WARM-UP AND CLOSURE
English I Fall 2013
WARM-UP JANUARY 24
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Answer the following in complete sentences in your
warm-up notebook. Please put the date at the top:
1. What is the procedure for entering the classroom?
2. What is the procedure for turning things in late?
3. What is the procedure for the end of class?
4. What is the procedure for missed work?
5.What are the 8 parts of speech?
6. How many points are taken off for something being
two days late?
PARTS OF SPEECH
Verb
 Adjective
 Conjunction
 Noun
 Adverb
 Preposition
 Interjection
 Pronoun
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CLOSURE JANUARY 24
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Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence
by marking ( ) around the phrase. Mark a “P”
above the preposition itself.
She dove into the water before dawn.
 He wants to leave after the intermission.
 The book is between the shelves.
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Homework 4th: Finish Thank you M’am
annotations if needed; study prepositions and
finish preposition sheet from class today; turn in
parent info sheet [signed]. PURCHASE BINDER
AND NOTEBOOK!
WARM-UP~ JANUARY 27: DIRECTIONS
(PREPOSITIONS)
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Write instructions for a student who is trying to
get from this classroom to your next class. If it’s
too close, choose the cafeteria. Be specific. Do not
leave anything out of your instructions!
Pass your parent info the front.
 Have your binder and notebook out for me to
check.
 4th: Have your annotations ready for “Thank You
M’am”
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JANUARY 27: CLOSURE
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Go back to your warm-up and circle prepositions.
Bracket all “prep” phrases.
Homework:
 You will have a prepositions quiz on Thurs (4th)
Friday (1st/3rd).
 Honors: Read “The Model,” annotate, and answer
questions for tomorrow on a separate sheet of
paper in complete sentences.
 ALL: Study prepositions and take/print the
learning styles inventory on my wiki home page.
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CLOSURE: PREPOSITIONS JANUARY 28TH
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Mark prepositions and objects of prepositions in each
sentence. Bracket each phrase.
1. In spite of her struggles, she always succeeded in
anything she attempted to complete.
2. The above-average student made an effort to work
diligently on his homework for the benefit of his
educational pursuits.
3. He was a crusader for justice amid the difficulties
of his age.
Hw: Study prepositions; bring an article from the
newspaper into the class- we will analyze author’s
purpose and supporting details
WARM-UP: JANUARY 28 PREPOSITIONS
List as many prepositions as you can off the top
of your head. Write about your plans for the rest
of the week, and then mark all prep phrases after
you do so.
 Have your “Thank You M’am” questions out on
your desk for me to check.
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HONORS: JANUARY 31 WARM-UP
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Honors: Re-write the first paragraph of “The
Model” without prepositional phrases while I
come around and check your homework. You do
not need to mark “P” and “OP”.
ANSWER- WARM-UP
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Curving, the little town, lay one July day. Its two
"gates," the smaller, the larger one, stretched
forth--one a dwarf and the other a colossal limb-and the bell tower, almost as tall as the cliff, wide
below, narrowing, raised its pointed summit.
JANUARY 31: WARM-UP~ RECOGNIZING
PREPOSITIONS
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Copy this list of words on a piece of notebook paper.
Circle only the words that are prepositions. Do not
look at the list.
in
through
then
or
so
under
from
and
of
now
amid
run
but
for
right
over
up
like
straight
a
the
left
despite
GALLERY WALK OR SEATED WORK
Please finish the first three exercises from each
preposition worksheet.
 When you’re finished, you may complete the rest
of the exercises to get ahead.
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CLOSURE JAN 31: “RUN UP TO RUN
AROUND”
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Often, a verb and preposition combine to form an
expression that differs from the standard meaning of
the verb. For example, we can say that something
falls under a particular category, even though the
verb fall normally has to do with things giving in to
the influence of gravity.
See how many expressions you can form by combining
the following verbs and prepositions:
Go, run, call, give, shoot
Around, off, down, up, out
Homework: All vocab for unit 1 due Monday;
prepositions quiz on Monday; Bring in a newspaper
article that you can analyze for supporting detail;
print non-fiction notes on wiki.
WARM-UP FEB 3: PREP PHRASES
Please write the sentences and mark the
prepositional phrases appropriately with ( ).
 1. The roads of ancient Rome connected the cities
of the empire.
 2. The book on the table in the English classroom
is Barbara's book.
 3. According to the police, the suspect got away.
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Have your vocab out and ready to show me- Unit
1
GALLERY WALK OR SEATED WORK:
PREPOSITIONS
Continue to work on prepositions review from
last week for tomorrow’ s quiz.
 You have 15 minutes to finish the next three
exercises from each section of each practice sheet.
 If you have less than three exercises left, please
finish the section entirely.
 If you finish early, work on extra exercises.
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WARM-UP: FEBRUARY 4
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Use your vocabulary words to write a short story.
Please use at least 4 words from your list. Pay
attention to the part of speech.
YOUR VISUAL FEATURE ARTICLE
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Using your article with a visual feature included, answer the
following questions on a piece of paper (you may include this
with your other article answers if you have those.)
1. Describe your visual feature in as much detail as possible.
[Focus on facial expressions, clothing, action, coloring,
background, etc.]
2. What is the title of your article? (correctly punctuated!) Do
the title and the photo align? (Do they make sense together?)
3. What is the main idea of your piece? If it is stated, write
the sentence. Does the photo align with it?
4. What are the types of supporting details used and
examples of these?
5. Overall, how does your visual feature enhance the article?
Is there anything you would change about it? Why?
6. Would you be able to tell what your article is about without
reading it based on the visual features that you see? Why or
why not?
NON-FICTION ARTICLES
After you’re finished reading the NF article on
books and answering the NF term questions, we
will discuss.
 If you’re finished early, begin answering the NF
questions for your own article.
 Discuss and record notes for the articles of your 1
o’ clock partner. Summarize the bolded points
that appear on the question sheet. Then, answerhow is theirs different or similar to your piece?
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CLOSURE: FEBRUARY 4
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Please quote the following appropriately. Write them
with quotations or underline them if needed.
The Seven Ages of Man (a poem by Shakespeare)
The New York Times (a famous newspaper)
Homeland (a TV series)
The Lord of the Flies (a book by William Golding)
Your favorite magazine or song (punctuate
accordingly)
HW: Study vocab- late vocab- see note on board/wiki
WARM-UP FEBRUARY 6
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Please write three new sentences using new
vocabulary words. Make sure they are used
exactly how they appear in your text.
CLOSURE FEB 6
Exit slip on punctuation
 This is your own work/counts as a quiz
 When you are done, keep it at your desk (flip it
over.)
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MLA CITATION
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Internal citations- these go INSIDE of your actual
paper when you are writing. They appear within the
paper like this:
[If there’s a page number]
Gibaldi indicates, “Quotations are effective in
research papers when used selectively” (109).
[If not] Quotations need to be carefully chosen:
“Quotations are effective in research papers when
used selectively” (Gilbaldi).
According to Anthony Gilbaldi, “Quotations are
effective in research papers when used effectively.”
No author? Cite as (“Title of piece”).
MLA CITATIONS- WORKS CITED
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For “Who Killed the Iceman?” we are going to try
to use MLA citations in the form of Works Cited.
Editor, author, or compiler name (if available).
Name of Site. Name of institution/organization
affiliated with the site (sponsor or publisher),
date of resource creation (if available). Medium of
publication. Date of access.
From The Purdue Owl
MLA WORKS CITED
The Purdue OWL Family of Sites. The Writing Lab and OWL at
Purdue and Purdue U, 2008. Web. 23 Apr. 2008.
Editor, author, or compiler name (if available). Name of Site.
Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site
(sponsor or publisher), date of resource creation (if
available). Medium of publication. Date of access.
*If no publisher, then n.p.
*No date published? N.d.
WARM-UP FEB 7
No warm-up- 5 minutes of vocab study
 Have your books out on your desk- novel check
 Have them by Monday- one day late (9/10).
 If you have an Amazon order, show me that (on
its way.)
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Have your finished “Who Killed The Iceman?”
article worksheet out on your desk to pass up to
me.
CLOSURE FEB. 8
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Try to write one sentence using parallelism and
one sentence using antithesis. Use your JFK
speech and notes as a model.
WARM-UP FEB 10
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Look at your vocab words for unit 2. Write 5
sentences using 5 words of your choice correctly.
TONE: JFK
On a sheet of paper, record JFK’s tone (use your
vocab list.)
 Create a main idea sentence for this tone choice.
 Include 2 examples to support your choice of
tone.
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In total, your response should only be about 6-7
lines.
WARM-UP FEB. 11
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Choose 3 new vocab words and use them
correctly in a sentence. Be sure to study its part
of speech (some have multiple parts of speech, so
be careful.)
CLOSURE FEB 11
Make the following statements parallel:
 In spring, summer, or in winter
 It was a long ceremony and very tedious.
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Mark prepositional phrases in the following
sentences:
 1. She stopped at the store on her way to the
ceremony.
 2. Over the hill and through the woods lives my
friend.
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WARM-UP FEB 17
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Welcome back.
There is no warm-up today. You may review your
punctuating titles notes and vocabulary unit 2 for
today’s quizzes that were supposed to take place
last week.
Pull out your practice EOC test. Begin to record
your answers on looseleaf.
QUIZZES
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When you are done, place both quizzes on the
front table. Make sure your name is on both.
Take an EOC answer key (do not write on this- I
need it back.) Check your answers and mark
accordingly on a sheet of looseleaf.
AS YOU LISTEN TO MLK’S SPEECH…
Metaphor
 Simile
 Parallelism
 Antithesis
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NOW, RECORD YOUR THOUGHTS
Then, think about:
 Dominant appeal
 Tone
 Style- formal or informal?
 Author’s purpose: Express, Persuade, Inform,
Entertain?
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CLOSURE FEB 17
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Punctuate the dialogue and titles correctly. Write
each sentence.
10. Can you believe, Dot asked me, that it has
been almost five years since we've seen each
other?
 11. A Perfect Day for Bananafish is, I believe, J.
D. Salinger's best short story.
 12. Certainly, Mr. Martin said, I shall explain the
whole situation to him. I know that he will
understand.
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WARM-UP 4TH BLOCK FEB 18
You need to work decisively and be quick. How
can you fix this to make it parallel?
 “Speech is silver, but silence is gold.”- What is
this called?
 Punctuate the dialogue and correct capitalization
if necessary.: He asked when will we be getting
our quiz back?
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STYLE
Informal v. formal (does the speaker/writer use
“you” and include the audience?)
 Elevated v. simple- Look at diction
 Figurative v. literal- metaphorical language? Or
straightforward?
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MLK SPEECH
Answer NF questions 1-5 in complete sentences.
 Author’s purpose: Persuade, inform, express,
entertain
 Style: Informal v. formal, figurative v. literal,
elevated v. simple
 Tone: Use three quotes to support your tone
choices. Use words from your tone list and make
sure they are appropriate.
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QUOTING
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The speaker says, “
CLOSURE FEB 18
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Label the verb and prepositional phrase in each
sentence.
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1. The radio was my favorite gift at Christmas.
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2. Jay will be the winner of the most games.
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4. The furniture should be early American style
for this room.
5. Gomer Pyle's favorite expression was "Golly!".
WARM-UP FEB 19- FIND PREP PHRASES
AND VERBS- FIRST THREE (1ST AND 3RD)
