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Homework due on June 9th: Juan de Pareja Newspaper **
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Classwork on June 7th: __Sentences for Words Ch.11-14__ stupor- "The drunk man was in stupor, laying almost dead on the street." fervor- "She deserved the greatest fervor of all of the children in the household." dignity- "He was full of dignity after the movie was over." solemn- "The priest was solemn during the trip to the Church." treachery- "All of the men and women in the room were in treachery after the incident." endure- "She had no choice but to endure her friend's mistake." resent- "Though he tried to apologize, his parents were all resenting." consult- "Juan tried to consult with the other men." disperse- "All of the beads dispersed when she dropped them on the floor." grieve- "All of the family members were grieving over his death."

Classwork on May 31st: 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.'//

He is saying that he became a happier person after he confessed about painting. Truth was in capitol letters because it is like God's way.
 * What do you think he means by this statement? Why is Truth in capital letters?**

Classwork on May 27th: __Create your own prompt about I, Juan de Pareja and post here:__ As Juan de Pareja, write a letter to his Master, who is painting the portrait of him.

__Responce__: Lizzie: As Bartolome, write a letter to Juan asking about his secretive drawing.

-Dear Juan amigo, I think you have great talent. We should work together, don't you think? Learning side by side from Master, growing our techniques into great painters! When it is time, you should stop secretly drawing, and tell Master how much talent you have!

__Museum Walk Critique__ 1. Mixed Media Portrait of Stacy Koo - I think it is very well made with many different materials like newspaper, magazine paper, etc.

2. Abstract Relief Sculpture by Jackie Lee - I liked how she used many bold colors and many original abstract shapes.

3. Pot of Dreams by Esther Kim - I think she did a very good job making the pot very neat, and also her shapes are very creative.

4. Mask by Shelley Shim - The mask has very strong physical traits, and also shows very strong characteristics.

5. Expressionist Watercolor Painting by Minji Jung - She used many bright colors, and also I liked how she drew the cat's back.

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

Homework due on May 27th: __Finish reading chapter ten (from page 122). Post and define 7 vocab words and a 3 sentence summary.__ 1. **temerity- excessive confidence, boldness. 2. exalt****- to hold something high in regard. 3. despondency - a state of low spirits 4. bodice - woman's dress above the waist 5. laden - to load or take on cargo 6. ecstatic - feeling with overwhelming joy 7. ****scrupulous****- diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

3 sentence summary: One day, a painter named Bartolomé Esteban Murillo came to the palace to learn from Master. He had a kind and joyful personality, bringing glee and laughter back into the studio. Meanwhile, Juan was continuing to draw secretly, when one day, he was drawing a painting of Virgin Mary. Though he did not know how, he ended up drawing Her as a woman of black race. He wept, and then decided to go to Bartolome for help. Like always, Bartolome was a good friend, and also help Juan be proud of painting, and also help him become a happier person. **

Classwork on May 25th: [|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://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100525000362** Editorial**: http://www.koreaherald.com/opinion/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100523000097** Advertisement**: ** Entertainment Review**: http://www.koreaherald.com/entertainment/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20100514000609** Sports article**: []** Want Ads**: Comic: http://michelesworld.net/dmm/lulu/trib/123151.jpg **

Read chapter 9 and post 10 Qs with answers. __1. What did Master give Juan in order to keep his treasures safe?__ He ordered a carpenter to make a box with lock for him to keep all of his precious treasures.
 * Homework due on May 25th:**

__2. What were some of the things Juan put into his box?__ He put his paintings, a string of bright green beads, scarves he had bought in Italy, a small bottle of scent made of jasmine and roses, women's trinkets, and more.

__3. Where were Master, Juan, and Royal family going to?__ They were going on a trip to the north of Spain to go hunting.

__4. What was the name of the King's dog that got sick?__ The name of the dog was Corso, and he had a sick liver.

__5. How was Juan rewarded after he healed the King's dog?__ The King thanked him, and then gave him a velvet bag full of ducats.

__6. Who did Master enjoy painting in the palace?__ He enjoyed painting all of the entertainers that lived in the palace, like the dwarfs and also actors.

__7. What was the name of the dwarf that became very good friends with Juan?__ The name of the dwarf was Nino de Vallecas, but his real name was Fransico Lezcano.

__8. Why did the dwarf say the he and Juan were "brothers"?__ He told Juan that they were brothers because they were both enslaved by reason of the way they were born.

__9. What did Juan tell the dwarf something that he would never tell anyone else?__ He told the dwarf his passion for art, and his longing to paint like his Master.

__10. What did the King sometimes call the dwarf named Diego de Acedo?__ He sometimes called him Cousin, but Juan never knew why.

Classwork on May 20th: WARM_UP: From the perspective on Juan, create a timeline: []

__1.__ ** __Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and a short definition of each word.__ lament- a passionate expression of grief and sorrow "She was always full of lament during the whole class."
 * Homework due on May 20th:**

constrict- to make narrower by squeezing or drawing together tightly "He tried to constrict the road, but the people did not agree."

serenity- the state of being calm "All of his family members were in serenity after the incident."

delineate- to sketch the outline of a picture, or to outline an idea in words "In his drawing, he began by delineating the shapes of the objects."

vulgarity- the state of lacking sophistication or good taste "Though the king tried to act royal, he was actually very vulgar."

vivacious- attractively lively and animated "She was a vivacious little girl, and everyone seemed to welcome her."

dismay- a sudden loss of courage or confidence in the face of trouble "The little boy was full of dismay when he heard about the news."

meticulous- showing great attention to detail "During the passed week, the man showed meticulous behavior to the things around him."

compassionate- sympathetic, sharing the suffering of another person "She always seemed to be compassionate about her school work."

preoccupation- extreme or excessive concern with something "The little boys and girls were preoccupied with their games and toys." **

Classwork on May 19th: __Find a sentence in chapter 8 that shows and doesn't tell. Post it and then change it to a 'telling' statement.__ pg. 103 "He patted her shoulder and kissed her hair lightly."

Classwork on May 17th: warm-up: [|Choose one of Velazquez's] paintings. Create a pencil sketch of the painting on A-4

Homework due on May 17th: //Read chapter 7. Choose: Write 5 Qs with answers, 5 vocab, or a 5 sentence paragraph.// __1. Why did Master often bath his eyes in the cooled tea from roses?__ He did this to keep his sight keen when painting.

__2. What did Juan plan to buy the Master's daughters?__ He planned to buy them a kitten to prevent them from keep going into Master's studio when he was working.

__3. Why did the lacemaker give Juan the kitten for free?__ She believed that Juan gave her good luck, and on days she touched his coat, she had wonderful business and many sales.

__4. How was Juan awakened during the sea journey to Barcelona?__ He was awakened by Master's groans, who was suffering from serious seasickness.

__5. Who had died in Seville?__ When Master and Juan came back to Seville, they found out the Ignacia and Brother Isidro had passed away.

//Finish sentences on 5 vocab words from ch 6-10 sheet.// He had always been a haughty because he grew as a spoiled child. The painting was absolutely exquisite. The ground was suddenly tremulously shaking. He was full of apprehension when he was in school. **
 * The woman was full of trepidation during the movie.

Classwork on May 14th: 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.

__Interview of Sunpyo Hong__ Sunpyo Hong is a famous Korean actor who has acted in a lot of famous movies and dramas. He has also performed in American movies in Hollywood. Currently he is getting ready to release a new movie called "The Dog." We will talk about his new work, and also about his personal life for his fans! 1. Your new movie, "The Dog" is going to be released this weekend. What do you think about the movie? I have a feeling of premonition that the movie's going to be great success. We have worked on it for a quite a while, and everyone tried their most to create a good movie.

2. Can you tell us about the movie? It is about a rebellious dog, which is me, who meets a mean master, and tries to run away.

3. If you were to describe yourself in 2 words, what would they be? If I were to describe myself in two words, they would probably be taciturn, and sometimes capricious.

4. What do you do during your free time? I usually go out and eat frugal meals with y family and friends, and I also enjoy going out in the nature to hike.

5. Do you think you have good sense of style? No, I usually try to go for a austere look. I love simple and plain, and so I don't wear any accessories, except for my wrist watch.

6. What is your future dream? I would like to live my life frivolously, without any trouble or worries. If I can, I would life a simple, but fun life with my wife and children.

Vocabulary: He had always been a haughty because he grew as a spoiled child. The painting was absolutely exquisite. The ground was suddenly tremulously shaking. The woman was full of trepidation during the movie. He was full of apprehension when he was in school.

Homework due on May 14th: __Read ch 6 and write a 5 sentence summary. Also, make a prediction.__ This chapter is about when Juan falls in love with the slave of Ruben, named Miri. Juan met her at the banquet, where lords and ladies who had slaves brought them to attend them at every moment. Miri singed a song and played the lyre for the lords and ladies. This stole Juan's heart, and so he fell in love. While Ruben's train was at the palace, Juan did everything to try to see her for one more time. He went to send a message to Ruben, but them found out that Miri had a sickness where she would go unconscious, her eyes going up and foaming. What struck Juan the most was when Miri was worrying about being sold. Juan had lived such a comfortable life as a slave that he had never thought about being sold.

Prediction: I think that Juan would miss Miri so much and so he would try to meet her again.

Classwork on May 12th: 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="6105723"

Homework due on May 12th: __Finish reading chapter 5. Post 7 Qs with answers and 3 vocab.__ 1. Where was Juan's new home located at? → It was located at the heart of Madrid, not far from the Plaza Mayor, on Jeronimas Street.

