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Final Newspaper Project: **
 * Hw due June 9th, 2010

Sentences: Her drunken stupor was common; we see it every day. I cried out of happiness, fervor, and love. He was confident and had a lot of dignity. His face was solemn with anger. Her treachery surprised everyone; they all trusted her. No matter how painful it was, I had to endure it-for my mom. I resented being with my best friend.. she was acting so mean. When I had a fight with my friend, I consulted another friend. The flies were dispersed everywhere in the air. I grieved for my grandmother who passed away. **
 * Classwork June 7th, 2010

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.'// What do you think he means by this statement? Why is Truth in capital letters? He means Bartolomé helped him learn that Juan shouldn't worry about something happening if he really wants to do it; he should just do it out of passion. I think Truth is in capital letters because it means something. It probably means: what you actually want to do in life; true nature; it doesn't matter about who you are. **
 * Classwork May 31st, 2010

2. Create your own prompt about I, Juan de Pareja and post here: As Juan's personality write a letter to Juan demanding him to be less girl-like and weak.
 * Classwork May 27th, 2010

****Museum walk** - (iris nam) cat sculpture thing because it's pleasant to look at - (jessica um) abstract relief structure 3d things because they are cool and the colors stand out - (stacy koo) the little purple crying sculpture because it is cute and really well made - (rachel lee) assemblage tree sculpture because they are antique/unique looking - (cecile kim) emotion goodies hand sculpture thing because it looks good to eat and pretty.

**Response to Justin Kang's writing prompt: Prompt:** ** as Juan, write a love letter confessing Juan's love to Miri **

Finish reading chapter ten (from page 122). Post and define 7 vocab words and a 3 sentence summary.
 * Homework due May 27th, 2010

1.** **temerity**-** excessive confidence, boldness. 2.** **bodice**- ** the part of a woman's dress that is above the waist (excluding sleeves). 3.** **exalt**- ** to hold something high in regard. 4.** **crippling**- ** feeling unable to move/walk. 5.** **accustomed**- ** to have accept something as normal/usual. 6.** **bewildered**- ** having caused someone to be perplexed/confused. 7.** **scrupulous**- ** diligent, thorough, attentive to details. **

Juan and Don Diego meet Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and he calls Juan "Señor Pareja" and "Juan amigo" even though slaves are not to be addressed that way. Juan was inspired by all the artwork around him and he stars to paint and sketch-again. When Juan tells Bartolomé about the Spanish rule against slaves painting, Juan finally learns to have hope in himself; to not lower himself, and it helps a lot.
 * Summary**

Find and create a link that shows each one of the sections of the newspaper you are to write. News story: http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100525000362 Editorial: http://www.koreaherald.com/opinion/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100519000520 Advertisement: Entertainment Review: http://www.koreaherald.com/entertainment/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100514000609 Sports article: [] Want Ads: Comic: **
 * Classwork May 25th, 2010

Read chapter 9 and post 10 Qs with answers.
 * Homework due May 25th, 2010

1. Where did Master and Juan go after Paquita's wedding? Spain. 2. What did Master order for Juan and why? A box with a lock so that Juan could lock his 'treasures' in there while in Spain. 3. What does Juan dislike to do? He dislikes hunting, eating meat, and seeing animals killed cruelly. 4. Who was sick? Corso, the King's dog. 5. Why did the king give Juan a bag full of ducats? Because Juan cured his dog. 6. What kind of entertainers were there? Dwarves. 7. What did Master paint? He painted all kinds of entertainers in the castle. 8. Who was the dwarf Juan was friends with? Niño de Vallecas. 9. Who was Cousin? An intelligent dwarf who was not even 3 feet tall. 10. Why did Juan resent Master painting the deformed people? He thought it seemed cruel.

Finish journal reflection questions about painting. --What did you enjoy about being a painter? I enjoyed that I got to express my feelings without having to strain my mind for things. --What are some of the challenges of being a painter? Some of the challenges are: trying to be meticulous, accurate, and achieving what you wanted to do. --Could you become a painter full time? Why or why not? No I probably could not because when I paint, I usually get distracted and my paintings become weird/messed up. **

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 * Classwork May 20th, 2010

Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and a short definition of each word.
 * Homework due May 20th, 2010

lament - an expression of grief/sorrow. I lamented about studying for my finals.

**constrict**- to make narrower by putting pressure; to squeeze. It constricted its prey out of hunger.**

serenity**- state of being calm, untroubled. The quiet atmosphere brought everyone to a state of serenity.**

delineate**- to outline He delineated well, without looking at the actual object.**

vulgarity**- being rude, inappropriate. Your vulgarity is making me hate you.**

vivacious**- attractively lively. The colors were vivacious and happy looking.**

dismay**- to feel distress/upset. I was dismayed to hear that she didn't like me one bit.**

meticulous**- showing great attention to detail; exact. Her meticulous artwork made it seem so realistic.**

compassionate**- having sympathy. He was compassionate when I cried.**

preoccupation**- being engrossed in something I was preoccupied with my homework.**

warm-up: Find a sentence in chapter 8 that shows and doesn't tell. Post it and then change it to a 'telling' statement. he was rather handsome, vain, and dressed in silk of warm colors...... tell: he was good looking and had red and orange clothes. **
 * Classwork May 19th, 2010

warm-up: [|Choose one of Velazquez's] paintings. Create a pencil sketch of the painting on A-4.**
 * Classwork May 18th, 2010

Read chapter 7 : 5 vocab**
 * Homework due May 18th, 2010

1. **serenity**- state of being calm, peaceful, untroubled 2. **sober**- serious, solemn. 3. **cosset**- to care and protect for (overly) 4. **friar**- any member of a certain religious order 5. **accustom**- to accept something as normal

5 vocab word sentences: I was still with apprehension when I heard someone behind me in the dark night. The lamp I got was exquisite and expensive looking. My mom is a very meticulous person and must straighten up everything in the house. After her bath, my dog was tremulous from the cold water and air. It is rude to be haughty. **
 * CW Friday, May 14th:

INTERVIEW:** Person 1: I was trained to be an actor when I was in high school and I went to an acting college. The movie I am filming right now is about a girl who is very rebellious and frivolous. She is never impetuous or generous, but one day she meets a guy who makes her .. different. She always has reveries about him and becomes a very austere person. This seems very boring, but it's different than you would think. I don't usually like being in boring, cliche movie.
 * 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.

Person 2: This was about an actor who has harsh, or kind of rough history. A person changed her this way, not teaching her, but making her in love. She doesn't like to film boring movies, maybe likes to film humorous, action, or romanic genre of movies.

**6 questions: 1. What made you want to become an actor? I always watched TV and saw actors having fun and I wanted to be just like them. 2. WHo do you look up to? I look up to my mother because she always gives me advice and encourages me. 3. What kind of man do you want to marry? I want to marry a man who is funny, nice, athletic, and good at many things. 4. Were you a frugal person before becoming an actor? Yes, I was frugal. I didn't want to waste my money on unimportant things and I wanted to save it for something like acting. 5. YOu seem kind of taciturn, are you uncomfortable?? I am usually taciturn in public, without friends. I am not exactly uncomfortable, but I am shy. 6.I heard that you are kind of sidekick, that you have powers such as premonition? Yes many people heard I had powers such as premonition. Sometimes I have bad feelings about certain people or certain things I do. 7.ARe you a kind of person who is subservient or do you express all of your feelings? I am not fully subservient, but I don't always express my feelings. **

Summary: At the banquet, Juan saw a lady about his age, playing a lyre and singing. He fell in love with her and searched for her but did not find anything but her name, Miri. Then, he was used as a messenger to carry a message from Master to Rubens. Apparently, Miri was sick. Finally, Juan brought a doctor to her and thought about feeling bad for her and how she could be sold. **
 * Homework due May 14th, 2010**
 * Read ch 6 and write a 5 sentence summary. Also, make a prediction.

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="6104193"**
 * Classwork May 12th, 2010

Finish reading chapter 5. Post 7 Qs with answers and 3 vocab. 1. Where was their house? In the heart of Madrid.
 * Homework due May 12th, 2010**

2. Was the king short and tan? If not, what was he? No, he was not. He was tall and pale.

3. Who sneezed and broke the complete silence? Juan.

4. What did they do to keep warm? They kept warm with wool and burning coals and blankets.

5. What was the painter's (the one Don Diego will be a guide for) name? Rubens.

6. Who did Rubens and Don Diego meet? The sculptor, Don Gil.

7. Why couldn't Juan sleep well? He kept seeing images of Gil Medina in his head.

livery- a special uniform worn by a servant impetuous- being done quickly without care intuitively- based on what feels to be true
 * vocab**:

We have to do this cryptically otherwise we will get in trouble. The taciturn place's silence was broken. **
 * Post your own sentences from vocab words on page 3 of the handout.**
 * Capricious people are annoying because they are never constant.