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1. An honest man should have been the leader of
the country.
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2. Curt's favorite toy is his big truck.
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3. Students' favorite food must be pizza.
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4. The alarm must be ringing again and again.
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5. My homes have been a school house, an old
apartment, and a moved-in house.
CLOSURE FEB 19 WED. 1ST AND 3RD
BLOCKS
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Create three unique sentences using one linking
verb and two action verbs. Use your notes.
Hw: Study verbs list, vocab, and complete your
story if you need to.
WARM-UP FEB 20
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Using your vocabulary words, create 3 unique
sentences. Do not recycle words that you may
have already used in class. If the word is not a
verb, add a verb to the sentence from your verb
list.
Please help me out by straightening the desks
and picking up any trash that you see. Thank
you.
CLOSURE: VERBS- FEBRUARY 20
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“Ride” and “hide” are similar verbs in the present
tense, but they follow different rules when
they’re put in the past tense. Ride becomes rode,
and hide becomes hid.
List three other pairs of verbs that are similar in
the present tense, but which follow different rules
in the past tense.
Homework:
 Study for vocab, verbs, and work on practice
EOC….FINISH research task if you did not
today.
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GALLERY WALK- PRIMARY V. SECONDARY
SOURCES
When you are finished, you may be seated as you
check over your work.
 You may work on vocabulary unit 4 or the EOC.
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KNIGHT TIME
Please have your verbs notes out.
 Also, get your Warriner’s purple grammar book
out from under your desk.
 Turn to pages 48 and 49.
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WARM-UP FEB 21
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No warm-up- study for quiz
EOC
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Generalization: Statement about a group of
people or things, based on a few people
Subject/verb agreement: The subject has to agree
with the verb: They is the best v. She is the best.
(Singular subject/singular verb).
Fragments and Run-ons- Be careful for sentences
without punctuation or ones that are not
complete (subject and verb.)
EOC CONTD.
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Comma splice- a comma that comes between
two independent clauses (these two clauses may
stand alone. A period could go in the middle.)
WRONG: She walked to the store, he followed
her there.
Correct: She walked to the store; he followed her
there. Or
 She walked to the store. He followed her there.
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POPULAR TERMS…
Point- of- view
 Mood
 Tone
 Author’s purpose
 Style
 Personification
 Main idea
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CLOSURE – FEBRUARY 21
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Write each sentence, double underline the
verb, and then label it action or linking.
Remember to use the “am”/ “is”/
“are” rule
1. She tastes the hamburger.
 2. You seem sick.
 3. He became a champion.
 4. The flowers grow quickly.
 5. Please remain in your seat.
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WARM-UP FEB 24
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Using your new vocab words for unit 4, create 3
unique sentences. Mark the prepositional
phrases and verbs in each sentence.
CLOSURE- FEB 24
Identify the verb in each sentence. Mark prep
phrases first, then verbs.
1.
2.
3.
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I will walk to the pharmacy after school.
I have been talking to my teacher about study
habits.
She is the leader of student council.
HW: Study for verbs quiz tomorrow (know your
list and how to identify them.) Work on vocab
exercises (due tomorrow- all except writing
portion.)
CLOSURE FEB 24- 4TH BLOCK
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4.
Mark the prepositional phrases, box infinitives,
simple subjects, and verbs in each sentence.:
She met her mother for lunch.
The new president would have been the new face for
America.
That dog was the pet to have.
(4th) Take this number, please.
Homework: Finish subjects and verbs work from
today’s class. Study vocab. Work on your EOC.
4th block: Finish Research Workshop for Friday (use
the online text at home.) Study vocab. Finish sub/v
sheet (imperatives.)
WARM-UP FEB 25
Find the verb in each sentence:
 She should have been the new teammate.
 She was talking to her mom on the phone.
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Linking or action?
 She tasted the hamburger.
 This smells good.
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New seats today
WARM-UP/CLOSURE CHECK
Warm-up grading- neatness and completion
 Check plus= 20/20 Excellent work….shows
great effort, completion, neatness, clarity, and
dates, as well as objectives listed for each day.
 Check= 18/20=Good work. There may be a 1-2
missing or incomplete exercises, or the work may
be a bit messy and hard to read; objectives are
mostly listed.
 Check minus 17/20=Average work. The work is
messy and difficult to read and/or several (more
than 1-2 are missing. Objectives and/or dates
may be missing as well. Overall, indicates a lack
of completeness and/or clarity.
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QUIZ
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When you are done, bring it to the front and
quietly take out your vocab or EOC practice.
MLK SPEECH
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280
You’re adding an answer about syntax to the
answers that you already have for the speech.
CLOSURE- FEB 25- 4TH BLOCK
Write a short paragraph about someone who has
greatly influenced your life. Who were they? How
did they influence you?
 Make sure you have a main idea, at least one
supporting detail, and a concluding sentence.
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4th block: Finish Research Workshop for Friday
(use the online text at home.) Study vocab. Finish
sub/v sheet (imperatives.)
 Work on EOC 2 for Monday.
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KNIGHT TIME 2/25
Page 49 of grammar book
 Ex. 8 1-5 Prep phrases, verbs, AND subjects.
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WARM-UP FEB 26
Find the prepositional phrases, verbs, and
subjects in each sentence:
 1. Tony rewound the cassette and then pressed
the playback button.
 2. Toshiro sings, acts, and dances in the show.
 3. Will you walk home or wait for the four o’clock
bus?
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BIAS ACTIVITY- 4TH BLOCK
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Using the article “How Private is Your Private Life?”
on p. 683, find the following items. Jot this down in
the literature section of your binder.
Main idea
Loaded Language
Fact v. opinion
Hyperbole (exaggeration)
Is there truth to what the author is saying? Could the
argument be more convincing? How?
Then Return to “Teaching Chess and Life” How
might this be biased?
CLOSURE FEB 26- 1ST AND 3RD BLOCKS
Reflect on a person who has influenced your life
in a positive way. Who is this person?
 What have they done for you?
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Homework: Study vocab and work on your EOC.
Also, review non-fiction terms.
CLOSURE FEB 26- 4TH BLOCK
Name three different appeals that a writer or
speaker may use to persuade their audience.
 How does syntax help convey an author’s point?
Name a specific example.
 What is the difference between a stated and
implied main idea? Which one do you think is
more prevalent in fiction? Non-fiction?
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Warm-up check tomorrow.
 Research workshop due Friday.
 Finish verb exercises.
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WARM-UP FEB 27
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Mark all prepositions, verbs, and subjects. Be
careful for interrupters.
1. Fortunately, he didn’t need surgery.
 2. His physical therapist has designed an exercise
program for him.
 3. Before exercise, he must spend at least five
minutes warming up.
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WRITING CHALLENGE- 4TH BLOCK FEB 27
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Craft a short story or poem using at least three
vocab words, three verbs, three prepositions, and
a unique syntax feature.
CLOSURE FEB 27- LEAVE NOTEBOOK AT
FRONT
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Non-fiction review
How can syntax help a writer express his or her
main point?
 What are four options for author’s purpose?
 What is a generalization?
 How can a NF piece be organized?
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EOC– do you remember?
 What is a comma splice?
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HW: Research workshop/quiz vocab
WARM-UP FEB 28
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Study for vocab.
Quiz- when done
 Work on EOC or start your research workshop
sheet at the front.
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PLACE QUIZ IN THE FRONT.
CLOSURE FEB 28
Reflect on three important things that you
learned from this non-fiction unit. Be prepared to
share your answers.
 What do you look forward to studying during our
fiction unit?
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WARM-UP MARCH 3: NF TEST TODAY
There is no warm-up today. Please have only
your EOC answers on your desk (looseleaf with
name on top.) Also, have your non-fiction
responses ready to turn in (“Chess and
Life”/”Community Service and You”)
 Please have two pencils and a sheet of looseleaf
ready to use on top of your desk. Borrow from a
friend if you do not have them.
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WARM-UP MARCH 5
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Reflect upon what you look forward to learning in
our fiction Unit. What is the most valuable
concept you took away from non-fiction?
CLOSURE MARCH 5
Write 3 things you learned today~
 2 things that confused you
 1 thing you still want to learn
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Be prepared to share.
WARM-UP: MARCH 6
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Dissect the sentences appropriately. Don’t forget
any marks!
1. Where are you going today?
 2. Over the fence and through the woods is a
cabin.
 3. Here are the tickets.
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Pass up your signed progress reports. Makeup
work can be done today after school- not
tomorrow.
EOC “COMMA SPLICE”
Inappropriately placed comma
 I went to the store, I walked home.
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Here, you have a subject and verb in each clause
(They are independent clauses. They can stand
alone.)
 Use a semi-colon: I went to the store; I walked
home.
 OR a conjunction with a comma….
 I went to the store, and I walked home.
 OR two complete sentences…
 I went to the store. I walked home.
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CLOSURE MARCH 6
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Think about a movie or book that created great
suspense for the viewer or reader. What was
suspenseful? Why was it memorable for you?
Vocab quiz tomorrow
 Pick a research topic/have parent sig. form signed
by tomorrow
 Bring your EOC packet and answers again.
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Finish questions 10-13 for “The Most Dangerous
Game.”
WARM-UP MARCH 7
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Create three sentences using your vocabulary
words. Use a verb and an unusually placed
subject.
CLOSURE MARCH 7: 1ST AND 3RD
On a slip of paper, record the following:
 1. What are the names of the two characters who
appear in the exposition of “The Most Dangerous
Game”?
 2. Who greets Rainsford at the door when he first
sees Zaroff’s chateau?
 3. What is Zaroff’s favorite hobby?
 4. What dilemma does Rainsford face in the
story?
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4TH BLOCK MARCH 7TH CLOSURE
1. What is the difference between direct and
indirect characterization?
 2. What is an epiphany that Rainsford has in the
story?
 3. What is one example of irony within the story?
What type is it?
 4. What is the point of view? Why is it used?
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CLOSURE
Add quotation marks, commas, and periods
where needed:
 How far is that she asked
 That’s unbelievable said Sue.
 Bill said That will cost you five dollars.
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Label the verb intransitive or transitive:
 1. Andres went to the beach last weekend.
 2. They stood in line for hours waiting for the
store to open.
 3. Maribel inherited one million dollars.
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MARCH 10 WARM-UP
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Using unit 6 vocab words, create 3 of your own
sentences. Mark the subject, verb, and
prepositional phrases.
GROUP STORY DISCUSSION
Each group should report your answers to each
question.
 Take turns recording information.
 Be sure to record who says what in the
conversation.
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CLOSURE MARCH 10
Label the direct object in each sentence. Double
underline the action verb. If there is no direct
object, indicate that.
 He walked with her in the park.
 I threw the ball to the catcher.
 I bought the present in the store.
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See side board for important due dates.
 Bring four sources to class by Friday.
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WARM-UP MARCH 11- DISSECT THE
SENTENCES. WRITE “DO” ABOVE THE DIRECT
OBJECT.
1. This article gives interesting facts about
libraries.
 2. The city of Alexandria had the most famous
library.
 3. This library contained the largest collection of
plays and works of philosophy in the world.

