Yerin's+JANUARY+WORK

1. //DOL/Grammar// Do this exercise: [] Done 10/10 //2.[|Play the game.] on subject/verb agreement// Done. Points: 650 3. [|Take a quiz.] Done. Results: 13 Correct -- 0 Wrong -- 0 Skipped 4.[| Read this interview] with Naomi Shihab Nye. Post on your wiki 7 things you learn about her.
 * Classwork Wednesday, Jan 27th:**

1. Naomi Nye's grandmother's name was Hadra. 2. Nye's grandmother lived until she was 106 years old. 3. Her grandmother was a child in World War 1. 4. She wrote a poem about her grandmother 'My Grandmother in the Stars'. 5. Nye is an American-Arab hybrid. 6. Her father was an Arab. 7. Her mother was an American.

1. Have at least 2 paragraphs of your narrative essay written. Done. 2. __Underline__, //italicize,// **make bold** or change the color of a sentence in your essay that you feel shows your personality. Done.
 * HW due Wed, Jan 27th:**

=**A Day in my Life--- Nechar**= __Narrative Essay Yerin Kweon 6E January 26, 2010

Flying is easy.. just throw yourself at the ground and miss.__ Nechar looked at his broken, mangled wings. He'd never be able to fly again... he'd never even flew his first run yet. All the other young birds his age could fly... all but him. The wind rushing through his ears would be something he'd never hear. No wings, no flight, no life. Nechar closed his eyes and thought of what had followed to his dreadful accident... He was being led out with the other birds in the bright, noonday sun. The willows whistled in the slight, sweet breeze, and he could smell the light, carefree dust motes whizzing around. Nechar had been all but bursting with excitement. Today would be the start of life for all the birds who were perched lightly on the branch, ready to leap out at any moment. "Flying is easy.. just throw yourself at the ground and miss." That's what the instructor all told them... except that Nechar hadn't missed. He remembered the sharp pain with the crunch as his wings rippled. He was crippled for life now.

Nechar looked at the other birds winging their way cleverly through the trees and thick undergrowth. Did he envy them? Nechar didn't even know anymore, he was just so used to it. Used to all the birds watching with eyes burning with curiosity, used to all of them laughing. Now he was just... submissive. The other birds never paid attention to him anymore. They were all used to hearing his story again and again.. Time to time a young fledgling would approach, for some reason or another. Nechar watched, somewhat wistfully before going down the large tree. Nechar strained himself down with his claws, because his wings would not be used for anything now, he was sure of it. Very sure. He groaned and muttered in pain while red flashed in front of his hazel-brown eyes.

Looking for food was just one thing that Nechar liked about this life. He stuck his long beak in the rustly brown leaves. He snapped it when he felt something weird. Nechar kicked out the covering with his feet and found some juicy berries. He grabbed them with his beak and started up the tree again. Straining more than ever, he dragged his meal to his sanctuary, panting. He settled down comfortably in the tree trunk and nestled in several soft leaves. Nechar sighed, stared at the flying birds in the sky for a moment, and dug in. The berries were spectacular, as he might call it. The juices dribbled down his wing feathers, and he hastily wiped them away. After finishing his meager snack, he flopped down and began to pick bits of grit and scum out of his pale blue feathers. They were clean soon and he closed his eyes to get some sleep. He hardly got any these days; he was always too busy with one thing or another.

The swirling leaves never ceased to move, glowing and spinning, making Nechar dizzy. His head spun crazily, but he couldn’t tear his eyes away from the mesmerizing pattern the leaves formed. He turned around, shaking his head and trying to erase the hypnotizing display. He turned around... to a cliff. He was falling! Instinctively, he flapped his wings, but with a jolt, remembered that he couldn’t fly. So he was falling... falling... down...

Nechar awoke with another jolt. Just a dream, just a dream, he tried to sooth himself. He heard a noise and saw Fafael flapping toward him. He grumbled and groaned. He did like Fafael, but the hyper robin always made him nervous. Fafael was always.. too nice. **He covered his wry words with sickly sugary coating, and anybird could see through it.** The problem was, Fafael was just irresistible. Charisma radiated from him like a heat wave, and he left a trail of dizziness after him, like a snail. Nechar looked up and Fafael was even closer. He groaned and sighed inwardly.