Read the article and write 5 of your observations: 1. Diego Velazquez mostly painted portraits. 2. He was Spanish (from Seville). 3. He painted with much detail. 4. There were many paintings of royal people, but also paintings of regular people on the streets, too. 5. He loved painting a wide range of subjects.
 * Classwork May 10th, 2010

Look at some of the pictures related to the book. Comment on 5 of them (include the name of the pic you comment on) 1. "The Royal Palace in Madrid" - it looks very antique and detailed/specific. 2. "King Philip the 4th of Spain" - the painting looks sad because the man's eyes look droopy and he looks melancholy. 3. "Lady With a Fan" - the colors all look dark. 4. "Sebastian de Morra" - the guy in the picture looks mad and short. 5. "Princess Margarita at age 8" - The color of the painting looks faded and antique. **

Artist keynote: **
 * Homework Due May 10th, 2010

Finish reading chapter 4. Post 5 Qs with answers. 1. Why couldn't Juan learn to paint? - because he was a slave. 2. What was the troublemaking apprentice's name? - Cristobal 3. Why didn't Mistress like Cristobal? - because he could hurt the babies. 4. What was something the apprentices had that Juan wanted? - a chest with a lock. 5. Who was a better artist - Cristobal or Alvaro? - Cristobal. **
 * Homework due May 10th, 2010

warm-up: Skim over chapter 3. Write 5 questions on your wiki. Ask them to a partner.
 * Classwork May 4th, 2010

1. What was the name of the gypsy? 2. What did that gypsy do to the mule? 3. Who did Juan meet and what was his name? 4. How many days was Juan planning to work for the baker? 5. Why did Don Carmelo beat Juan up? **

Read chapter 3 from I, Juan de Pareja. Take notes. Post.
 * Homework Due May 4th, 2010**
 * CHAPTER 3 NOTEs;**


 * Juan woke up and helped out the person who led him to Madrid.
 * Juan learned that the gypsy’s name was Don Carmelo.
 * They arrived at a village with many gypsies.
 * Juan was hungry and Carmelo told him to learn to steal food.
 * Juan was in rags, was thin, and bleeding - > lack of food and hits from Carmelo.
 * Don Carmelo kept beating Juan.
 * A baker asked Juan to help him shovel flour and tend the oven and Juan accepted.
 * He will work for forty days and get food and money in return.
 * Juan basically lived there in the shed, at the baker’s and they took care of him (even made him a coat).
 * Juan started traveling with a blond man.
 * Blond man left Juan and Juan was found by the mean Don Carmelo.
 * After Carmelo beat him up, Juan found himself with a young man who took care of his wounds and gave him chopped meat and onions.

[|**Watch Renaissance video**]**/take notes. Post.** ......?

Using I-chat, ask your HW questions and vocab to a partner. Post their score /10 on your wiki.** Allison: 9/10
 * Classwork April 28th, 2010


 * Poetry Crossword:** 100%


 * Homework Due April 28th, 2010 **
 * Read chapter one of I, Juan de Pareja. Post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocab. **

five the necklace She took care of him when he was sick, gave him money, clean water, soap, and broth. 4. **Why did Mistress call Juan into the room?** She wanted to teach him the alphabet. 5. **Why was Mistress often busy?** She was taking care of Master because he was ill. 6. **Who passed away the day after Juan found out about Pacheco's daughter?** Mistress. 7. **What happened to the servants and everyone else who lived in the house?** They died.
 * 1. What age was Juan when Zulema died?**
 * 2. Mistress gave Juan the earrings, but kept what?**
 * 3. In what ways was Mistress kind to Juan?**

CAPRICIOUS - fickle; changing suddenly/constantly AIL - to trouble someone CODDLE - to cook an egg in water below the boiling point
 * Vocabulary:**

Renaissance Notes:
 * Classwork April 27th, 2010

Haiku about a friend: She has long, black hair. She understands me and we don't have awkwardness. **

Using the poetry books in the classroom, find, post and share an example of each poetic device:** simile: "..and squirms like an eel." metaphor: "I'm a tiger" personification: "For the fields and the forests, the rivers and trees are shrinking and sinking beneath human seas." onomatopoeia: "Or I might Grr" hyperbole: "The centipedes in my garden are such noisy little brutes I wish that they'd wear slippers instead of hobnail boots."
 * Classwork April 23rd, 2010

Write an inspiring poem about Earth Day.
 * Hw Due Friday, April 23rd:

Earth Day Shouldn't we be happy that we have a place to live? Shouldn't we be happy that we have our Earth? Then why is Earth so beat up, so not taken care of? This is where we are, where we were given birth.

Earth is really great to have, so we should appreciate it. We should make our thankfulness to Earth really legit. **

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 * Poetry Terms:



Make a list of 20 things that ring. Post by 8:10am bell phone alarm clock home phone doorbell timer microwave oven wind chime flute macbook school bell grandfather clock bicycle ringing thing music tuning thing xylophone watch iphone (texts) **
 * Classwork April 16th, 2010

First 7 lines of "Disco Hippie"
 * Homework due April 16th, 2010:

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 * So <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">free <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> now, I'm <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">fli <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">ppin' <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">tri <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">ppin' <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">cart <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">wheels <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">in <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> the <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">breeze <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> now
 * My <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">life <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> is so <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">wild <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> like a <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">child <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> in a <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">candy <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> store
 * You<span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;"> real <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">ly <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">got <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> me go <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial; line-height: normal;">in **

Poem 'If' End rhyme: Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, .. And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise
 * Classwork April 14th, 2010:

Half rhyme: If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew .... And so hold on when there is nothing in you

My favorite line: If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you Paraphrased: If both enemies or close friends cannot hurt you 2nd favorite line: If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you paraphrased: If you can keep your head when everyone else is losing their heads and accusing you for it **

My persuasive essay-**
 * Homework due April 14th, 2010:

Comprehension questions: 1. The squirrel tells the mountain it's big because the mountain called the squirrel "little sprig". The squirrel says the mountain cannot do the things the squirrel can do and the squirrel can't carry forests like the mountain.
 * Classwork Monday, April 12th:

2. She describes how her own thumbprints are unique.

3. They are the swirly lines on your thumb (your thumbprint).

****Critical thinking questions:** 1. The squirrel says many things make up a year like many things make up a mountain or a squirrel.

2. He suggests that being individual and unique is good for everyone because it helps. No one would want the whole world to be the same. Also, there are many different talents and it is wise that there are many different ones.

3. It is precious because it gives the speaker her own identity and her own self.

4. It helps her explain that a little thing like a thumbprint can explain a lot like who the speaker will become and what she does (because thumbprints are all different).

5. They tell people that all people are different and it doesn't really matter. People are special in their own way.

6. They share the fact that uniqueness is important.


 * warm-up: Write a poem that is a conversation between an animal and its habitat. Post.**

I'm cold, give me warmth. Come on, quick! Give me sunlight.
 * Be happy**

Here's the sun and heat.. now, give me happiness, alright?

But how? How should I do that? Be happy that you have me here.

Don't whine and beg and scream. Just be happy that I'm near.

Okay habitat .. thank you. I'll be thankful now.

Transfer:
 * Classwork April 9th, 2010

Lizzie: Did you hear about the new MacBook that everyone's talking about? Sarah: Yeah!! Even After School has it. Lizzie: It's cheap compared to the other brands and it also has new features Sarah: Like what?? Lizzie: Like the fact that it can access free wireless internet ANYWHERE and it has a long battery life. Sarah: Wow.. and I just found out Yuna Kim has this MacBook, too. EVERYONE SHOULD BUY IT! Lizzie: I know! Sarah: It's in all Apple stores all over the world. Lizzie: What are we waiting for? Let's buy one Sarah: Ok! **

rough draft essay:** I have a complaint. Homework is really stressful here at KIS. I don't think anyone likes it and there are many reasons why it should be eliminated. Every day, people come to school and dread it. Do you know why? It's because of ALL the homework that uses up every minute of our day. I think homework should be eliminated and it should be done quickly. The reason why homework should be eliminated is that it is too time consuming. Teachers sometimes give a lot of homework, and then other teachers give more homework. If they are all due the next day, it's considered a disaster for us, students. Sometimes, we have to do other things, too. We might have to practice instruments for lessons the next day, or study for a test, or even go to a doctor appointment. The homework really clashes with those types of things. Another thing is that we might have other tests to study for, and they could be major tests. This is a big thing that bothers many people. Another big reason homework should be taken away is that its exactly what we do in class. Teachers sometimes go through lessons, and give out homework about the same topic. What's the point of that? It is too repetitive. It could be tiring for our brains to do something twice. When things repeat, school can get more annoying and students can get more cranky. Homework is basically a summary of the school day. The third and final reason homework is not a good thing to have is that it brings down grades. When teachers assign homework and a student doesn’t do it because of other homework, they get a zero for that assignment. Also, if you have a 100% in a class and you miss homework assignments, it could bring your grade down to a 94 or 92 or maybe even 88. Even if you miss one homework assignment, your grade goes down and you could have less confidence in that subject. Homework is vile. It not only makes students frustrated at the world. It also makes students get less sleep when it is the exact same thing we do in class, and it brings down students’ grades. I seriously don’t understand the point of homework. We should get rid of it as soon as possible.
 * Homework due April 9th, 2010

Most persuasive sentence in essay:** Another big reason homework should be eliminated is that its exactly what we do in class.
 * Classwork April 7th, 2010
 * 3 things I learned:**
 * Eye contact holds the audience's attention.
 * You should avoid making angry gestures.
 * To make your audience understand, make your facial expressions consistent with your topic.