NF test grades should be entered by tomorrow
evening.
 Makeup dates are located on the outside door.
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CLOSURE: MARCH 11- FICTION
What is the difference between a round character
and a flat character?
 What is the difference between a dynamic
character and a static character?
 What is indirect characterization v. direct
characterization?

WARM-UP MARCH 12

Label the indirect and direct objects for each
sentence.
1. The complicated passageways of this building
give us the word “labyrinth”.
 2. He gave Icarus careful instructions not to fly
too near the sun.
 3. Mythology tells us other stories of his fabulous
inventions.
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RESEARCH REMINDERS

Narrow your topic if needed.

This is not an argumentative paper.


Your thesis will be structured a certain way; it
will address the problem and then the person or
group of people working to alleviate that
problem.
Search for four sources that relate to the social
justice issue and organization or person. Bring
four in by Friday. Evaluate yourself today and
tomorrow; bring this in on Friday with you.
CLOSURE MARCH 12

No Closure.
MARCH 13- THURS WARM-UP
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Free-write.
You may write about whatever you wish. My one
request is that you use detail in your writing, similar
to the kind of detail we have seen in “The Most
Dangerous Game” and other short pieces of writing
we’ve read so far.
Include at least 3 sensory details (details that appeal
to the five senses) in your writing.
Change in research topic? Bring a new form attached
to the old one. You must get a new signature.
MARCH 13~ CLOSURE
Record each sentence and clearly make the
appropriate grammatical marks for each item (prep
phrases, verbs, subjects, IO, DO, and subject
complements.)
***You must create your own PA or PN (subject
complement.) Include “PA” or “PN” afterward.
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

1. For some immigrants, the voyage to America
was__________________.
2. The task of adapting to a new way of life
is_______________________.
3. Two of the immigrant families
were___________________ and
______________________.
MARCH 14
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No WARM-UP- Quiz each other on vocab
Make sure you have your sources ready for a peer
swap later in class.
Put your name on the blank card. Pass them
back up to the front when you are finished.
VOCAB QUIZ

When you are done, you may begin this
weekend’s assigned EOC passages. You may also
begin next week’s vocabulary.

Place your quiz in the front.

If you have any questions, ask me.
GRAMMAR REVIEW- SUBJECT
COMPLEMENTS
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Page 62 of Warriner’s text
Review C 1-10
Note about texts in this classroom:
Each day, you should place your books in the rack
under your seat when you are done using them.
In the back, interactive readers have been missing.
Do not touch any readers that are not your own. Place
your reader on the correct shelf each day and label
your name on the outside of the text.
CLOSURE MARCH 14- DISSECT
1. Natalie knitted her friend a sweater.
 2. My little sister sang me a song.
 3. Germs cause illness.
 Label each as “intransitive” or “transitive.”