2. What was Master's first portrait of the King? → It was a plain study of the King's head only.

3. What did Master say was the medicine for eyes that have always to look at things too closely? → He told Juan that space was the medicine.

4. How was the studio like in the winter? → The studio was very cold because Master wouldn't allow any heat in the room.

5. From what did Juan realize he was growing older? → As time passed, it was necessary for him to shave, and also his voice grew deeper and resonant.

6. Who did the King tell Master was going to come to Madrid for a visit? → The painter Rubens, protected by the Regent of the Netherlands, was coming to visit. He was noticed as the greatest painter in Europe.

7. Who is Gel Medina? → Gel Medina was a religious image-maker, who was one of the best in the area.

Vocab:
 * vulgar- lacking sophistication


 * intuitively- using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning


 * corpulence- fat

__Post your own sentences from vocab words on page 3 of the handout.__ His attitude was adverse towards his teacher. Though she is happy most of the times, she can sometimes be capricious. Her artwork was made in good composition. As she continued to walk, the road constricted. Their conversation was very cryptic. Even though he was rich, he always acted like a derelict. Many people, including slaves, believe in fatalism. She always tended to lithe through bust crowds. The fortuneteller told us our prophetic careers. The little boy was taciturn.

Classwork on May 10th: Read the [|article on Diego Velazquez] and write 5 of your observations.
 * He was born in 1599 in Seville
 * Velazquez was called to the court of King Philip IV of Spain where he quickly became the official painter of the king.
 * He also painted ordinary people—street peddlers, court jesters, and other “common folk”
 * He was the one who drew //The Water-seller of Seville//.
 * Diego Velazquez died in 1660.

Look at [|some of the pics r]elated to the book. Comment on 5 of them (include the name of the pic you comment on) 1. Lady With A Fan: I think this painting looks very gloomy. The colors Velazquez used in this portrait is very dark and mysterious looking, and also the lady's face expression seems very serious.

2. Velazquez: This was a portrait of himself. I think the painting itself looks very dark, especially his face. I think he should of made this painting more brighter.

3. Juan de Pareja: I think Velazquez made Juan look very royal. In the portrait, he looks very responsible, and very first-class looking.

4. Sebastian de Morra: In this portrait, I think that since their was good use of light in the person's face, it attracts attention to the person's facial expression, and what he is thinking about.

5. El Primo: This portrait also looks very realistic. Also, since Velazquez used dark, gloomy colors in the background and on the person's clothing, it makes the painting itself look also very somber.

Homework due on May 6th: __Finish reading chapter 4. Post 5 Qs with answers.__ 1. How was Juanico sure he lost his gold earring? → He had no doubt that Don Carmelo stole his earring while he was unconscious.

2. What did Master say when Juanico said he could write down notes about all the formulae for getting ready to paint on the canvas? → He said no, and that he had to just keep them in his head because they were professional secrets.

3. What were the names of Master's daughters? → Their names were Francisca and Ignacia.

4. Why wasn't Juanico allowed to learn how to paint? → There was a law in Spain where slaves weren't allowed to practice any kind of arts.

5. What did the messenger from the King announce? → He told Master that he would be painting the King's portrait, and that he would be given a studio in the palace.

__Renaissance artist Keynote DUE__

Classwork on May 4th: __Skim over chapter 3. Write 5 questions on your wiki. Ask them to a partner.__ 1. How was Juanico awakened in the stables?

2. What did the man who woke Juanico make him call him?

3. What were the deals Juanico made with the baker?

4. What did the blond man give Juanico on the fourth night?

5. How did the man who sent away the gypsy look like?

Homework due May 4th: __Read chapter 3 from I, Juan de Pareja. Take notes. Post.__ -Is awakened by Don Carmelo -They arrived at a village with many gypsies -Looked at Dam Carmelo dance with other gypsies and women -Juan was hungry but Carmelo told him to learn to steal food and wouldn't give him anything to eat -Was continuously beaten and poorly treated -Eventually was in rags, was thin, and bleeding because he was mistreated by the gypsy -Decided to runaway from Don Carmelo -Accepted the job of working for 40 days for a baker -After the 40 days, continued his journey toward Madrid -Met a man who treated Juan very nicely -Was caught by Don Carmelo -Was beaten very badly than before -Met another man that claimed he was his Master -Received new clothes and his wounds were taken care of

[|Watch Renaissance video] /take notes. Post. The video is not working!

Classwork on April 28th: __Using I-chat, ask your HW questions and vocab to a partner. Post their score /10 on your wiki.__
 * Lina- 9/10**
 * Minji- 8/10**


 * Poetry Crossword Puzzle**

Homework due April 28th: __Read chapter one of I, Juan de Pareja. Post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocab.__ //1. What had Juan de Pareja's mother leave when she died?// -> She had left him golden earrings and bracelet.

//2. About how old was Juan de Pareja when the Mistress decided to teach him the alphabet?// -> He was about nine years old.

//3. Why did the Mistress often get unhappy when the Master ate?// -> He ate very little, just like a monk.

//4. Who is Don Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez?// -> He is the nephew of the Mistress and Master, and has the job of a painter.

//5. How did the Mistress and many of the people in the village die?// -> They died because of the plague.

//6. Who took care of Juan de Pareja when he was sick?// -> Brother Isidro came and took care of him.

//7. What happened to the dog, Toto?// -> While Juan de Pareja was sick, the dog had also starved. Brother Isidro fed him, and took him, assuring that he will be well taken care of.

Vocab: -attired (pg.7)- to be dressed in clothes of a specified kind -capricious (pg.5)- unaccountable changes in mood or behavior -hallucinations (pg.13)- an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present or real

Classwork on April 27th: __Write a nice haiku about a friend. Post.__

Minji Minji is happy Sometimes, she can be crazy. I love my Minji.

Sarah She's my number one, Always happy, full with glee. I love my Sarah.

Esther She is super thin. Huge big eyes, she's beautiful. I love my Esther.

Lina Lina is funny, Her sister is funny too. I love my Lina.

__Renaissance Notes:__ [|jessicaum.pages]

Homework due April 23rd: __Write an inspiring poem for Earth Day.__

__Our Home__ The Earth is our home. It strongly holds our land, seas, and everything we've got. However, our home is getting weaker All together, it is time to rebuild our environment and fix our mistakes.

Homework due April 21st: Define and create presentation on your 3 poetry terms (assigned in class)

__Poetry Term 13-14__ Prezi:

[|Poetry Terms (13 & 14)]on [|Prezi]

__Poetry Term 15__ Wallwisher: [|http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/ptermhaiku]

Classwork April 16th: __//Make a list of 20 things that ring. Post by 8:10am//__ -cellphone -bell -alarm -chime -ringtone -school bell -cow bell -church bell -doorbell -keychain -konguro'o -gong -flute -ipod -iphone -car honker -bicycle bell -town bell -car honker -glass cups

Homework due on April 16th: __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.__

//Jay Sean- Down (feat. Lil Wayne)// Baby, are you down , down , down , down , do wn ** Do **wn, do wn Ev en if the sky is fal ling do wn? ** Do **wn, do wn

You ough ta know Tonight is the night to let it **go Put **on a show**

Classwork on April 14th: //-Read the poem 'If' on page 138.//

__-Find one end rhyme and one half rhyme. Post.__ End Rhyme: spoken/broken Half Rhyme: winnings/beginnings

__-Post your two favorite lines of the poem and then paraphrase them.__ If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, = If you can be patient without being tired... If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, = If you can keep your good with lots of people...

Homework due April 14th: //Finish answering 'Check your comprehension' and 'Critical Thinking' questions from page 137. Post in full sentences.//

__"Check Your Comprehension"__ 1. The squirrel and mountain are fighting on who is better than the other. They are both very different creatures, so they both have good things and bad things.

2. She is describing her thumbprint, or fingerprint. She is saying that thumbprints is one's signature because nobody can ever have the same print.

3. She is describing the lines in the fingerprints.

__"Critical Thinking"__ 1. The squirrel is trying to say that many things make up an year, just like how many things make up the world.

2. Though living creatures may come in various sizes and shape, they all may have their individual talents, and job in the world. Everybody and everything is important.

3. It is what represents her, and can be only found on her. Nobody else would ever have the same print.

4. Every individual would have a different print, unique whorls, whirls, and wheels.

5. People may understand that everyone is special. Though everyone in the world is different in their own ways, that is what makes them unique, and varying from the others around them.

6. Everyone in the world is different. Different sizes and shapes, everyone would have different talents, and every single living individual would be unique in its own way. Everybody would be special, just like how the squirrel and mountain play different roles, and also how everyone has their own different fingerprint.

Classwork on April 12th: __Write a poem that is a conversation between an animal and its habitat. Post.__ Running here and there, I gather nuts as I go Tired as I am, I have to collect food for the long winter that will be soon coming As the wind is getting colder, I feel myself growing older. With my furry little paws full with nourishment, I shuffle through the brown, crisp leaves I finally see my home! Mr. Tree "Squirrel," he says to me, "Yes, Mr. Tree?" "You look very tired. Lets go to sleep now." I snuggled into his little hole and dug into his warm leaves Tree and Squirrel fall into a deep sleep as the cold weather is unlocked.

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

Choose one of the five propaganda techniques generally used in advertisements. Write a TV script to sell an object. a. Bandwagon: persuading people to do something by letting them know others are doing it. b. Testimonial: using the words of a famous person to persuade you. d. Repetition: the product name is repeated at least four times. e. Emotional words: words that will make you feel strongly about someone or something.
 * Classwork on April 9th:**
 * c. Transfer: using the names or pictures of famous people, but not direct quotations.