3rd paragraph of persuasive essay: Another big reason homework should be taken away is that its exactly what we do in class. Teachers sometimes go through lessons, and give out homework about the same topic. What's the point of that? It is too repetitive. It could be tiring for our brains to do something twice. When things repeat, school can get more annoying and students can get more cranky. Homework is basically the summary of the school day.
 * Homework due April 7th, 2010**

My essay evaluation: 3 example- I have a complaint.....I think homework should be eliminated and it should be done quickly.
 * Sentence Fluency **
 * evidence- C

Word Choice ** 5 evidence- C example- Sometimes, we have to do other things, too.

Classwork April 6th, 2010
 * How do you think the company is trying to persuade us to buy their product?**
 * They were // showing // that you'll be a lot less angry, cranky, and grouchy with their coffee. They showed that if you really really need that much starbucks coffee, you should just get some for your house and all would be well.

Two other commercials: Orbit commercial- it has a scenario that isn't so boring and it tells you you'll have a clean feeling after you chew it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nfh92hKLO6c&feature=related **

kfc commercial- it is not boring and it shows you food and tells you about the food (kind of) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n6Z6xPER80

Food review: I went to a restaurant yesterday. It's name is "InBack Steakhouse". I liked the food a lot, but the service was so-so. The place was really dark. When places are dark, it gets me frustrated because I can't see things. The food took kind of long and the waiters were too busy. The bread they have there was excellent and the steak they had was very soft and good.

Quote by Gary Paulsen: <span style="font-family: georgia,fantasy; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;">"Read like a wolf eats."
 * Classwork April 2nd, 2010

Non-fluent sentence: People should read intensely and not get distracted. They should read like they are into the book and like they want to finish it quickly. **

2nd Paragraph:** The reason why homework should be eliminated is that it is too time consuming. Teachers sometimes give a lot of homework, and then other teachers give more homework. If they are all due the next day, it's considered a disaster for us, students. Sometimes, we have to do other things, too. We might have to practice instruments for lessons the next day, or study for a test, or even go to a doctor appointment. The homework really clashes with those types of things. Another thing is that we might have other tests to study for, and they could be major tests. This is a big thing that bothers many people.
 * Homework Due April 2nd, 2010

A. Change this sentence to be less wordy: //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. There are many things about bad writing that bother me, but the worst is wordiness - using more words than needed.
 * Classwork March 31st, 2010

// ****C. Sentence in my paragraph;** I don't think anyone likes it and there are many reasons why it should be eliminated. No one likes it and elimination is very supported. **
 * Changed version:

Homework- noun I - noun Every- adjective Do- verb It- noun I- noun
 * D.** I - noun

Can you change any of your transitions in your essay? I don't think anyone likes it and there are many reasons why it should be eliminated. (and -> furthermore) **
 * E.** **Read over list of transitional words.

1st paragraph of persuasive essay:
 * Homework due March 31st, 2010

Why Homework Should Be Eliminated From School I have a complaint. Homework is really stressful here at KIS. I don't think anyone likes it and there are many reasons why it should be eliminated. Every day, people come to school and dread it. Do you know why? It's because of ALL the homework that uses up every minute of our day. I think homework should be eliminated and it should be done quickly. **

18. Should homework be eliminated? Yes, homework should definitely be eliminated because of many reasons. First of all, homework is repetitive; we do the exact same thing in class. Second, homework gives you less time to do other things: showering, eating, **sleeping**, etc. Plus, homework makes most people's grades go down. A lot of people forget to do homework because they had to rush to do OTHER homework and then their grade gets lower (for the class with the hw they forgot).
 * Writing Gym**

Lina **quietly** listened to **loud** music **on** **the** **bus**.
 * Classwork March 29th**

Literature book questions: 1. ** He pretends so he could impress the girl he likes (Teresa). 2. They think he is weird so they stare at him. 3. Their impressions were made for people to like them. They all knew they didn't have what the others (girls) liked or wanted. So that is why they made everything up. However, that wasn't the real them. The girl didn't know Mr. Bueller wasn't rich, the girls didn't know Michael was not tough, and Teresa didn't know that Victor was not good at french. 4. Teresa is a sweet, nice girl. She is determined to be good in school and she gives people a chance. 5. I think he will start off well, but if she asks questions, he might not know. Then, she will find out that he is not good at french. 6. I can learn that being yourself if the best thing to do. If you try to be someone you aren't, it might lead to problems or trouble. 7. I think people try really hard to create one because a good first impression on someone means that someone can like you from the start. If you make a bad first impression on someone and you want them to like you, there might be problems. 8. Yes, I think young Americans should speak more than one language. First of all, when you are young, you can learn faster and learn more things as you get older. Second, there might be a situation where you have to speak a different language (either for work in the future, or whatever).
 * Classwork March 19th, 2010

Questions:** <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: verdana,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">"Parents who buy their children a video game system might want to be careful that all the fun doesn't interfere with their learning." It shows that they are slower in reading and writing and have more learning problems. It means self-control or self-discipline. I should use my computer in moderation. I usually use it too much. Using my computer; going on youtube and facebook. It resulted from the drop in educated after school activities. They can predict based on the size of the people's brain structures. I think I could read more and spend less time on the computer.
 * Classwork March 17th, 2010
 * --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="5642071"

PTV March 12th This PTV was good, it was a bit boring in the middle but there was good information. There was good editing, too. They were creative when they put the whole video together.

media type="custom" key="5621805" 3 sentence summary (each) for chapters 56, 57, and 58
 * Homework due March 9th, 2010

Chapter 56: C rispin met John Aycliffe and had a very strange conflict. Crispin said that he is Lord Furnival's son and declared that he has proof and that he knows about Aycliffe's doings (killing Father Quinel, etc). Then, Crispin threatened to kill Aycliffe when he tried to call the guards and they made a promise; Crispin will willingly leave Great Wexly and give up his cross without ever coming back or claiming that he is Furnivals son IF Aycliffe let Bear and Crispin go peacefully.

Chapter 57:** Crispin finally got to meet Bear in his chamber. Bear was struggling to get out, but with water and more clothes, Bear stood up and walked. While going to the gates of Great Wexly,Crispin thought about if Aycliffe really WAS going to let them go.


 * Chapter 58:** John Aycliffe actually (kind of) broke his promise, told all the soldiers that only he made the promise and that anyone else may kill Crispin, and finally said that he would give money to the person who kills Crispin. That made Bear angry so he fought Aycliffe. Bear won, killed Aycliffe, and he and Crispin ran away (with the cross of lead that was on Aycliffe's bloody chest) out of Great Wexly.

5 facts from http://homeworktips.about.com/od/preparingforcollege/a/email.htm **
 * Classwork March 3rd, 2010

- don't use texting language (lk this: lol c u l8r) - be respectful - be careful of your email address name

keynote chapter 46: **
 * homework due February 26th, 2010

POEM: Solar-- A solar is an upper chamber in a medieval house.
 * Classwork February 25th, 2010

It's not a lower chamber in a modern house.

It's kind of a private room, not an open room for guests.

A solar is just a bedroom- not a kitchen or a bathroom. **

Quizzes- 93% 95% 100% **
 * February 23rd, 2010:

Indirect/direct object quiz score: 95/100

Read Crispin chapters 38-43. Post 2 questions with answers per chapter (12 Qs total)
 * Homework Due February 19th, 2010

Chapter 38: 1. How many stories did the big stone building (opposite to the church) have? - three. 2. Who saw Crispin at the church and tried to catch him? - John Aycliffe.

