

** __**Summary**__ **Ulysses ended up on an island and a girl found him lying down on the sand she took him into the castle. The king thought he was bringing bad luck so he said that he would stay for the feast but he would hsve to leave the next day. Ulysses asked the next day if the king could give him a ship so he did and he went off to Ithica.** So he could get dirty and muddy so he looked like a different person. He was a person that Ulysses trusted and a man that Ulysses had known for a long time. Maybe because he was from there before. The were all Penelope's courtiers. He felt ilke a spear of joy had just pierced him. To fight his enemies with his son.
 * 1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave?**
 * 2. Who is Eumaeus?**
 * 3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca?**
 * 4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle?**
 * 5. What did Ulysses feel when he first saw his son, Telemachus?**
 * 6. What was Ulysses' plan for the next day?**

**Classwork October 14th:** 1. Idioms Practice [| http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/idioms/] ALSO: [| http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/m-body.html] 2. Listen to 'Ino's Veil' and 'Nausica'. 5 vocab from each chapter on 1/2 sheet. 3. After listening to 'Nausicaa', [| create a comic.] (one panel) Take a screen grab and post on your wiki.

**Classwork October 12th:** 1. Describe a monster. Use this site to help organize your thoughts: [| http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/essaymap/]. Post on your wiki. 2. Listen to 'Calypso' and [| create a comic.] 3. Copy, paste and answer on your wiki. Scylla and Charybdis questions:

Poiesdon
 * 1. Charybdis was the daughter of this Greek god:**

He was angry because Charybdis kept taking too much of his fathers land.
 * 2. Why was Zeus angry with Charybdis?**

She was changed into a monster because Poiesdon himself spied and fell in love with Scylla. So Poiesdon's wife was jealous so she turned her into a big, fleshy monster.
 * 3. Why was Scylla changed into a monster?**

She looked like a spider and she also had 6 heads and 12 arms.
 * 4. What did Scylla look like after Amphitrite changed her into a monster?**

True
 * 5. Ulysses steered the ship through the rocks. True or False?**

The main part of the vessel.
 * 6. Define hull:**

Blue
 * 7. What color was Ulysses’ boat? Black, white or blue?**

They looked like human hands.
 * 8. What did the end of Scylla’s tentacles look like?**

6 men.
 * 9. How many of Ulysses’ men were eaten by Scylla?**

Isles of the Sun-Titan
 * 10. Their next landfall is the Isle of the Sun-Titan or Eurylochus?**

At the right side of the ship.
 * EC: Where is starboard on a ship?**

**Classwork October 8th:** 1. [| Create a mad lib] for the nouns that you fill in, use nouns from //Ulysses//. Post. 2. IDEAS TRAIT: Write your new sentences I mumbling my caulkeds and all the surged mimings hawser; I clapping my courseds and all is smiling again. (I frowning I typing you up inside my exiling.)

The shafts go writinging out in dull and beautiful, And creative ogres erasings in: I sharpening my baubles and all the ogres troopings shaft.

I sheareded that you runninged me into shrouds And shouting me brighr, singinged me quite sparkly. (I frowning I typing you up inside my exiling.)

baling hooks dancings from the marrow, Calypso's bootys jumping: talking Cannibal and bouquets's prow: I sharpening my baubles and all the ogres troopings shaft.

I sittinged you'd jogging the way you moored, But I scudding fun and I shivering your brow. (I frowning I typing you up inside my exiling.)

I should have titteringed a bowels instead; At least when sorceries lyings they whispering back again. I sharpening my baubles and all the ogres troopings shaft.

(I frowning I typing you up inside my exiling.)

- Sol Park & [| Sylvia Plath]

**Homework due October 8th:** 1. Read, summarize (5 sentence minimum) and define 3 vocabulary words from EACH chapter: 'Cattle of the Sun' and 'Calypso' 2. Finish classwork from October 6th. __Summarizing__ Cattle of the Sun: Ulysses needed to repair and get all his ships and his men were tired and hungry. Later his crew had to rest on an island called Thrinacia. He told his two strongest men to guard the cattle and kill any men who tried to steal a cattle. Later, one of the men called in everyone and told them that starving to death was the worst death someone could every have so they decided to eat a few cattles while Ulysses was sleeping. When Ulysses woke up he demanded and asked the men where they got the cow but they said that they had caught them from the wild so Ulysses believed them.

Calypso: Ulysses ended up on an another island and a woman called Calypso. Calypso said that

Sol's Journal♥

1. At the end of chapter 10, Juan reflects: //'So we returned, and my life from that moment grew broader and happier and I became a better person, I think, for Bartolome had turned my mind away from small preoccupations, and led it into paths of Truth.'//
 * Classwork Monday, May 31st:**

What do you think he means by this statement? Why is Truth in capital letters? I think he means that he has finally learnt to be independent and not regret everything he does. Also, he confessed to Murillo that he painted so he felt better. Truth might have been capitalized because laws do not mean your whole life. Watch this: [] Compare the theme of 'change' in this news clip with Juan in the novel, //I, Juan de Pareja.//

2. 6-10 quiz. 3. newspaper 4. Read aloud chapter 11.

1. Read about the[| RAFTS writing process.] 2. Create your own prompt about I, Juan de Pareja and post here: As Master's pen, write a poem to Juan de Pareja a letter, that was about him (Master) thinking that there was a thief stealing his colors. 3. Museum Walk a) Cat statue-It is cute and the colors are pretty! (Christine H. J. Kim) b) Dolphin statue-It is pretty and the shape is perfect. (Brian Kang) c) Dog statue-Colors are good and cute. (Brian Kang) d) Mosaic colors- The colors suit very well and the shades are excellent. (Ara Cho) e) Flying Dog with a hat-The shape is very good and the design of the statue is cute. (Andrew Lee)
 * Classwork Thursday, May 26th:**

4. Responding Prompts Erika Kim's prompt: As a King, write a poem about the hard work your painter paints As the painter paints me, and I sit still With my dog by my side. I think about how hard he is trying, to paint a portrait of me. I, as the King, am feeling very thankful to the painter.

5. Read aloud/ ch 6-10 sheet 6. Big 6 7. Begin researching your newspaper

1. Finish reading chapter ten (from page 122). Post and define 7 vocab words and a 3 sentence summary. Vocabulary: 1. fodder- food; dried hay or feed for cattle and other livestock 2. adulation- admiration or praise 3. indefatigable- persisting tirelessly 4. unrepentant- showing no regret for one's wrongdoings 5. temerity- excessive confidence or boldness 6. penance-voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong 7. repentance- feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin
 * Homework due Thursday, May 27th**

3 sentence summary: One day Murillo came and learned from Master. Juan kept painting secretly and constantly stole colors. Juan told Murillo about his sins and Murillo helped him solve his problems.

1. Vocab quiz ch 6-10 2. Read & take notes in your journal about [|creating a newspaper.] a) The owner of a newspaper is called the publisher. b) The beginning of each newspaper article (the first paragraph) is called the lead (one or two sentences long) c) The first paragraph should also contain a hook. d) The nut graph is the paragraph that contains the core information about the story and tells the reader why the story is important. e) Most reporters specialize in an area (like government, crime, or science) - this specialty is called the reporter's beat. 3. [|Read a newspaper.] Find and create a link that shows each one of the sections of the newspaper you are to write. News story: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-technology/annie-comic-strip-ending-after-85-years-20100514-v205.html Editorial: http://www.koreaherald.com/opinion/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100524000535 Advertisement: http://www.microsoftstore.co.kr/microsoft/Hardware-Webcams-Headsets/Category/0404 Entertainment Review: http://www.koreaherald.com/entertainment/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100524000526 Sports article: [] Want Ads:
 * Classwork Tuesday, May 24th:**

Comic: 4. ch 6-10 questions 5. Newspaper Assignment DUE Monday, JUNE 7th 6. Read aloud ch 11.

1. Read chapter 9 and post 10 Qs with answers.
 * Homework due Tuesday, May 24th:**

Q1. What did Juan tell his Master truthfully? A1. He said that he was worried because he didn't know where to put his few treasures while they were going on the journey.

Q2. What did Juan think about the journey that they were going to go on? A2. Juan disliked the whole thought of the journey.

Q3. Paquita was expecting her first. A3. Paquita was expecting her first __child__.

Q4. What did the King enjoy doing? A4. The King enjoyed hunting.

Q5. What did Juan think Corco had? A5. Juan thought that Corco had a sick liver.

Q6. Did Corco survive at the end? A6. Yes.

Q7. What did Master love to look at? A7. Master loved to look at jewels and often studied them in various lights.

Q8. Who were the few people who were friends with the King? A8. Dwarfs, idiots, actors.

Q9. How did the dwarf the Nino de Vallecas (Fransisco Lezcano) say that he was related to Juan? A9. He said that they are brothers because they were both born into slavery.

Q10. What did Juan resent? A10. He resented the meticulous way Master painted the deformed people.

2. Be ready for quiz on ch 6-10 words (from hand-out). 3. Finish journal reflection questions about painting. --What did you enjoy about being a painter? //I enjoyed the part where we were showing our 'feelings/emotions' in our own painting.// --What are some of the challenges of being a painter? //Some challenges were when we had to finish the painting in a short time.// --Could you become a painter full time? Why or why not? //I probably could not because I will not be very good.//

1. WARM_UP: From the perspective on Juan, create a timeline: [] 2. Finish, frame and take a picture of your painting. Post your pic and hang your painting.
 * Classwork Thursday, May 20th:**

1.** Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and a short definition of each word. __Vocabulary Words and Sentences__ Q1. lament-sorrow/sad S1. He was lament when his friend was crying.
 * Homework due Thursday, May 20th:

Q2. constrict-tighten or make narrower S2. I constricted my grip on my locket and drew it to my heart.

Q3. serenity-peaceful; untroubled; calm S3. Yesterday, I was very in a very serenity mood so I stared outside the window for 5 minutes.

Q4. delineate-outline or sketch S4. I delineated my picture at school.

Q5. vulgarity-lacking good taste S5. He was speaking to me in a vulgarity way.

Q6. vivacious-lively S6. The student was so vivacious that he had to be told to be quiet by the teacher.

Q7. dismay-loss of confidence because you are in trouble S7. He was in dismay when the principal found out.

Q8. meticulous-careful S8. "Be meticulous when you are hiking up the mountain." the teacher said.

Q9. compassionate-caring for someone S9. I was compassionate when my sister was mourning.

Q10. preoccupation-thinking about something else S10. I was preoccupied when suddenly the teacher called on me to answer the question, but I didn't know the answer so I got in trouble.

2. Read chapter 8.

1. Warm-up: Find a sentence in chapter 8 that shows and doesn't tell. Post it and then change it to a 'telling' statement. Show not tell: She was not tall, but she was rounded and plump as a grape, though with a delicate neck and small waist. Telling: She wasn't short but she was plump but she had a delicate neck and thin waist. 2. Review HW 3. Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and definition of the words. 4. Painting like Velazquez. Paint. 5. Journal reflection. In your journal, reflect on your painting experience: --What did you enjoy about being a painter? --What are some of the challenges of being a painter? --Could you become a painter full time? Why or why not?
 * Classwork Wednesday, May 19th:**

Warm-up: [|Choose one of Velazquez's] paintings. Create a pencil sketch of the painting on A-4. 1. Characterization
 * Classwork Tuesday, May 18th:**

1. Read chapter 7. Choose: Write 5 Qs with answers, 5 vocab, or a 5 sentence paragraph. __5 Questions__ Q1. What did Dona Trini think Juan as? A1. She thought Juan was good luck for her.
 * Homework due Tuesday, May 18th:**

Q2. What did Juan ask from Dona Trini and did she give it to Juan? A2. He asked if he could have a kitten and she said yes and gave it to him.

Q3. What did a cyclone in baby skirts say/beg to Juan? A3. She begged him not to go and not to leave Paquita.

Q4. Juan carried Masters, and Masters _ while Master was looking at artworks. A4. Juan carried Masters sketchbook, handkerchief and Masters money while Master was looking at artworks.

Q5. Who died when Master and Juan arrived back? A5. Nina died.

__Vocab__ 1. impertinence-not showing proper respect; rude 2. arduous-involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring 3. nostalgia-a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past 4. articulate-having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently 5. draperies-cloth coverings hanging in loose folds

2. Finish sentences on 5 vocab words from ch 6-10 sheet. 1. He had a lot of apprehension when he was called to the principals office. 2. He was very conscientious about the trophy. 3. I was very haughty of my art. 4. The student had trepidation when an unknown voice called his name. 5. We had planned a intrigue that only us 3 knew about.

Warm-up: Your partner is a famous movie star and you are a magazine reporter interviewing them. Use 7 of the 10 vocab on your HW sheet during the interview. Post your interview on both your wikis. It should look similar to this [|People magazine interview.] Like the people interview, write a short lead paragraph that gives a synopsis of the person's background as well as what the interview will be about.
 * Classwork Friday, May 14th:**


 * Joonyon Park has been an actor that have always succeeded. He has been a cast for TV shows, and at movies. Some of his famous movies include Avatar 2, Ironman 3, and Batman: The White Knight with the Dark Knight. He is also a guest role in James Cameron's next big movie. The interesting fact about him is that he didn't have any plastic surgeries, and acts at a young age. He is currently planning on shooting several movies, and here is the interview with Sol Park. **

Interviewer= Sol Park Sol= What do you do for living? Joonyon= I am currently planning to shoot some movies. Of course, I'm a movie star! Sol= What kind of movies are you shooting? I personally love rebellious ones. Joonyon= Actually, the next one is frugal, a simple movie of a biography. Sol= In the movie, is your character capricious or straightforward? Joonyon= I would say straightforward, because this is just about a boy who takes a normal adventure. Sol= What is your premonition of the movie's result? Joonyon= Actually, I'm proud of my role, and the story of the movie itself. It involves a taciturn boy, who stand up and starts a new adventure! He's an austere boy... Sol= Does that mean the boy is subservient t o his parents? Joonyon= Exactly! Sol= Well, thanks for interviewing with me tonight, I hope you succeed in your new movies. Joonyon= Thanks, I really appreciated the hard vocabularies in your questions. **
 * Famous Person= Joonyon Park

Worksheet Sentences 1. The artworks in the museum are **exquisite**. 2. The girl who was lost had a lot of **apprehension**. 3. The student was very **haughty** of her achievement. 4. I was very **tremulous** when he told me that I was in trouble. 5. I could tell my friend had a lot of **trepidation**.