Happy Coffee Are you tired? Are you craving for some warm coffee? Well if you do, you should come to Happy Coffee! At Happy Coffee, we will serve you fresh coffee right out of the coffee machine. We ONLY use first quality coffee beans that we imported straight from Ethiopia! Our store is full of famous stars, like Britney Spears, and Barack Obama! Happy Coffee also has a variety of different flavors, like banana coffee, and strawberry coffee! ** It tastes very good! "Happy Coffee is the best coffee store in this country! It is way better than Starbucks!" -Leonardo Dicaprio.

Homework due April 9th: [|technology in our lives (schwagler).pages]

Classwork on April 7th: __Read over your essay. Post what you think is the most persuasive sentence.__ Developing technology can effect our lives with easier ways in communication with other people, opening us to more information for our studies, and full-time entertainment.

__Read this Blog on persuasive body language. Post 3 things you learned.__ 1. Eye contact with the audience allows you to establish a bond with the listeners, keeps the listeners attention, demonstrates you are speaking honestly, and carries out self-confidence.

2. Hand gestures shoe conviction and enthusiasm.

3. Facial expression flows with the topic you are talking about.

Homework due April 7th: __Write 3rd paragraph and edit your essay using word choice and sentence fluency rubric.__ Other than for communication, technology has grown a lot also for research. For example the internet is packed with information for us to see. Like said before, if we have an assignment that needed research, there is no need for us to walk all the way to the library anymore. You could just get onto the internet, type in your topic, and there would tons of information open for you to look at for your work. Also, television may also be helpful. There may be channels with shows about your assignment topic. As if you’re listening to someone in real life, you could also receive lots of information in this way.

__Word Choice__
 * Score** - 3
 * Evidence** - D/ Despite a few successes, the writing is marked by passive verbs, everyday nouns, and mundane modifiers.
 * Examples** - You could just get onto the internet, type in your topic, and there would tons of information open for you to look at for your work.

__Sentence Fluency__
 * Score** - 5
 * Evidence** - A/ Sentences are constructed in a way that underscores and enhances the meaning.
 * Examples** - There may be channels with shows about your assignment topic. As if you’re listening to someone in real life, you could also receive lots of information in this way.

Classwork on April 6th: //__warm-up: Watch__// [|//Starbucks commercial.//]//__How do you think the company is trying to persuade us to buy their product? Post your response.__// This Starbucks commercial is trying to persuade people to buy their product by advertising that it would wake you up in the morning, and keep you from being cranky or grumpy. It shows that the coffee would make you happier.

//__Other Commercials-__//

This is a McDonalds commercial. It is about a couple, and the boyfriend seems like he would do anything for his girlfriend. For example, he would push her car when it isn't moving, or would buy anything she wanted. However, when they got to McDonalds, the boyfriend and girlfriend were fighting for the lunch, and ended up breaking up. This is saying that McDonald's food is so good that nobody would want to give it up.

This is a salmon commercial. It shows great humor. The fisher and the bear fight for the salmon, punching each other and furiously struggling for the salmon. This is showing how hard the company works to get good-quality salmon.

Classwork on April 2nd: "He had to keep thinking of them because if he forgot them and did not think of them they might forget about him. And he had to keep hoping." -Gary Paulsen -> I kept hoping for cause them and me would forget about each other if we didn't keep thinking.

__Now, make up your own restaurant and write a review for it.__ Kraze Burger is famous burger restaurant in Korea. It offers a variety of original burgers and other meals, such as delicious crinkle cut fries, chili, and Idaho fries. Salads and pastas are also being served. Though the burgers are a bit more pricey than regular fast food restaurants, their quality and amazing flavor are all worth it! Kraze Burger is also located in many places, like Coex, Bunddang, and Itawon.

__Write and post 2nd paragraph. Edit your 1st paragraph for conciseness and transitions.__ ** Think about the days when there were no telephones, instant messaging, emails, or cellphone. Back then, the only ways to communicate with another person were really just sending written mails or talking to them personally. As time passed, telephones, computers, and many ways of communication developed. Nowadays, it is popular between teenagers to chat with each other on the computer with instant messaging, or sending text messages with their cellphones. Also, many enjoy to chat with video chatting, which is chatting face to face on the screen of you computer of phone. In the past, all of this may of seemed impossible.
 * Homework due on April 1st:

Classwork on March 31st: //__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.
 * ☞ My wordiness annoys me the most of all of the many things that bother me about bad writing.**

 Now, choose one of your sentences that may be too wordy and change. Post both. ☞  Let’s pretend you got an assignment from your teacher to write a report about a topic that was completely new to you. Changed: Let's pretend your teacher gave you an assignment to write a report about a topic that was completely new to you.

Write the first words of each of your sentences from your first paragraphs. What parts of speech are they? ☞How- adverb ☞Back- adverb ☞However- adverb ☞You- pronoun ☞This- pronoun ☞Developing- verb**
 * ☞Let- verb

__Write/post your first paragraph of persuasive essay.__ Let’s pretend you got an assignment from your teacher to write a report about a topic that was completely new to you. How would you get your information? Back in the old days, you would probably have to walk all the way to the library. However, nowadays, we just need a little research on you computer and... ta-da! You end up with hundreds of websites for you to use for your assignment. This shows how much technology has developed in our daily lives. You can do so much with little effort compared to before. Developing technology can effect our lives with easier ways in communication with other people, opening us to more information for our studies, and full-time entertainment.
 * Homework due March 31st:**

Classwork on March 29th: //__Homework at KIS often results in stres__// __s.__ ☞ Stress is resulted when homework is given by KIS. ☞ We receive stress when we do homework from KIS. ☞ Homework gives the students attending KIS a great amount of stress. **
 * ☞ Students attending KIS acquire a great amount of stress because of homework.
 * ☞ Due to the homework given by KIS, many students suffer from nail-biting stress. (Best Choice)

//__Lina listened to music__// ** ☞ **Lina happily listened to the joyful music on her new Ipod touch!**

Classwork on March 17th: __1. Read__ [|recent article]__about the effects of video games on learning and answer Qs:__ //**--What is the 'hook' line in the article?**//
 * Parents who buy their children a video game system might want to be careful that all the fun doesn't interfere with their learning. **

//**--What does the study show about boys who are given a Play Station 2?**//
 * The boys who were given a Play Station 2 have more problems in the learning, and are slower in their reading and writing skills than the other kids who do not have the game system. **

//**--What does moderation mean?**//
 * Moderation means the avoidance of excess or extremes, or self control. **

//**--What is something in your life that you should do in moderation?**//
 * I should keep moderation in the usage of watching television. **

//**--What is something that you do that takes time away from reading?**//
 * The usage of computer or any devices of entertainment takes time away from reading. **

//**--**// //**The researchers think the learning problems resulted from what?**//
 * The researchers believe the learning problems are resulted from the drop in after-school actives with educational value. **

//**--click on 'help learning' link. How can scientists predict how well someone might perform on video games?**//
 * They can predict how well someone might perform on video games by looking at the size of the brain's structures that are linked with learning and memory, bigger the better. **

//**--What do you think you could you do to improve your brain function?**//
 * I think playing games that involve a lot of thinking and movement will help improve our brain function.

Crispin Multiple Quiz **

Classwork on March 15th: __//Breach//__ Breaching violates one's trust for something. It is how to show transgression towards the person you hate. However, breaching will do no good than help you lose loyalty to others.

PTV I thought this week's PTV was very well made. It gave us good updates on what is happening in our school. Also, I liked how they told us what was happening in the weekends, like movies coming out.

Homework due on March 9th: //Write a 3 sentence summary for each chapter 56, 57 and 58.// __Chapter 56:__ In the Furnival's palace, he meets with John Aycliffe. Crispin reveals that he knows the truth to his identity, and orders the steward to take him to Bear. He threatens him with a dagger, and makes him swear an oath that he would let Crispin and Bear safely out of the kingdom as long as he doesn't reveal that he is Lord Furnival's son.

__Chapter 57:__ Though he can barely believe it, it manages to make the steward take him to the dungeon, where Bear was. Bear was badly injured, barely able to walk. During the way out, Crispin is uncertain if John Aycliffe would stick to his oath.

__Chapter 58:__ While they are at the gate of Great Wexly, John Aycliffe betrayed his promise, and threatens Crispin and Bear, with soldiers right on their backs. Crispin hand Bear the dagger, in which Bear fights with the evil steward. Barely, they manage to kill the steward, and safely leave the village as teacher and apprentice.

Classwork on March 3rd: __//Etiquette Facts//__ 1. Make sure that email is appropriate for the occasion. 2. Email address should be appropriate. 3. Do not use ALL CAPS or texting language. 4. Letter should have proper greeting, paragraphs, bullets, closing, or other features that give your letter a professional look. 5. Have a respectful and polite tone.

Homework due February 26th: [|crispin jessicaum.key]
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Classwork on February 25th: __Venom__ Venom. A poisonous fluid secreted by animals. It can be deadly when revealed, Just as dangerous as being in a cage full of lions. It can be a sign of malevolence, Showing bitterness towards something or someone. Venom would wear bright red, Warning hazard and a risk in life. In the other hand, it could be the most significant need for a sly snake, Keeping itself out of todays meal.

Classwork on February 23rd: __Justyn__ baked Joonyon a delicious cake.

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HW due on February 19th: Read Crispin chapters 38-43. Post 2 questions with answers per chapter (12 Qs total).