Chapter 39: 1. Which man did Crispin try to plunge with the dagger first? - The man with the stick. 2. What was Crispin's plan to do? - Escape from the town.

Chapter 40: 1. Who was it that went towards Crispin? - Bear. 2. Who was the impatient man? - John Ball.

Chapter 41: 1. At the beginning of the chapter, what did Crispin pray for? - For his mom and dad's souls' well being. 2. John Ball said "With no heirs, she is __."__ - vulnerable.

Chapter 42: 1. What day was it? - The Feast of John the Baptist. 2. Who did Crispin see and recognize? - The one eyed young man.

Chapter 43: **1. Who noticed Crispin? 2. What did Crispin do to the pie he dropped? He ate it. **
 * - Widow Daventry.

Vocabulary words: slake- to lessen the force of something ex: We should slake our coldness as much as we can. solar- an upper chamber in a medieval house ex: We have one spare room; the solar at the top. furtively- in a sly way ex: I furtively crept up the stairs so that my mom wouldn't see me. pallet- a straw filled mattress ex: I was lying down on the pallet and was looking up at the ceiling. **whetted**- to stimulate or make more acute ex: Not telling me about what she just said was whetting my curiosity. appalling- inspiring disgust ex: I couldn't believe her appalling personality. hurly-burly- busy and boisterous ex: The party became a hurly-burly event right when all the guests came. **palfrey- **a saddle horse ex: I rode the palfrey to the river for fun. livery- c lothing worn depending on rank ex: Their livery was very torn so I am guessing they are a low rank. doffing- to remove something from body; take off ex: They doffed their hats when meeting the king. reverence- honor or respect ex: She bowed with reverence. milling- to move in a circle ex: She milled around the room trying to find it.**
 * Classwork February 11th, 2010

Page 152; through the open fields. Page 153; in his leggings. Page 154; to you. **
 * Classwork February 9th, 2010

PTV idea.... It should talk about hardships of students and how school can change it... (less hw) Basically the thing should be about student life; how students put up with all the work, projects, and tests. It could be about what our complaints are and what we suggest. Also, there could be a part where people say how they like to spend their break or weekends; what they like to do with friends and things like that. **
 * Classwork February 5th, 2010

Read Crispin ch 29-31. Write 5 questions with answers and define 3 vocab words. POST 1. What instrument did Crispin take out and play when Bear asked if he remembered everything? - A recorder. 2. What did Bear say for Crispin to do if there is trouble? - To JUST RUN --- instead of paying any attention to Bear. 3. Were the children of the village (where Bear and Crispin first entertained) dirty? - Yes, they were. 4. What relationship did Bear say he and Crispin were? - Father and son. 5. What did Crispin 'earn' from Bear? - A penny.
 * Homework Due February 5th, 2010

Vocabulary: outskirts- the borders of a specified quality. scrutinize- to inspect closely. farthing- a unit of money withdrawn in 1961; similar to a quarter of a penny. **

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 * Homework Due February 3rd, 2010

VOCAB define and use in a sentence. railed- (rail) to complain or protest strongly He railed about having to walk 3 miles in the snow. bluster- to talk loud and aggressively with little effect you can bluster all you want but it will never annoy me. aloft- overhead; in the air I can see that bird aloft in that tree. league- a measure of land (about 3 miles) How many leagues do we have to walk until we get there? morrow- the following day I am planning to perform for them on the morrow. lope- to move with big strides She loped to her locker; she didn't want to be late, but she didn't want to run. emblazoned- (emblazon) to display something conspicuously I don't like that bright neon shirt emblazoned in the window; it hurts my eyes. monotony- lack of interest/variety The monotony in her voice made it seem like she didn't want to be here. cunning- **having skill in deceiving someone He had a cunning look in his eyes when he was playing a prank.**
 * Homework Due February 2nd, 2010**
 * Chapters 25/26**
 * Chapters 27/28**

Crispin Questions:** 1. What instrument did Bear teach Crispin how to play? The recorder. 2. While traveling on the road, Bear and Crispin saw a group of 12 men. Who did Crispin recognize among the men? John Aycliffe, the steward. 3. Bear knew the men were there because a group of birds was disturbed. What kind of birds were they? They were wood pigeons. 4. How do you think Crispin’s feelings have changed towards Bear since their first meeting? Use examples from the story to support your opinion. (2 points) His feelings are more comfortable towards Bear. He wants to be more like him. "If, I told myself, I was to stay alive in this new world, I must learn such skills as he had."
 * Homework Due February 2nd, 2010

sv presentation:

3rd paragraph of narrative essay:** You would have no idea how I was feeling. I was upset, clueless, and confused. When it happened, I kind of got upset because I wanted to eat the chocolate. I was partly clueless because I didn't know what to do, where to go, or how to even speak. Finally, I was confused because I didn't know how it happened. It was strange; I was sure my tooth wasn't loose enough to fall out!
 * Classwork January 26th, 2010

She was shunned by the villagers. What happened to his father? He died because of the pestilence. Define pestilence and use in a sentence. Pestilence- a deathly disease that spreads all around. My dad was killed in the pestilence that went all the way from America to Russia! Did Crispin’s mother have a surname? Probably, but Crispin didn't know. How do you think Crispin feels about sharing his thoughts with Bear? I think he feels a bit weird because he never did this with anyone, but he also feels good to let it all out. What is a wolf’s head? Someone who is considered no longer human. Why does Bear wear a two-part hat? To inform people that he is good AND bad. Which saint did Crispin pray to? Saint Giles. Why does Bear have Crispin look at his reflection in the water? To see the before and after image of himself (Bear did things and changed Crispin's look kind of). What does Crispin say about his soul?** He says that sometimes he thinks he doesn't have a soul.
 * How was Crispin’s mother treated in the village?

2nd paragraph of narrative essay Some day when it was REALLY nice out, I was riding the bus home and then something happened. It wasn't bad...it was strange. That day before the bus started going, the bus driver gave everyone a piece of chocolate. I plunged the chocolate into my mouth and chewed the delicious food. Then, I remembered about my very loose tooth. That very second the tooth fell out and it was bleeding. What could I do? I couldn't take it out, I couldn't keep chewing, and I couldn't open my mouth. I somehow signaled it to my friend and the bus driver gave me a tissue. **
 * Classwork January 21, 2010

People should always be careful about riding the bus. I know that sounds weird--to be prepared on a bus. But I’ve been through things that were surprising to happen on a bus; of all places. I think I have learned many things just by riding the bus to school during my childhood. **
 * Classwork January 19th, 2010
 * When riding a bus, I should always be prepared.**

- -List 5 things the power point tells you about a narrative essay 1. What a narrative story is. 2. That it can't be written in 2nd person. 3. What parts a narrative essay needs. 4. That a narrative story tells a simple story. 5. What to do when planning a narrative essay. --A narrative essay tells a (fill in the blank) story. simple --Give an example of your own thesis statement. This book series is very unique by being vivid, funny, and mysterious all at the same time. --What are 3 things you would learn from the sample essay's thesis statement? 1. That the essay is about camping. 2. People don't follow directions most of the time. 3. Directions may be very important. --What is the climax of the sample essay? It is when the big bear comes out and strikes the table and then reaches for Jerry. Jerry then runs away into the tent. --What are 3 ways you can get help when finding a point to your essay? 1. Think about lessons from Aesop's fables. 2. Read quotes to get ideas. 3. Think about when I learned something valuable.
 * Answer the questions on your wiki:**

Narrative story; Crispin chapter 13/14 words On a small sunny hill with a beautiful cottage, you would think nothing bad would ever happen there. However, it wasn't like that. A poor family lived there; and they were famished. The only valuable thing they had were diamonds and had no way of selling them. One day, a bad guy ordered people to pillage them and get their diamonds. So they did. One hired guy went into the house and stole things. He ran out and hid, so the family went after him. When they got outside, they found out they were besieged. Suddenly all the bad guys went into the house and blighted everything. When the father of the family tried to fight, he got punched in the eye and it was distended. This was a dire situation. **
 * Classwork January 12th, 2010

Study guide Questions: 1.The lead cross symbolizes Crispin's mom. 2.It is an external conflict because Crispin is running away from John Aycliffe, and he is not having a conflict with himself in his mind. 3.We know Crispin is the protagonist because the author mainly focuses on him when narrating. 4.The primary antagonist is John Aycliffe. 5.One major theme in Crispin is his effort to survive and not giving up. 6.This literary element is mood. 7.This leads the reader to think that something bad must have happened to Father Quinel, and therefore the literary element is foreshadowing. 8.The time period is the medieval time period.**
 * Homework due January 8th, 2010