Don’t forget to complete your two EOC
passages- check my wiki for the titles (or
side board).
 Start your vocab for next week and study
grammar!

MARCH 17: WARM-UP: RECORD THE SENTENCE
AND LABEL IT AS “TRANSITIVE” (HAS AN
OBJECT) OR “INTRANSITIVE” (DOES NOT)

1. The stadium roared with the cheers of the
fans.

2. A new dress will be needed for the dance.

3. Did Rulon forget his new title?

5. Chris has a new digital camera!
GRAMMAR REVIEW ROTATIONS
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When the timer goes off, you may move to the
next table (clockwise). Begin work immediately
or you may have not have enough time.
You do not have to write the whole sentence for
this.
CLOSURE MARCH 17
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1st and 3rd blocks
Write 3 original sentences using your vocab unit
7 words.
VOCAB DUE TOMORROW!
I’m kindly accepting paper ream donation; I’m
out of paper and probably not getting any more
soon!
 TOMORROW: Ch. 1 of LOTF, anticipation
guide, and vocab unit 7

WARM-UP MARCH 18

Dissect the following sentences. Be sure to mark
all prep phrases, verbs, IO, DO and PA/PN.
1. The strawberries should be ripe in a few days.
 2. Are any of these library books overdue?
 3. Everyone in that ballet is an excellent dancer.
 4. I am weaving my aunt and uncle a tapestry.
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WARM-UP 19TH ~DISSECT
She is a teacher for the school.
 She is kind to her colleagues.
 I am working on a book of essays.
 I will give her the paperwork.

What are each of the bolded items? Be sure to mark
everything and pay attention to the bolded word
(IO/DO/PA/PN/OP?)
ALL LATE WORK AND MAKEUPS DUE BY
FRIDAY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
CLOSURE MARCH 19

Illustrate one example of characterization in
Lord of the Flies. This may be direct or indirect.
What does it show about the character so far?
HW: Ch 3- questions will be on wiki
 Don’t forget that your thesis statement is due on
a piece of looseleaf to me by Friday.

DEAR DAY
Please have a novel out on your desk to read. It
can be Lord of the Flies.
 SILENT reading
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MARCH 18- ALTERNATE (USED FOR 4TH)
Closure
 Who is the author of Lord of the Flies?
 What is one theme from this novel?
 What inspired the author to write the novel?
 What is one thing that you look forward to
learning with this text?

VOCAB/FICTION- WARMUP MARCH 20

Using at least 3 vocab words, write a short
paragraph about Lord of the Flies or “The Most
Dangerous Game.”
LOTF ADDED QUESTIONS~ CH. 1
How does Jack behave during the voting scene?
What does this reveal about his character?
 How does Jack react when he first sees the pig in
chapter 1? What does this reveal about his
character? What does Ralph tell him to do?
 How does the setting help the reader understand
the story better? Use one passage that describes
the setting in your response.


ANSWER ALL.
KNIGHT TIME MARCH 20
Non-fiction and fiction term review- quiz each
other on notes/ask questions
 Re-do EOC passage p. 17 & p.30
 Extra time? Study vocab.

CLOSURE MARCH 20- LOTF CONNECTION
Characters in LOTF change their behavior due to
their circumstances.
 Has your behavior ever changed due to an
unusual situation- something extremely stressful
or painful?
 How did this affect others? How would you have
acted differently if you could go back to that
situation?


Thesis, vocab quiz, chapter 2 of LOTF- 1st and
3rd
WARM-UP MARCH 21

Study vocab- BE IN A SEAT WHEN THE BELL
RINGS.
Announcements:
 Midterms next week- study your terms
 1st- Mon, 2nd- Tues, 3rd- Wed, 4th-Thurs
 Finish your two EOC 3 passages- “Leading
Women” and the student essay.
 No vocab next week
 Reading LOTF will vary based on midterm day
 Today is the last day for makeup work.

KNIGHT TIME- MARCH 21
Review terms for midterm
 Quiz eachother
 Continue EOC practice

MARCH 24 WARM-UP (MARCH 25 FOR 1ST
BLOCK)

Picture yourself on this island with the boys in
LOTF. Would you find yourself more interested
in finding meat, like Jack? Or would you be more
interested in finding shelter and keeping a fire
going? Why?
CLOSURE MARCH 24- COMMAS (MARCH 25
FOR 1ST BLOCK)
Yes I have those shoes that you want.
 Well that’s a good question.
 Have you taken out the trash John?
 When you are older you’ll be wiser.


Read chapter 5 for tonight. The questions are on
the same document as chapter 4. Work on your
outline if you desire. Study for the midterm by
reviewing both fiction and non-fiction terms.
WARM-UP 3RD AND 4TH BLOCK-MARCH 25
Place commas where needed:
 1. You’ve been there before haven’t you?
 2. Will you help me with this John?
 3. She had eggs bacon and toast for breakfast.
 4. The white sandy beach was a haven.

CLOSURE MARCH 25 3 AND 4TH
Place commas where needed.
 1. That I’m afraid is not allowed here.
 2. No you cannot stay out past your curfew.
 3. Jenna can you please stay a little later?
 4. You did that all by yourself didn’t you?

MARCH 26 AND 27TH- CHECK WITH A
FRIEND!

No technology
MARCH 28- WARM-UP

Warm-up: commas and Lord of the Flies
Pretend that you are a character in Lord of the
Flies. You are about to place a letter into a bottle
in hopes that somebody will see it. In your letter,
you must record three specific things that have
happened on the island, your location (any info at
all), as well as two people you’ve spent time with.
What is your opinion of these people?
 You must include a comma separating two equal
adjectives, as well as an introductory element
with a comma.

PARTNER CLOCKS- MARCH 28
Neatly remove the current names.
 Start over- find 12-5 o’clock partner.
 Don’t double up with a partner more than once.
 I’ll be filling out your six o’clock partner, so pass
up your clocks to me when you’re done.

CITATIONS IN OUTLINE
(Author last name).
 (“Shortened title”).

CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE
“The way we read literature depends on the
questions that we ask.”
 Using 8 lines maximum of looseleaf, discuss your
answer to this prompt.
 You must have a main idea sentence, 2
supporting details, analysis, as well as a
concluding sentence that reiterates the main
point and brings closure to your response.

CLOSURE- MARCH 28
Write each sentence and add commas where they
are needed.
 She said I needed that yesterday.
 I would like that item, he said, but it is sold out.
 The shiny blue sea looked like a mirage.
 Wrightsville Beach a popular vacation
destination is where I plan to go soon.
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KNIGHT TIME ~ MARCH 28
Warriner’s grammar- p. 288-289 14, 16, 17, 19
 Any concepts you’d like to review? Grammar or
anything else?
 Thesis statement help/organize everything for
your research paper.
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WARM-UP MARCH 31

Place the commas where they are needed. Record
the reason after each statement.
After I wash the car I will do laundry.
 While I am out I will buy some groceries.
 She will walk to the park and then she will meet
someone for dinner.

OUTLINE- PEER SWAP ON NOTECARD
Does the student have the outline in the correct
format?
 Does the student’s organization make sense to
the reader? Does it contain an introduction, body
paragraph that explains the injustice and why it
is an injustice? Is this followed by a paragraph
that explains which organization or person is
working to fix the injustice and how?
 Does the student include quotes that expertly
support the topic? How could the quotes be
chosen differently?
 Are the quotes cited?
 Extra comments

WARM-UP APRIL 2
Commas
 Page 291 in Warriner’s~ Exercises 1-3
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CLOSURE~ MARCH 31 LOTF
1st/3rd: What is the value in the rules that Ralph
has set for the boys? Why does Jack reject them
after he had agreed to them? Why do people
break rules?
 4th: How would you have handled the situation
with the “beast” on the island if you were in
charge? Why? (Chapter 6)

HW: 1ST/3RD~ Read chapter 5/annotate/organize
binder/begin vocab 8- Have chapter 4 questions
finished.
 4th: Read chapter 7/annotate/organize
binder/begin vocab 8
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CLOSURE- APRIL 2ND- DIDN’T DO W 1ST
BLOCK
4-6 Page 291
 Comma rule included
 Commas quiz tomorrow
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1st/3rd block: Read chapter 6 and answer
questions. Be prepared to come to class and
participate in discussion.
4th block: Read chapter 8 and answer the
questions on my wiki. Be prepared to come to
class and discuss.
WARM-UP APRIL 3

Place commas where they are needed.
Because she was the captain she called the shots.
 She is I believe one of the best.
 Michael Smith Jr. is the name of her dad’s close
friend.
 Well I’m not sure what to do about that.
 I will wash the clothes and then I will make the
bed.
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CLOSURE APRIL 3
Using 3 vocab words from unit 8, create 3 unique
sentences using semi-colons and/or commas
properly in each sentence.
 These sentences should not be copied directly
from your book.
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WARM-UP APRIL 4

Study Vocab! 5 minutes
OUTLINE~ NOTES
Be careful for long-winded quotes.
 Avoid off-topic or insufficient quotes. Choose
“gems.”
 Know your authors. Be ready to explain their
background and credibility.
 Cite correctly. (Last name). (“Title”).
 Balance your focus- the issue itself and
organization (don’t overload on one or the other.)
 Aim for smooth transitions.
 Stay on topic. The reader should always
remember your point.