1. Read Ch 6 and write a 5 sentence summary. Also, make a prediction. Summary When Juan was at the banquet, he saw this girl that sang beautifully and played the stringed instrument beautifully. Master told Juan to give a message to give a message to Ruben. Ruben wrote more to the note and told him to give it to Master. When Juan went back and gave it to the Master, he told Juan to go to Dr. Mendez, who quickly packed some things and went. Juan followed and found out that Miri was sick. After Dr. Mendez helped Miri, she started crying and said that she thought that her mistress was going to sell her one day. Prediction I think that in the next chapter, Miri is going to talk to Juan and Juan is going to be more closer to Miri. But later, they have to seperate. 2. Finish vocab sheet.
 * Homework due Friday, May 14th:**

warm-up: Using your HW questions and some vocab words from ch 1-5, create a game using: []. When you finish, a partner will play your game. media type="custom" key="6104217" 1. Review HW. Finish keynotes. 2. Open book quiz: Answer the questions on page 5 and 6 about chapters 1-5. 3. Vocab sheet ch 1-5
 * Classwork Wednesday, May 12th:**

1. Finish reading chapter 5. Post 7 Qs with answers and 3 vocab. Questions and Answers Q1. What do the guards do when they see Juan and his master? A1. They clash their swords together so Juan and his master can walk underneath.
 * Homework due Wednesday, May 12th:**

Q2. How did the King look like? A2. The King was tall and very pale, with white-and-pink skin and hair like yellow embroidery silk.

Q3. What was Master's first portrait of the King? A3. Master's first portrait of the King was a plain study of his head only.

Q4. What did Juan think that Master was being when he talked to the King about the painter Rubens? A4. Juan thought that Master was just being polite.

Q5. When Rubens said "How do you get your inspiration for this?", what was The Duke's reaction? A5. The Duke laughed his great roaring laugh.

Q6. At night, what was there going to be? A6. A banquet.

Q7. Why was Cristobals painting destroyed? A7. It was destroyed because it was to teach him not to beautify.

2. Post your own sentences from vocab words on page 3 of the handout. __Vocab__ I told her ants is **adverse**, but she still screams whenever she sees an ant. She is always **capricious** so we can never predict what she is going to say. The **composition** in the art was excellent. My clothing does not **constrict** in the washing machine anymore. My friend is so **cryptic** I don't bother asking her anymore. I felt sorry for the **derelict** who was sitting. I am usually not ready for **fatalism.** My teacher is so **prophetic**, I can imagine what she would say in all the conversations I have with her. The restaurant was **taciturn**.

Warm-up: Read the [|article on Diego Velazquez] and write 5 of your observations. a) Born in 1599 in Seville b) In early twenties, became a successful artist/painter c) painted ordinary people—street peddlers, court jesters, and other “common folk" d) drew in incredible detail e) like a variety of subjects, ex. royalty Look at [|some of the pics] related to the book. Comment on 5 of them (include the name of the pic you comment on) a) Ch. 9: Sebastian de Morra- interesting how he drew the 'dwarf' and drew very detailed. b) Ch. 12: Juan de Pareja in 1650-clothing looks very detailed and person shows face expression very well c) Ch. 9: El Primo (The Cousin) Diego de Acedo- good detail in the background (snow, trees) d) Ch. 8: Lady with a Fan- there is good detail in the lace and gloves e) Princess Margarita at age 8-dress was beautifully painted
 * Classwork Monday, May 10th:**

1. Foreword-ch 2 open book/notes quiz. 2. Present artist keynotes. 3. Watch video and take notes on the famous painter DaVinci. 4. I-chat with your friend using the vocab on page 3 of the handout. Post a screen shot. 5. Read aloud chapter 5.

1. Finish reading chapter 4. Post 5 Qs with answers.
 * Homework due Thursday, May 6th:**

Q1. Where did Juan eat? A1. In the kitchen, with the cook.

Q2. Where did the Master lead Juan when he said "Come"? A2. He led Juan to his studio.

Q3. What did the Master say that he could not teach Juan? A3. Master said that he could not teach Juan how to paint.

Q4. What did the master and mistress say about Alvaro? A4. A good boy. Dutiful, well-mannered, correct. But he would never be a painter. A good copyist though.

Q5. What did the kings parchment say? A5. That master was to paint a portrait of the king.

2. Renaissance artist Keynote DUE ☆ ARD needed because I used downloaded font ☆

Warm-up: Skim over chapter 3. Write 5 questions on your wiki. Ask them to a partner.
 * Classwork Tuesday, May 4th:**

Q1. What was name of the man who woke Juan? A1. Don Carmelo

Q2. How many days did Juan say that he would stay and help the baker? A2. 40 days.

Q3. What was the bakers name? A3. Don Dimas

Q4. Who did Juan meet while he was traveling and said that he would let him travel with him? A4. A blond haired man.

Q5. What did Master do for Juan when he arrived? A5. He fed him, bathed and healed his wound.

1. Review HW 2. About [|short story writing] 3. Read chapter 4 together 4. Watch Renaissance video 5. I. Juan packet 6. Begin catchy paragraph

1. [|Watch PTV] 2. Read chapter 3 from I, Juan de Pareja. Take notes. Post. > 3. [|Watch Renaissance video]/take notes. Post. video does not work.....
 * Homework Due Tuesday, May 4th:**
 * woken up and got ready for his ‘journey’
 * Don Carmelo was a gypsy
 * Don Carmelo loved to sing, dance, and drink wine
 * Juan starved and wanted rest
 * saw a group of gypsies that were clapping and stamping their hands in rhythm
 * gypsies also had food
 * Don Carmelo said that he would beat Juan
 * baker asks Juan to shovel flour and tend the oven because his own son is sick
 * Juan says yes and said he would work for 40 days
 * Juan traveled with a blond man who was traveling too
 * Juan left blond man
 * Don Carmelo found Juan again
 * Carmelo beat Juan but a man took him in and fed him chopped meat with onions
 * New master took care of him and cured his wounds

1. Study for poetry quiz. Terms to know:
 * Homework due Friday, April 30th:

poetic devices** mood, symbolism, simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, irony, idiom, consonance

limerick, ballad, ode, epic, narrative, sonnet, haiku, free verse, couplet, tanka
 * poetry forms**

rhythm, meter, iamb, rhyme scheme, refrain, rhyme, spondee, dactyl
 * structure**

1. Using I-chat, ask your HW questions and vocab to a partner. Post their score /10 on your wiki. Sarah got 8/10 2. [|Poetry Crossword.] 3. Read aloud chapter 2. 4.Gallery of Art--15th, 16th and 17th Century Painters //You will be assigned an artist. Create a Keynote (7 slides minimum) that shows some of the painter's work and tells about their life. Use and site 2 sources (no wikipedia)// Raphael
 * Classwork Wednesday, April 28th:**

1. Read chapter one of I, Juan de Pareja. Post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocab.
 * Homework due Wednesday, April 28th:**

__Questions__ Q1. What was Juan's mothers name and what did she never tell Juan about? A1. Juan's mothers name is Zulema and she never told Juan about his father.

Q2. What age was Juan when his mother died? A2. Juan was about 5 years old.

Q3. What did Juan think that his mother had died of? A3. He thought it was likely that his mother had died of fever or some other illness.

Q4. After Juans mothers death, who took Juan for her page boy? A4. The mistress took Juan for her page boy.

Q5. What was the thing that Juan would be grateful of from the mistress? A5. The mistress taught Juan letters.

Q6. Who did the mistress write a letter to when the master died? A6. She wrote a letter to her nephew, Diego.

Q7. What did Juan learn from Brother Isidro? A7. Juan learnt that he had been inherited along with all the other property by the painter in Madrid, Don Diego Rondriguez de Silva y Velaquez.

__Vocab__ 1. ravenously-extremely hungry. 2. capricious-given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. 3. cultivated-prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening.

Warm-up: Write a nice haiku about a friend. Post.
 * Classwork Tuesday, April 27th:**

My friend is helpful. She is very humorous. She is there for me.

1. Watch video on the Renaissance. take notes and post. 2. Using the poetry books in the classroom, find, post and share an example of each poetic device: simile: metaphor: personification: onomatopoeia: hyperbole:

3. Read about [|Mood in Poetry]. Write 2 poems on the same subject, but with opposite moods. Post.

4. Purple Lit book page 789--

Warm-up: poetry terms practice: [|Do this] [|and this] [|and this] 1. Using the poetry books in the classroom, find, post and share an example of each poetic device: simile: He stalls above me like an elephant. -To Speak of Woe That Is in Marriage. metaphor: personification: When the morning was waking over the war.-Among Those Killed in the Dawn Raid Was a Man Aged a Hundred. onomatopoeia: splash your great pines.-Oread hyperbole: Here once the embattled farmers stood and fired the shot heard round the world.-The Concord Hymn"
 * Classwork Friday, April 23rd:**

2. Read about [|Mood in Poetry]. Write 2 poems on the same subject, but with opposite moods.

3. Purple Lit book page 789--

1. Write an inspiring poem for Earth Day.
 * HW Due Friday, April 23rd:**

__Earth Day__ Earth Day is a special event. People should donate more than a cent. One dollar plants a tree. Which isn't much of a fee. Earth is where we live. Even though it is massive, People can destroy the Earth. In one day there is more than one birth, but there are 2 types of people. One that tries to help the world, and one that tries to destroy it. So, if you are one of them who try to destroy it, you can change on Earth Day.

Define and create presentation on your 3 poetry terms (assigned in class). Choose 2 of the| Toolbox Tools to use for your presentation on the terms. Include the definition IN YOUR OWN WORDS an example from somebody else and one or two of your own examples. Basically, you are teaching the term to the class.
 * HW Due Wednesday, April 21st:**



Be ready to present.

warm-up: Write and print [|a shape poem] 1. Read aloud to class. 2. Listen to some Kerouac Haikus. Jot down some words/phrases that catch your ear. 3. Read some Haiku. Hand in your book. 4. Define and create presentation on poetry terms. Poetry Terms to Know.pages Choose 2 or 3 of the| Toolbox Tools to use for your presentation on the terms. Include the definition IN YOUR OWN WORDS and a 2 examples from somebody else and two of your own examples. Basically, you are teaching the term to the class.
 * Classwork Monday, April 19th:**

Warm-up: //Make a list of 20 things that ring. Post by 8:10am// > 1. Review meter. Try this [|meter exercise] on your own. 2. [|Read about Haiki] 3. Create Haiku Book 4. Haiku walk 5. Present
 * Classwork, Friday, April 16th:**
 * 1) Bell
 * 2) Cell Phone
 * 3) Alarm
 * 4) Home Phone
 * 5) Clock
 * 6) Watch
 * 7) Doorbell
 * 8) Timer
 * 9) Church Bell
 * 10) Gong
 * 11) Flute
 * 12) Macbook
 * 13) Bicycle ringy thing
 * 14) Music tune
 * 15) Xylophone
 * 16) Microwave
 * 17) Wind chime
 * 18) Ears
 * 19) Grandfather clock
 * 20) iPhone

1. Listen to a song on your I-tunes or music library. Copy the first 7 lines and figure out the meter. Post on your wiki. Use bold and normal font to indicate pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
 * HW Due Friday, April 16th:**

__One Time-Justin Bieber__ Lyrics: Now them **butter**flies in **my** **stomach** won't stop stop
 * When** I **met** you girl **my** **heart** went knock knock
 * And** even though **it's** a stru**ggle** love is **all** we got
 * And** we goin' keep keep **climbing** to the **mountain top**

Your **world** is **my** world And **my** fight is your **fight**.

warm-up: -Read the poem 'If' on page 138. -Find one end rhyme and one half rhyme. Post. End rhyme: waiting, hating Half rhyme: lies, wise. -Post your two favorite lines of the poem and then paraphrase them. 1. If you can make one heap of all your winnings. Paraphrased: Make a big pile of all your victories. 2. If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you. Paraphrased: When all men are doubting you, but you can still trust yourself.
 * Classwork Wednesday, April 14th:**

1. [|Meter in Poetry] 2. Read about Langston Hughes. Listen to a couple of his poems. Identify the meter in them. 3. Listen to Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. ID the meter. 4. Try this [|meter exercise] with a partner or on your own. 5. Listen to a song on your I-tunes or music library. Copy the first 5 lines and figure out the meter. Post on your wiki. Use **bold** and normal font to indicate pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

Warm-up: Write a poem that is a conversation between an animal and its habitat. Post. **Curious Fish** When the fish came along, he thought it should have a conversation with the ocean. Unfortunately, he didn't know water couldn't talk. The fish said "Hi. I'm called Fishy, what are you called?". Nothing. The fish said "How old are you?" Still nothing. "Can you skip?" The water said a zip. "Ocean, are you going to talk?" But all that could be heard were...well... nothing.
 * Classwork Monday, April 12th:**

Purple Lit book page 135. Do all Guide for Responding questions on page 137.

__Check Your Comprehension.__ 1. The mountain an the squirrel were having a fight and they are both talking about their disadvantages and characteristics. 2. It is saying that all our DNA is different and we have our own mark/print. 3. The thumbprint.

__Critical Thinking__ 1. The squirrel is saying that in a year, many things can happen. 2. Everyone is unique and everyone is special in their own ways. Thumbprints, talents etc. 3 It is so special to her because it is what makes herself different from other people. 4. Each person has a different thumbprint so it makes them special.

__Extend__ 5. These poems might help people understand each other better because there are sometimes morals at the end. Also, they are telling that people are different.

__Compare Literary Works__ 6. They are telling people that everyone is unique in a way.

1. Finish rough draft of 5 paragraph essay.
 * Homework due Friday, April 9th:**

1. Write 3rd paragraph and edit your essay using word choice and sentence fluency rubric. Post score 1-5 Post evidence using 6 traits rubric. Post example from your writing
 * Homework due Wednesday, April 7th:**

Evidence: A Ex.** Kids cannot do their homework properly when they do not understand how to do something because when they don’t understand how to do something, they will have stress and if they try to do something while they do not understand the concept, they will get the answers wrong.
 * Sentence Fluency: 3

Word Choice: 5 Evidence: A Ex. This also causes health problems for kids, which means they will have to spend more money on health, as well as school.