Chapter 1-** midst-in the middle of shroud-cloth that dead people are wrapped in taunted-challenged someone with insulting comments pauper-very poor person steward-people in charge of public events deign-to condescend transgression-to break a moral rule poaching-illegally hunting on someone's land forfeit-to lose or give up something ceased-bring to an end welt-a swollen mark left because of a heavy blow or pressure minions-follower of a powerful person parchment-stiff paper from animal skin for writing on kin-a relativetransfixed-to stay still in shock avail-to help/benefit recurrence-occurring again; repeatedly mortality-the state of being subject to death impoverished-a human or animal who is made to be poor jests-something said for entertainment; a joke shunned-being consistently ignored plight-dangerous, difficult situation serf-an agricultural worker for a leader mercenary-a soldier paid to fight for a country they don't belong to untoward-unexpected, inconvenient thatch-straw and reeds that some roofs are made out of bailiff-a law officer who makes sure that laws are obeyed reeve-administrative officer of a town mean-low in quality or value pinnacle-the highest point of something meander-following a winding course/path impenetrable-impossible to pass/enter fallow-plowed and dug land that had nothing planted in it infidels-someone who doesn't believe in religion canonical-- something ordered by canon law strident-- loud and harsh clamor-- a loud noise apprehension-- fear of something bad going to happen implore-- to desperately beg for something Chapter 7- skittish-easily frightened or excited petitions-a document many people sign asking for something moot-an assembly treason-the crime of betraying your country plight-a dangerous, difficult situation ** curfew-a law about people staying in their houses after a specific time at night alb-a white vestment worn by clergy and servers in some christian churches tonsured-shaving the hair on top of the head sanctuary-a place of refuge and safety tallow-hard animal fat used to make candles and soap genuflect-to bend one knee to the ground and bow distraught-to be upset or nervous sullen-gloomy scrutinized-examining something very closely siege-a military operation where soldiers surround a place trying to force people to give up garment-a piece of clothing hag-a witch or an ugly woman crone-a thin, ugly old woman foreboding-a sense of misfortune aboutto happen skirting- going around; past the edge of ** hoist- to raise something; lift tumult-a state of confusion or excitement albeit-even though gross-extreme; utterly obvious folly-foolishness or lack of good sense forage-to search busily dire-extremely serious or urgent besieged-to be continually bothered by people famished-extremely hungry distended-swelled up and becoming unnaturally large blight-something that spoils or damages other things pillage-to steal things using violent methods sustenance- food and drink for strength dell-a small valley with trees that grow in it hamlet-a small settlement smaller than a village daub-to spread something in a rough or careless way wattle-rod or pole clotted-to make clots; form into clots trepidation-fear or anxiety about something you will experience pestilence-any disease that spreads quickly and kills many many people Chapter 16/17 garbed-to be wearing something ruddy-having a reddish color raucously-loud and harshly unkempt-untidy and not kept neat cur-an aggressive dog who is unfriendly doddering-trembling and weak (people who are old) glutton-someone who eats too much and is greedy sweetmeats-sweet foods loot-goods taken from an enemy during war tyranny-a cruel and unfair government where a person or a small group have power over everyone else prudence- **care and good sense someone shows when making a decision putrid-decayed and smelling very unpleasant perchance-by some chance; perhaps screed-a long and dull piece of writing mortal-a human being subject to death pate-the top of someone's head christen-to give a christian baby a name while it is being baptized revels-enjoying a situation wager-to bet lamenting-mourning about someone's death servile- showing willingness to serve people punctilious-being very careful to behave correctly acolyte-a follower or assistant of an important person mummers-entertainers beguiled-to charm or enchant someone bravado-an appearance of courage and confidence someone shows to impress people
 * Vocabulary:
 * Chapter 2-**
 * Chapter 3-**
 * Chapter 4-**
 * Chapter 5/6-
 * Chapter 8-**
 * Chapter 9/10
 * Chapter 11/12**
 * Chapter 13/14**
 * Chapter 15
 * Chapter 18/19-**
 * Chapter 20-**

Lizzie: During break, Lizzie got tutor lessons. She stayed home most of the time. Lizzie also saw a lot of movies. One of them was Sherlock Holmes. She went to Lotte World with friends and visited her family during Christmas. **
 * Interview a partner:

Define each these l [|iterary term]s and post on your wiki: -antagonist, protagonist, characterization, theme, symbol, internal conflict, external conflict. foreshadow.
 * Homework due Wednesday, December 9th-

**antagonist: someone or something who opposes the main character of a story. example from Crispin: John Aycliffe wants to kill Crispin, so he is the antagonist. foreshadow: when the author hints about what is going to happen later in the story. e **xample from Crispin: The author told us about Crispin arriving at the boundary and the other town boy backing away. We kind of knew something bad was going to happen.
 * protagonist: the main character or hero in a story.** example from Crispin: Crispin is the main character.
 * characterization: a method the writer uses to write a personality of a character.** example from Crispin: The author described Crispin in the beginning (kind of) and told us how he was.
 * theme: the general idea or message of a story.** example from Crispin: The theme of Crispin is responsibility.
 * symbol: someone or something in the story that represents someone else.** example from Crispin: Crispin represents a wolf's head-- something people are after for.
 * internal conflict: a conflict within a character.** example from Crispin: When Crispin returned to the tree where he was hiding, he was contemplating whether or not he should believe Father Quinel.
 * external conflict: a character's conflict with another person.** ** example from Crispin: Crispin and John Aycliffe have a relationship that is not so good.


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 * Classwork Friday December 8th-**

Chapter 24; most important sentence: Page 115- "Sometimes, it's better not to know."---Bear this sentence made Crispin think a lot about his life in the chapter. **
 * Classwork Friday December 4th-

10 sentence summary (Crispin ch. 23-30)** Crispin and Bear talked about who Crispin is, what happened before they met, and if Crispin really is a criminal. Crispin told him about Father Quinel's death and what he was going to tell him. He also said that he //really// didn't steal and run away. After the long talk, Bear taught Crispin how to play music with the pipe. Crispin finally mastered it, and traveled with Bear to a town to entertain people. On the way, Bear turned very solemn and serious. He said that Crispin should not worry about him, but to just run north whenever there is danger. After they entertained this town, the priest and Bear talked about a notorious murderer who stole money from a manor, killed the priest, and ran away. They were talking about Crispin. However, Crispin really did not do //any// of these things.
 * Homework Due Friday, December 4th-

Classwork Wednesday, December 2nd- Crispin Vocab words:

Punctilious- Showing attention to good behavior. acolyte- an assistant for religious celebrations. oath- a solemn promise. poaching- illegally hunting on someone's land. mummer- an entertainer. abate- to become less intense/widespread. tinder- something dry and flammable. agape- wide open.

worksheet, number 1 poem; I feel as quick as foxes run I am a cheetah having fun I feel like I'm a bird on fire I'm fast, furious, and don't feel tired I am like a car with wings I am a singer that sings. **
 * Homework Due Wednesday, December 2nd-

Personification: 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.__ <span style="color: #da49c9; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">The microwave rang wildly when my dinner was ready. -exhausted. 3. The video camera observed the whole scene __.__<span style="color: #2552a7; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">Someone recorded a part from the play with her video camera. -interested. 4. The strawberries seemed to sing __, "Eat me first!"__<span style="color: #089628; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">The juicy strawberries looked so good, they made my mouth water. -eager. 5. The rain kissed my cheeks __as it fell.__<span style="color: #bc5510; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">The raindrops fell one by one and my face felt them as they dropped. -quiet, cold. 6. The daffodils nodded their yellow heads __at the walkers.__<span style="color: #4d2be9; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">The wind blew, making the daffodils move as the people rushed by. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">7. The water beckoned invitingly __to the hot swimmers.__** The water looked so cold and fresh to the hot swimmers right after they ran a mile. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',helvetica,sans-serif;"> Now, write 3 examples of your own. The keys on the keyboard were jumping as she typed. We were walking by as the wheat plants swayed with the wind. My hair was trying to fly away as I ran.
 * Classwork Monday, November 30th-

Crispin ch. 15-20 questions and vocab:
 * Homework Due Monday, November 30th-

Chapter 15-** sustenance; food and drink for strength When Crispin arrived at a town, what did he see? Whose death had the "Great Mortality" caused?