CITATIONS
You must have a “lead-in” to any quote in your
paper.
 Include the author’s credibility, or introduce the
name of your source. Include a parenthetical
citation at the end.
 Make sure to set up the reader for your quote;
there should be context prior to the quote.
 Also, be sure to explain and analyze the quote
afterward.
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GRAMMAR: SEMI-COLON AND COLON
PRACTICE
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Page 419- 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
APRIL 4 CLOSURE
On a slip of paper, record the following:
 1. One thing you learned today and feel
comfortable with.
 2. Two things that you have questions about.

WARM-UP APRIL 7TH- 5 DAYS UNTIL
SPRING BREAK!
Insert the appropriate punctuation:
1. I need the following ingredients for the cake
milk flour sugar and eggs.
2. I want to visit the following cities and states
Chicago Illinois San Francisco California Austin
Texas and Boston Massachusetts.
3. That sounds like a good idea for a summer trip
however I’m not sure if I’ll have the money for
it.
 BE IN A SEAT WHEN THE BELL RINGS!

LOTF
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In your groups, discuss the answers and be
prepared to share with the class.
CLOSURE APRIL 7TH – DID NOT DO WITH
3RD BLOCK
Where have you improved with the English
objectives for this semester?
 What would you still like to improve upon
between now and the end of the year?

WARM-UP APRIL 8- 4 DAYS UNTIL SPRING
BREAK!
Proofread the following sentences for punctuation
errors:
 1. “That sounds like” gasped Jeff as he dashed for
the window. [insert a dash.]
 2. I need the following items for the trip a
sleeping bag tent and cooking supplies. [insert
colon and commas.]
 3. Next month of course, I’ll write you before then
we’re going on an overnight trip. [insert dashes]

KNIGHT TIME
Daily Grammar website- predicate
nom/adjectives
 Re-take comma quiz
 Research Paper- gather quotes/organize/create
lead-ins/ask questions

CLOSURE APRIL 8

Write a brief narrative on the turn of events in
Lord of the Flies. Choose one character’s
perspective and highlight their motivations and
fears.
Bring a typed draft into class tomorrow. It must
be TYPED AND STAPLED PRIOR TO CLASS.
 Check my website for an example of MLA style.

KNIGHT TIME APRIL 7
Warriner’s 4, 5, 6 291 and 12, 13, 14 295
 Research Paper
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CITATION EXAMPLES
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According to Associated Press basketball writer
Jim O’Donnell, “Connecticut and Kentucky
couldn't have met in last year's championship
game and few people gave them a chance to be in
this year's. Seventh-seeded Connecticut and
eighth-seeded Kentucky meet Monday night in
one of the unlikeliest NCAA championship games
ever” (n.pag.).
WARM-UP APRIL 9
1st and 3rd:
 Choose one symbol from the Lord of the Flies.
What is this symbol and how is it significant to a
major theme of the novel?
 Options: Lord of the Flies, Conch, The parachute
man (“the beast”), Piggy’s glasses

WARM-UP APRIL 9 4TH BLOCK
Maybe true “world peace” is a simple minded
dream of beauty pageant bubble-heads, but does
that mean that people should stop trying
altogether?
 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream;
considering “human nature” should he have
abandoned it? William Golding did not write
Lord of the Flies to make us feel defeated but to
empower us through a fuller understanding of
“human nature.”
 Write a short response that discusses what
lessons or insights Lord of the Flies offers that
people today could put to use and how they could
put it to use.

CLOSURE
1 thing you are comfortable with
 1 thing you need additional help with


BRING TWO PROVACATIVE, OPEN-ENDED
QUESTIONS THAT ARE GROUNDED IN THE
TEXT, ALL QUESTIONS FOR LOTF, AND
YOUR ANNOTATED TEXT.
WARM-UP APRIL 10- 1ST AND 3RD
Proofread the following sentences. Make the
necessary changes.
 Havent you ever wondered when the first
refrigerator’s were used?
 Wealthy Romans main method of refrigeration
was to cool food in snow cellars.
 Didnt India and Egypts’ cooling techniques
include evaporative technology?

SOCRATIC SEMINAR ON LORD OF THE FLIES
Questions will go in the following order:
1. Characterization
2. Foreshadowing
3. Symbolism
4. Irony
5. Theme
APRIL 11 PUNCTUATION REVIEW
Warm-up
 Write about your plans for Spring Break. Be sure
to include:
 1. An apostrophe
 2. A colon
 3. A semi-colon
 4. At least one comma
 5. A dash or two

FILM
After your 5 comparisons,
 Answer these questions on your worksheet:
 1. What good choices did the director make?
 2. What could the director have done differently
and why?

CLOSURE
Make sure you are ready for the fiction test when
we come back (that Friday)
 The paper is due the 29th
 I will be leaving right after school today, so turn
in any late work before the end of the day!


Record one improvement you plan on
making to your research paper.
LOTF CHARACTER CHANGE ACTIVITY
The characters in Lord of the Flies change over
the course of the novel as they become more
distant from civilization.
 With your group, discuss the changes that the
characters undergo from beginning, middle, to
end.
 Then, find a passage from each part of the text
that illustrates this change.
 Citation: Ralph says, “I’ve got the conch”(63).
 Each member of the group should be assigned at
least one character.

CLOSURE APRIL 10
Correct the following citation:
 “Australian officials are optimistic about having
found missing flight 370.” (Broad, William).


Bring all your LOTF materials with you
tomorrow.
WARM-UP APRIL 21- WELCOME BACK
396 1-3– Warriner’s
 Punctuation review!


Yes, I collected all LOTF materials the day before
break. If you weren’t here, staple your movie
guide, anticipation guide, and questions in order.
Place them in the back bin today or tomorrow
(grace period).
CLOSURE APRIL 21
P. 82 Exercise 6 1-3
 Try to identify what the function of the gerund is
within the sentence!
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Check my wiki tonight!
Third Block’s closure Gerund or verb?
 1. Loitering is not allowed.
 2. Dancing is an important part of the ceremony.
 3. The manager had been giving bonuses.

WARM-UP APRIL 22

Identify the gerund within each sentence. 4th
block- explain why it’s a gerund and not a verb.
1. Her laughing attracted my attention.
 2. By studying, you can improve your grades.
 3. Why did the birds stop chirping?
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CLOSURE ~ APRIL 22
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Identify what function the gerund is serving within
each sentence.
1. Writing in my journal has helped me understand
myself better.
2. Dad said that we could all go to the movie when we
had finished the cleaning.
3. Before leaving the beach, we sat and watched the
fading light.
2, 3, 7, 8, 11 Scarlet Ibis questions/finish the story!1st and 3rd
4th: Finish the questions and bring in an allusion, as
well an explanation of that allusion and the purpose
for it. Song lyrics are OK!
WARM-UP APRIL 23
Read the short article provided.
 Reflect on the main idea of the article. How can
the skills learned or practiced in this English
class help you in the “real world” someday where
you will need to earn money to pay your bills?
Name some specifics.
 What do you envision as a potential career
someday in the future? How will you start
preparing yourself NOW for what lies ahead?