__Chapter 38:__ 1. What lay between the great church and the large building?

2. Who was the familiar man that was praying in the great church?

__Chapter 39:__ 3. What were the two men who almost caught Crispin holding in their hands?

4. Why was Crispin's plan to escape the city fail?

__Chapter 40:__ 5. Who did Crispin realize was the man that called his name in the rain during the curfew?

6. What inn did Crispin and Bear change to?

__Chapter 41:__ 7. How did John Ball look like?

8. What did Crispin realize Bear was a part of?

__Chapter 42:__ 9. What was Crispin awakened by in the morning?

10. What did Crispin's anxious feeling that something bad was going to happen remind him of?

__Chapter 43:__ 11. What did Widow Daventry order Crispin to do in the kitchen?

12. What did Crispin do with the pie that slipped out of his hands?

afrade too go any further me sink too me nees press my hand to gether and simply stare with wonder at the church it self and than at the people =Afraid to go any farther, I sank to my knees, pressed my hands together, and simply stared with wonder at the church itself, and then at the people. Total: 19 mistakes.
 * Classwork February 12th:**

//__Crispin Ch.36__//
 * Classwork on February 11th:**
 * slake p.177- to lessen the force of something
 * solar p.177- a small room
 * furtively p.177- done by stealth
 * pallet p.178- a straw-filled tick or mattress
 * whetted p.180- to make keen or more acute
 * appalling p.182- very awful of disgusting
 * hurly-burly p.182- uproarious
 * palfrey p.184- a saddle horse
 * livery p.185- special uniform worn by servants
 * doffing p.186- to remove of take off
 * reverence p.186- feeling of honor or respect for someone or something
 * milling p.186- to move about

Classwork on February 9th: __Prepositional Phrases in Chapter 32:__
 * pg. 153- "in his leggings"


 * pg. 154- "behind the eyes"


 * pg. 167- "went to sleep"

Homework due on February 9th: //__Read Crispin 32-35 Write a 7-sentence summary and post.__// For twenty days, Crispin and Bear went around many villages performing. Bear claimed Crispin to be his apprentice, and taught him many things. He also promised that he would protect him and keep him safe. They learned that the steward was still looking for Crispin. Crispin and Bear finally arrived Great Wexley. Crispin was amazed by all sorts of things that were new to him. They went into a inn called Green Man. There, Bear greeted a lady, who seemed very close to him. She told them that Lord Furnival had died. The lady's identity is still a mystery in chapter 35, and it seems that she nows a lot about Bear's business.

Classwork on February 5th: __"P" Prepositional Poem__ Pencils writing on paper. People playing on the piano with elegant tunes. Musicians pacing back and forth. This is a roomful of proficient players.

__If We Were to Make PTV in Middle School...__ If we had to make a PTV in MS, I think it would be very good. Instead of just listening to news about the HS, we could have our personal newscast, which talks about events happening throughout the middles school. Also, it would give middle school students the ability to experience speaking publicly to the school, and working with others in the school to make a newscast for the building.

Homework due February 5th: __Read Crispin ch 29-31. Write 5 questions with answers and define 3 vocab words. POST__

//Questions// : 1. What did Bear tell Crispin to do when there is any trouble? He told him to pay no attention to himself, and run far north as he could go.

2. When were Bear and Crispin going to Great Wexly? They were to go on the twenty-third of June, the eve of the Feast of the Saint John the Baptist.

3. Why didn't Bear fear for himself? He didn't fear for himself because he made his own choices.

4. What was the name of the village where Bear and Crispin performed? The village name was Lodgecot.

5. Who did Crispin notice paying close attention to him in the village? He spotted a man who wore a patch over his eye.

Words: mollify - to calm anger or anxiety of someone scrutinize - to examine or inspect closely malevolence - showing a wish to do harm or evil to others

Classwork on February 3rd: __//Write a newspaper article on your locker. Underline at least 5 prepositions.//__ This is reporter Jessica Um here __with fresh news__. This morning, at about 8 o'clock __in the morning__, a locker was reported to be stolen in Korea International School. The locker was found missing by the janitor, who claims that nobody was in the school __through the night__. The locker used to be __on the fourth floor__ of the middle school building. By 2 o'clock in the afternoon, a locker was reported to be found __on a boat__headed to Ethiopia.

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__Make a Sentence that includes 5 preporitions. Post on your wiki.__ Underneath the large tree, I played against my friends among the others, who wanted to play across the river with the animals.
 * Classwork on February 2:**

HW due February 2: //__1. What instrument did Bear teach Crispin how to play?__// Bear taught Crispin how to play a simple pipe.

//__2. While traveling on the road, Bear and Crispin saw a group of 12 men. Who did Crispin recognize among the men?__// Among the men, Crispin recognizes the steward, John Aycliffe.

//__3. Bear knew the men were there because a group of birds was disturbed. What kind of birds were they?__// The birds were a flock of 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)//__ Crispin's feelings toward Bear has changed a great amount. In the beginning, he was only afraid of his master. However, he slowly found out that he didn't mean any of the threatening things he said to him, and that it was all just bluster. Bear was actually protecting Crispin, and helped him get closer to his soul. For example, when they found the men waiting for Crispin, Bear helped them escape into another trail. Also, Bear helped Crispin find the joy of life, such as music, and finding his confidence and soul.

__VOCAB define and use in a sentence.__ Chapters 25/26 bluster- to talk in a loud, aggressive way, but with little effect// / "His terrifying words are bluster." aloft- up in, or into the air /// "The plane was aloft in the afternoon." league- a collection of people// / "The league was going to play soccer after class." morrow- the following day /// "The people attacked on the morrow."//**
 * railed- to be enclosed by rails /// "The dog was railed in his little cage."

//Chapters 27/28 emblazoned- to be conspicuously display on something /// "His shoe was emblazoned with dirt." monotony- lack of interest// / "His monotony couldn't be fulfilled by anyone in the room." cunning- crafty /// "The little boy had cunning talent."//**
 * lope- to move with a long bounding stride**// **/ "He was loping around the garden."

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 * HW due January 25th**
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2. Answer the Crispin Qs ch 23-25:

__How was Crispin’s mother treated in the village?__ She was shunned by many in the village

__What happened to his father?__ His father died in the pestilence before Crispin was born.

__Define pestilence and use in a sentence.__ Pestilence- a fatal epidemic disease "The pestilence spread quickly."

__Did Crispin’s mother have a surname?__ Crispin never knew his mother's surname.

__How do you think Crispin feels about sharing his thoughts with Bear?__ I think he would be a little awkward for him because nobody had listened to him before.

__What is a wolf’s head?__ A wolf's head is someone who is allowed to be killed by anyone, often included with prize money.

__Why does Bear wear a two-part hat?__ It represents that the world has bad and //good.

__Which saint did Crispin pray to?__ He prayed to Saint Giles.

__Why does Bear have Crispin look at his reflection in the water?__ Bear makes him look at his reflection because he was trying to show him how much of a wreck he was, and wanted him to be better to himself.

__What does Crispin say about his soul?__ He says he sometimes believes he is soulless because he has never felt it before.//

Classwork on January 21st:

When I look back at my young childhood memories, they are filled with numerous events with new experiences and adventures. __One memory that lasts in my head the most is when I first went skiing__. Like everyone in the beginning, I started out by continuously falling down. However, as time passed and I continuously practiced, I ended up being pretty good.

I first went skiing when I was living in Canada. It was in Whistler, and I was about 4 years old. I went on a beautiful day with my dad and brother. To what I remember, the snow was good, and the weather was fantastic. In the beginning I was very excited to start skiing. The cool air was refreshing. However, after I got on the lift, I was mixed with the feelings of fright and nervousness.

Homework due January 21st: When I look back at my young childhood memories, they are filled with numerous events with new experiences and adventures. __One memory that lasts in my head the most is when I first went skiing. Like how everyone is in the beginning, I started out by continuously falling down.__ However, as time passed and I continuously practiced, I ended up being pretty good.

Classwork on January 19th: - **-List 5 things the power point tells you about a narrative essay.**

--A narrative essay tells a (fill in the blank) story. A narrative essay tells a simple story. --Give an example of your own thesis statement. Even though most people have dogs as their pets, cat can be better pets than dogs. --What are 3 things you would learn from the sample essay's thesis statement? --What is the climax of the sample essay? Bear was standing on the table and growling. --What are 3 ways you can get help when finding a point to your essay?
 * a narrative essay is about a story
 * can never be written as second person
 * has to be vivid
 * has to have a specific point
 * often written in first and third person
 * general overview
 * opinion
 * proof
 * Read quotations to spawn ideas


 * Think about lessons learned from Aesop's fables


 * Think about a time when you learned something valuable

Classwork on January 7th: __What Minji Jung did for Winter Break__ During the break, Minji went to lots of academies from day to night. All she did was study, and memorize words. She had to memorize almost a hundred words a day, though none of it went into her head. Waking up at 5 A.M everyday to go learn at academies, she had to be very exhausted from day to day. Another thing that happened during Minji's break was that her brother came from America for winter break. She wanted to play with her brother, but he was to busy dating his girlfriend.