Who was in the church in the destroyed town? What happened when Crispin reached for the bread?
 * Chapter 16-** abide; to accept

What did Crispin have to do to make the man let go? What did the man do when he released Crispin?
 * Chapter 17-** tinkled; to make a ringing sound

What did Crispin do when the man told him about the dead man in the forest? What did Crispin have to say in order to keep himself alive?
 * Chapter 18-** brandishing- waving something around

What was the man doing that made Crispin so amused? What did people call the man?
 * Chapter 19-** treasonous; (treason) betraying your country

What did the man hate? Why did the man stop after walking a while?
 * Chapter 20-** servile; showing willingness to serve people

Descriptive paragraph about a sea creature: This sea creature is as orange as an orange. It looks like his has no eyes. It is slim; a worm crawling through the dirt. One end is very thin and fragile-looking. The creature has a smooth looking body with a pointy end. It seems puny. **
 * Classwork** **Nov. 25th-

Dear mom, If you were here, everything would have been different. Right now, John Aycliffe wants to kill me. He declared me as a wolf's head and everyone is after me. They chased me until I fell into a river. Father Quinel was supposed to lead me to a safe town, but he couldn't meet me and I was set into a trap! Now I am wandering around in the woods, foraging my food to survive. While I was praying, I found a body. It was Father Quinel. He died! Mother, you should not have gone. -Your son.
 * Homework due Nov. 25th-**
 * Crispin's letter to his mom;**

Classwork Nov. 23rd- //Crispin// show don't tell sentence: Page 37 SHOW; Occasionally I would say the name //Crispin// out loud. It was rather like a new garment that replaces an old: desired, but not yet comfortable. TELL; The name //Crispin// was new to me.

Crispin ch. 6-10 summaries:
 * Homework Due Nov. 23rd-file: ///Users/spark15/Desktop/cartoon_girl_st5.gif

Chapter 6-//** //Crispin watched the villagers come out from their little meeting in the church. He didn't know what to do. He wanted to ask Father Quinel for help. However, he couldn't because he knew something. He knew that people were in search of him.


 * Chapter 7-** In this chapter, Crispin hid in a tree. He heard two men talking about him right below the tree. They were asking each other about Crispin stealing from the manor house. Most villagers did not believe that accusation. After they left, he also left--to talk to Father Quinel about what was going on.


 * Chapter 8-** Crispin arrived at the place where Father Quinel lives; right behind the church. He talked to him about this whole situation. Father Quinel told Crispin that everyone thinks he is a wolf's head. He also told Crispin things about his mother and that his mother actually named him 'Crispin'. Father Quinel and Crispin made a deal about them meeting in front of a house the next day and helping Crispin escape from the town.


 * Chapter 9-** In Chapter nine Crispin goes out at nighttime to the church to meet Father Quinel. However, a boy named Cerdic showed up and said that Father Quinel told him to meet Crispin for him. They went to the house together, and Crispin was given food to eat. Peregrine, the house owner, Cerdic, and Crispin discussed which way to go for Crispin to be safe. They decided that Crispin should not go south because of Aycliffe.


 * Chapter 10-** In this chapter Crispin goes towards the west with Cerdic by his side--guiding him. Cerdic said that it would be best for him to go that way because it was the least expected. Crispin stopped by the church to see if Father Quinel was there or if he really wasn't able to meet him. He wasn't there, so they kept walking and Cerdic started to depart from Crispin when they arrived at a certain point of the road. There were four men and the steward in front of Crispin--he was set into a trap.//

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 * Classwork Nov. 13th-

Crispin- 5 questions: 1. What was the mother's name? 2. Who was the mother's only friend? 3. Who did everyone fear? 4. What did he tell the mother's son? 5. Why do you think the mother's son kept crying and falling without paying attention to anything else? ** Vocab Words: midst- in the middle of shroud- a cloth a dead person is wrapped in for burying taunted- angered, provoked, wounded someone pauper- a poor person steward- someone who supervises events deign- to think in agreement of someone else transgression- going beyond something poaching- illegally hunting/catching animals forfeit- to give up on something
 * Homework Due November 11th-

Page 85 number 1: Jewelry description: This store's jewelry is very rare. It is very expensive, but we sell it much cheaper. The jewelry is not like regular jewelry. We have drawer knob earrings and matching rings. There are also shell necklaces with eyes. There is a mood bracelet made out of pieces of glass. Our other special jewelry is nail polish covered macaroni necklaces. Doesn't this store sound exciting?**
 * Classwork November 9th-


 * Classwork November 9th-**

sarahhhp(5paragraph)characterdescription.pages **
 * Homework due November 9th-

p. 83 questions 1-6: 1. The daughter writes a story and types. 2. The storyteller is thinking of his daughter and then that reminds him of a starling he saw once. 3. The flint is the main subject. There are others like sparks, stone, emeralds, and rubies. 4. She says that a flint can be found lying in the mud. 5. The girl in 'Oranges' was bright and she came out with gloves on. ** 6. He pays for the chocolate with an orange and a nickel because he really wanted to buy the chocolate for the girl, and he only had the orange and the nickel. **
 * Classwork Nov. 5th-
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Homework due Nov. 5th- Character description evaluation:

I give my description a: 4 Evidence : (evidence under #5) F. Precision is obvious. The writer has taken care to put just the right word or phrase in just the right spot. Example **:Just an average girl; as plain as water. This is the real her: drab auburn hair with nappy bangs; dismal style with non-matching robust shoes.**

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 * Homework due November 4th-

Descriptive writing steps- 2)** **My 3 favorite metaphors:** -black steel wool~I like this because the author made the sentence the exact opposite of the real word (wool). -his beard flamed~This brings a picture into my mind. -velvet black skin~It compares two things very clearly. -Her skin was a rich black that peeled like a plum~It makes you think of how easily a plum peels compared to skin... if skin really did that it would be surprising. -As poor as dirt~It made me think of how poor dirt actually is-people stepping on it every day. -As white as snow~This sentence makes snow seem whiter than it is.
 * November 2nd classwork-
 * 3 favorite similes:**

drab- lacking brightness exuberant- filled with energy/excitement dismal- depressing and dreary nappy- frizzy lethargic- sluggish tantalizing- having something provoking interest robust- sturdy voluminous- having large volume; taking up space vivacious- lively wiry- resembling a wire; bendy, thin
 * 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.**
 * Words:**

Classwork November 2nd- I would be a dog because they are smart like humans. I would be a pond because they are not that big and they don't have to work as much as oceans. I would be pop music because it is popular. I would be a rose because they are pretty. A piano; pianos make pretty sounds and are used instead of kept on the side for a long time. I would be ugg boots because they are warm. I would be wind because it flies around everywhere. Rice;there is a lot and practically never runs out. I would be a short novel because short novels are simple. I would be a peach because peaches always look very upbeat and bright. I would be a bus because they have a lot of space. I would be white because white is really all colors. I would be New Jersey because it is fun.
 * Warm-up: The metaphor game. Answer and post.**
 * **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?** ||  ||   ||
 * **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?** ||

Homework due October 28th- The Joy Luck Club Questions: 1) List the ways in which the mother tries to make her daughter into a prodigy. She looked at all magazines with examples of prodigies and showed her daughter. Then, she made her daughter try out all of those things such as: -piano playing -capital naming -acting -predicting temperatures 2) Describe what happens at the talent show. At the talent show, the main character played her song, and made a few mistakes. At the end when she curtsied, she hardly anyone clapped and her family was disappointed in her. 3) After the show, what occurs when the mother forces the daughter to practice? The daughter refused and made her mom get mad. Then, she started to cry, shouting to her mom that she wished she was never born and wished that her mom wasn't her mom. Then, they never spoke of playing the piano again. 4) How does the mother surprise the daughter years later? She surprises the daughter by giving the old piano to her. Even though the daughter was all grown up (in her thirties) and didn't play the piano, she still gave it to her because it was hers //. 5) What does the daughter finally discover about the piano piece she had played at the recital? She discovered that it was only half of one song. The next song on the right page was the other half. CRITICAL THINKING: It reveals her uniqueness and that she can do only what she was made for. She could only be herself. 2) Compare and contrast the daughter's use of the word prodigy with her mother's. They both think that a prodigy is a child with abilities beyond regular children. However, the daughter sees it as: kids who were naturally born with talent; who can be themselves without their moms forcing them to try hard to do things. The mother sees it as: a child with great abilities beyond a regular kid's; a child who tries hard and succeeds because of it and makes their parents happy. 3) In the argument after the recital, why do the daughter's final words have such a powerful effect on her mother? They have a powerful effect because the daughter was comparing herself to her 'siblings' who died in China. Her mother was probably in shock from the words because she heard about her lost children in a harsh way. 4) What have the mother and daughter learned from their conflict? They learned that the daughter can only be herself. Even if she tried hard to do something she wasn't meant to do, it wouldn't seem natural. 5) Do you agree with the daughter's statement that people can't be anything they want to be? Why or why not? No I don't agree with the statement. I think you can be anything you want to be, even if you have to go through obstacles and bumps on the way there. You can make yourself be something you want to be. That may be the future you. 6) What does this story suggest about differences between some immigrant parents and their American-born children? This story suggests that immigrant parents and american born children can be very different from each other. The parents should try to follow the american traditions to raise their children because everyone around them would be using those traditions.**//
 * 1) What do the daughter's failures on the nightly tests reveal about her abilities?