CLOSURE APRIL 23: GERUNDS- FUNCTION
AND PHRASE
1. Before walking, you should put on a raincoat.
 2. Bowling is a fun thing to do on a rainy day.
 3. Yesterday, I was discussing having a party for
my cousin.
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Homework: Finish “The Scarlet Ibis” questions
that are remaining. Be sure to bring in a draft of
your paper for tomorrow (same one is fine).
4th Block: No homework– just bring a draft.
APRIL 24 WARM-UP
For tomorrow’s test, you will have to write a
constructed response similar to your fiction test.
 Plan it carefully- don’t rush.
 You’re allowed six lines max, so use the space.
 Make sure you have a main idea sentence,
supporting quote with proper lead-in, analysis of
the quote, and conclusion sentence.
 Today’s prompt: How does personification
help to establish the narrator’s tone in the
opening lines of “The Scarlet Ibis”?

CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE SAMPLE
In “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, the
narrator’s somber, reflective tone is established
through personification of graveyard flowers.
Near the time of his younger brother’s death, the
narrator comments that the “graveyard flowers
[were] speaking softly the names of the dead.”
The narrator’s human-like portrayal of the
flowers helps the reader closely identify with the
narrator’s regretful and somber attitude toward
his own ill- treatment of his fragile brother
Doodle. Therefore, personification helps to
establish the narrator’s somber, reflective tone in
this short story.
SWAP AND EDIT
Take a closer look at your neighbor’s paper.
 Focus specifically on citations.
 Make sure they have a lead-in with an author’s
name and credibility.
 If it’s from a web source, they should have a
parenthetical citation at the end with (n.pag.).


According to Janet Robinson, a fashion writer for
the Los Angeles Times, “This year’s fashion is…”
(n.pag.). An explanation should follow the quote.
CLOSURE APRIL 24 * 1ST AND 4TH BLOCK
ONLY

Identify the function/use of the gerund in each
sentence after circling the gerund and
underlining the gerund phrase. Be sure to
identify if the “ing” word is acting as a VERB.
1. I am washing the car for my parents.
 2. I stopped washing the car.
 3. Washing the car is a somewhat fun activity.
 4. My dad says his hobby is washing the car.

WARM-UP APRIL 28- 1ST AND 3RD BLOCK

Identify the gerund, phrase, and its type.
Write each sentence fully.
1. Why do people enjoy flying?
 2. Getting to other countries is fast and easy by
plane.
 3. By reading, you can learn about a place before
you visit.


Fiction test make-ups are available THURSDAY
after school. This is the only day for make-up
tests. Tutoring will be going on during the
makeup.
WARM-UP: 4TH BLOCK
What did you enjoy the most from our fiction
unit?
 What do you look forward to learning in the
drama unit?

KNIGHT TIME 4/28
Gerunds/Gerund phrases
 (page 82, 1-5) (1-3 p. 84)
 Paper expectations for tomorrow- review
 If time- peer swap and final questions for me

CLOSURE APRIL 28
What is iambic pentameter?
 What is one fact that you can remember about
Shakespeare’s life or times?
 Where did Shakespeare’s actors perform?
 Who was Queen during Shakespeare’s time?


Come with your paper printed and stapled
tomorrow. I won’t have staplers available and I
won’t be printing student papers. Use the AK
labs or a FedEx/UPS store.
WARM-UP NOVEMBER 14

Identify the gerund, phrase, and its type.
Write each sentence fully.
1. Why do people enjoy flying?
 2. Getting to other countries is fast and easy by
plane.
 3. By reading, you can learn about a place before
you visit.

APPOSITIVES

Identify the appositive in each sentence.
1. Hector Ortiz, a famous pitcher, will be playing
in the game.
 2. The writer Alice Walker will be signing
autographs tonight.
 3. William Shakespeare, a famous playwright,
published many powerful plays.

“THE NECKLACE”
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With your assigned partner, complete “Literary
Terms,” “Characterization”, and the plot diagram
(separate sheet)
P. 224
When finished, begin work on the vocabulary
terms.
CLOSURE
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Do you think that the author Guy DeMaupassant
is a talented writer of fiction? Why or why not?
Defend your answer using concrete evidence,
such as literary terms and examples from the
text.
CLOSURE: WRITING PROMPT

Evaluate Edgar Allan Poe’s writing ability. Is he
a successful fiction writer? Why or why not? Use
specific literary terms to support your answer
(Ex. Explain how his use of characterization is
excellent, etc. )
Finish vocab- put into sentences/define
 Read “The Necklace” and answer the reading
comprehension questions only (see wiki).
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WARM-UP FRIDAY NOV. 15- CREATIVE
WRITING EXERCISE

Write an alternate or extended ending to “The
Necklace.”
CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE PRACTICE
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Six lines at the most this time
Need a main idea sentence (shorter version of
a thesis, really)- should be short, concise,
understandable, and answer “so what? How? And
why?”
Provide balanced examples (quotes) from both
texts.
Execute lead-ins with context/speaker (if not
introduced prior), citations, and
explanation/analysis correctly.
CHECK
Highlight the main idea and comment on it.
 Place a check next to each quotation and identify
whether or not it is correct.
 Check their conclusion- highlight this sentence in
a different color. Does it effectively conclude the
piece without directly repeating the words of the
main idea sentence?
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CLOSURE NOVEMBER 15
IDENTIFY THE GERUND, PHRASE, AND ROLE
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Throwing coins into the Trevi Fountain
guarantees one’s return to this thrilling city, so
legend says.
Going only a short distance from Rome lets you
see the ruins of the city’s ancient seaport, Ostia
Antica.
You will be amazed at structures capable of
standing for centuries.
WARM-UP NOVEMBER 18

“The Scarlet Ibis” is an example of Southern
Literature, which is characterized in part by its
emphasis on details of time and place, the
importance of family and community, an
exploration of the past, and a sense of moral
dilemma. How are these characteristics evident in
the story?
KNIGHT TIME NOV. 18: PHRASES
P. 90- Appositives: Definition
 Practice: Numbers 1, 4, 5, 6, and 7
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P. 81- Gerunds
 Practice: Exercise 6, 1-10
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4TH BLOCK WARM-UP NOVEMBER 18
Theme : “The Necklace”
 What would you give up in order to achieve
popularity?
 Answer this writing prompt.
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CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE
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The teens mentioned in the article “Spending Spree”
act similar to Madame Loisel in Guy DeMaupassant’s
“The Necklace” because they both borrow more than
they can afford, due to a desire for acceptance and
pleasure. Madame Loisel explains, “There is no thing
more humiliating than to look poor among women
who are rich (lines 90-91). Mme. Loisel desires to fit
in with French women of a higher social status.
Similiarly, the author of “Spending Spree” states that
“teens are often pressured to wear the same clothes”
(237). Two hundred years later, teens are struggling
for acceptance like Mme Loisel, and feel that material
goods will guarantee this. Thus, the desire to attain
material goods in order to gain acceptance seems to
transcend time and place.
CLOSURE NOV. 18
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Use 5 of your vocab words correctly in a sentence.
Try to create a story.
KNIGHT TIME: NOVEMBER 19 PHRASE
REVIEW
1. Review exercises 1-7 p. 90
 2. P. 91: 1, 4, 5, 7, 10 (Write the entire phrase
and label it as a gerund or appositive phrase. If it
is a gerund phrase, specify the type of gerund.)
 3. Chapter Review p. 93: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
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TEST
When done, work on vocabulary for Friday. All
exercises are due Thursday and the quiz is on
Friday.
 Review appositives, gerunds, and short stories as
well.
 You must remain silent until everyone is
finished.
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Homework: Complete learning styles inventory
(located on my wiki- record results.) Also,
purchase Romeo and Juliet if you haven’t yet.
Barnes and Noble Arboretum has our version
available.
WEDNESDAY NOV. 20
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Why do you think it is important to study fiction?
What is the most important item that you took
away from our unit on fiction?
What are you most excited to learn during our
drama unit?
REVIEW OF APPOSITIVES, GERUNDS, AND
PARTICIPLES- LABEL THE TYPE
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The prancing horses were loudly applauded by
the audience.
My friend Luisita is very generous.
No longer dependent on streetcars and trains, the
first motorists used for going on recreational
trips.
WARM-UP NOVEMBER 21
What is iambic pentameter?
 What is the difference between a Petrarchan
Sonnet and a Shakespearean sonnet?
 What is a participle?
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CLOSURE
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Vocab- Write two sentences using vocab words
and then create a sentence with an antonym for
those. You should have four total sentences.
KNIGHT TIME NOV. 21
Appositives
 Chapter Review
 Participal review
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WARM-UP NOVEMBER 22
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Quiz each other on vocab
VOCAB QUIZ
When you are done, place your quiz face down in
the front of the room.
 Then, take a participal phrases practice sheet
and begin to work on it.
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CLOSURE NOVEMBER 22
Exit slip:
 What is iambic pentameter?
 What is a rhyme scheme?
 What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean
sonnet?
 What is one thing you learned about the
Elizabethan era? (Shakespeare’s time)
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HW: Sonnet! Write your own Shakespeare
sonnet.
CLOSURE: IDENTIFY THE PARTICIPIAL
PHRASE AND THE NOUN THAT IT MODIFIES
1. A baked potato comes with every meal.
 2. Soothed by the music, Linda feel asleep in her
chair.
 3. Packing hurriedly, Tara forgot her shoes.
 4. In the film about endangered species, I saw a
bald eagle.
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WARM-UP NOV. 25