Warm-up: Starbucks commercial- They use humor to try and get us to buy something. For example, he was grumpy before drinking the coffee but after he drank it, he smiled.
 * Classwork Tuesday, April 6th:**

1. Find, watch and post 2 other commercials. Explain how they are trying to persuade you. Post your response. Present to class. a) Beer commercial-They show you what would be possible. But at the end they state something that people might get convinced by. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc6U7_-BeGc b) Nike Soccer- This commercial shows something funny to the audience. At the end, it says just do it so its giving "advice" to the audience. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOM1k4oLGJU

__**Classwork April 2nd:** Warm-up: Look through Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Sandra Cisneros, Toni Morrison, Gary Paulsen, A. A. Milne or one of your favorite authors for samples of fluency - a line or two will do. Post their work and then re-write the quote making it NOT fluent. __ Original: And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing.

New: Its a story but these days, no one talks about it. An idiot tells the story with anger and with a loud voice. It is simply something that is nothing.

1. Persuasive writing is used in everyday writing such as advertisements, editorials, movie reviews, and restaurant reviews. Read a few [|Seoul restaurant reviews.]

__The Kebab Stand.__ How does the writer persuade the reader? The writer persuades the reader by using descriptive words. They also describe the where the food is popular and they describe the appearance of the restaurant. For example, they talk about why the restaurant walls are bright green which represent the healthiness of the food. Now, make up your own restaurant and write a review for it. My restaurant name is Pakiliz. At Pakiliz, we have delicious, scrumptious food. You will find any food around here, pizza, mango, even chicken!!!! If you come here, you will have the time of your life! Enjoying food, talking with your friends and lots more.

2. [|Watch PTV]

3. Peer edit your 1st and second paragraph using sentence fluency, word choice and voice rubric.

1. Write and post 2nd paragraph. Edit your 1st paragraph for conciseness and transitions.
 * Homework due Friday, April 1st:**

Kids cannot do their homework properly when they do not understand how to do something because when they don’t understand how to do something, they will have stress and if they try to do something while they do not understand the concept, they will get the answers wrong. Another reason is when they try to do their homework but don’t know what to do, they end up not doing their homework and doing something they actually enjoy, like games and Facebook etc.

1. Sentence fluency exercise warm-up:
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 31st:**

a) Change this sentence to be less wordy. Post. __ //Of all the many things that bother me about bad writing, the fault that really annoys me most is wordiness - the tendency to put in more words than you// //need.// The most annoying thing in my writing is wordiness.

b) Read together this website to reduce wordiness: []

1) take the passive active quiz: []

c) Now, choose one of your sentences that may be too wordy and change. Post both.

Original: Homework gives many kids stress. New: Homework is stressful. d) Write the first words of each of your sentences from your first paragraphs. What parts of speech are they? __ e) Read over this list of transitional words. [] Can you change any of your transitions in your essay
 * There
 * Do
 * Homework
 * Homework
 * One
 * Another
 * This

1. Write/post your first paragraph of persuasive essay.
 * Homework due March 30th:**

There are many kids in the world, who have stress. Do you know the main reason why? Homework. Homework gives many kids stress. One reason is because they do not understand how to do something, so they cannot do their homework properly which would give them a bad grade. Another reason why homework gives stress to kids, is because they stay up late, sometimes until 2a.m just to finish their homework. This also causes health problems for kids, which means they will have to spend more money on health, as well as school.

__**Classwork Monday, March 29th:**__ 1. Sentence Fluency warm-up. __ //Homework at KIS often results in stres//s. Rewrite this sentence (you can use different words) in at least 5 ways without altering the meaning. Post. __ __ Choose your best one. 2. Read about sentence fluency on Writing Gym and do some exercises together.
 * KIS gives too much homework which gives the students stress.
 * Most students in KIS get their stress from homework.
 * Homework in KIS doesn't only let you learn, but also gives you stress. (Best one).
 * We get stress by getting lots of homework in my school, KIS.
 * KIS gives lots of homework to students which can also give them lots of stress.

Sentence: Happy Lina listened to fun,pop music peacefully.

3. Lit book review answers to 7th Grade. Read about persuasive essays page 362. Practice [|persuasive essay.] 4. Spelling Bee (MS SB April 5th. __5. Essay topic-Should homework be eliminated?

2. Crispin test. 3. Upon completing the test, quietly ready the short story 'Seventh Grade', found on page 122 of your lit book. 4. Post your answers to the comprehension questions page 127 and to #1-8 of the Critical Thinking questions. **
 * Classwork March 18th:**
 * 1. Bring purple literature book to class.
 * 5. Watch [|some of the video] about the story. **

Comprehension: 1. Why does Victor pretend to know French? To impress Teresa. 2. How do Michael's scowls really affect the girls? The girls think that he's upset. 3. How do the impressions Victor, Michael and and Mr Bueller create prevent people from seeing their real selves? I think that Victor just wants to impress Teresa, Michael scowls because he might want to be a little more popular and Mr Bueller is not really a normal teacher but is kind of childish. 4. Using examples from the story to support your answer, describe Teresa. Teresa might be a girl that is very cute and is smart. 5. What do you predict will happen when Victor tries to tutor Teresa? I think that Teresa will find out about that Victor only pretended to know French so Teresa will get upset. 6. What lesson can you learn from Victor's experiences? I can learn that lying isn't always going to get what you want. 7. Why do you think people try so hard to create a good impression? People try hard because they want to be liked by everyone and want attention. 8. Though his reason is purely social, Victor does choose to study a third language. Do you think young Americans should speak more than one language? Why or why not? I think it doesn't really matter because if all of the citizens know at least one language that everyone knows then they can communicate.

1. Read[| recent article] about the effects of video games on learning and answer Qs: Parents who buy their children a video game system might want to be careful that all the fun doesn't interfere with their learning. Makes kids play more because they enjoy games much more than homework. Otherwise, your reading and writing skills will weaken. 1. the avoidance of excess or extremes, esp. in one's behaviour or political opinions; self control. 2. to lessen the intensity or extremeness. I think I should moderate the time I spend on Facebook. Finishing my homework late, which makes my reading time very short. Playing video games. Researchers were able to predict a player's performance simply based on the size of brain structures linked with learning and memory, with larger being better. Using your brain for more higher level things to develop better skills.
 * Classwork March 17th:**
 * --What is the 'hook' line in the article?**
 * --What does the study show about boys who are given a Play Station 2?**
 * --What does moderation mean?**
 * --What is something in your life that you should do in moderation?**
 * --What is something that you do that takes time away from reading?**
 * --The researchers think the learning problems resulted from what?**
 * --Click on 'help learning' link. How can scientists predict how well someone might perform on video games?**
 * --What do you think you could you do to improve your brain function?**

2. Using google docs, create a 7 question MC quiz for Crispin. [|Watch to see how to do it.] 3. Example quiz: media type="custom" key="5641967"

Narrow opening Crevice is a space that's small. Crevice is a hole.
 * Classwork Monday, March 15th:**

PTV: This PTV episode was about different schools coming together to sing a melody. Mrs Stephens said that everything was going good so far. Another thing is that there were some people who got to do rock climbing, which they said was fun and a good experience.

These are some of the themes of Crispin. Using [], create a clip that demonstrates a theme from the novel. Use quotes from the book in your clip. Post by the end of class.
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 10th:**
 * 1. Freedom, oppression, fate, loyalty, family.**

Write directions in how to make your favorite food. Use the idioms: -pie in the sky: a promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to happen. -piece of cake: a job, task or other activity that is easy or simple to do.
 * Classwork Tuesday, March 9th:**

Ingredients 1 mango, peeled & cut into pieces 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. lime juice 2 tbsp. honey 1 pt. vanilla ice cream

Recipe: Blend the mango pieces, lime juice and honey briefly in an electric blender or food processor which is a piece of cake. Soften the ice cream and quickly stir the mango mixture into it. Pour the ice cream into a plastic container, cover and freeze it until firm which is a pie in the sky that it won't work. Makes 1 scant quart. Enjoy!

Citation: __http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1613,159166-226206,00.html__

1. Finish reading Crispin. 2. Finish the worksheet. 3. Write a 3 sentence summary for each chapter 56, 57 and 58.
 * Homework due Tuesday, March 9th:**

Crispin has been caught by John Ayecliffe but he made a deal with him. Crispin said that John Ayecliffe would never see Bear and Crispin again and that he will never claim to be Lord Furnival's son if he let Bear and Crispin go without harming them. John Ayecliffe swore the oath and led Crispin to Bear.
 * Chapter 56**__**:**__

Ayecliffe took Crispin to the cellar regions and showed him Bear. Bear was wounded and bruised lots, which made Crispin more desperate to leave quickly. He told Bear about everything and told him that they had to leave at the moment, which made Bear move and with that, Ayecliffe led them to the gates.
 * Chapter 57__:__**

Ayecliffe tried to betray Bear and Crispin by killing him (Crispin) but Bear had killed him first. The soldiers were too afraid to attack so the went away after Bear and Crispin asked them if they wanted to have the same fate as Ayecliffe. Crispin left the cross on Ayecliffe's chest, as he had vowed, and left the city with Bear.
 * Chapter 58:**

1. Write a break-up letter to your S.O. using 2 idioms: -more than one way to skin a cat: theres more than one way to do something. -more than meets the eye: more complex and difficult then it appears.
 * Classwork Friday, March 5th:**

Dear S.O, There is more than one way to skin a cat, there are lots more people out there in the world. I think we don't match well. And also, I feel like you are changing. I thought it was going to end well but now I know that it is more than it meets the eye. I thought we were a perfect match but I guess we aren't. These are the reasons why I am breaking up with you.

From Sol.

1. Study for DO/IO quiz 2. Read Crispin chapters 41-47. Answer questions for those chapters on worksheet.
 * HW Due Friday, March 5th:**

1. Write an[| obituary] using these 2 idioms: 'You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.'-It is easier to get what you want by flattering people and being polite to them than by making demands. 'Bend over backwards'-to work very hard to accomplish something for someone; to go out of one's way.
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 3rd**

Lisa Lee, 89, died in April 12th, 2085, at the Silver bridge. Lisa Lee was born in November 27th, 1996 in Korea. She went to America for a few years and came back to Korea. This is what LIsa Lee's husband said: "Lisa loved a game called 'Call of Duty'. She was very addicted to the game." She knew that you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. She died in a car crash while she was going to the Olympics. She lived a very happy life except for the fact when her parents passed away when she was 63. She always bent over backwards when she was playing Call of Duty because her friend bet her a deal. The reason she died in a car crash was because she was daydreaming about Call of Duty and how to win.

2. [|Read this article] on proper email etiquette and post 5 ideas from the article on your wiki. Also, please use my school email (nschwagler@kis.or.kr) and not the wiki if you wish to send me an email. 3. Review DO worksheet. 4. Grammar quiz (DO and IO) on Friday, March 5th. Finish keynote presentations 5. Crispin Qs & Crispin vocab. Create and print a [|crossword puzzle f]or the chapter assigned to you. 6. Read aloud

Create a Keynote of a chapter from Crispin. Include: //-- chapter #. If your chapter had a title, what would it be? --plot (3 sentences) -- a poem about the setting of your chapter --list the characters mentioned in your chapter and briefly describe how they act --define 3 words from your chapter. Include an antonym for each word. --choose a sentence from your chapter and underline the direct object --choose a sentence and underline a prepositional phrase --make a prediction --add a couple images/pictures that have to do with your chapter//
 * HW Due Friday, February 26th:**

Choose a word from (Ch. 35-58) from this list. Write a poetry poem on A4 Paper. Venom Venom is deadly, not bright as the sun. Venom is gloomy, dark as the night. Venom can be mean, so you should not run into it. It is a life's risk, to be with venom. Venom is not healthy, can kill you in a second. Takes seconds, to kill one's life.
 * Classwork Thursday, 25th:**

1. Grammar Warm-up Justyn baked Joonyon a **delicious** cake. -underline subject -make verb red -make direct object blue -make indirect object green -make adjective **bold** 2. Grammar--take this quiz o[|n direct objects.] & [|this one] & this[| one.] Post your scores. __ Quiz 1: Quiz 2: Quiz 3: __
 * Classwork Tuesday, 23th:**

3. Crispin vocab poems 4. Jigsaw: //--pages #s and think of a title --plot (3 sentences) --list all characters --define 3 words --choose a sentence and underline the direct object --choose a sentence and underline a prepositional phrase --prediction --add a couple images/pictures//

1. Idioms Summarize your lunar break. Use 2 idioms: -once in a blue moon: very rarely. -on top of the world: delighted.
 * Classwork Friday, 19th:**

I felt like I was on the top of the world when I went to Jejudo with my grandma and cousins. It was once in a blue moon because I went to Jejudo for the first time in my life. I was really ecstatic and I hope I will go again with my family sometime. 2. Review HW 3. Open Book quiz 4. Read about [|Direct Objects] & click at the bottom to read about Indirect Objects. 5. [|Take the Practice quiz] and post your score /20. __ 6. [|Watch TV]__

1. Read Crispin chapters 38-43. Post 2 questions with answers per chapter (12 Qs total).
 * HW due Friday, Feb 19th:**

__Chapter 38:__ Q) What was Crispin not anxious about now? A) The town.

Q) Who noticed that Crispin was the wolf's head? A) John Aycliffe.

__Chapter 39:__ Q) Where did Crispin feel the most pain when he was hit by the stick? A) On his wrist.

Q) When Crispin arrived at the gates, what had begun? A) The curfew had begun.

__Chapter 40:__ Q) What did Bear not mention when the woman said "Ah. You have found him."? A) He did not mention that Crispin had been attacked.

Q) What did Crispin ask to Bear? A) If Bear would forgive Crispin.

__Chapter 41:__ Q) What did Crispin think Bear was involved in? A) He thought that Bear was engaged in a rebellion.

Q) What was Crispin planning to tell Bear? A) What he saw; a figure standing in the shadow of an over-hanged building.