Ulysses' Resumé: resuméofulysses.pages
 * Classwork October 26th-

My dream that I did not choose: ** Gong-mu-won is my dream. It is a job to work for the country. I might be the one in US (I don't know how to say Gong-mu-won in English). This has plenty award and is enough for my future family and my children's school. I feel weird about this dream because I do not know what this is. If I knew more about this job, maybe I would consider it. Maybe it would become my dream if I do find more info. on this. It has never been my dream.. I feel not right about being given a dream that I didn't choose. I might be seen as a person I am really not.

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Classwork October 19th- Comic Life Example:

2. [|Read this list of idioms.]Using [|create a comic.], draw a scene from Ulysses. Include 3 idioms in your scene. Post. my comic: sarahpulyssescomic.pages
 * Homework Due October 19th-**

Questions:**
 * Classwork October 15th, 2009

1) What is a cudgel? A cudgel is a stick (like a club) used as a weapon. He was twenty-one years old. ** 3) Who smashed a stool over Ulysses' back? Antinous. 4) What kind of contest does Ulysses suggest to Penelope? He suggested that she should choose someone to marry who can bend Ulysses' bow. They would be strong enough to be the king of Ithaca.
 * 2) How old was Argo?

"The Return" vocabulary words- feeble- weak siege- the act of crowding around something. jeer- shout rudely bestow- to give jest- a joke

Vocabulary words:
 * Homework Due October 15th, 2009

Ino's Veil-** balk- crest- to rise as a wave tiller- a lever used for steering a ship's rudder meddlesome- coming uninvited staggered- standing unsteadily

bides- to wait or remain. writhed- squirming; twisting your body. frisked- danced, leaped. grimy- covered with dirt. glade- an open forest space **
 * Nausicaa-

Ulysses landed somewhere where there is a princess who must be married. He meets her, her father, and her mother, and they take good care of him. The king does not like Ulysses because he heard a message about him, and tries to send him away; Ulysses goes away by will. **
 * Nausicaa Summary:

Page 147-155 questions/answers:

He wanted so he could put his things there and get all muddy/battered looking (so people won't recognize him). 2. Who is Eumaeus? He was a man Ulysses trusted- his age. 3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca? I think he is from Crete because his parents raised him there and they all moved to Ithaca. 4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle? They are there because they went to court Penelope, and took over the castle. 5. What did Ulysses feel when he first saw his son, Telemachus? He felt like a spear of joy had just stabbed him. 6. What was Ulysses' plan for the next day?** To strike his enemies with his son.
 * 1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave?

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 * Classwork October 14th-

Scylla and Charybdis Questions**
 * Homework Due October 14th, 2009:

1. Charybdis was the daughter of this Greek god: 2. Why was Zeus angry with Charybdis? 3. Why was Scylla changed into a monster? 4. What did Scylla look like after Amphitrite changed her into a monster? 5. Ulysses steered the ship through the rocks. True or False? 6. Define hull: 7. What color was Ulysses’ boat? Black, white or blue? 8. What did the end of Scylla’s tentacles look like? 9. How many of Ulysses’ men were eaten by Scylla? 10. Their next landfall is the Isle of the Sun-Titan or Eurylochus
 * Poseidon.**
 * Charybdis won a lot of land for Poseidon's kingdom.**
 * Amphitrite, Poseidon's wife got angry at her- because Poseidon fell in love with her- and turned her into a monster.**
 * She looked like a fleshy spider with twelve legs and six heads.**
 * False.**
 * The bottom part of a ship that lets it float.**
 * brown..?**
 * It looked like an enormous human hand.**
 * Six men.**
 * The Isle of the Sun-Titan.**

Classwork October 12th, 2009 Describe a Monster--

<span style="font-family: verdana,arial,'ms sans serif','trebuchet ms','sans serif'; line-height: normal;">**Classwork October 8th, 2009** All in cool went my ship eating on a bad hull of gross into the pretty light.

disgusting colorful shroud ed nice and ing the mysterious helm before.

crazy be they than weird marrow the intoxicating ugly helm the ugly mysterious helm.

disgusting ugly goddess at a purple cannibal the little booty before.

flower at castle went my ship eating eating the sun down into the pretty light.

disgusting colorful shroud ed nice and ing the small beef before.

bouncy be they than cold ugly food the colorful purple helm the soft nice n helm.

disgusting soft water at a gross monster the good rock before.

dream at god went my ship eating eating the island down into the pretty light.

disgusting colorful shroud ed nice and ing the good ghost before.

nasty be they than bright sailor the dark sick helm the wet fun helm.

disgusting wet sorcery at the cool island the fun ogre before.

All in cool went my ship eating on a bad hull of gross into the pretty light.

disgusting colorful shroud ed nice and ing my hawser see dream before.

summary & vocabulary**
 * Homework Due October 8th, 2009:

The Cattle of the Sun: scour- to search a place. caulking- to close crevices or cracks. tar- to smear and cover with
 * vocabulary~

Summary~ Ulysses warned his men about the cattle- to do no harm to them or else they shall never see home again. Eurylochus kept that promise... until the point where everyone was about to die of starvation. The sailors broke the promise and dug in. However, the winds were heading north and they thought that if the gods were angry, they wouldn't send wind going home. They were terribly wrong, and it turned out to be a horrible choice to be on the sea- there was a storm and all the sailors went overboard. Ulysses was left alone with only a raft-- no ship, no food... nothing. **

Calypso: poplar- a rapidly growing, type of tree grotto- a cave interlude- a dramatic piece
 * vocabulary~

Summary~**
 * Ulysses woke up thinking he was dreaming, but he wasn't. A goddess named Calypso came to Ulysses and fed him and took care of him. She did not want him to go home to Ithaca, so she kept him and told him what dangers he would have to face if he ****did //go back home to Ithaca. However, Ulysses prayed to the gods for them to let him go home. They heard his prayer and agreed. Calypso didn't fully agree, but the gods say she must.//**

5 question multiple choice-**
 * Classwork October 6th, 2009:

1) Why did Zeus change Charybdis into a monster? a- For fun b- Because she asked him to c- Because she won land for her father d- Because he wanted to see if he could turn anyone into a monster

2) What was Scylla before she became an ugly creature? a- a fish b- a woman sailor c- poseidon's daughter d- a naiad

3) Which way was Ulysses' ship headed towards? a- Scylla's rock b- the middle of the two rocks c- Charybdis' rock d- he actually gave up on the journey

4) What did Scylla do to their ship? a- she pulled the ship towards her b- she tipped over the ship c- she left it alone d- she pushed it away

5) How did Ulysses try to stop Scylla? a- he yelled at her hand b- he told the whole crew to jump overboard c- he tried to cut her tentacle d- he bit her hand

Homework due by Friday, September 25th: Expository Writing Essay- Final Draft

__**Pop Music: A factor of life~**

I don’t like music. Now, that’s what I would say if I didn’t like life. To me, life isn’t life without music. I love music, actually! I love the feeling of hearing the sound effects and voices. I like pop music the best because it is very fun to listen to, it is addicting, and it completes life.

Pop music is REALLY fun because it has many different patterns in the instruments and voices. The lyrics add to the fun. You can sing along to pop music, unlike classical music. Pop music never gets boring because of all the different tunes and words that people make up. Classical music and rock and roll have the same sound for most songs. You never know what’s going to come next when listening to pop. There are also many sound effects added to songs, and that makes it extra fun!

Pop is addicting, and partially because it is fun to listen to. One reason it’s addicting is because there are SO many different topics that are used for songs, and sometimes, the lyrics just stick in your head. Another reason why it is addicting is because you might like the tune of a pop song, and you listen to that tune over and over again. The last thing is that the tune and the lyrics put together make two things stick in your head and play over and over. You might also like the song’s story!

Pop music is fun and addicting, but it also completes life. What if a movie showed somebody walking along happily, or waiting for someone to call? Pop music is just right for those moments! Also, there would be no such thing as dancing if there wasn’t music. Dancing and songs work together to create something new! Lastly, pop music is great for commercials. There are a couple songs each month or so that are popular. If you use those songs to advertise, then people are likely to watch the commercial and pay attention!