Identify the participle or gerund in each
sentence.
1. Enjoyed by people throughout history, amateur
athletic competitions can be very beneficial.
 2. Sharing hard work with teammates leads a
person to appreciate cooperative efforts.
 3. Competitions organized on many levels give
amateur athletes a motive.
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CLOSURE NOVEMBER 25
3-2-1
 Write three things you learned today.
 Write two things you have questions about.
 Write one thing you found interesting.
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Share a few with the class.
KNIGHT TIME NOV. 25
Warriner’s grammar handbook- verbals and
phrases
 P. 94- C: 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
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P. 94-95: 31, 33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44, 45
WARM-UP NOV 26TH
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Label each “participle” “gerund” or “verb”
6. We bailed water from the flooded basement.
 7. David Letterman bowed to the laughing
audience.
 8. Tired after the long practice, the athlete
stumbled.
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GRATITUDE EXERCISE
First, silently reflect on what you are grateful for
in your life. Is it your health? Family? Friends?
Peace?
 Second, write a short response on what you are
grateful for right now.
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Then, begin to craft a sonnet about your response
or thanksgiving/thankfulness in general.
 You may work with a partner, but each person
must have their own.
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CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE- FICTION
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In “A Country Cottage” Chekov effectively uses personification to bring
his object to life, which represents the feelings of those who are not in
relationships. By giving the moon humanlike qualities of thought and
emotion, the moon is somewhat of a foil to the couple Sasha and Varya
because her feelings contrast with theirs. The moon envies their bond;
however, when the couple is annoyed by their unexpected guests, the
moon “seemed to smile, as though she were glad she had no relations.”
Thus, the moon’s thoughts put the topic of relationships into a greater
perspective . Overall, Chekov’s convincing personification adds diversity
to his characters.
CLOSURE
Writing: where have you improved?
 What do you think you still need to improve?
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WARM-UP DECEMBER 2

Write about your Thanksgiving break using a
gerund, participle, and appositive.
CLOSURE: DECEMBER 2
Identify the participial phrase, infinitive phrase,
or gerund phrase.
 Label each. Identify the noun that the
participle describes and the function of the
gerund.

1. Maxine gets her exercise by dancing for at
least three hours a week.
 2. Is the man pushing the grocery cart an
employee or customer?
 3. Prepare to run your fastest.
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WARM-UP: TUES, DECEMBER 3
HAVE YOUR WARMUP OUT AND READY TO GO AT
THE BELL.
Create your own gerund:
 1. ________________is my favorite part of each
day.
Create your own participle:
2. The man, ________________________,could not
complete his task.
What is an infinitive? Define in your own words.
 What is the difference between an infinitive
phrase and a prepositional phrase?
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CLOSURE
Describe each of the following characters from
Romeo and Juliet in a sentence. Pick one
adjective to describe their personality and an
example as well.
 1. Juliet
 2. Romeo
 3. Benvolio
 4. Lady Capulet
 5. Tybalt
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WARM-UP DECEMBER 4
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Label the following participle or gerund phrase.
Please mark the noun that the phrase is
modifying if it is a participle. If it is a gerund,
label it “subject” “ DO” etc.
Walking to the store, Sue realized that she was
forgetting something.
 Eating is the highlight of his day.
 Her favorite hobby is sailing.
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QUEEN MAB ACTIVITY
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Please draw a picture of Queen Mab using as much
detail as is possible to depict.
Draw a line stemming from each part of the drawing
and record a quote that explains it.
Please write legibly, using lead-ins and citations.
Example: In A Midsummer Night's Dream, Bottom
wishes to transform his experience into art: "I will
Peter Quince to write a ballet of this dream. It shall
be called 'Bottom's Dream,' because it hath no
bottom"(IV.i.214-16). [ACT.scene.LINES]
CLOSURE DECEMBER 4

Describe two examples from Act One of why
Romeo and Juliet can be considered a comedy
more so than a tragedy at this point in the play.
WARM-UP DECEMBER 5
What dream does Romeo have about fate
prior to attending the ball?
 Who jokes with him about dreaming, and
what does he say?
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WARM-UP 4TH BLOCK DECEMBER 5
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How does the Nurse’s monologue in Romeo and
Juliet characterize her? (What does this speech
show about the nurse’s personality?)
Reminder: As always, be seated with your warmup notebook out and ready to go for class today.
CLOSURE
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Write a story using 5 vocabulary words from your
book.
WARM-UP: STUDY
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Quiz today
When you are done with the quiz, finish your
Queen Mab drawing.
WARM-UP DECEMBER 6
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Place commas where needed after writing
each sentence. Why would you place a
comma there?
1. The school building solidly constructed of brick
and steel sustained little damage.
2. Because her alarm clock was broken she was
late for class.
3. Jack says aggressively Bullocks to the rules!
(62).
WARM-UP 4TH BLOCK DEC. 9TH

Write a letter from Romeo to Benvolio explaining
how he feels about Juliet after meeting her at the
Capulet feast. Use at least 1 line from the play.
CLOSURE DECEMBER 9

Explain the purpose of extended metaphor in Act
One Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet. Please write
your response in the form of a constructed
response. Include a main idea, line of support,
analysis, and conclusion. Keep it to six lines.
Pick a research topic (HW)
 Leave warm-up/closure notebook in the front of
the room.
 Finish grammar practice (clauses)
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KNIGHT TIME 12/9
57
 Practice sheet
 Workbook- 16/18 exercises 1-5
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WARM-UP DECEMBER 10
Which topic did you choose for your Romeo and
Juliet research writing assignment?
 Explain why you chose it and indicate whether or
not you have found any sources yet.
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CLOSURE DECEMBER 10
1. What are three things you learned in the
media center today?
 2. Explain the difference between an independent
and dependent clause.
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Homework: Research more information for your
paper.
WARMUP DECEMBER 11
Why is research important?
 Describe a few scenarios where you would need
research.
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I will be collecting your notebooks at the end of
class today.
QUOTE ACTIVITY
Each partner will take five sentence strips
 You will write 5 sentences neatly on each (should
be in pencil).
 The sentence should contain a dependent
first and independent clause second. (You
may also use two independent clauses
separated by a comma.)
 Cut the sentence to illustrate the difference
between the two clauses.
 Place a comma in the middle using a sticky note.
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WARMUP DECEMBER 12
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Write three sentences in which you use a
dependent and independent clause with commas
where needed.
QUICK WRITE- 1ST BLOCK
Do you think Friar Laurence is making the right
decision by agreeing to marry Romeo and Juliet?
Why or why not?
 Discuss
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PUN
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Common Examples of Pun
In everyday life, puns are intentionally or accidently
used in jokes and witty remarks. Let us consider a
few examples:
The life of a patient of hypertension is always at
steak.
Why do we still have troops in Germany? To keep the
Russians in Czech.
A horse is a very stable animal.
An elephant’s opinion carries a lot of weight.
What is the difference between a conductor and a
teacher? The conductor minds the train and a
teacher trains the mind.
SHAKESPEARE’S PUNS
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1. In constructing puns, William Shakespeare was a
master craftsman. We find many examples of puns in
his plays. Let us have a look at some of them:
“It is the unkindest tied that ever any man
tied.”(Richard III)
“winter of our discontent…made glorious summer by
this Son of York.”(Richard III)
Romeo: “Not I, believe me. You have dancing shoes
with nimble soles; I have a soul of lead” (Romeo and
Juliet)
Claudius: “…But now, my cousin Hamlet, and my
son…” Hamlet: [aside] “A little more than kin, and
less than kind. (Kindred)” (Hamlet)
ACT 2 SCENE 4 PUNS
“Single sole”- thin shoe sole
 “Solely singular”- completely unique
 “Solely singular for the singleness”-weak/thin
joke
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“Wild goose chase”
 “Wild goose”=fool
 “Goose”= contest of wordplay
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COMPARE/CONTRAST RESPONSE
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Compare and contrast Friar Laurence and the
Nurse in Act 2. How is their behavior similar?
How is it is different?
WARM-UP DECEMBER 13
Write a newspaper headline that includes a pun
(Using homonyms or multiple word meanings to
be witty.)
 Puns of the day from punoftheday.com:
 I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. It's
impossible to put down.
 2. Did you hear about the guy whose whole left
side was cut off? He's all right now.
 3. I wondered why the baseball was getting
bigger. Then it hit me.
 6. I couldn't quite remember how to throw a
boomerang, but eventually it came back to me.
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PEER TRADE- ANSWER IN COMPLETE
SENTENCES FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR.
Read and mark any grammatical errors.
 Is the thesis understandable? Does it answer the
“so what” question?
 Do they follow the order of the thesis in the
paper? Does the paragraph have a logical flow?
 Are there two quotes from reputable sources? Are
they integrated correctly?
 Is there clear, in-depth analysis for each quote
that ties back to the thesis?
 Does their conclusion reiterate the main point
without being redundant?
 Overall, what do you think of their topic?
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CLOSURE
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What feedback did you get today from the peer
trade? How do you intend to use it?
WARMUP DEC 16