__Chapter 42:__ Q) What did Crispin do when he was bored? A) He plucked the fleas from the straw and crushed them between his fingers.

Q) Who did Crispin recognize in the crowd who was scanning the people in the crowd? A) The one-eyed man who Bear and Crispin had seen in the first town.

__Chapter 43:__ Q) Where did the woman take Crispin into? A) The kitchen.

Q) What advice did the woman give to Crispin? A) She said that if Crispin doesn't help Bear, then things could get worse for both or them.

Afraid to go any farther, I sank to my knees, pressed my hands together and simply stared with wander at the church itself, and then at the people.
 * Classwork Friday, Feb 12th:**

1. Idioms: Define, give your own example, and post. The pencil was dime a dozen to the rich family. -don't count your chickens before they hatch: don't assume that you'll get the things you want until you have them. My mom told me not to count your chickens before they hatch because I get over-excited when they tell me they are giving me something I always wanted for my birthday.
 * Classwork Thursday, Feb 11th:**
 * -**dime a dozen: cheap and common.

2. Crispin, Chapter 36: define and put in a sentence. slake(p.172)- solar(p.177)- a room in an old medieval house. furtively(p.177)- done by stealth. pallet(p.178)- a straw-filled tick or mattress; a small, hard, or temporary bed. whetted(p.180)- to sharpen by rubbing on something. appalling(p.182)- horror, dismay, or disgust. hurly-burly(p.184)- noise disorder and confusion; commotion; uproar; tumult. palfrey(p.186)- a saddle horse; a riding horse. livery(p.186)- uniform servants wear. doffing(p.186)- to take off; to remove (an article of wear) from the body reverence(p.186)- honor or respect felt or shown milling(p.186)-

1. Work on family I-movie (due Friday)
 * HW due Thursday, Feb 11th:**

1. Find 3 prepositional phrases in Ch. 32 of Crispin. Post them and the page number. -Over the next twenty days __we sometimes followed roads, sometimes only paths (Pg. 152) -__During that time __we performed in many villages (Pg. 152). - At another time when we were before our evening fire, he set about using needle and thread to mend the holes__ in his leggings __(Pg. 153). 2. Go to KIS card catalog. Select a book>AR Book.__
 * Classwork Tuesday, Feb 9th:**

1. Read Crispin chapters 32-35 and write a 7 sentence summary. Post. Summary: __Bear taught Crispin how to juggle and how to play better, but Bear also taught Crispin how to protect himself with weapons. Bear talked to Crispin and told him that they were going to Great Wexly but Crispin asked to Bear for him to never betray him (Crispin). Bear got angry but told Crispin that no longer was Crispin his own but was Bear's apprentice, and of course Crispin felt better. The next day, when they arrived at the entrance of the Great Wexly, Crispin and Bear saw guards but Crispin was the one who said "I think they are looking for someone." Bear told Crispin to play and he would dance, and while they were doing that, everyone in the crowd looked at them and applauded, even the soldiers which allowed for Bear and Crispin to enter. Later, around the place, Crispin noticed lots of things, and found out that Bear had come to the Great Wexly because he told he was going to meet his friend there.
 * HW Due Tuesday, Feb 9th:**

2. Fill in your family history worksheet, begin movie. 3. Finish Crispin ch 29-31 worksheet that was handed out in class.__

1. Please post a poem about an object that starts the "p". Include at least 3 preposition phrases. The //paper// that lay on top of __desk, was in a very //preposterous// condition. The original owner had left it__ beneath __the desk, lying__ like __it was //paralyzed.// The //pitiless// owner forgot that the //paper// was his report card. How sad would he be when his not //pleased parents// found out his grades.
 * Classwork February 5th:**

2. Article-Social: On February 5th, there is going to be a social at 3:30. Unfortunately, the talent show got canceled because there were not enough people who auditioned for it. The entrance fee was 5000 won for the social. It is more expensive then last time because there is more food and snacks for the students. The previous social was 2000 or 3000 won because they only served one slice of pizza.__

1. Read Crispin ch 29-31. Write 5 questions with answers and define 3 vocab words. POST
 * HW due Friday, Feb 5th:**

Questions__: 1. Who did Bear say Crispin was? 2. What was the name of the village Bear had found? 3. Where did Bear and Crispin plan to go next? 4. What told Bear that there was a village near by? 5. What country did Bear say he and Crispin were from?__

Answers: __1. Bear said that Crispin was his own son. 2. Lodgecot is the name of the village. 3. Great Wexly. 4. A distant tolling of a bell. 5. City of York.__

Vocabulary __cultivated (page 140)-prepare and use (land) for grops and gardening. gusto (page 144)-enjoyment or vigor in doing something. notorious (page 147)-famous or well known; typically for some bad quality or deed.__

__**Classwork February 3rd: Write a newspaper article on your locker. Underline at least 5 prepositions.

HEADLINE: SCHOOL BEING BLAMED

Yesterday **__**around __2pm, a student's locker had been hacked. The hacker has not been caught because the CCTV's were having a problem. The girl lost everything. Her macbook, iPhone, and lots more. The school was responsible because they had left everyone's locker open. The student's parents are going crazy and depressed__ over __the tragic event. One person said that they say someone hiding behind all the lockers. Another person said that they saw the person hiding around 1:57pm. That meant that robber was very quick.__ WIthout __any proof, The school has been having financial problems__ after __this.__** On top of __that, some students have been leaving__.

__2. Preposition Quiz: __

Homework due February 3rd: [| Narrative Essay.pages]

Classwork February 2nd: 1. Make a sentence that includes 5 preparations. Post on your wiki. On a hill, there were two little children climbing __down__ and going __through__ the river __instead of__ walking __over__ the bridge __since__ there was snow on bridge.

2. Review HW 3. Grammar. List of prepositions: [| list_prepositions.pdf] 4. [| take the quiz]
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 * 5. VOICE writing trait.**
 * Take out your iPods or open iTunes** (you may use headphones)


 * __Play a bit of each singer. Listen to 3.__
 * __Write about the differences in their voices and style of singing. #1-3 on your wiki. (at least 3 sentences per song)__
 * __Rate each singer from 1-5 using the VOICE rubric. Using the rubric, give a reason for your rating.__
 * __Discuss with a partner how singers have their own individual voices.__
 * __Relate this to writing by explaining that authors have their own styles also.__

__1. Down-Jay Sean Whenever I listen this song, it makes me relaxed. 5 for Voice/ I give this song a 5 because it feels like he is expressing his feelings.

2. This is Me-Demi Lovato When I listen to this song, I can tell she is showing her feelings and she is "telling the world". 5 for Voice/ I can tell how she feels when she telling us in the song. Something I know how it feels is when she says "Ive always been the kind of girl, hid my face."

3. You Belong With Me-Taylor Swift This song explains her feelings for a guy she likes. She also explains in the song about their "connections" they have. 4.5 for Voice/__

__**Homework Due Tuesday, Feb. 2nd [| Crispin.pages]**__

__**Classwork Thursday, Jan. 28th A secret admirer left a note in your locker. What does it say? Use 2 Idioms: in hot water: in trouble; in difficulties. in a nut shell: in summary.

Dear Sol, I have been thinking about what might happen if someone else finds this. I might be in real hot water so I am only writing to you anonymously. In a nut shell, I like you.

From Secret Admirer. **__

__**HW due Thursday, Jan 28th** 1. Present your SV lesson that we started in class. Give a lesson to the class (use Keynote, Pages, the whiteboard, a game, etc) that teaches the skill number (1-12) 10 pts. [| The Suffix -S.key] 2. Read up to and including ch 28 of Crispin.__

__Classwork Tuesday, Jan 26th: 1. Write a funny letter to yourself using: N o skin off your nose-no difficulty for someone; no cause for concern to someone. No dice-something that you say in order to refuse a request or to make clear that something is not possible.

Dear Sol, I will soon become you but then I am not sure about this but I think there are some people that thought the science and math final was like saying no skin off your nose. Some people told me that I was acting like it was no dice but I really thought that it was hard. Well maybe I can just try harder next time. From Sol. 2. Sentence with personality. 3. Writing/due 4. [| SV agreement.] Teach the class. 5. [| Play the game.] 6. [| Take a quiz.]__

__**HW due January 25th** 1. Write your first paragraph of your narrative essay (post) and then rate yourself (1-5 for each skill) using the voice checklist. Post. Then, give an example of each.

Passion: 3 / It was time for me to ride a two-wheeled bike for the first time. Sounds like something I'd say: 5 / One thought was that I was going to fall off immediately. Help audience understand: 4 / I tried to think some positive thoughts. Captured tone: 4 / I gripped the handle tightly and started to think about what might happen to me. Use of humor is appropriate: None used.__

__2. Answer the Crispin Qs ch 23-25:
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How was Crispin’s mother treated in the village? She was ignored by most people except the priest.

What happened to his father? He died because of pestilence.

Define pestilence and use in a sentence. A disease; The man in the hospital died of pestilence because he was very weak.

Did Crispin’s mother have a surname? No she didn't. But no one really knows.

How do you think Crispin feels about sharing his thoughts with Bear? I think he would feel a bit uncomfortable but sometimes he would feel ok.

What is a wolf’s head? A wolf's head is a person who can be killed by anyone.

Why does Bear wear a two-part hat? Because one side represents good and the other side represents bad.

Which saint did Crispin pray to? Saint Giles.

Why does Bear have Crispin look at his reflection in the water? Because he wanted Crispin to know what he looked like.

What does Crispin say about his soul? He said that he didn't have one.__

__Classwork January 21th: Define, use in sentence + post. -Rain check: a promise that an unaccepted offer will be renewed in the future -Q.T: secretly

My friends parents told the dealer that they would do a rain check.

He said he would act Q.T. when he was playing games on his mac during class to his friends.__

__**Classwork January 19th:** 1. Define, use in a sentence + post. -Go bananas: to go mad -Go against the grain: to defy convention; to do something in a manner that is unusual or out of the ordinary

I knew that she was going to go bananas soon.

She noticed that I was going against the grain.

2. Answer the questions on your wiki 1. A narrative essay is a story. 2. A narrative essay is a story that has a specific point. 3. A narrative essay strives to teach a lesson. 4. A narrative essay strives to make a specific point. 5. A narrative essay is **NOT** a diary entry - the story is linked to the purpose of the essay.
 * -** -List 5 things the power point tells you about a narrative essay

--A narrative essay tells a simple story.

--Give an example of your own thesis statement. As we were sitting at our desks, I was worried about the first final I was going to take in a few seconds.

--What are 3 things you would learn from the sample essay's thesis statement? 1. What the person is writing about. 2. Read a story about the thesis statement. 3. A twist in action.

--What is the climax of the sample essay? The problem in the story.

--What are 3 ways you can get help when finding a point to your essay? 1. Think about sayings or quotes that teach a lesson. 2. Read quotations to spawn ideas. 3. Think about a time when you learned something valuable.

It was time for me to ride a two-wheeled bike for the first time.__ I gripped the handle tightly and started to think about what might happen to me. One thought was that I going to fall off immediately. I tried to think of some positive thoughts. One was that I was going to succeed immediately, which I hoped would come true.

“Ok, lets try it” one side said to myself. “No wait. I’m not ready.” another side said to my brain. I told my dad that I was nervous and he said “Well, that is just normal. Don’t worry, nothing bad will happen unless you don’t pedal fast. If you don’t pedal fast you will fall. Now enough talking, time to start riding a bike.

Define, use in a sentence and post. -Rome was not built in a day: It takes a lot of time to achieve something important -Round peg in a square hole: When someone doesn't feel fit in; feeling left out of place
 * Classwork January 14th:**

I tried my best to study for the finals about 2 hours each but then my mom told me Rome was not built in a day because I always finished my homework at 10-11pm.

I felt like a round peg in a square hole when I was new at KIS.

Classwork January 12th: 1. Using ch1-20 Crispin vocab words, write and post a narrative. Example using chapter one words: 'Her red shroud stood out from the rest of the women who wore dusty black berkas. Most of the women at the market would not deign to dress so outrageously, but Margrite had always marched to the beat of her own drummer. Her steward at her side, she strolled carelessly past the raw meat section, heads of pigs and sides of lamb, past the paupers, taunting her with their cheap wares, until in the midst of the cacophony of sounds and smells she found who she was looking for. Crandrall was a large man with enormous hands. He was to handle the transgressions made by the poachers on her land. "If you do not address this problem immediately, " she quipped, "your sum will be forfeited and I will never do business with you again" " Yes, ma'm," he mumbled, annoyed by her insinuation. She paid him his outrageous sum, turned back into the thrall and marched back to her waiting Rolls... [| Chapter 4-Words.pages]

Define and make your own sentence. shoot from the hip: to say something from the top of your head; to say without thinking again. shot in the dark: a hopeful attempt; a wild guess

My friend accidentally said something that was shoot from the hip to her sister. It was like a shot in the dark for me to answer the quiz.