Now, I’ve talked a lot about my opinion about pop music. I think its the best because it makes everything more fun because of the patterns in the music. It also is addicting because of the lyrics and the tunes. It definitely completes life by being put into movies and dramas, commercials. Do you like it best?__

Homework due September 17th


 * Pop Music: My Favorite Type of Music**__

I don’t like music. That’s what I would say if I didn’t like life. To me, life isn’t life without music. I love music, actually! I love the feeling of hearing the instruments and voices. I like pop music the best because it is very fun to listen to, it is kind of addicting, and it completes life.

Pop music is REALLY fun because it has many different patterns in the instruments and voices. The lyrics add to the fun. You can sing along to pop music, unlike classical music. Pop music never gets boring because of all the different tunes and words that people make up. Classical music and rock and roll have the same sound for most songs. You never know what’s going to come next when listening to pop. You can also play pop songs on the piano and that makes it extra fun.

Pop is addicting, and partially because it is fun to listen to. One reason it’s addicting is because there are SO many different topics that are used for songs, and sometimes, the lyrics just stick in your head. Another reason why it is addicting is because the you might like the tune of a song, and you listen to that tune over and over again. The last thing is that the tune and the lyrics put together make it extra addicting and sometimes you like the story of the song.

Pop music is fun and addicting, but it also completes life. What if a movie showed somebody walking along happily, or waiting for someone to call? Pop music is just right for those moments! Also, there would be no such thing as dancing if there wasn’t music. Dancing and songs work together to create something new! Lastly, pop music is great for advertising. There are a couple songs each period of time that people are interested in, and songs that are popular. If you use those songs to advertise, then people are likely to come to you!

Now, I’ve talked a lot about my opinion about pop music. I think its the best because it makes everything more fun because of the patterns. It also is addicting because of the lyrics and the tunes. It definitely completes life by being put into movies and dramas, and advertising. Do you like it the best?

Classwork September 4th, 2009- Summary of Circe p. 65-70 (page 65) Ulysses and Circe were husband and wife and lived happily for a while. Everyone was pleased, but Ulysses started to fall under his new wife's spell and forgot his other wife. (page 66) Circe said that she loved Ulysses more than any other husband she had. When she said that, Ulysses asked her how many husbands she had, but she wouldn't answer. (page 67) They talk about why Circe turns people into animals. She says //she does it because she doesn't want them to die. (page 68) Ulysses and Circe discuss what to do about his journey. Should he go on and be injured badly, or should he become immortal and stay as husband of Circe forever? (page 69) Circe tells Ulysses about where he must go next after he decides he will continue the journey. She says that he must go to the land of the dead, and meet ghosts and follow their plans. (page 70) Ulysses confirms his decision and heads toward the ship with the rest of his men. They sail off to the land of the dead.//


 * Homework Due September 2nd:**
 * Define ch. 5-7 vocabulary words**

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 * Homework Due August 31:**

Ulysses and his crew stopped at a beach, where they made a fire and settled in for a little. Ulysses ordered one of the men to climb a tree, look around, and then come back to tell him what he saw. When he did, he didn't come back, and neither did the 2nd or 3rd man. Ulysses found out that it was no tree that they were climbing, but a giant's leg. Many men were eaten by the giants, and the ones left sailed away. There was only one boat now, with only one of three crews.
 * Summary of 'Cannibal Beach'**


 * 'Keeper of the Winds' Questions**

1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter? 2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness? 3. Who was Aeolus? 4. What did Aeolus love to do? 5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses? 6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses? 7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake? Ulysses’ men opened the bag of winds because they were dying of curiosity.
 * Ulysses and his men sailed northward.**
 * Ulysses was wild with eagerness because he wanted to get home so he could see his wife and his son.**
 * Aeolus was Poseidon's son who was the Keeper of the Winds.**
 * Aeolus loved to eat, drink, fight, play games,and he loved hearing stories.**
 * Aeolus was pleased with Ulysses because Ulysses told him a story with blood and tricks. Aeolus liked those types of stories best.**
 * Aeolus gave Ulysses a bag of winds.**
 * Ulysses stayed awake for** **nine days.**
 * 8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds? **

After they did this, they were blown off the ship, leaving the rest of the men strewn all over the deck. The whole ship was wrecked. The ships went all the way back to where they started, and asked Aeolus for help, but did not get any luck.
 * 9. What happened after they did this? **

Since the next chapter is called ‘Cannibal Beach’, I predict that the men will land near a place with cannibals, and the men will go through many hardships at the beach.
 * 10. Predict what will happen next. **

Define vocabulary words from chapters 1-4 **
 * Homework Due August 28th-

More Ulysses Vocab Words
 * August 24th, Classwork**

a blood relative
 * kinsmen-**

to cut
 * Shear** -

a large number of fish swimming together
 * Shoa** l-

Estate of land
 * fief-**

to put or take off from a ship, as persons or goods
 * unship**

to twist the body about
 * writhing-**

to submerge
 * whelming-**


 * Homework due Monday, August 24th**
 * Ulysses 3 chapter summary/vocab**

Chapter 1- Ships and Men: //In this chapter, Ulysses and all of his men are on the way back to Greece in their ships that have masts and oars and unique prows. Their ships' traveling luck always depended on the weather, because of the masts. Also, there wasn't much space for food and water because of all the booty from defeating Troy.

Vocabulary:
 * prow** - the front part of a ship.
 * oxhide** - an ox's skin.
 * loot** - stolen money and goods such as gold and jewelry.//

Chapter 2- The Ciconians: //Ulysses and the men arrived and attacked a place with no walls for protection, but did not kill anyone. Their ships turned out to have holes in them because of fight, so for the ship to be lighter, Ulysses threw some of the treasure overboard. Poseidon then decided to curse the three ships because the naiads were moving toward the booty, and Poseidon got the wrong idea that Ulysses was trying to steal his naiads.

Vocabulary:
 * astride** - sitting with a leg on both sides of something.
 * siege** - the process of attacking and surrounding a place, blocking things that arrive there.
 * nymph** - a spirits of nature who were women.//

Chapter 3- The Lotus Eaters: The three ships landed in Libya, where the people only sleep and eat lotus (which has the power to make people sleep). Since all the men were exhausted and hungry, they ate the lotus flower and slept, and continuously did that. Ulysses did not eat the plant, but slept and dreamt anyway, and dreamt all the things he was going to see in the future.

Vocabulary: //**grim** - fierce and stern, no sign of peace.//
 * helm** - a steering wheel for a ship.
 * taut** - drawn tightly, instead of loosely (string or rope).


 * August 19th classwork: Post 5 facts on your wiki about Ulysses**

- Ulysses was the latin name for Odysseus. - He was the king of Ithaca, an island in Greece. - known for Trojan horse trick after the ten year Trojan War. - He was known as the Cunning. - He was married to Penelope.


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

//1.What is similar about all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna?
 * All the goods the peddler showed Marianna were all little trinkets that you could wear and decorate things with.**

2. In what ways does the mirror, a strange new object, cause the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves?
 * The mirror causes the Skiba family to realize what they look like and actually care about their appearance. That distracts them from household chores and other things.**

3. Why are the characters’ reactions to the mirror both funny and sad?
 * The characters' reactions were sad because they were not happy with what they looked like and they were not acting normally after that happened. The characters' reactions were funny because some of them (eg: the dog and the cat) thought their reflection was another animal, so they tried to attack.**

4. Could a cat think it’s a dog and vice versa? Support your opinion.
 * Yes, a cat could think it's a dog and a dog could think it's a cat because if they never see their reflection and only see other animals, they could think they are the same animal. Even if they did see their reflection, they might not actually know if that is themselves.**

5. Would it be possible for our society to do without mirrors? Explain.
 * Yes, it would be possible to do without mirrors because it's not the law that you have to have a mirror. Most people do have at least one mirror to look at themselves, but it's not like we couldn't live without them. Mirrors**// **are// helpful, but there are always cameras:)**

Define and use in a sentence:


 * enthralled-** She **enthralled** all the teachers by her amazing act.
 * protruded-** There was something big and bulky that ** protruded **out of my bag, and it must've been my new, big gym shoes.
 * console-** When I my dog ran away, my friends tried to **console** me by saying "It's okay~" but it wasn't okay.
 * afflicted-** Since he just broke up with his girlfriend, he was **afflicted** with the pain.
 * vanity-** Her **vanity** made her act like she is the best.
 * anguish-** I felt **anguish** when no one remembered who I was.
 * moral-** Melvin finally understood the **moral** of the story after reading the fable 10 times.
 * peddler-** The nice man at the door happened to be a ** peddler **, selling fruit.
 * peasant-** The very poor **peasant** had to work like a slave and had very little food because of money.
 * bedazzled-** The audience was **bedazzled** when the magician took out a bunny from his hat.