Study your vocabulary words. You may use
quizlet on your phone, but please shut it off
completely when you are done.
ROMEO AND JULIET ACT 3
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You should be finishing your questions for Act 3
with your group. You should be done when the
timer runs out.
CLOSURE DEC. 16
Write one thing that you feel confused about with
the research paper due WED.
 On the second post-it, write one thing you feel
comfortable with.
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HW:
 -Romeo and Juliet FINISH ACT 3/Act 4 scenes 1
and 2 questions
 -Study drama terms
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KNIGHT TIME DEC. 16
Review of infinitives/phrases
 Review of appositives
 Page 87 in Warriner’s
 Have a sheet of paper out on your desk so that
you can record notes and practice examples.
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WARM-UP DEC 17: COMMA USAGE
Correct the following sentences by adding
commas where they are needed:
 1. When Jim studied for his chemistry quiz it was
very noisy.
 2. Although she has five purses she believes that
she does not own enough accessories.
 3. Jim studied in the library for the chemistry
test but it was hard to concentrate because of the
noise.
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COMMA SPLICES- THE PURDUE OWL
A comma splice is the use of a comma between
two independent clauses. You can usually fix the
error by changing the comma to a period and
therefore making the two clauses into two separate
sentences, by changing the comma to a semicolon, or
by making one clause dependent by inserting a
dependent marker word in front of it.
 Incorrect: I like this class, it is very interesting.
 Correct: I like this class. It is very interesting.
 (or) I like this class; it is very interesting.
 (or) I like this class, and it is very interesting.
 (or) I like this class because it is very interesting.
 (or) Because it is very interesting, I like this class.
RUN-ONS
Fused Sentences
 Fused sentences happen when there are two
independent clauses not separated by any form of
punctuation. This error is also known as a run-on
sentence. The error can sometimes be corrected
by adding a period, semicolon, or colon to
separate the two sentences.
 Incorrect: My professor is intelligent I've learned
a lot from her.
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FRAGMENTS
Sentence Fragments
 Sentence fragments happen by treating a
dependent clause or other incomplete thought as
a complete sentence. You can usually fix this
error by combining it with another sentence to
make a complete thought or by removing the
dependent marker.
 Incorrect: Because I forgot the exam was today.
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CLOSURE DECEMBER 17
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Apostrophes
1. I borrowed Jims bike from the shed and gave it
back after I was done.
 2. (Who’s/Whose) pen is this?
 3. I can count by 3s if you ask me to.
 4. We will go to the Randalls house tonight.
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WARM-UP DECEMBER 18
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Place the apostrophes where needed:
1. Whos he trying to fool? Its not me!
 2. The players sticks are looking a little worn.
 3. The teachers desk is bigger than mine.
 4. Wheres he going now?
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CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE- PICK
1. Describe the development of both Romeo and
Juliet as their circumstances change in the play
and whether or not their actions are justifiable.
 You may use 8 lines for this response.
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2. Explain how Friar Laurence’s actions may
seem contradictory.
CLOSURE DECEMBER 18
Fragments and run-ons
 Correct the following:
 1. Schools in the middle ages were different from
ours students usually did not have books.
 2.Canada has ten provinces each province has its
own government.
 3.Women served in the civil war. Not just men.
 4. Meanwhile, in another room of the castle.
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DEC 19: LETTER
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Write a short letter that explains the reasoning
behind your actions as a character in Romeo &
Juliet. Choose whomever you would like.
DEC 19 CLOSURE
Fix the errors in subject/verb agreement:
 1. Bill or Bob are the leader of the club.
 2. The mayor, along with his brother, are going to
jail.
 3. Mathematics are something I enjoy.
 4. Ten dollars are scattered all over the floor.
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WARM-UP DECEMBER 20
Edit the following sentences:
 1. Everybody in the theater are standing and
cheering.
 2. Both of the candidates seems capable.
 3. Is either of the doctors available?
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CLOSURE

Write about what you are doing for Christmas
and what your plans are for the holidays. If you
don’t celebrate Christmas, you can write about
what your family does together!
Turn in: NAME AT TOP!
 R and J questions
 Seminar notes/question
 Film Comparison
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JAN. 6- WELCOME BACK!
Write about your Christmas break.
 When doing so, use:
 At least three vivid details.
 A comma separating two adjectives
 A comma separating a dependent and
independent clause
 One action verb
 One linking verb
 One preposition
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JAN. 7: WARM-UP
1. List 10 prepositions.
 2. Identify the subject of the sentence:
Over the hill and through the woods is a barn.
 3. Place commas where needed:
The mayor a respected man is going to be in town
this weekend.
4. Place punctuation where the comma splice
appears:
You won’t like the new restaurant, it’s not that
tasty.
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JAN 7 WARM-UP 4TH BLOCK
Write 3 sentences using prepositions.
 Name the 8 parts of speech.
 What is a comma splice?
 What is an independent clause?
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CLOSURE JAN. 7
Describe two facets (aspects) of an appositive.
 Describe two facets of a gerund.
 Describe two facets of a participle.
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BRING YOUR VOCAB BOOK BACK!
 Final has been moved to Thursday/Friday.
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WARM-UP JANUARY 8
Insert punctuation where it is needed:
 1. That is a great idea said Sarah.
 2. I wouldn’t mind said John if we had another
two hour delay tomorrow.
 3. That is the President’s new plan however I am
not sure how effective it will be.
 4. Please purchase the following eggs milk bread
and cheese.
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CLOSURE JANUARY 8

Write the entire participial phrase and draw an
arrow to the noun that it describes.
1. The tour guide took snapshots of us standing
in front of the Aztec pyramid.
 2. Creating the family tree with his grandmother,
Derek learned a great deal about his ancestors.
 3. With everyone offering me different advice, I
became more confused than ever.
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TESTING
If you finish, please use the time to study for your
other exams or silently read a novel.
 Absolutely no talking. If you need something or
have a question, ask me.
 Warm-up check on Monday
 Collected the day before Christmas Break: Romeo
and Juliet questions in order, video comparison
notes, and fishbowl notes (if you were present
that day)
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CLOSURE
Free write
 Use three sentence variety strategies.
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CLOSURE JAN. 10
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Correct the errors in citations:
According to Dr. Kelly Jones, an member of the
Globe Theatre Research Council Many people
visit this historic site each year.
“There are over 100 visitors to the Globe Theatre
each day.” (Kimmich, 1).
JAN. 13: CITATION FIXES- WHAT IS
MISSING?
In the nineteenth century, a woman could be
"expected to have weak opinions; but the great
safeguard of society and of domestic life was, that
opinions were not acted upon".
 Paraphrase (your own words gathered from a
source:
 A beautiful woman from a good family with a
respectable income might be considered a poor
prospect for marriage if gentlemen discovered
that her beliefs were likely to make them
uncomfortable in any way (Eliot).
[Hint– this info is from a book.]
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CLOSURE: POETIC DEVICES
What is alliteration?
 What is assonance?
 What is consonance?
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Create your own example for each.
Reflect on the relevancy of Guest’s poem to your
own life. How is this message applicable to your
own life?