**Chapter 1** midst- in the middle of shroud- a piece of fabric of garment taunted- a remark made to provoke someone pauper- someone very poor steward- an official or organizer deign- to condescend transgression- crime poaching- to illegally hunt forfeit- to give up

ceased- to come to an end parchment- stiff, flat, thin material used to write on in ancient and medieval times avail- use or take advantage of welt- a red, swollen mark left on skin kin- one’s family minions- follower of a power person transfixed- to become motionless with astonishment
 * Chapter 2**

recurrence- to occur again jests- jokes serf- an agricultural laborer mortality- the state of being able to die shunned- ignore mercenary- greedy impoverished - poor plight- unfortunate situation
 * Chapter 3**

untoward- unexpected reeve - president of a village meander- wander infidels- someone who does not believe in religion thatch- a roof of straw or something similar mean- unkind impenetrable- impossible to pass through bailiff- an official in a court of laws pinnacle- pointed piece of rock fallow- inactive
 * Chapter 4**

canonical- ordered by canon law apprehension- fear that something bad is going to happen strident- loud and harsh implore- to beg someone to do something clamor- a loud and confused noise
 * Chapter 5/6**

skittish- unpredictable treason- disloyalty petitions- formal written request plight- uncomfortable situation moot- debatable curfew- requiring people to stay indoors for specific time
 * Chapter 7**

alb- clothes worn by servers in churches sanctuary- a place of safety genuflect- to bend one knee to the ground sullen- gloomy siege- to take control, cutting off any resources tonsured-a part of a priest’s head left shaved tallow- substance used to make candles and soap distraught- deeply upset scrutinized- to examine closely
 * Chapter 8**

garment- piece of clothing foreboding- fear that something bad is going to happen hag- old woman skirting- women’s clothing crone- old woman
 * Chapters 9/10**

hoist- to raise up albeit- although folly- foolishness tumult- loud confused noise gross- disgusting forage- to search for food
 * Chapters 11/12**

dire- extremely serious distended- swollen besieged- to surround, forcing to surrender blight- a plant disease famished- extremely hungry pillage- loot
 * Chapters 13/14**

sustenance- nourishment daub- smear trepidation- apprehension dell- a small valley wattle- material for making fences, walls, etc. pestilence- plague hamlet- a small settlement clotted- to be stuck
 * Chapter 15**

garbed- to be dressed unkempt- dirty glutton- greedy eater tyranny- cruel rule ruddy- reddish cur- aggressive dog sweetmeats- an item of sweet food prudence- showing care for the future raucously- making a harsh loud noise doddering- to tremble loot- to steal
 * Chapter 16/17**

putrid- rotting mortal- able to die with natural causes revels- celebrate perchance- perhaps pate- a person’s head wager- bet screed- a long speech christen- baptize lamenting- grief
 * Chapter 18/19**

servile- willingness to serve acolyte- assisstant beguiled- charm punctilious- showing great attention mummers- performers bravado- boldness
 * Chapter 20**

1. __The lead cross is a symbol in Crispin. What does it symbolize?__ Crispin's cross that once was his mother's kind of symbolizes herself and all the mysteries Crispin does not know.

__2. In chapter 3 of Crispin, he runs to hide in the forest. Is this an example of internal or external conflict, why?__ It is an example of an internal conflict because it is a conflict within the character himself.

__3. How do we know that Crispin is the protagonist in the novel?__ We know because he is the narrator and the main character in the book.

__4. Who is the primary antagonist in the novel?__ John Aycliffe, the steward is the primary antagonist.

__5. What is one major them in Crispin? Explain.__ Crispin discovers that there are secrets between his family that were being kept from him after his mother died. However, the steward claims him as a wolf's head, and people try to kill Crispin. He runs away, and then joins with Bear, and travels together toward the unknown secrets.

__6. When Crispin is tricked by Cedric and almost captured by Aycliffe's men in chapter 10 the reader feels a sense of anxiety, excitement and sadness. What literary element is this?__ It uses the literary element of a rising conflict.

__7. In chapter 9 Crispin is unable to find father Quinel. He is not at the church or any other location Crispin believes he should be. What does this lead the reader to believe has happened and what literary elements does this show?__

__8. In what time period does the novel take place?__ It takes time in the Medieval time period.

__10 Facts About Medieval Life__
 * Classwork on December 8th:**
 * Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May
 * Started the custom of brides carrying a bouquet of flowers when getting married
 * Canopy beds were made to protect the bed from falling bugs and other droppings from the roof
 * Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to come onto the food, causing lead poisoning death
 * The floor in houses were dirt except for the wealthy
 * Wealthy usually had slate floors
 * Since the slate floors were slippery when wet, they put thresh on the flooring to help keep footing
 * Meat was a sign of wealth
 * Bread was divided according to status- workers got the burnt bottom of loaf, family got the middle, guests the upper crust
 * Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky

__Literary Terms__ __Underlined__ = Example in book
 * Bold** = Definition of literary term

-antagonist- **principal character in opposition to the protagonist** / __Example in Book: John Aycliffe tries to kill Crispin.__ -protagonist- **the central character or hero in a narrative or drama** /// __Example in Book: Crispin is the narrator and the main character.__ -characterization- **the method a writer uses to reveal a character's personality in a literary work**// / __Example in Book: For most of the important characters, the author described their appearances and personality.__ -theme- **the general subject or plot of the story** /// __Example in Book: It is about of boy, Crispin, trying to survive from people trying to kill him, while -discovering a new world on his journey.__ -symbol- **a character, action, setting, or object that represents something else**// / __Example in Book: Crispin's cross that once was his mother's kind of symbolizes herself and all the mysteries Crispin does not know.__ -internal conflict- **a conflict within a character** /// __Example in Book: After Crispin's mother passes away, he has to accept the sorrow and the pressure by himself.__ -external conflict- **the character pitted against an outside force, such as nature, obstacle, or another character**// / __Example in Book: Crispin is claimed as a wolf's head, and many people, including the steward, tries to kill him.__ -foreshadow- **where the author provides hints or clues as to what is going to happen** /// __Example in Book: When Crispin is in the abandoned village, the dead body he sees is foreshadowing something bad that's going to happen.__//

__Chapter 21__ __:__ "When we had been silent for a while - I still, brooding over my unhappy fate - he said, "I don't think you care for me."
 * Classwork on December 4th:**

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

Bear begins to learn more about Crispin, and had listened to everything that happened. Crispin told him everything from about his mother to his runaway from his hometown, and his suffering alone in the woods. Bear cuts Crispin's hair, and makes him look different, trying to make him understand people should be the rulers of their own lives. Even though he thought Bear was still a bit mad, he realized he knew so much than other men. Bear then taught Crispin how to play his pipe, so he could dance along and do his tricks at villages and earn money for them both. They head to Great Wexly, when suddenly Bear sees a bunch of men including the steward, waiting for Crispin to kill him. It was sure that they weren't trying to kill him because of simple theft, but something more important. They go to another village instead and perform there. They lie and say that Crispin is Bear's son. The priest then warns them that there is a mad boy, who is obviously talking about Crispin, who had stolen and killed the priest in the village.

- punctilious- showing great attention to detail or correct behavior - acolyte- assistant - oath- a solemn promise - poaching- illegally hunting - mummer- performer - abate- to subside or die down - tinder- dry, flammable material - agape- wide open
 * Classwork on November 2nd:**

__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 microwave timer went off, telling that dinner is ready-- happy mood 3. __The video camera observed the whole scene__. The video camera took the whole scene-- mysterious mood 4. __The strawberries seemed to sing__, "Eat me first!" <span style="color: #800080; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The person didn't know which strawberry to eat first-- exciting, happy mood 5. __The rain kissed my cheeks__ as it fell. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The rain fell and landed on my cheeks-- melancholy mood 6. __The daffodils nodded their yellow heads__ at the walkers. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The wind blew on the daffodils, making is sway-- happy mood 7. __The water beckoned invitingly__ to the hot swimmers. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The water looked good to go in in the hot weather for the swimmers <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',helvetica,sans-serif;"> Example 1: The wind whistled in the air.
 * Classwork on November 30**

Example 2: The warm breeze wrapped me around the arms.

Example 3: The chocolate chip cookie beckoned me to eat it. //

__Read chapters 15-20 in__ __Crispin__ //__. Write 2 questions and one vocab from each chapter.__// Chapter 15: //__Questions-__ 1. What caused the village to be destroyed and abandoned? 2. Where did Crispin hear the voice come from in the village? __Vocabulary Word-__ -trepidation- fear//
 * Homework due Monday, November 30th:**

//__Questions-__ 1. Who was the owner of the voice? 2. What did Crispin say the man's words sounded like, which angered the man? __Vocabulary Word-__ -treason- treachery//
 * Chapter 16:**

//__Questions-__ 1. What was Crispin reaching out for when the man grabbed him by the wrist? 2. What did the man do right after releasing Crispin? __Vocabulary Word-__ -wondrous- marvelous//
 * Chapter 17:**

//__Questions-__ 1. What color was the man's beard? 2. What did the man order Crispin swear an oath to? __Vocabulary Word-__ -brandishing- to flourish something as a threat or to show great anger or excitement//
 * Chapter 18:**

//__Questions-__ 1. What was the job of the man? 2. What was the man's nickname? __Vocabulary Word-__ -resentful- feeling or expressing bitterness//
 * Chapter 19:**

//__Questions-__ 1. What kept Crispin from running away from the man? 2. Why did the man tell Crispin to not call him "sir"? __Vocabulary Word-__ -pestilence- plague//
 * Chapter 20:**

__Sea Creature:__ ****Descriptive Paragraph** //This sea creature can be found 200 to 5,000 meters beneath the surface of the sea. It is bumpy and has a blueish color. Sticking to surfaces of rocks and walls in the water, it may be very similar to a starfish. Its aqua tentacles would be spread out, sticking to whatever surface its on. This sea creature may also be very similar to a sunflower, its several blue pedals swimming in the water. It has been discovered by an international team of scientists,reported after nearly 10 years of research.//
 * Classwork on November 25th:

__Write a letter from Crispin to his mom describing what he is going through now.__ Dear Mother, First of all, I hope that you are well in heaven. I miss you so much, and I am very lonely down here on my own. Things are all going terribly wrong, and it seems that God cannot help me but just keep me alive from this situation. I have been accused with theft, which I swear I didn't do, and I am now a wolf's head. I am running away from all of the people who are trying to kill me. I try to pray to Saint Giles and God, but still, I am terrified for my life. Everyday I suffer for my life with terror and hunger I miss you truly.
 * Homework due November 25th:**

From Crispin

__Summary from __Crispin //Ch. 6-10 //**Chapter 6:** //From above, Crispin finds the people gathering in the church. There, the steward and a stranger told something to the people, which Crispin couldn't hear from such distance. After the discussion, most of the people went back to work, and whatever they were doing. However some of the village men remained and followed the two men, the steward and the stranger, who rode horses. The men carried weapons and were armed with glaives. He realized they were looking for him, and had raised against him. Crispin was planning to visit Father Quinel for help, but he would have to wait until night.//
 * Homework due November 23rd:**

//For the whole day, Crispin spent his days hiding in the woods. For numerous times he was close to getting caught. Once, while he had climbed a tree and was hiding from above, Matthew and Luke, both men from the village stood right below him. They discussed about Crispin and the steward. The steward had claimed the Crispin had broke into his house, stole his money, and ran away into the woods after his mother's death. How could this be? The steward was blaming the boy for a crime he didn't do. However, Matthew and Luke didn't believe the steward, and continued to talk bitterly of the things he had done to the villagers. After it became dark, Crispin made his way carefully towards the church to see Father Quinel.
 * Chapter 7:**

//**Chapter 8:** //Crispin arrived safely at the church, where Father Quinel greeted him. He was desperately hungry, and he quickly devoured the bread he had been given. After listening to Father Quinel, it seemed that the steward has been keeping a secret from the villagers. Even though many didn't believe him, he had claimed that Crispin was a thief who had stolen his money, and that anyone was allowed to kill him, and declared Crispin a wolf's head. Surprised, Crispin told Father Quinel about what had happened- his fall from the cliff, his waking to witness what he had seen in the clearing between the steward and the stranger, and the steward's attempt to kill Crispin in his own hands. The steward hadn't mentioned any of this. Father Qiunel told Crispin that the safest thing to do was run away. The next day, he promised, he would tell Crispin everything about his father, and everything that he didn't know.

//**Chapter 9:** //The next night, after it became dark, Crispin came out again to meet Father Quinel. He was excited to hear about his father, mother, and all of the things he had wondered about. Surprisingly, Cedric, a boy from the village came to meet Crispin instead. He said that Father Quinel couldn't come see him and that he had come instead. Crispin was suspicious, but there was no other choice. They went to the house of Goodwife Peregrine, where he got bread and other things he would need in his journey.

//**Chapter 10:** //Crispin was still suspicious of Cedric, the boy from the village. He had heard that the steward was looking for him in the north, and was planning to go south. However, Cedric encouraged him that they should go west. The steward might of been tricking them, so Crispin would go south, so the west side would be safest. Since Father Quinel couldn't come meet Crispin for some reason, he believed that he might be waiting across the river. As they made their way, the boys heard the sound of a drum. To Crispin's surprise, Cedric had run away, and found several men approaching him. He had been led into a trap.

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Homework due November 11th: CHAPTER 1- Crispin Read chapter one of //Crispin//. Post 5 questions and define the words: midst, shroud, taunted, pauper, steward, deign, transgression, poaching, forfeit. //__5 Questions:__ Where does the story take place? What year is the setting? What is the name of the boy's mother? What kind of mother was she (physical appearances)? What did John Aycliffe tell the boy to deliver to the manor house as a death tax for his mother?

__Vocabulary:__ midst- in the middle of shroud- a piece of fabric of garment taunted- a remark made to provoke someone pauper- someone very poor steward- an official or organizer deign- to condescend transgression- crime poaching- to illegally hunt forfeit- to give up//

__Spelling Bee Quiz-__
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Idea Bank: He Said, She Said- The air was cold as I waited for the boy on the porch. I breathed out and in, my cheeks colored with rouge. The cold air touched my skin, but the warmth of excitement

Check Your Comprehension //**1. Describe the daughter's actions in "The Writer."** The daughter was typing a story on her typewriter in her room.
 * Classwork November 5th:**

They shut the door of the room and peep in, and doesn't go in because they didn't want to startle the little bird.
 * 2. In "The Writer," how do the speaker and his daughter respond to the starling's situation?**

In "Flint," various gems like rubies, diamonds, flint, and lots more comes out, each being described by its color and more.
 * 3. What objects are the subject of "Flint"?**

According to Rossetti, flint can be found lying in the mud.
 * 4. Where does Rossetti say that flint can be found?**

She came out pulling at her gloves, face bright with rouge.
 * 5. Describe the girl in "Oranges" when she first comes out of her house.**

The speaker does not have enough money to pay a dime for the chocolate bar to give to the girl. So, he pays the cashier with a nickel and an orange.//
 * 6. Why does the speaker in "Oranges" pay for the candy with a nickel and an orange?**

__Critical Thinking__ //**1. According to the speaker of "The Writer," how are his daughter and the starling similar?** They are stuck in the room with so much things in their lives, some very hard for their age.

He wishes for his daughter to see the world and become free like a starling beginning to fly.
 * 2. What does the speaker of "The Writer" conclude about the ways he can affect his daughter's life?**

While flint has a dull color and appearance, precious gems have beautiful colors and characteristics. However, flint "holds fire", unlike any other gem.
 * 3. What comparison does the speaker of "Flint" see between flint and precious gems?**

She is startled, and knows that he is poor. However, she ends up accepting the orange and gives him the chocolate.
 * 4. Explain the salelady's reaction in "Oranges" when the speaker offers an orange.**

As he peels his orange, the color is so bright that someone might have thought he was making fire in his hands.
 * 5. What does the remaining orange come to represent to the speaker in "Oranges"?**

Some people may look beautiful, and others may look ugly. However, everyone is special, just like the flint in the poem.
 * 6. How might "Flint" help people better understand one another?**

I think "Flint" was the most successful because they compared flint with other precious gems, but showed us that flint is just as important.//
 * 7. Which poem do you think is most successful in describing the need to see beyond initial expectations? Explain.**

After I read my paragraphs, I chose a 3 for my word choice. This is because A., the words are adequate and correct generally and support the meaning by not getting in the way. D, despite few successes, the writing contains passive verbs, everyday nouns, and mundane modifiers. For example, even though my paragraphs are generally correct, it does not really grab the reader's attention, and is over all kind of boring with the usage of everyday nouns and words.
 * Homework due November 5th:**

Descriptive Paragraphs- [|descriptive jessica um.pages]
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Classwork Monday November 2nd:
 * Warm-up: The metaphor game. Answer and post.**

Dog. A river. Rock because I get hyper a lot. Sunflower. Drum. Converse. Tree. Pizza. Fictional book. Banana. A sports car. Blue. Korea.
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__Metaphors:__ //- velvet black skin - craning over garden fences - a long, shaggy mane//
 * Three Metaphors/ Similes:**

__Similes:__ //- like black beetles - peeled like a plum - like he was behind vines


 * Definition of 10 Words**//


 * auburn- reddish- brown


 * lethargic- sluggish


 * gaunt- haggard


 * indistinct- blurred


 * distinctive- distinguishing


 * opulent- luxurious


 * pot bellied- to have a large stomach


 * voluptuous- curvaceous


 * pensive- thoughtful


 * voluminous- spacious

Homework due October 28th: Ulysses' Resume- [|resumejessica um.pages] Comprehension //1. List the ways in which the mother tries to make her daughter into a prodigy. The mother would read magazines and find parts about prodigies, and show them to the girl. Then she would make her daughter try all of those things, like playing the piano, naming capitals of countries, acting, etc.
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__2. Describe what happens at the talent show.__ The girl was very confident, but ended up messing up her piece because she did not practice properly and did not try her best. Barely anyone clapped, and the girl's parents were very disappointed in her.

__3. After the show, what occurs when the mother forces the daughter to practice?__ The girl talks back to her mother and refuses to practice. She ends up saying that she wished that she wasn't born and that she was dead, like the twin girls her mother had lost in China. This offended the mother very much, and they never talked about playing the piano again for a very long time.

__4. How does the mother surprise the daughter years later?__ She offers to give the piano to her, as a present, as if a sign of apology. This lessened the burden between them.

__5. What does the daughter finally discover about the piano piece she had played at the recital?__ She realized that the piece she played, which is " Pleading Child", and the other piece call "Perfectly Contented" were two halves of the same song.//

__Critical Thinking__ //__1. What do the daughter's failures on the nightly tests reveal about her abilities?__ It reveals that she wasn't meant for doing those kind of things, and she can do only what she can do.

__2. Compare and contrast the daughter's use of the word prodigy with her mother's.__ The daughter's view of prodigy is someone who is born with natural talents, and is someone who can do great at those thing without their mothers always telling them to practice. On the other hand, the girl's mother's point of view of a prodigy is someone who tries their best, and works very hard to reach their goal.

__3. In the argument after the recital, why do the daughter's final words have such powerful effect on her mother?__ She says that she would rather be dead, just like the children her mother had lost in China. This probably had a tremendous effect on her mother because at the time, she was already very mad, and was uneasy, but when she suddenly heard the harsh words of her daughter, it probably just broke her heart.