1. Interview a partner. Summarize to the class about what they did over break. Post on your wiki. 15 minutes max. Interview Allison had gone to Japan during the winter break. When she was at Japan, she went shopping and looking around at sites. When she came back to Korea from Japan at the 20th. A few days later, Allison went to a skiing camp with her friend for several days. During New Years Eve, Allison stayed home. Also, she went ice skating during Christmas.
 * Classwork January 7th:**

2. With a partner or alone, work on the Crispin study guide. Post the meaning of the vocab and the answers to the questions on your wiki. __Vocab__ Chapter 1: midst-in the middle of pauper-a very poor person transgression-infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard behavior) shroud-a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial steward-a person who looks after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train and brings them meals poaching-illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one's own, or in contravention of official protection taunted-a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone deign-do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity forfeit-lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty of wrongdoing

Chapter 2: ceased-come to an end parchment-a stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal and used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times avail-use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource) welt-a leather rim sewn around the edge of a shoe upper to which the sole is attached kin-one's family and relations minions-a follower or underling of a powerful person, esp. a servile or unimportant one transfixed-to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment

Chapter 3: recurrence-occur again jests-a thing said or done for amusement serf-an agricultural laborer bound under the feudal systen to work on his lord's estate. mortality-the state of being subject to death shunned-persistently avoid, ignore or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution mercenary-(of a person or their behaviour) primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics. impoverished-make (a person or area) poor plight-a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

Chapter 4: untoward-unexpected and inappropriate or inconvinient reeve-the president of a village or town council meander-(of a river or road) follow a winding course thatch-a roof covering of straw, reeds, palm leaves, or a similar material mean-unwilling to give or share things, esp. money; not generous impenetrable-impossible to pass through or enter bailiff-a person who performs certain actions under legal authority pinnacle-a high, pointed piece of rock fallow-plowed and harrowed but left unsown for a period in order to restore its fertility as part of a crop rotation or to avoid surplus production

Chapter 5/6: canonical-according to or ordered by canon law apprehension-anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen strident-loud and harsh implore-beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something clamor-a loud and confused noise, esp. that of people shouting vehemently

Chapter 7: skittish-lively and unpredictable; playful treason-the crime of betraying one's country, esp. by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government petitions-a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause. plight-a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation moot-subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty, and typically not admitting of a final decision curfew-a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night

Chapter 8: alb-a white vestment worn by clergy and servers in some Christian sanctuary-a place of refuge or safety genuflect-lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect sullen-bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy siege-a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside tonsured-a part of a monk's or priest's head left bare on top by shaving off the hair tallow-a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap distraught-deeply upset and agitated scrutinized-examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

Chapter 9/10 garment-an item of clothing foreboding-fearful apprehension hag-a witch, esp. one in the form of an ugly old woman (often used as a term of disparagement for a woman) skirting- crone-an old woman who is thin and ugly

Chapter 11/12 hoist-raise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys albeit-although folly-lack of good sense; foolishness tumult-a loud, confused noise, esp. one caused by a large mass of gross-unattractively large or bloated forage-of a person or animal) search widely for food or

Chapter 13/14 dire-(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent distended-cause (something) to swell by stretching it from inside besieged-urround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender blight-a plant disease famished-extremely hungry pillage-rob (a place) using violence, esp. in wartime

Chapter 15 sustenance-food and drink regarded as a source of strength daub-coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way trepidation-a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen dell-a small valley, usually among trees wattle-a material for making fences, walls, etc., consisting of rods or stakes interlaced with twigs or branches pestilence-a fatal epidemic disease, esp. bubonic plague hamlet-a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village clotted-a thick mass of coagulated liquid, esp. blood, or of material stuck together

Chapter 16/17 garbed-clothing or dress, esp. of a distinctive or special kind unkempt-(esp. of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance glutton-an excessively greedy eater tyranny-cruel and oppressive government or rule ruddy-(of a person's face) having a healthy red color cur-an aggressive dog or one that is in poor condition, esp. a mongrel sweetmeats-an item of confectionery or sweet food prudence-acting with or showing care and thought for the future raucously-making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise doddering-tremble or totter, typically because of old age loot-goods, esp. private property, taken from an enemy in war

Chapter 18/19 putrid-(of organic matter) decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell mortal-(of a living human being, often in contrast to a divine being) subject to death revels-engage in lively and noisy festivities, esp. those which involve drinking and dancing perchance-by some chance; perhap pate-a person's head wager-more formal term for bet screed-a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious christen-give (a baby) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church lamenting-a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

Chapter 20 servile-having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others acolyte-a person assisting the celebrant in a religious service or procession beguiled-charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way punctilious-showing great attention to detail or correct behavior mummers-an actor in a traditional masked mime, esp. of a type associated with Christmas and popular in England in the 18th and early 19th centuries bravado-a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

3. EXTRA CREDIT [| create a crossword] with 20 of the Crispin vocab words and PRINT.

HW: Study for test.

1. Use the 2 idioms to tell about your plans for winter break. -on the double -jump that gun
 * Classwork December 11th:**

1. Idioms -in hot water: in trouble. -in one ear and out the other: heard but not remembered. 2. Take some cool pics of each other doing something interesting/Englishy/fun. 3. Review literary terms. 4. Here is the study guide for Crispin chapters 1-20 test: SG Crispin 1-20.pages 5. Medieval times. Watch History Channel video on the Black Plague: [| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IjhQDnoCcY&feature=related]
 * Classwork December 9th:**
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Write a journal entry through Bear's eyes. The 2 idioms (define as well).
 * Classwork December 9th:**

1. Define each these l [| iterary term] s and post on your wiki: antagonist, protagonist, characterization, theme, symbol, internal conflict, external conflict. foreshadow. 2. Give an example from Crispin of each term.
 * Homework due Wednesday, December 9th:

-antagonist: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something. example. The steward who is trying to kill Crispin. -protagonist: the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. example. Crispin is the protagonist. -characterization: describe the distinctive nature or features of. example. In the book, the author talks about how each character looks like. -theme: the subject of talk, a piece of writing, a person's though, or an exhibition. example. Crispin is mostly focused on for this. -symbol: a thing that represents or stands for something else. example. a symbol could be like Crispin being represented as a wolf head. -internal conflict: conflict between characters example. a conflict in the book is the steward and Crispin -foreshadow: be a warning or indication of (a future event). example. when Crispin was told about the cities and towns by the priest.

Classwork December 8th:** 1. Idioms-define and post in your journal. 5 pts: loose cannon, tickled pink 2. Read about [| medieval life] and post 10 facts.

Facts of Medieval Life -most people married in May because they still "smelt" OK. -brides carry a bouquet of flowers to hide odor. -men would enter bathtub first, then sons and men, then women and last of all the children. -houses were straw-roofed. sometimes when it rained, cats and dogs would fall of the roof so they called it "It's raining cats and dogs." -since there were bugs and animals falling from the roof, people made the canopy bed. -floor of the houses were dirt (If poor). floors of the houses were slate (if rich) -when visitors came, they would hang up their pork to show it off. -workers got burnt bottom of the loaf, family got middle, visitors/guests got top -noticed that they were burying people alive so they tied a string connected to a bell so if a person was alive, they could "save" them. bell would ring when someone moves in a coffin. -mostly eat vegetables, rarely meat.

3. When Crispin runs away from Stromford, he must make decisions for himself. Why is this difficult for him? How is it different from his old life? Discuss your answer here: [| http://etherpad.com/2V1H0KKffO]

Discussion Picture: [| crispin.tiff]

4. Define and give example (from Crispin) of these l [| iterary term] s (post on your wiki):

-antagonist: a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something. -protagonist: the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. -characterization: describe the distinctive nature or features of. -theme: the subject of talk, a piece of writing, a person's though, or an exhibition. -symbol: a thing that represents or stands for something else. -internal conflict: -external conflict: -foreshadow: be a warning or indication of (a future event).

4. Crispin read aloud 5. Create and present Crispin vocab Keynote and Jeopardy

Important Sentence "Look, but be careful not to show yourself." -This means that Crispin can know but he cannot tell anyone that he knows that. In simpler words, it means that he has to be careful with what he knows and he has to make sure nobody sees him.
 * Classwork December 4th:**

1. Read Crispin chapters 23-30. Write a ten sentence summary of what happens in the chapters. Post.
 * Homework due December 4th:**

Summary Crispin and Bear talked about Cripsin. Bear asked questions like 'When did your mother and father die?'. One question that caught Crispin's attention was when Bear asked him "How did you become a wolf head?". Crispin told him the truth of everything. Bear taught Crispin how to play the recorder. Later, Cripsin and Bear went to the town and Bear talked with people. Before they had arrived at town, Bear had cut Crispin's hair to make it shorter and to make him look different. Crispin was worried that the citizens of the town would recognize him but Bear said they wouldn't. Bear talked with people and conversations were about Crispin. Crispin was worried but then suddenly he hears one particular conversation, which was that someone said that Crispin had killed the priest.

1. [| Take this quiz] and post your score 0/30. Score: 30/30 2. Definitions for Crispin punctilious- showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour. acolyte- a person assisting the celebrant in the religious service or procession. oath- a solemn promise poaching- illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one's own, or in contravention of official protection. mummer- an actor in a traditional masked mime abate- become less intense or widespread tinder- dry, flammable material, such as wood or paper, used to lighting fire. agape- wide open, with surprise or wonder
 * Classwork December 2nd:**

Do personification warm-up. copy and paste and answer in a different color font. 1. check HW 2. simile worksheet 3. finish and post alliteration skit 4. read aloud __Personification__ is giving human qualities, feelings, action, or characteristics to inanimate (non-living) objects //Write the meaning of the following personifications. Keep in mind the mood that is being created.// EX: 1. __The wind sang her mournful song__ through the falling leaves. The gentle wind is blowing around the different colored leaves--romantic, sad mood. 2. __The microwave timer told me__ it was time to turn my TV dinner. The timer finally went off and that is a sign that it my TV dinner was ready <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> 3. __The video camera observed the whole scene__. <span style="color: #0d8fde; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> The camera went around, turning to every point of its view. <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> 4. __The strawberries seemed to sing__, "Eat me first!" <span style="color: #6d14f5; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> All the strawberries were so fresh that they all seemed so good I couldn't choose which one. <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> 5. __The rain kissed my cheeks__ as it fell. <span style="color: #17ab5b; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> The rain fell down my cheeks. <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> 6. __The daffodils nodded their yellow heads__ at the walker. <span style="color: #d00606; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> The daffodils swayed forward and backward while the walkers passed by <span style="color: #c49df0; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> 7. __The water beckoned invitingly__ to the hot swimmers. <span style="color: #d5676f; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; text-align: left;"> The water looked very welcoming to the people who were about to swim. Now, write 3 examples of your own.
 * Classwork Monday, November 30th:**

1. The flowers in the meadow danced when the wind was singing a song.

2. The paper had a smile on it as if it was happy with its grade.

3. The boy typed so fast it looked as if he was under a spell.

1. Read chapters 15-20 in //Crispin//. Write 2 questions and one vocab from each chapter.
 * Homework due Monday, November 30th:**

__Chapter 15__ What did Crispin question himself? What did Crispin think had happened to his father? blight: a plant disease.

__Chapter 16__ What did Crispin think he heard? What was he hearing instead? ruddy: a healthy red color

__Chapter 17__ What did the man answer when Crispin tried to take the bread? Why did the man laugh when Crispin said he was going to town? haul: pull or drag

__Chapter 18__ What did the man say he would do to Crispin if he didn't serve him? What did the man make Crispin say? brandishing: wave or flourish

__Chapter 19__ Where did Crispin go after he got the bread? What did the man say of Crispin's name? treasonous: the crime of betraying one's country.

__Chapter 20__ What did Crispin call the man? How many did he say were in London? tramped: walk heavily

2. Ch 6-8 questions & read aloud 3. Figurative language: alliteration. Watch this skit that uses alliteration. Then, write your own script and record in I-movie. Post. 4. Writing worksheet **
 * Classwork Friday, November 27th:**
 * 1. Check HW & [| watch tv]

1. Many new deep water sea creatures are being discovered. [| Take a look at some of them]. Choose one and write a descriptive paragraph about it. Use at least 3 different types of [| figurative language.] Read your paragraph aloud and we'll guess which one it is.
 * Classwork Wednesday, November 25th:**

Descriptive Paragraph The jellyfish has long tube inside its body, as if it ate something. Also, it has this hole in the middle of its "face" and little, transparent tubes. It has a pinkish-colored head, and it looks like as a hat around its head that looks more like a turban. It has very short tentacles, unlike the other jellyfish that have long legs. Around the hole, the tubes are very short. The whole jellyfish (I think it is a jellyfish) is transparent. With a long tube that isn't transparent (color of brown) is connecting to the "hole".

2. Play jeopardy. 3. More writing practice. 4. Read aloud.

1. Read chapters 11 & 12 of //Crispin//. Write a letter from Crispin to his mom describing what he is going through now.
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 25th:**

Dear mom, I have been very frightened these days. I can't believe they have declared me wolf head. This boy named Cerdic led me into a trap and 4 men have captured me. The steward said I stole his money, but I've never even been to his place. How could I do such thing? He is offering 20 shillings as a reward.... I wish the priest was here with me. I miss you mom. I am starving and I am thristy. You never told me about dad. Can you tell me more about him? Not that I knew a lot. I bet Cerdic led me into a trap because he wanted the 20 shillings. People are greedy..... //From, Crispin.//

2. Finish Jeopardy game. [| Jeopardy Game]

3. Be Prepared

1. Warm-Up: Find a sentence in Crispin where the author shows + doesn't tell. Post on your wiki. Also-if the sentence did tell what would it say?
 * Classwork Monday, November 23rd:**

Show: Within the circle of light I also saw the fine head of a horse. Tell: Also, in the light I saw another persons head.

2. Check HW. Read Ch 11 in class. 3. Writing Practice 4. Watch movies and fill in:

Group member names:

2 things I learned:

1.

2.

One thing I liked about the movie:

One thing that could be improved:

1. Watch [| video on serfs:] 2. Read Crispin chapters 6-10. Post a 5 sentence summary for each chapter. 3. [| Play game] <span class="wiki_link_ext"> and learn the vocab
 * Homework due Monday, November 23rd:**

Chapter 6: Crispin thought that he should go to Father Quinel for some help. Father Quinel was the only person who had been nice to him. But then he saw the steward and the stranger going past, carrying weapons. He wanted to og to Father Quinel but he couldn't. Crispin thought "I guess I'll have to wait until tomorrow."

__Chapter 7:__ As the searchers were looking for Crispin, two men were talking. They were talking about Crispin. They said that he had stolen from the manors house. While they were talking, Crispin was hiding up in a tree listening to the whole conversation. Truthfully, the 2 searchers did not believe that Crispin had done such thing but the steward said he did.

__Chapter 8:__ Cripsin went to the church and the priest welcomed him in. He told him that the steward had announced that he was a "wolf head" which means that anyone can kill him. The priest said that it was best for Crispin to flee from the land. The priest also said that he would tell him out Crispin's father.

__Chapter 9:__ Instead of the priest meeting him, another boy came instead called Cerdic. Cerdic led him to Peregrine, a woman who had been known for wisdom of healing and ancient magic. Peregrine said that it would be best for Crispine to go south because the steward told searchers to go and search north. So Crispine decided to head south.