“Hi, Fafael.” he greeted sullenly.

“Hey, Biiirrrdy! Don’t look so glum-- cheer up!” Fafael trilled.

“Fly off.” muttered Nechar sulkily.

“Oh, bother. Stop muttering and cheer up like I said, Birdy!” Fafael was trying a little too hard.

“Shut up and stop bothering me!” Nechar snapped. Fafael gave him a dubious look as he flew away, flapping up into the sky. Nechar instantly regretted it, but you can’t put together a broken egg. Fafael would be offended, he was sure. But at least it kept him out of bay for now. For now. Sighing, Nechar turned around in his cozy nest, gave his feathers a quick nip, and fell asleep once more.

1. Rate yourself (1-5 for each skill) using the voice checklist. Then, give an example of each.
 * Classwork Thursday, January 21st:**

Passion: 4 Sounds like something I'd say: 3 Help audience understand: 3 Captured tone: 2 Use of humor is appropriate: 3


 * [[image:http://writingfix.com/images/6Traits/VOICE_Post_it.jpg width="300" height="273" caption="external image VOICE_Post_it.jpg" link="http://writingfix.com/PDFs/6_Traits/Trait_Post_Its_Voice.pdf"]] ||
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1. Write the first paragraph of your narrative essay. Underline the thesis statement. POST.
 * Homework due Thursday, January 21st:**

__Flying is easy.. just throw yourself at the ground and miss.__ Nechar looked at his broken, mangled wings. He'd never be able to fly again... he'd never even flew his first run yet. All the //other// young birds his age could fly... all but him. The wind rushing through his ears would be something he'd never hear. No wings, no flight, no life. Nechar closed his eyes and thought of what had followed to his dreadful accident... He was being led out with the other birds in the bright, noonday sun. The willows whistled in the slight, sweet breeze, and he could smell the light, carefree dust motes whizzing around. All but bursting with excitement, especially Nechar. Today would be the start of life for all the birds who were perched lightly on the branch, ready to leap out at any moment. //Flying is easy.. just throw yourself at the ground and miss.// That's what the instructor all told them... except that Nechar hadn't missed. He remembered the sharp pain with the //crunch// as his wings rippled. He was crippled for life now.

Who- A bird What- [Lightbulb moment] bird learns to fly When- Noonday Where- A tree/sky Why- Wings were broken How- Flapping wings
 * Who what when where why**

........ Thesis statement: //Flying is easy... just throw yourself at the ground and miss.//

1. Read this[| personal narrative]. What are 3 examples in which her 'voice' in writing shows her personality? -She puts in okay adjectives, verbs, etc. I can hear the simple 'voice' in the essay. -'As I sat in the car, burning up and listening to one of the most boring radio stations my mother could possibly like' is probably the best sentence in the essay; it's an okay kind of metaphor, and some people do talk that way. -'she started to get that “don’t bother me” look.' this is one of the essay's better sentences, and it shows 'voice' nicely. 2. Finish Friday's classwork.
 * Homework due Tuesday, January 19th:**

1. DOL 2. What is a Narrative Essay? A narrative essay is usually written generally to the author's point of view. The author tells a story in any Narrative essay. 3. What is[| VOICE in writing?] Done. 4. [|How to]put voice in your writing. Done. PRACTICE: Finish these sentences with the most VOICE you can think of. Post.
 * Classwork Friday, January 15th:**
 * ||  || It makes me SAD when something/one I was close to dies. ||
 * ||  || The FUNNIEST thing that ever happened to me was when my brother stuck his hand in the toilet. ||
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 * ||  || I really get ANGRY when people godmode. ||
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 * ||  || The most EXCITING thing I ever did was when I jumped off a cliff. [Just kidding.] ||
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 * ||  || The SCARIEST thing I remember is a nightmare. ||
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 * ||  || The most EXCITING thing I ever did was when I jumped off a cliff. [Just kidding.] ||
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 * ||  || The SCARIEST thing I remember is a nightmare. ||
 * ||  || The SCARIEST thing I remember is a nightmare. ||
 * ||  || The SCARIEST thing I remember is a nightmare. ||