__4. What have the mother and daughter learned from their conflict?__ The mother probably learned that you should never push a child past their abilities. The daughter probably learned that even if you cannpt do great, you can still be good if you really want to succeed and practice a lot.

__5. Do you agree with the daughter's statement that people can't be anything they want to be ? Why or why not?__ I both agree and disagree. First of all, it is true that you cannot be great at something you know you weren't really meant to do. However, I also disagree with the girl because even if you cannot be great, you can still be good if you really want to succeed and try your best.

__6. What does this story suggest about differences between some immigrant parents and their American-born children?__ I suggests that since the immigrants probably came to America for a reason, they would push their children to suggest their own dreams, and who sometimes forget that you cannot push a child past their abilities.//

1. I don't really mind about the dream I got because it is a dream that pretty much everyone would want. It says "I want to be a person who will get a goal job and live a happy life." Who wouldn't want that? I like this dream because living a happy life is pretty much the best thing a person could ask for.
 * Classwork for October 26th:**

2. I wouldn't feel free and I would be anxious because I wouldn't be able to reach my goals and dreams. Also, I wouldn't be able to feel the joy and excitement about reaching a dream that I don't want.

Ulysses' Comic Jessica Um/ Minji Jung [|ulysses comic minji:jess u.comicdoc]
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__Comic Life Example__
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__More Idioms__
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brawling- to fight noisily siege- blockade gluttonous- a greedy eater byre- a cowshed vermin- wild animals and plants which are believed to be harmful to crops
 * Classwork for October 15th:**
 * __Vocabulary:__

__7. What is a cudgel?__ cudgel- a short thick stick used as a weapon

__8. How old was Argo?__ He was twenty-one years old.

__9. Who smashed a stool over Ulysses' back?__ Antinous was the one who smashed the stool over Ulysses' back.

__10. What kind of contest does Ulysses suggest to Penelope?__ //He asks Penelope to suggest the suitors to try to bend Ulysses' bow.//**

//tiller- a horizontal bar used as a lever for steering a ship or boat vengeance- revenge polyp- a colonial sedentary form of coelenterate, having a columnar body with the mouth uppermost surrounded by s ring of tentacles balk- unwilling to accept an idea/ hesitant//
 * Homework due October 15th:**
 * __Ino's Veil Vocabulary:__**

__Nausicaa Vocabulary:__ //anointing- to smear or rub with oil stag- a male deer besieged- to be surrounded with armed forces oracle- a soothsayer commerce- trading/to buy and sell//

__Nausicaa Summary:__ //Nausicaa and her servants find Ulysses in the river, naked, and covered in mud. Meanwhile, the King, also father of Nausicaa, is foretold to beware of a stranger. The suitors of Nausicaa makes a plan with the king to "accidently" kill the stranger. However, in the banquet, Ulysses finally reveals his identity. The king and everyone else is honored, and the king gets a crew and a ship to help him sail to Ithaca. Poseidon soon finds out, and the crew and ship is turned into stone.//

__The Return__ //**1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave? He stowed all of his treasures he had received in the island Phaeacia, and rips his clothes up in rags to look like a beggar.

2. Who is Eumaeus? He had been Ulysses' trusty servant who had served him all his life.

3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca? He wants to hear any news in Ithaca, and wants keep his false identity as a beggar.

4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle? They are all the young suitors of Penelope, whom is Ulysses' wife.

5. What did Ulysses feel when he first saw his son, Telemachus? Ulysses felt a shaft of wild joy pierce him like a spear.

6. What was Ulysses' plan for the next day?** Ulysses, his son, Eumaeus, and the others that are willing to help would fight the suitors in Ulysses' castle.//

__'Nausicaa' Comic:__
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//Copy, paste and answer on your wiki. Scylla and Charybdis questions:
 * __Homework due October 14th:__**

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

2. Why was Zeus angry with Charybdis? She won so much land for her father's kingdom: gobbling villages, and submerging fields, claiming them for the sea.

3. Why was Scylla changed into a monster? When she was a beautiful naiad, Poseidon fell in love with her, and his wife was jealous, which made her change Scylla into a monster.

4. What did Scylla look like after Amphitrite changed her into a monster? She looked like a huge, fleshy spider with twelve legs and six heads.

5. Ulysses steered the ship through the rocks. True or False? True, but they lost six men because of Scylla.

6. Define hull: Hull- the main body part of a ship

7. What color was Ulysses’ boat? Black, white or blue? Ulysses' boat was black.

8. What did the end of Scylla’s tentacles look like? They had the shape of huge human hands.

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

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

Describe a Monster:
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b. throws rocks at boats __c. eats six men for each of her heads__ d. eats the heads of people **
 * __Classwork for October 8th:__**
 * Minji's Quiz:**
 * 1. What does Scylla do?**
 * a. drink up all the water in sea and spits it back out

//**2. Which way did Ulysses go?**// __a. went to Scylla and let her eat 6 of his men__ b. went to Charybdis and got sucked up in a whirlpool c. went back d. went neither way (went right in the middle)

//**3. Why did Scylla become a monster?**// a. because she was so greedy and enraged the gods __b. got a goddess mad for falling in love with the goddess's husband__ c. she wanted to be with Charybdis d. she died and was reborn to revenge on sailors

Madlib's: ALL IN PINK <span style="font-family: verdana,arial,'ms sans serif','trebuchet ms','sans serif'; line-height: normal;">All in pink went my night fooding on a bizarre treasure of arrogant into the superior room.

shy egotistic cloud ed modest and ing the weird gate before.

humble be they than boastful sky the happy gloomy gate the gloomy weird gate.

shy gloomy rock at a crazy event the insane tree before.

coins at wind went my night fooding fooding the weather down into the superior room.

shy egotistic cloud ed modest and ing the wonderful sails before.

pretty be they than funny gloomy door the egotistic crazy gate the witty modest n gate.

shy witty station at a arrogant mast the hilarious castle before.

trip at day went my night fooding fooding the lions down into the superior room.

shy egotistic cloud ed modest and ing the hilarious balloon before.

peculiar be they than unusual ghosts the annoying chatty gate the curious normal gate.

shy curious guests at the pink lions the normal sword before.

All in pink went my night fooding on a bizarre treasure of arrogant into the superior room.

shy egotistic cloud ed modest and ing my whirlpool horse trip before.

- harbor & [|e.e. cummings]

__**Homework due on October 8th:**__ "The Cattle of the Sun" __Summary:__ Ulysses and his men reach the island of Thrinacia, where Hyperion, the Sun- Titan grew a herd of golden cattle. Teiresias had warned Ulysses to not let any of his men hurt the cattle in any way, and so Ulysses warned two of his strongest men to keep the cattle safe from the hungry men. For thirty days they had to stay on the island with very scarce food, and the men were becoming starved and were eager for the golden cattle. One night when Ulysses was sleeping, the men make a plan to hunt the golden cattle. They kill 6 cows, and start feasting. Soon, Ulysses wakes up and realizes what is happening. However it was too late, and the Sun-Titan had already pleaded to Zeus to bring vengeance upon the men. Ulysses and his men hurry and sail off, but the ship is wrecked, and Ulysses is the only one to survive. Ulysses then sails on a small raft made from broken parts of the ship he manages to find.

__3 Vocabulary Words:__ carcasses (pg.100)- dead bodies vengeance (pg. 101)- revenge meddlesome (pg. 99)- interfering

//"Calypso"// __Summary:__ Ulysses is save by Calypso, where they live together. Calypso shows Ulysses scenes of places and time, and Ulysses finally sees his wife and son who are living in Ithaca, Ulysses' homeland. He is desperate to go to Ithaca, but Calypso insists that he stays, and even offers immortality, for she is in love with him. Even though Ulysses had had a happy time with Calypso, Ulysses wants to go back and see his family. He hears from a crow that he had ordered to go to Ithaca that his son is in the thrown, and Ulysses' wife has many suitors. Ulysses' wife, Penelope, however, is still waiting for Ulysses while the suitors are becoming very impatient. One day, Ulysses makes pleads to the gods to let him go back to Ithaca. The gods fortunately hears his plead, and Hermes goes to Calypso and persuades her to let go of Ulysses, and let him go to his true homeland.

__3 Vocabulary Words:__ grotto (pg. 107)- cave vixen (pg. 119)-a female fox stallion (pg.119)- adult male horse

Classwork for October 6th: Multiple Choice Questions for "Scylla and Charybdis" 1. Where did the two monsters live? 2. Charybdis was daughter if which god? 3. Why was Charybdis turned into such a monster? 4. What does Charybdis do as a monster? 5. Why was Scylla turned into a monster?
 * Under rocks in the narrow waterway leading to Thrinacia
 * On islands
 * Two different bodies of water
 * They lived together
 * Zeus
 * Hermes
 * Poseidon
 * None of the above
 * She fell in love with a human-being, and her father was mad.
 * Zeus turned her as a monster after she rode the hungry tides onto villages and fields, killing many.
 * She chose to be a monster.
 * She was reborn as a monster after being killed by Zeus.
 * Kills and eats sailors.
 * Swims around, shipwrecking boats for Scylla to eat.
 * Drinks down the sea thrice a day, and spitting it out with tremendous torrent.
 * None of the above.
 * Poseidon turned her into a monster to keep her daughter company.
 * Amphitrite was jealous of Poseidon liking Scylla, and turned her into a hideous monster.
 * Chose with her own will to be a monster
 * None of the above

3rd Draft for Expository Essay ** [|Friendship english.pages]
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__Classwork for September 17th:__ girdling- to encircle feeble- weak spar- to argue gurgle- to make a hollow bubbling sound helm- in charge

__2 Draft for Expository Essay__ **
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__Classwork September 4th: Read pages 65-70 in Ulysses. Summarize each page in 2 or more sentences.__ pg.65: The men rushed to shore where the other men were, and told them about the news about Ulysses and Circe. All of the men went to the castle, and for some time, things went well with Circe and Ulysses living as husband and wife with rich and luxury.

pg.66: Ulysses asks Circe about how many husbands she had. She reveals that all of her husbands are turned into certain animals, depending on how good of a husband he was.

pg.67: Circe continues to talk about her past husbands. She tells Ulysses that good husbands are turned into brave animals, like wolves and lions. The lesser husbands are turned into lesser animals, such as cats, frogs, spiders, etc. Ulysses asks Circe about what animal he would be turned into when he died, and she replied that he would be definitely turned into a fox.

pg.68: They change their conversation and start to talk about whether Ulysses should live until he died with Circe, or if he should continue his journey to Ithaca. Circe persuades him to live with her.

pg.69: In the end of the conversation, Ulysses decides to continue his journey to home. Circe tells him what is going to happen in the future of his journey.

pg.70: Ulysses orders his men to pack up and get ready to leave. They sail off, and continuing the journey to home, even though they knew there would be true danger ahead.


