HONORS WORLD
LITERATURE
Week 8 Do Nows
Do Now: Monday, October 13th,
2014
Directions: Write down definitions and create sentences for each.
◦ Imbecile (28)- noun. A stupid or idiotic person
◦ oblivious (30)- adj. not aware of or not concerned about what is
happening around one
◦ subtle (42)- adj. so delicate or specific as to be difficult to analyze or
describe.
◦ nuance (42)-noun. a subtle difference in or shade of meaning,
expression, or sound.
◦ trepidation (43)-noun. A feeling of fear that something bad will
happen
◦ Root Word: grat: thankful
◦ gratuitous: unnecessary or unwanted
◦ ingratiate: to gain another’s favor by flattery
◦ ingrate: one who is not thankful
Share Sentences
Objective: SWBAT…
Identify the cultural difference between Amir and Hassan.
Understand the factors that contribute to relationships present in the text.
Review of Chapters 2 & 3
◦ With your table groups, complete questions 1-4. Be ready to share your chart
answers
Evidence of character’s social class
EX: Amir’s mother was an intellectual who
studied history (9).
How does this impact Hassan, Amir, or their
families?
Because he has access to so many books, Amir is
highly literate and loves to read.
Chapters 2 &3: Complete Questions 5-8
Find three examples of how the things that Baba says and does impact what Amir feels about
himself, says, and does. Paraphrase the examples; you do not need to directly cite them.
Baba’s Actions (and words)
EX: Baba didn’t spend much time with Amir by
himself, nor did he have a strong relationship with
him (13).
Impact on Amir (his actions, words, and feelings)
Amir lied to his father saying that Hassan was sick in
order to spend special time with him at the opening of
the orphanage.
Do Now: Tuesday, October 14th, 2014
Do Now: Wednesday, October 15th,
2014
Directions: Re-write and correct grammar errors present in the text.
◦ Aziz Ansari began the first of two shows at Madison Square
Garden, on Thursday, in front of a giant video ,of a rising
sun set to spaghetti-western music. While this arresting
opening suggested a rapid-fire action movie what
followed was more like a ruminative, socially conscious
solo play. Mr. Ansari the fast-rising, prolific comic who
appears on “Parks and Recreation,” jokingly mused on
family, technology, factory farming and love closing with
a sweeping and sentimental set piece tracking a
relationship from first blush to near death. His jittery energy
has settled into a calmer, humbler tone, and in another
departure, he frequent interacted with the crowd.
Do Now: Wednesday, October 15th,
2014
Directions: Re-write and correct grammar errors present in the text.
◦ Aziz Ansari began the first of two shows at Madison Square
Garden on Thursday in front of a giant video of a rising sun
set to spaghetti-western music. While this arresting
opening suggested a rapid-fire action movie, what
followed was more like a ruminative, socially conscious
solo play. Mr. Ansari, the fast-rising, prolific comic who
appears on “Parks and Recreation,” jokingly mused on
family, technology, factory farming and love, closing with
a sweeping and sentimental set piece tracking a
relationship from first blush to near death. His jittery energy
has settled into a calmer, humbler tone, and in another
departure, he frequently interacted with the crowd.
Objectives:
◦ Distinguish the difference between the usages of colons and semicolons.
Rules of Semicolons: Create rules based on how
the semicolons are used in 3 different examples.
◦ Examples:
Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then.
We have paid our dues; we expect all the privileges listed in the contract.
◦ Example: Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and tents are in short supply.
◦ Example: The conference has people who have come from Moscow, Idaho;
Springfield, California; Alamo, Tennessee; and other places as well.
Rules of Semicolons
◦ Rule 1. A semicolon can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap
between two closely linked sentences.
◦ Examples:
Call me tomorrow; you can give me an answer then.
We have paid our dues; we expect all the privileges listed in the contract.
◦ Rule 2. Use a semicolon before such words and terms as namely, however,
therefore, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., for instance, etc., when they introduce a
complete sentence. It is also necessary to use a comma after these words and
terms.
◦ Example: Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and tents are in short supply.
Rules continued…
◦ Rule 3. Use a semicolon to separate units of a series when one or more of the units
contain commas.
◦ Incorrect: The conference has people who have come from Moscow, Idaho,
Springfield, California, Alamo, Tennessee, and other places as well.
◦ Note that with only commas, that sentence is hopeless.
◦ Correct: The conference has people who have come from Moscow, Idaho; Springfield,
California; Alamo, Tennessee; and other places as well.
Practice:
◦ Complete Semicolon handout and quiz.
Colons
◦ Rule 1. Use a colon to introduce a series of items. Do not capitalize the first item after
the colon unless it is a proper noun.
◦ Examples:
You may be required to bring many things: sleeping bags, pans, utensils, and warm
clothing.
◦ I want the following items: butter, sugar, and flour.
I need an assistant who can do the following: input data, write reports, and
complete tax forms.
What do you notice about the information before the colon?
Colons can also be used for the
following:
◦ A colon instead of a semicolon may be used between independent clauses when the
second sentence explains, illustrates, paraphrases, or expands on the first sentence.
◦ Example: He got what he worked for: he really earned that promotion.
◦ A colon may be used to introduce a long quotation.
◦ Example: Example: The author of Touched, Jane Straus, wrote in the first chapter :
“Georgia went back to her bed and stared at the intricate patterns of burned moth wings in
the translucent glass of the overhead light”(24).
◦ Use a colon rather than a comma to follow the salutation in a business letter, even when
addressing someone by his or her first name.
◦ Formal: Dear Ms. Rodriguez:
◦ Informal: Dear Dave,
Exit Ticket (3 sentences total)
◦ Write a sentence that represents each of the following rules:
A semicolon can replace a period if the writer wishes to narrow the gap between two
closely linked sentences.
Sentence: ___________________________________________________________________________
Use a colon to introduce a series of items. Do not capitalize the first item after the colon
unless it is a proper noun.
Sentence: ___________________________________________________________________________
Use a semicolon before such words and terms as namely, however, therefore, that is, i.e.,
for example, e.g., for instance, etc., when they introduce a complete sentence.
Sentence: ___________________________________________________________________________