__Chapter 10:__ Cerdic said "Don't go south because maybe the steward told the people to go north but maybe he wants you to go south. It may be a trick. Go a different way." Cerdic had led him to a trap because when he suddenly turned around, he saw 4 men instead of a boy following him. The 4 men had swords too. And they were about to slay him.

Warm-up: Find 15 vocab words from chapter 1-5. [| Create and print out a wordsearch] for your friend.
 * Classwork Monday, November 16th:**

15 Vocab Words 1. shunned 2. manor 3. steward 4. deigned 5. transgression 6. brambles 7. entombed 8. kin 9. wrath 10. ensnared 11. curfew 12. impoverished 13. jests 14. jibes 15. embedded

1. Watch video on Middle Ages 2. Crispin 3. I-movie puppet shows.

1. Read up to and including chapter 5 in Crispin. Be ready for a quiz.
 * Homework due Monday, November 16th:**

1. Journal: Read what it [| was like to be a teenager in medieval times.] Then, create a journal entry through the eyes of a medieval teenager. 2. Step 1: Create a Pages document listing 10 facts about [| a medieval theme.] Medieval Clothing-10 Facts [| Medival Clothing.pages] Step 2: Plan a script for a puppet I-movie that explains these facts. Step 3: Make some medieval puppets. Step 4: On your own or with a partner create and post an I-movie
 * Classwork November 13th:**

1. Check out Prezi. Create a presentation about a topic in Medieval Times. Here is a good website: [| http://www.medieval-period.com/]
 * Classwork Peppero Day:**

**
 * Classwork November 11th:

1. Read chapter one of //Crispin//. Post 5 questions and define the words: midst, shroud, taunted, pauper, steward, deign, transgression, poaching, forfeit.
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 11th:**

Chapter 1-Cripsin Vocabulary 1. midst- in the middle 2. shroud- a length of clothing or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial 3. taunted- a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone 4. pauper- a very poor person 5. steward- a person who looks after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train and brings them meals 6. deign- do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity 7. transgression- infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior. 8. poaching- cook (an egg) without its shell, in or over boiling water 9. forfeit- lose or be deprived of property or a right or privilage

__Questions:__ 1. What did the priest tell the boy to bring to pay the death bill? 2. How many friends did his mother have? 3. Who died? 4. What was the mothers name? 5. What made him sad?

Warm-up: Do t [| he spelling bee. T] ake a screen shot and post when finished.
 * Classwork Monday, Nov 9th**

1. Lit book page 83. Check your comprehension & Critical Thinking Questions. 2. Page 84 Spelling Strategy; Using the Word Bank. 3. Page 85: Choose 1 of the 7 activities.

Jewelry Description -Sol and Lisa

Diamond: sparkly, hard, shiny, sharp (some), clear color. Pearl: any shape (usually round), pink or white (most colors) Ruby: red, many shapes, glassy. Necklace: hangs around your neck, gold or silver, with jewelry hanging on the bottom.

1. Finish 5 paragraph descriptive essay. **Print it out.**
 * Homework due November 9th:**

5 Paragraph-Essay [| 5 Paragraph Essay.pages]

Warm-up: Feed the world. [| Select the GRAMMAR option. At least 200 grains.] 1. Print your descriptive essay. 2. Peer edit your partner's descriptive essay using the checklist handed out in class. Final hard copy draft due on Monday, November 9th. //Post with date, name of assignment and answer the Qs in sentences.// 3. Lit book page 83. Check your comprehension & Critical Thinking Questions. 4. Page 84: Build vocab. Define the 6 French words from the book and define 5 more [| French words that are used in English] on your own.
 * Classwork November 5**

Literature Book- Pages 79-82 Question # 1-6

1. Writing a story is the action. 2. Watched the starling. 3. Stones. 4. They were in the mud. 5. The girl was smiling. 6. Trading.

Evaluate your essay for word choice. . [| What is word choice?] Critique for Word Choice. GRADE, EVIDENCE, EXAMPLE from your essay. Post.
 * Homework due Thursday, November 5th:**

Graded Character-Description [| Graded Character Decrip.pages]

1. Write and post 2 paragraphs of your character description on a Pages document. Use a couple metaphors and similes as well as at least 3 of the words from character description vocab.
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 4th:**

Character-Description [| Characters Descrip..pages]

warm-up: Feed the world. [| Guess at least 10 words correctly.] 1. What are strong verbs? Strong verbs add color, detail, emotion and power to writing. They show attempt to show and not just tell. //For example, instead of “go,” try:// walk ride trudge amble depart disappear recede travel journey creep crawl run dash ﬂow roam drag hike march parade saunter stroll stride meander
 * Classwork November 4th:**

Think of your own weak verb and make a list of 15 other verbs you could use instead. Don't use a dictionary!

2. More on [| descriptive essays:] 3. Write a short poem w [| ith a partner or on your own that uses your 5 senses.] 4. Read aloud some essays. [| What is word choice?] Critique for Word Choice. GRADE, EVIDENCE, EXAMPLE from your essay. 5. Next purple lit book readings pages 78-85. Sensory language. 6. book room

//Warm-up: The metaphor game. Answer and post.// I would want to be a white tiger because they are a fascinating animals and they are endangered. I would be a clean river. I would want to be some kind of K-Pop music. I would want to be a rose because they are pretty but they have thorns so you not anyone can handle them. I would want to be an old violin because the sound is beautiful. I would want to be a brand new sprinting/jogging shoe. I would want to be a tree because they help the world. I would want to be a Thai food. I would want to be an artwork. I would want to be a mango because they are very juicy and yummy. I would want to be a plane. I would want to be sky blue. I would want to be Australia.
 * Classwork,** **November 2nd:**
 * **If I were an animal, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a body of water, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a type of music, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a flower, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a musical instrument, what would I be?** I ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a shoe, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a feature of nature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a food, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a piece of literature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a fruit, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a vehicle, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a color, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||
 * **If I were a place, what would I be?** ||

step 1: Read some examples of some good character descriptions. Note how similes and metaphors are used:** [| **http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/teacher.pdf**] **step 2: List 3 of your favorite metaphors and 3 of your favorite similes. Why were these your favorite?** __Similes:__ The sun was as bright as the sunflower. The seal was looked as sleek as leather. The birds singing sound was as beautiful as a harp.
 * 1. Our next writing assignment will be to write a descriptive essay, specifically, you are going to describe a character that you make up.

__Metaphor__ The man is a pig when he comes across food. She scrunched up her plan because she didn't like the idea. The picture was colorful, only in his eyes. (meaning only in his point of view).

__1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.__
 * step 3: Read the list of character description vocab.** [| **http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/character.pdf**] **Define and post at least 10 words you're not sure of the meaning.**


 * step 4: Begin writing your character description on a Pages document. Use a couple metaphors and similes as well as at least 3 of the words from character description vocab. After you have written and posted 1-2 paragraphs:

step 5: Peer edit with a partner:** [| **http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/peer.pdf**]
 * step 6: Draw, take a pic--somehow create a picture of your fictional character. Post that on your Pages doc. Post your Pages doc on the wiki. Remember to call the document somethnig that nobody else would use.

If you happen to finish this, you may begin reading the next story in purple lit book.**

**Classwork October 26th:** 1. How do you feel about the dream you were given? I feel that the dream I received was about a person who was very stressed by their parents. 2. How do you feel about being pushed towards a goal that you did not choose? I might agree but I don't really agree because my parents helped me a lot with my life and I couldn't live without them. 3. Ulysses has returned to Ithaca, but needs a job. Create a resume for him. Here is an example of what a [| resume looks like.] [| Ulysses Resume.pages]

**Classwork October 21st and October 23rd:** 1. Warm up 10-15 minutes: You can work on this both days: Ulysses has returned to Ithaca, but needs a job. Create a resume for him. Here is an example of what a [| resume looks like.] 2. Both days you and your group should be working on your Ulysses Comic Life project. This includes: --Filling out the task forms. --Reading your assigned pages. --Taking pictures to use in your comic. --Creating your comic. 2 pages per student. Be sure that your comic shows what is happening on the pages from Ulysses. You may work in the hallway if you are respectful of other classes. 3. Both days: Near the end of class, post on your wiki what you have accomplished during the class period. 4. Post all of your group members' finished comics on your wiki. // DUE Monday, October 26th. // 5. If you finish, read pages 15-25 in purple lit book. Answer all page 25 questions and post.

Ulysses-Characters [| Characters.comicdoc]

**Classwork October 19th:** 1. Journal: Choose one of the characters from Ulysses. Create a journal entry from their POV. Students will guess who it is. 2. Ulysses Final Chapters Comic Life project. // DUE Monday, October 26th. // //Here is the rubric:// __//[| Ulysses Comic Life Rubric.pages]// 3. Find a cool example of comic life. Present it to the class and tell why you think it's good.__
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**Classwork October 15th:** 1. Write your vocab words that you defined for HW on the board. 2. Listen to 'The Return' pages 147-164. Write down 7 vocab words on the small piece of paper. Answer the Qs. //7. What is a cudgel? a short thick stick used as a weapon. 8. How old was Argos? 21 9. Who smashed a stool over Ulysses' back? Antinous 10. What kind of contest does Ulysses suggest to Penelope?// //A bow contest. Whoever could bend the bow and shoot it at the nearest to the mark.// Also, define and post at least 5 vocab words from the small piece of paper. feeble: lacking physical strength gluttonous: an excessively greedy eater. cudgel: a short thick stick used as a weapon. bestow: confer or present jeered: make rude and mocking remarks

3. More Idioms: [| http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/439.html] 4. [| Read this list of idioms.] Using [| create a comic.], draw a scene from Ulysses. Include 3 idioms in your scene. Post.

**Homework due October 15th:** 1. Summarize in 3 sentences 'Nausicaa'. Define the vocab words you wrote down in class. 2. Read pages 147-155. Answer the questions in sentences:

__Vocab__ Ino's Veil tiller: a horizontal bar fitted to the head of a boat's rudder post and used as a lever for steering. vengeance: punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong. meddlesome: interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern staggered: walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall balk- unwilling to accept

Nausicaa treading: walk in a specified way anointing: smear or rub with oil glade: an open space in a forest oracle: a priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity. ** frisked- danced, leaped.

** __**Summary**__ **Ulysses ended up on an island and a girl found him lying down on the sand she took him into the castle. The king thought he was bringing bad luck so he said that he would stay for the feast but he would hsve to leave the next day. Ulysses asked the next day if the king could give him a ship so he did and he went off to Ithica.** So he could get dirty and muddy so he looked like a different person. He was a person that Ulysses trusted and a man that Ulysses had known for a long time. Maybe because he was from there before. The were all Penelope's courtiers. He felt ilke a spear of joy had just pierced him. To fight his enemies with his son.
 * 1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave?**
 * 2. Who is Eumaeus?**
 * 3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca?**
 * 4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle?**
 * 5. What did Ulysses feel when he first saw his son, Telemachus?**
 * 6. What was Ulysses' plan for the next day?**

**Classwork October 14th:** 1. Idioms Practice [| http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/idioms/] ALSO: [| http://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/m-body.html] 2. Listen to 'Ino's Veil' and 'Nausica'. 5 vocab from each chapter on 1/2 sheet. 3. After listening to 'Nausicaa', [| create a comic.] (one panel) Take a screen grab and post on your wiki.

**Classwork October 12th:** 1. Describe a monster. Use this site to help organize your thoughts: [| http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/essaymap/]. Post on your wiki. 2. Listen to 'Calypso' and [| create a comic.] 3. Copy, paste and answer on your wiki. Scylla and Charybdis questions:

Poiesdon
 * 1. Charybdis was the daughter of this Greek god:**

He was angry because Charybdis kept taking too much of his fathers land.
 * 2. Why was Zeus angry with Charybdis?**

She was changed into a monster because Poiesdon himself spied and fell in love with Scylla. So Poiesdon's wife was jealous so she turned her into a big, fleshy monster.
 * 3. Why was Scylla changed into a monster?**

She looked like a spider and she also had 6 heads and 12 arms.
 * 4. What did Scylla look like after Amphitrite changed her into a monster?**

True
 * 5. Ulysses steered the ship through the rocks. True or False?**

The main part of the vessel.
 * 6. Define hull:**

Blue
 * 7. What color was Ulysses’ boat? Black, white or blue?**

They looked like human hands.
 * 8. What did the end of Scylla’s tentacles look like?**

6 men.
 * 9. How many of Ulysses’ men were eaten by Scylla?**

Isles of the Sun-Titan
 * 10. Their next landfall is the Isle of the Sun-Titan or Eurylochus?**

At the right side of the ship.
 * EC: Where is starboard on a ship?**

**Classwork October 8th:** 1. [| Create a mad lib] for the nouns that you fill in, use nouns from //Ulysses//. Post. 2. IDEAS TRAIT: Write your new sentences I mumbling my caulkeds and all the surged mimings hawser; I clapping my courseds and all is smiling again. (I frowning I typing you up inside my exiling.)

The shafts go writinging out in dull and beautiful, And creative ogres erasings in: I sharpening my baubles and all the ogres troopings shaft.

I sheareded that you runninged me into shrouds And shouting me brighr, singinged me quite sparkly. (I frowning I typing you up inside my exiling.)

baling hooks dancings from the marrow, Calypso's bootys jumping: talking Cannibal and bouquets's prow: I sharpening my baubles and all the ogres troopings shaft.

I sittinged you'd jogging the way you moored, But I scudding fun and I shivering your brow. (I frowning I typing you up inside my exiling.)

I should have titteringed a bowels instead; At least when sorceries lyings they whispering back again. I sharpening my baubles and all the ogres troopings shaft.

(I frowning I typing you up inside my exiling.)

- Sol Park & [| Sylvia Plath]

**Homework due October 8th:** 1. Read, summarize (5 sentence minimum) and define 3 vocabulary words from EACH chapter: 'Cattle of the Sun' and 'Calypso' 2. Finish classwork from October 6th. __Summarizing__ Cattle of the Sun: Ulysses needed to repair and get all his ships and his men were tired and hungry. Later his crew had to rest on an island called Thrinacia. He told his two strongest men to guard the cattle and kill any men who tried to steal a cattle. Later, one of the men called in everyone and told them that starving to death was the worst death someone could every have so they decided to eat a few cattles while Ulysses was sleeping. When Ulysses woke up he demanded and asked the men where they got the cow but they said that they had caught them from the wild so Ulysses believed them.