 * __Homework due September 2nd:__

__Chapter 5 "Keeper Of The Winds"__ cannibal- creature that eats human flesh mumbling- to mutter or to speak under one's breath trooping- a group moving together brutal- violent and barbaric indifferent- not interesting

__Chapter 6 "Cannibal Beach"__ perils- risks or danger moored- to dock or secure to shore ogres- monsters or giants sorceress- a witch inhabitants- occupants of a certain piece of land marrow- the soft part inside bones provisioned- supplying for use ethical- moral

__Chapter 7 "Circe"__ curdle- to clot taut- to stretch helm- steering gear, or wheel used for steering on ships tittering- to chuckle perish- to die quivered- to shake or shudder **

"Keeper of the Winds"
 * Homework Due August 31st:**

They were sailing northward, away from the land of the Cyclops, in the beginning of the chapter.
 * __1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter?__ **

__2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness?__ Ulysses was wild with eagerness because he saw Ithaca, his hometown where his beloved family and friends lived.

__3. Who was Aeolus?__ Aeolus was the keeper of the winds.

__4. What did Aeolus love to do?__ Aeolus loved to drink, party, and hear adventure stories from people.

__5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses?__ Aeolus was pleased with Ulysses because he enjoyed listening to his adventure full of action and tricks.

__6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses?__ Aeolus gave Ulysses bags of winds to help him sail to his hometown.

__7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake?__ Ulysses stayed awake for for 9 days and 9 nights.

__8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds?__ Ulysses' men opened the bag of winds because they thought they were full of treasure that their leader was trying to keep all for himself.

__9. What happened after they did this?__ All of the winds escaped and flew their ship away from Ithaca, where they almost reached to see their family and friends.

__10. Predict what will happen next.__ I predicted that Ulysses will be very mad and will have a hard time going back to Ithaca again.

Ulysses and his men reach a strange island where day and night came very quickly. Although Ulysses knew there was danger, he had to stop to mend their boats and rest his crew. As they all got off-board, the crew began to repair the ships, cook, and began to work without any trouble. Ulysses ordered one of his men to climb a tree to see what was around the island. But the sailer did not come back, and he ordered another crew member to check on the first. After sending three men that all didn't come back, Ulysses decided to go himself and climb the tree and try to look for his missing crew. He began to climb a tree, but he realized it was no tree, but a huge leg of a giant. The frightened leader hurried down and yelled at his working crew to run to the ships, but it was too late. The sun came back up, and the numerous giants awoke. They chased after Ulysses and his crew. After looking many men, Ulysses and the surviving men fought their ways and managed to reach one ship.
 * "Cannibal Beach" Summary:**

__**Homework due August 28th:**__

__Chapter 1 "Ships & Men"__ vessels- a boat or ship prow- a part of boat's bow that is above water shaft- the long, narrow part of a spear or an arrow hull- the main part of a ship/ the body of a ship stays- to stay or remain in the same place quartering wind- wind that is blowing at a certain degree head wind- wind going in the same direction scudded- to move fast in a certain direction by the wind booty- stolen valuables baubles- a small decoration

__Chapter 2 "The Ciconians"__ bouquets- a bunch of flowers hospitable- friendly, caring brow- a way from the ship to shore lolled- to stand or sit in a lazy way

__Chapter 3 "The Lotus-Eaters"__ mutiny- an open rebellion moor- to travel quickly to shore or to an anchor bowels- intestines forging- to make shapes or objects exiling- to be kicked out of one's country smith-craft- a person who works with metal vigil- a period of time awake disembark- to leave a certain vehicle baling hooks- hooks for bailing agile- to be able to move swiftly or quickly phlegmy- viscous substance gullet- esophagus

__Chapter 4 "The Cyclops Cave"__ shrouds- a length of cloth mischievous- mysterious or to be very naughty in a playful way outwitted- to be defeated or concurred coursed- to be directed reveling- noisy parties with drinking, dancing, etc. sullen- depressing or sad

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:

//__'Ships and Men'__//** After conquering Troy and his army, Ulysses and his three boats of fifty men each finally head home after their victory. Their ships were full of days' supply of food and water, but after ten years of war, the men refused to leave any treasure behind. This kind of greed often brought bad luck, or angering the gods.
 * Summary:**

mercy: forgiveness shown toward someone loot: goods oxhide: leather made from the hide of an ox
 * Vocab:**

//'The Ciconians' After their victory, they headed towards home, when suddenly they saw a beautiful city, open to attack. One of Ulysses's suggested that it was an offer by the gods, and they ended up stealing all the goods. The angered Ciconians then attacked the feasting men, and left 18 men dead, leaving 32. With their wrecked boats, they had to drop overboard the treasure they had taken from Troy. As the beautiful jewelry sunk, the naiads caught glimpse of the loot and swam alongside the ships, singing, calling to the men. The angered Poseidon called to son, Aeolus, keeper of the winds. In one gust of wind, it drove the ships around Cythera, and toward Libya.
 * Summary: **

pursue: **to follow in order to catch or attack them kinsmen: one of a person's blood relations nymphs: a mythological spirit of nature
 * Vocab:

__'The Lotus-Eaters'__// Ulysses and his crew arrive in Libya, where the people only eat lotus flowers which made them sleep. Libya was controlled by Morpheus, who controlled everyones dreams. **When they arrived, they all fell asleep because they were so tired. The people of Libya put a big stack of lotus flower for Ulysses's group to eat when they woke up. They continued to sleep because of the flowers, but Ulysses finally realized what was making them sleep and carried his crew pack to their ships and continued their journey.
 * Summary:

taut: stretched or pulled tight writhing: squirming movements exerting: to make a physical or mental effort **
 * Vocab:

Classwork August 19th


 * __Five facts about Ulysses:__**
 * He was the leader of Greek forces
 * Conquers Troy
 * He was known as Ulysses in Latin
 * Was also known as Odysseus in Greek
 * His symbol was a bow

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

__**Questions**__ : The similarity between all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna is that they are all trinkets or accessories, and all of them have to do something with your appearance, like mirrors, rings, etc. **
 * 1. What is similar about all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna?

Since the humans and the animals in the Skibas' house never got to see how they clearly looked, they were all very unfamiliar to their own appearances and were displeased in a way because they didn't look like anything that they imagined. Since they weren't familiar to their looks, it made them become strangers even to themselves.
 * 2. In what ways does the mirror, a strange new object, cause the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves?**

The characters' reactions to the mirror were both funny and sad because since they never knew what their appearances looked like, the new faces they saw were interesting, and quite funny than to what they imagined. But on the other hand, it was also sad because they were all very displeased with their "ugly" appearances, and they were unhappy about the way parts of their face looked like.
 * 3. Why are the characters’ reactions to the mirror both funny and sad?**

If the dog or cat lived together and never saw their own faces for all that time and only saw each others', I think it can be possible that they might think they are not what they really are, which is what happened in the story. But personally, I think that this is not really possible. I think this because you can see your reflection in many places. For example, you can see your reflection in the window, or like what they said in the story, in a barrel of water.
 * 4. Could a cat think it’s a dog and vice versa? Support your opinion.**

I think that it would be possible for our society to live without mirrors, because mirrors do not effect anything important, like for example, our survival, or our health. It just helps us on keeping track on how we look. Also, we wouldn't die without a mirror, and we would still survive with food, shelter, water, and all of the other things we need to survive.
 * 5. Would it be possible for our society to do without mirrors? Explain.**

__Define and use in a sentence__ : __Underlined__ : Sentence
 * Bold:** Definition

enthralled- **to be fascinated** / __"The intelligent monkey enthralled us."__ protruded- **to stick out** / __"The ugly stick protruded from the beautiful masterpiece."__ console- **to comfort** / __"He tried to console his friend, and ended up successful."__ afflicted- **to cause suffering to** / __"He afflicted many because of his dangerous behavior."__ vanity- **self- admiration** / __"She had no vanity for herself, unlike the other students in her class."__ anguish- **suffering** / __"Her anguish made everyone go in pain."__ moral- **noble** / __"He was a moral man, and gave peace to everyone in the little town."__ peddler- **a traveling salesman** / __"The peddler sold many goods to his family."__ peasant- **agricultural worker** / __"The poor peasant worked all day and all night."__ bedazzle- **to be filled with awe** / __"The little boy was bedazzled when he saw the beautiful pottery."__