1. DOL Done. 2. test Done. 3. Grammar book pages 50-52 Done. 4. Adjective quizzes: =Quiz Results - "Adjective or Adverb?"=
 * Classwork Wednesday, January 13th:**

You're right!
 * **The questions you got wrong:** ||  ||
 * **Grade in percentage:** || **100.00 %** ||
 * *** of questions you got right: || 17 / 17 Correct ||

Results: 10 Correct -- 0 Wrong -- 0 Skipped

=Quiz Results - "Adjectives- Order"=

Well done, you've finished the quiz.
 * The questions you got wrong: ||  ||
 * Grade in percentage: || 100.00 % ||
 * *** of questions you got right: || 12 / 12 Correct ||
 * You scored** **10/10 [100.0%]** so why not print out your certificate?

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Name .....................

You've completed level C of the Skillswise Adjectives quiz and have scored:

10 /10



**Congratulations!** ||  || " You said: **happy** Well done, the answer is happy. ||
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 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] ||  1: ||  The weather's cold and wet and it's always dark, but I'm really happy here.' Which word in this sentence is a **positive** adjective?

You said: **special** Well done, the answer is special. ||
 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] ||  2: ||  George is a special man, even though he's awkward and hard. Without him my life would be empty.' Which word in this sentence is a **positive** adjective?

You said: **loving** Well done, the answer is loving. ||
 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] ||  3: || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> My dad is very loving, but his house is so boring. Every room is painted orange and blue.' Which word in this sentence is a **positive** adjective?

You said: **fresh** Well done, the answer is fresh. ||
 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> 4: || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> This is an electric fridge. It's quite small and the freezer's broken, but it will keep your food fresh.' Which word in this sentence is definitely a **positive** adjective?

You said: **special** Well done, the best answer is special. ||
 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> 5: || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> Have you seen Joe? Joe is a special person, even though he's a bit short and awkward. This letter's for him and it's urgent.' Which word in this sentence is a **positive** adjective?

You said: **boring** Well done, the best answer is boring. ||
 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> 6: || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> I love cooking new curries. It's relaxing and I love the smell of fresh herbs. Cooking anything else is just boring.' Which word in this sentence is a **negative** adjective?

You said: **bony** Well done, the best answer is bony. ||
 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> 7: || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> Debbie's an attractive, gentle woman and she always has a hopeful smile, but she's very bony.' Which word in this sentence is a negative adjective?

You said: **closed** Well done, the best answer is closed. ||
 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> 8: || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> The nightclub has a new sound system, an open bar and fresh flowers everywhere. It's a shame it's closed at weekends!' Which word in this sentence is a **negative** adjective?

You said: **ugly** Well done, the best answer is ugly. ||
 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> 9: || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> The ugly sisters are very jealous of their brother. He's handsome and he has a pretty wife and beautiful home.' Which word in this sentence is a **negative** adjective?

You said: **noisy** Well done, the best answer is noisy. ||
 * [[image:http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/images/1.gif width="30" height="25" align="top"]] || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> 10: || <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans serif;"> These storage heaters can be noisy, but they're smart, slim and warm.' Which word in this sentence is a **negative** adjective?

1. [|Create a crossword] from the vocab words we used in class. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS ONLY WORKS FOR REGISTERED USERS. YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE TO PAY. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
 * Homework due** **Friday, January 8th:**

2. Write 2 questions and answers from ch 1-12. Post Qs on your wiki.

1. What is Gilgamesh's ultimate quest? To find out the secret of immortality.

2. What are 3 of the things that Gilgamesh conquered and slew? The bull of heaven, huwawa, and a pride of lions.

1. Finish reading Gilgamesh. Done. 2. Read AR books.
 * Homework due Monday, January 4th:**