Calypso: Ulysses ended up on an another island and a woman called Calypso. Calypso said that she was his husband because everything that ended up on the island was hers. Also, she had other husbands that were turned into animals. She said to forget about Ithaca and his wife. So he does, but later he sent a crow to check out on his home town.

__Vocabulary__ Cattle of the Sun: vengeance- punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong libation- a drink poured out as an offering to a deity carcasses- the dead body of an animal

Calypso: interlude: between period of time immeasurable: too large apt: appropriate

**Classwork October 6th:** 1. When you finish the test, journal entry: Besides Ulysses, what book are you reading now? What is it about? What are your feelings about it? 2. Quietly read 'Scylla and Charybdis'. Create your own 5-question multiple choice test (4 choices). Post.

1. Why was Scylla turned into a ugly creature? a) Because she was born like that b) She turned herself into one c) Someone had given her a medicine to turn into one d) Someone turned her into one

2. What did Ulysses prefer to lose between the two rocks? a) 6 men b) The whole ship c) 12 men d) Half of the ship

3. Who was Charybdis father? a) Dionysus b) Poseidon c) Ulysses d) He had no father

4. Scylla has legs a) 12 b) 6 c) 234 d)66534535435

5. How many men did Scylla take? a) 4 b) 124567 c) 12 d) 67

1. Think of a 'snapshot' of something you did over the break. Write a paragraph using t [| hird person point of view.]
 * Classwork Monday, October 5th:**

2. Using the checklist, peer edit your partner's expository essay. [| Final Draft.pages] **Classwork September 24th: 1. Journal:** KIS is a 1:1 school. What does this mean to you? What are some pros and cons about this? 2. Listen to 'The Wandering Rocks' and 'The Sirens'. After you listen to these chapters, write 5 questions. Post. 3. Work on study guide. Here are the vocabulary words which //should be// on chapter 6 (Cannibal Beach): perils marrow sorceries inhabitants ogres ethical moored provisioned
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**Classwork September 22nd:** 1. Journal: Make up your own prompt. 7 sentence minimum. Write your prompt at the top of your entry. 2. Work on expository writing assignment. Final draft due Friday, September 25th. 3. Finish Ulysses ch 6-10 Study Guide by Friday. Test is Tuesday, October 6th.

**Homework due September 17th:** 1. Finish posting 2nd draft of essay. Second Draft

If I could be anyone for a day, I would want to be my mom because I want to see how if feels like to be an older person. Another reason I want to be my mom for one day is that I want to see how it feels like doing house chores then resting for a little time. My mom is always saying to keep my room and the house clean because she is so tired of cleaning up.

First of all, I want to see how it feels because my mom is always making me do what she wants me to do. Since I don’t have any brothers or sisters, I can’t see what it feels like to ask people to do something for me. If I had a brother or sister that was younger then me, I could asked them to do something for me for a moment. I think it feels like to get a load of work onto your shoulders then resting.

Another reason is that I want to feel how it is like to be an adult going to work everyday. I want to see how tiring it is to drive to work, then stay there until it is time to pick me up from school. Since she is always sleeping during the afternoon, she must feel tired during work. She sometimes has dark circles but these days she doesn't.

The last reason I want to be my mom is because I want to stay up late without having any homework. If I could, that would be a wonderland for me because I always wanted to know how it feels like to know that you have no homework. In my world, no homework is relaxing. Staying up late is another thing that I like to do because I know that I don't need to hand anything in or I can chat with my friends until I want to.

So all these reasons that I have stated are the reasons why I want to be my mom for a day. To see how it feels like to ask someone to do somethig for you, going to work and staying up late.

**Classwork September 15th:** 1. Journal: Write about something that has really been annoying you lately. If your life is perfect, make something up. ( 7 sentence minimum) 2. Review HW 3. STAR reading test. Do not use your old password. Use abc and then change to something new. 4. Video summary of Circe 5. Work on expository writing assignment.

1. After you finish the test: Journal--brainstorm some ideas about your expository writing topic. 2. On A-4 paper, we will begin writing the rough draft in class.
 * Classwork September 11th:**

1. Journal: //If you could change something about yesterday, what would it have been and why?// 2. Finish poster presentations. 3. Review study guide for Ulysses. 4. You will choose a random number in class. This will tell you your Expository Writing topic. Write a thesis statement that goes along with your topic. Post this on your wiki. Final draft due September 18th.
 * Classwork September 9th:**

1. Warm-up Journal: How is your day going? 7 sentences minimum. 2. Upload skits using youtube. Embed on your wiki page. 3. Study guide for ch 1-5 test.
 * Classwork September 8th:**

1. Journal Entry: If you could visit any place on earth, where would you go? Why. (At least 5 sentences) 2. Read pages 65-70 in Ulysses. Summarize each page in 2 or more sentences. Post.
 * Classwork September 4th:**

Page 65: After some men returned to the ship, they told them to come to the castle and pull the ship onto the beach. Eurylochus wasn't sure if he should believe them because he thought they might be under a spell. But at the end, they ended up going.

Page 66: Circe said "I have no idea why but I love you more than all the other husbands I had." "How many husbands //have// you had?" Ulysses asked curiously. She hesitated for a moment but she said "I turn them into animals because I cannot bear anything that I loved, passing away."

Page 67: Ulysses asked "When I am about to die, what would you turn me into?" "I would think fox. Yes...the king of foxes. Your ways are veyr cunning." Ulysses was surprised.

Page 68: Circe suddenly tempted him saying that he could be immortal with her forever. She said that if he left her, he would see his men dying and him having terrible voyage on the way back home. But if he didn't go, he could stay with her.

Page 69: When Ulysses decided that he must go, she said that he must go to The Land of Dead otherwise he wouldn't see his home Ithaca again. She said "If you don't go you can just stay with me and live happily."

Page 70: Ulysses was still determined to go home so he said he would do so. He called his men to go to the ship and get ready to leave the island.

1. Define (IN YOUR OWN WORDS) ch 5-7 vocabulary from the sheet handed out in class. Post on your wiki.
 * Homework due September 2nd:**

Definitions: Chapter 5. cannibal: any animal that eats its own specie. indifferent: not caring about anything. mumbling: not talking clearly. trooping: a group of people together. brutal: cruel.

Chapter 6. perils: something that is ruined; destruction. inhabitants: something that lives a certain habitat. moored: secure; safe. marrow: strength. ogres: a monster; a creature that comes out in fairy tales. provisioned: a law. sorceries: spells. ethical: selling something that isn't a good thing to advertise.

Chapter 7. curdle: to spoil something. perish: to suffer from a disaster. taut: tense. quivered: to shake a little when you are scared or cold. helm: a wheel. tittering: self-conscious.

1. Keeper of the Winds' questions: //Copy, paste and answer in full sentences.//
 * Homework due August 31st:**

1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter? Northward. 2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness? Ulysses was wild with eagerness because he was heading home to see his home, wife, and son after 10 long years. 3. Who was Aeolus? Aeolus was the Keeper of The Winds. 4. What did Aeolus love to do? Aeolus loved to eat, drink, fight and hear stories. 5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses? He was pleased with Ulysses because he had told Aeolus his adventurous story. 6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses? He gave Ulysses the east, north and south winds in one bag. 7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake? He stayed awake 9 days and 9 nights. 8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds? They opened the bag because they thought it was a bag of coins. 9. What happened after they did this? The winds blew him back to where he was before. 10. Predict what will happen next. I think that Circe the beautiful sorceress will come out because at the Chapter contents page it is called Circe.

Summary: Ulysses noticed that his ship needed mending so he stopped at an island. Ulysses sent a men to climb a tree because to look around the island, but he didn't return. He sent 2 more men but they didn't return. So he climbed the tree himself but then he noticed that it was a giants leg. They ran to the ship but unfortunately they could only ride one ship.

1. WARM-UP: Journal topic: How can television (or video games) influence your behavior? 7 sentence minimum.
 * Classwork August 28th:**

1. Define (IN YOUR OWN WORDS) ch 1-4 vocabulary from the sheet handed out in class. 2. Read 'Keeper of the Winds'
 * Homework due August 28th:**

Definitions: //Chapter 1.// Vessels: a ship or boat. Stays: spending time at one place. Booty: something that is taken during a robbery or war. Prow: at the front part of a boat. Quartering wind: blowing wind. Baubles: ornament on a Christmas tree; cheap. Shaft: architecture. Head wind: opposes the progress. Hull: covering; shell. Scudded: run away quickly.

//Chapter 2.// Bouquets: a heap of flowers. Hospitable: welcome strangers with a warm greeting. Brow: a persons forehead. Lolled: something hanging loosely.

//Chapter 3.// Mutiny: rebelling. Exiling: someone who is seperated from their home. Bailing hooks: a hook with a steel handle. Moor: wasteland. Smithcraft: a job for a smith. Agile: active. Bowels: a part of the intestine in our body. Vigil: keeping awake. Phlegm: calmness Gorging: greedy; to swallow. Disembark: leave the vehicle somewhere and leave it until you come back; remove. Gullet: throat.

//Chapter 4.// Shrouds: cloth or sheet. Reveling: delight. Mischievous: sly. Sullen: gloomy. Outwitted: clever. Coursed: direction.

1. WARM-UP: Think and write (at least 7 sentences) in your journal: //Which super power do you wish you had? How would you use it to do good?// 2. 10am = library
 * Classwork August 26th:**

1. Read //Ulysses// chapter 'The Cyclops' Cave' Create a picture of a cyclops and post on your wiki page, or, you may draw on A-4 paper.
 * Homework due August 26th**

Sol's Journal


 * Classwork August 24th** **: More Ulysses Vocab**

** oxhide- leather made from the hide of a cow or ox ** // sheepfold- a sheep pen // //** tiller- handle that is fixed to the rudder. **// scythe- to cut with a tool with a long curved blade rawhide- raw, untanned hide that comes from cattle scudded- move fast in a straight line because or as if driven by the wind fatigue- extreme tiredness

1. Read //Ulysses// chapters: 'Ships and Men', 'The Ciconians', and 'The Lotus-Eaters' Write a three sentence summary of each of the chapters and find/define 3 vocab words from each chapter. POST on your wiki. 2. Finish page 6 of the Greek background webquest.
 * Homework due Monday, August 24th**

Summary-Ships and Men After Ulysses had won the war at Troy, he left Troy to head off to his home. There were 3 ships and each ship had 50 men. Ulysses refused to laeve his treasure behind, so he took them with him but it led him to bad luck. D- spoil taken from an enemy in war D -a male sheep D- the forepart of a ship or boat; bow
 * booty:**
 * rammed:**
 * prow**

Summary-The Ciconians __At the beginning of the voyage, it started going very peacefully. While they were sailing, they saw this island but they had to throw away their treasure to put more stuff on the shipt. So they threw their treasure out into the ocean but then Poseidon found them and punished them because of what the did before and made the waves of the ocean send him to a place called Libya. D- to submerge D- on both sides of D- a blood relative__
 * whelming**
 * astride**
 * kinsmen**

Summary-The Lotus Eaters __Morpheus went to Persephone and asked her to make a flower that smelled like honey and made people go to sleep when they ate them. Later, Ulysses was tempted to eat the flower but he knew that he was going to sleep if he ate it so he had to control his own hand and go to the beach to board his ship again. D- to put or take off from a ship, as persons or goods D- to twist the body about D- tightly drawn__
 * unship**
 * writhing**
 * taut**


 * Classwork August 19th: Five Facts about Ulysses**


 * Ulysses was a short man if you compare him to men here but he was a tall man back when he was a general.
 * When Ulysses was graduating, he had no intention for him to be keep being a general. Instead he wanted to change his career to a professor on mathematics.
 * Even though he was a general, the sight of blood made him ill.
 * Ulysses was tone deaf so military music was especially annoying to him.
 * Ulysses owned a slave named William Jones, acquired from his father-in-law.


 * Classwork August 17th:** //The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog// ..

1.What is similar about all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna? Nearly all the goods the peddler was selling were jewelry or accessories.

2. In what ways does the mirror, a strange new object, cause the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves? They had a look at themselves for the first time in their life. Since it was the first, they were surprised about how they looked.

3. Why are the characters’ reactions to the mirror both funny and sad? It was sad because they were living happily but suddenly they find out how they look and what they want to do to make themselves look all pretty. But unfortunately they didn't have enough money so they couldn't. Since this was the point, for the first time they felt envious of the rich people.

4. Could a cat think it’s a dog and vice versa? Support your opinion. Yes, because if they haven't seen other cats or dogs, they could think they are a dog if there is only one dog or cat around them all the time.

5. Would it be possible for our society to do without mirrors? Explain. It depends because today, there are heaps of mirrors and everybody looks at themselves at least one time a day. But, if there were no mirrors in the world, I think people could survive because they don't mirrors to live.

Define and use in a sentence: (D= Definition. S= Sentence)

D- To hold spellbound S- The Easter Show in Australia made everyone enthralled because they had so much fun there. D- To push or hold out S- Melody was protruded out of the crowd because she was so small, that nobody could see her. D- A cabinet (as for a radio or television set) S- Upstairs, there was a large T.V on top of a small console that was turned on at the loudest volume at night. D- To overthrow; defeat. S- The patient was afflicted with arthritis so she couldn't walk properly. D- Lack of usefulness S- Later, the family decided that they didn't need the bag, so they sold it for $25. D- Suffering S- My friend told me she saw a beggar that looked so anguish so she gave him $20. D- Concerned with the rules S- I was very moral on the first day of school because the rules were very strict. D- A person who sells from door to door or in the street. S- The peddler who come to our street once every week, had a lot of money because he had good things to sell to people. D- A member of the class constituted by small farmers and tenants, sharecroppers, and laborers on the land where they form the main labor force in agriculture. S- I felt sorry for the peasant who was begging in the train station because he had no money and he had nothing to eat or drink. D- To impress forcefully S- My mom was so bedazzled about the ring, she was just standing there for a minute just looking at it. she was his husband because everything that ended up on the island was hers. Also, she had other husbands that were turned into animals. She said to forget about Ithaca and his wife. So he does, but later he sent a crow to check out on his home town.
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 * protruded**
 * console**
 * afflicted**
 * vanity**
 * anguish**
 * moral**
 * peddler**
 * peasant**
 * bedazzle**

Vocabulary __Cattle of the Sun: vengeance- punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong libation- a drink poured out as an offering to a deity carcasses- the dead body of an animal

Calypso: interlude: between period of time immeasurable: too large apt: appropriate__

__**Classwork October 6th:** 1. When you finish the test, journal entry: Besides Ulysses, what book are you reading now? What is it about? What are your feelings about it?__ __2. Quietly read 'Scylla and Charybdis'. Create your own 5-question multiple choice test (4 choices). Post.

1. Why was Scylla turned into a ugly creature? a) Because she was born like that b) She turned herself into one c) Someone had given her a medicine to turn into one d) Someone turned her into one

2. What did Ulysses prefer to lose between the two rocks? a) 6 men b) The whole ship c) 12 men d) Half of the ship

3. Who was Charybdis father? a) Dionysus b) Poseidon c) Ulysses d) He had no father

4. Scylla has legs a) 12 b) 6 c) 234 d)66534535435

5. How many men did Scylla take? a) 4 b) 124567 c) 12 d) 67__

__**Classwork Monday, October 5th:** 1. Think of a 'snapshot' of something you did over the break. Write a paragraph using t [| hird person point of view.]

2. Using the checklist, peer edit your partner's expository essay.__ __ [| Final Draft.pages]__ __ **Classwork September 24th: 1. Journal:** KIS is a 1:1 school. What does this mean to you? What are some pros and cons about this? 2. Listen to 'The Wandering Rocks' and 'The Sirens'. After you listen to these chapters, write 5 questions. Post. 3. Work on study guide. Here are the vocabulary words which //should be// on chapter 6 (Cannibal Beach): perils marrow sorceries inhabitants ogres ethical moored provisioned __
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__**Classwork September 22nd:** 1. Journal: Make up your own prompt. 7 sentence minimum. Write your prompt at the top of your entry. 2. Work on expository writing assignment. Final draft due Friday, September 25th. 3. Finish Ulysses ch 6-10 Study Guide by Friday.__ __ Test is Tuesday, October 6th. __

__**Homework due September 17th:** 1. Finish posting 2nd draft of essay.__ __Second Draft

If I could be anyone for a day, I would want to be my mom because I want to see how if feels like to be an older person. Another reason I want to be my mom for one day is that I want to see how it feels like doing house chores then resting for a little time. My mom is always saying to keep my room and the house clean because she is so tired of cleaning up.

First of all, I want to see how it feels because my mom is always making me do what she wants me to do. Since I don’t have any brothers or sisters, I can’t see what it feels like to ask people to do something for me. If I had a brother or sister that was younger then me, I could asked them to do something for me for a moment. I think it feels like to get a load of work onto your shoulders then resting.

Another reason is that I want to feel how it is like to be an adult going to work everyday. I want to see how tiring it is to drive to work, then stay there until it is time to pick me up from school. Since she is always sleeping during the afternoon, she must feel tired during work. She sometimes has dark circles but these days she doesn't.

The last reason I want to be my mom is because I want to stay up late without having any homework. If I could, that would be a wonderland for me because I always wanted to know how it feels like to know that you have no homework. In my world, no homework is relaxing. Staying up late is another thing that I like to do because I know that I don't need to hand anything in or I can chat with my friends until I want to.

So all these reasons that I have stated are the reasons why I want to be my mom for a day. To see how it feels like to ask someone to do somethig for you, going to work and staying up late.__

__**Classwork September 15th:** 1. Journal: Write about something that has really been annoying you lately. If your life is perfect, make something up. ( 7 sentence minimum) 2. Review HW 3. STAR reading test. Do not use your old password. Use abc and then change to something new. 4. Video summary of Circe 5. Work on expository writing assignment.__

__**Classwork September 11th:** 1. After you finish the test: Journal--brainstorm some ideas about your expository writing topic. 2. On A-4 paper, we will begin writing the rough draft in class.__

__**Classwork September 9th:** 1. Journal: //If you could change something about yesterday, what would it have been and why?// 2. Finish poster presentations. 3. Review study guide for Ulysses. 4. You will choose a random number in class. This will tell you your Expository Writing topic. Write a thesis statement that goes along with your topic. Post this on your wiki. Final draft due September 18th.__

__**Classwork September 8th:** 1. Warm-up Journal: How is your day going? 7 sentences minimum. 2. Upload skits using youtube. Embed on your wiki page. 3. Study guide for ch 1-5 test.__

__**Classwork September 4th:** 1. Journal Entry: If you could visit any place on earth, where would you go? Why. (At least 5 sentences) 2. Read pages 65-70 in Ulysses. Summarize each page in 2 or more sentences. Post.

Page 65: After some men returned to the ship, they told them to come to the castle and pull the ship onto the beach. Eurylochus wasn't sure if he should believe them because he thought they might be under a spell. But at the end, they ended up going.

Page 66: Circe said "I have no idea why but I love you more than all the other husbands I had." "How many husbands //have// you had?" Ulysses asked curiously. She hesitated for a moment but she said "I turn them into animals because I cannot bear anything that I loved, passing away."

Page 67: Ulysses asked "When I am about to die, what would you turn me into?" "I would think fox. Yes...the king of foxes. Your ways are veyr cunning." Ulysses was surprised.

Page 68: Circe suddenly tempted him saying that he could be immortal with her forever. She said that if he left her, he would see his men dying and him having terrible voyage on the way back home. But if he didn't go, he could stay with her.

Page 69: When Ulysses decided that he must go, she said that he must go to The Land of Dead otherwise he wouldn't see his home Ithaca again. She said "If you don't go you can just stay with me and live happily."

Page 70: Ulysses was still determined to go home so he said he would do so. He called his men to go to the ship and get ready to leave the island.__

__**Homework due September 2nd:** 1. Define (IN YOUR OWN WORDS) ch 5-7 vocabulary from the sheet handed out in class. Post on your wiki.

Definitions: Chapter 5. cannibal: any animal that eats its own specie. indifferent: not caring about anything. mumbling: not talking clearly. trooping: a group of people together. brutal: cruel.

Chapter 6. perils: something that is ruined; destruction. inhabitants: something that lives a certain habitat. moored: secure; safe. marrow: strength. ogres: a monster; a creature that comes out in fairy tales. provisioned: a law. sorceries: spells. ethical: selling something that isn't a good thing to advertise.

Chapter 7. curdle: to spoil something. perish: to suffer from a disaster. taut: tense. quivered: to shake a little when you are scared or cold. helm: a wheel. tittering: self-conscious.__

__**Homework due August 31st:** 1. Keeper of the Winds' questions: //Copy, paste and answer in full sentences.//

1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter? Northward. 2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness? Ulysses was wild with eagerness because he was heading home to see his home, wife, and son after 10 long years. 3. Who was Aeolus? Aeolus was the Keeper of The Winds. 4. What did Aeolus love to do? Aeolus loved to eat, drink, fight and hear stories. 5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses? He was pleased with Ulysses because he had told Aeolus his adventurous story. 6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses? He gave Ulysses the east, north and south winds in one bag. 7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake? He stayed awake 9 days and 9 nights. 8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds? They opened the bag because they thought it was a bag of coins. 9. What happened after they did this? The winds blew him back to where he was before. 10. Predict what will happen next. I think that Circe the beautiful sorceress will come out because at the Chapter contents page it is called Circe.

Summary: Ulysses noticed that his ship needed mending so he stopped at an island. Ulysses sent a men to climb a tree because to look around the island, but he didn't return. He sent 2 more men but they didn't return. So he climbed the tree himself but then he noticed that it was a giants leg. They ran to the ship but unfortunately they could only ride one ship.__

__**Classwork August 28th:** 1. WARM-UP: Journal topic: How can television (or video games) influence your behavior? 7 sentence minimum.__

__**Homework due August 28th:** 1. Define (IN YOUR OWN WORDS) ch 1-4 vocabulary from the sheet handed out in class. 2. Read 'Keeper of the Winds'

Definitions: //Chapter 1.// Vessels: a ship or boat. Stays: spending time at one place. Booty: something that is taken during a robbery or war. Prow: at the front part of a boat. Quartering wind: blowing wind. Baubles: ornament on a Christmas tree; cheap. Shaft: architecture. Head wind: opposes the progress. Hull: covering; shell. Scudded: run away quickly.

//Chapter 2.// Bouquets: a heap of flowers. Hospitable: welcome strangers with a warm greeting. Brow: a persons forehead. Lolled: something hanging loosely.

//Chapter 3.// Mutiny: rebelling. Exiling: someone who is seperated from their home. Bailing hooks: a hook with a steel handle. Moor: wasteland. Smithcraft: a job for a smith. Agile: active. Bowels: a part of the intestine in our body. Vigil: keeping awake. Phlegm: calmness Gorging: greedy; to swallow. Disembark: leave the vehicle somewhere and leave it until you come back; remove. Gullet: throat.

//Chapter 4.// Shrouds: cloth or sheet. Reveling: delight. Mischievous: sly. Sullen: gloomy. Outwitted: clever. Coursed: direction.__

__**Classwork August 26th:** 1. WARM-UP: Think and write (at least 7 sentences) in your journal: //Which super power do you wish you had? How would you use it to do good?// 2. 10am = library__

__**Homework due August 26th** 1. Read //Ulysses// chapter 'The Cyclops' Cave' Create a picture of a cyclops and post on your wiki page, or, you may draw on A-4 paper.__

__ Sol's Journal __

__**Classwork August 24th** **: More Ulysses Vocab**

** oxhide- leather made from the hide of a cow or ox ** // sheepfold- a sheep pen // //** tiller- handle that is fixed to the rudder. **// scythe- to cut with a tool with a long curved blade rawhide- raw, untanned hide that comes from cattle scudded- move fast in a straight line because or as if driven by the wind fatigue- extreme tiredness__

__**Homework due Monday, August 24th** 1. Read //Ulysses// chapters: 'Ships and Men', 'The Ciconians', and 'The Lotus-Eaters' Write a three sentence summary of each of the chapters and find/define 3 vocab words from each chapter. POST on your wiki. 2. Finish page 6 of the Greek background webquest.

Summary-Ships and Men After Ulysses had won the war at Troy, he left Troy to head off to his home. There were 3 ships and each ship had 50 men. Ulysses refused to laeve his treasure behind, so he took them with him but it led him to bad luck. D- spoil taken from an enemy in war D -a male sheep D- the forepart of a ship or boat; bow
 * booty:**
 * rammed:**
 * prow**

Summary-The Ciconians__ At the beginning of the voyage, it started going very peacefully. While they were sailing, they saw this island but they had to throw away their treasure to put more stuff on the shipt. So they threw their treasure out into the ocean but then Poseidon found them and punished them because of what the did before and made the waves of the ocean send him to a place called Libya. D- to submerge D- on both sides of D- a blood relative
 * whelming**
 * astride**
 * kinsmen**

__Summary-The Lotus Eaters__ Morpheus went to Persephone and asked her to make a flower that smelled like honey and made people go to sleep when they ate them. Later, Ulysses was tempted to eat the flower but he knew that he was going to sleep if he ate it so he had to control his own hand and go to the beach to board his ship again. D- to put or take off from a ship, as persons or goods D- to twist the body about D- tightly drawn
 * unship**
 * writhing**
 * taut**


 * Classwork August 19th: Five Facts about Ulysses**


 * Ulysses was a short man if you compare him to men here but he was a tall man back when he was a general.
 * When Ulysses was graduating, he had no intention for him to be keep being a general. Instead he wanted to change his career to a professor on mathematics.
 * Even though he was a general, the sight of blood made him ill.
 * Ulysses was tone deaf so military music was especially annoying to him.
 * Ulysses owned a slave named William Jones, acquired from his father-in-law.


 * Classwork August 17th:** //The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog// ..

1.What is similar about all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna? Nearly all the goods the peddler was selling were jewelry or accessories.

2. In what ways does the mirror, a strange new object, cause the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves? They had a look at themselves for the first time in their life. Since it was the first, they were surprised about how they looked.

3. Why are the characters’ reactions to the mirror both funny and sad? It was sad because they were living happily but suddenly they find out how they look and what they want to do to make themselves look all pretty. But unfortunately they didn't have enough money so they couldn't. Since this was the point, for the first time they felt envious of the rich people.

4. Could a cat think it’s a dog and vice versa? Support your opinion. Yes, because if they haven't seen other cats or dogs, they could think they are a dog if there is only one dog or cat around them all the time.

5. Would it be possible for our society to do without mirrors? Explain. It depends because today, there are heaps of mirrors and everybody looks at themselves at least one time a day. But, if there were no mirrors in the world, I think people could survive because they don't mirrors to live.

Define and use in a sentence: (D= Definition. S= Sentence)

D- To hold spellbound S- The Easter Show in Australia made everyone enthralled because they had so much fun there. D- To push or hold out S- Melody was protruded out of the crowd because she was so small, that nobody could see her. D- A cabinet (as for a radio or television set) S- Upstairs, there was a large T.V on top of a small console that was turned on at the loudest volume at night. D- To overthrow; defeat. S- The patient was afflicted with arthritis so she couldn't walk properly. D- Lack of usefulness S- Later, the family decided that they didn't need the bag, so they sold it for $25. D- Suffering S- My friend told me she saw a beggar that looked so anguish so she gave him $20. D- Concerned with the rules S- I was very moral on the first day of school because the rules were very strict. D- A person who sells from door to door or in the street. S- The peddler who come to our street once every week, had a lot of money because he had good things to sell to people. D- A member of the class constituted by small farmers and tenants, sharecroppers, and laborers on the land where they form the main labor force in agriculture. S- I felt sorry for the peasant who was begging in the train station because he had no money and he had nothing to eat or drink. D- To impress forcefully S- My mom was so bedazzled about the ring, she was just standing there for a minute just looking at it.
 * enthralled**
 * protruded**
 * console**
 * afflicted**
 * vanity**
 * anguish**
 * moral**
 * peddler**
 * peasant**
 * bedazzle**