Vocabulary, Week 11
Do Now: Copy down the definitions on your notecards.
O Morbid (adj.) pg. 275 - describing an unhealthy mental
state or attitude, usually gloomy or related to death
O Unison (adj.) pg. 278 – describing something done at
the same time
O Menial (adj.) pg. 308 – describing something that does
not require much skill
O PEL/PULS: “to push, to drive”
O Compel (v.) – to force or strongly persuade
O Impulse (n.) – a sudden urge to do something
O Expel (v.) – to send out or away
Vocabulary Sentences
O Ms. Williams always counts to three before the class
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gives “snaps” so that everyone is in ________.
After seeing Obama speak at the debate, I was
_____________to vote for him.
The girl had a __________obsession with death and
graveyards.
The student who stole the teacher’s iphone was
__________for being dishonest.
When Kyra saw the rows of shoes at DSW, she felt the
___________to spend all of her money.
Jamar hoped to learn something meaningful at his
internship; however, he found himself doing _________
tasks like making phone calls and sorting mail.
Vocabulary Sentences
O Ms. Williams always counts to three before the class
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gives “snaps” so that everyone is in unison.
After seeing Obama speak at the debate, I was
compelled to vote for him.
The girl had a morbid obsession with death and
graveyards.
The student who stole the teacher’s iphone was
expelled for being dishonest.
When Kyra saw the rows of shoes at DSW, she felt the
impulse to spend all of her money.
Jamar hoped to learn something meaningful at his
internship; however, he found himself doing menial
tasks like making phone calls and sorting mail.
Week 11 CRS
COU 602: Ensure that a verb agrees with its
subject in unusual situations
REL 602: Understand the dynamics between
people, ideas, and so on in more challenging
passages.
Objectives
English:
SWBAT identify singular and plural indefinite
pronouns
SWBAT use correct subject verb agreement
when using indefinite pronouns
Indefinite Pronouns
Flashback………waaaayyyy back!
Directions: In your groups, list all of the plural and singular
indefinite pronouns.
Singular
Plural
Indefinite Pronouns
Flashback………waaaayyyy back!
Directions: In your groups, list all of the plural and singular
indefinite pronouns.
Singular
Plural
Another
Both
Anybody
Few
Each
Many
Everyone
Others
Everybody
Several
Something
Nothing
Indefinite Pronouns:
They’re usually singular
Another
Anybody
Anyone
Anything
Each
Either
Everybody
Everyone
Everything
Little
Much
Neither
Nobody
One
Nothing
Other
No one
Somebody
Nothing
Something
Someone
Except when they’re plural
Both
Few
Others
Several
Many
What makes those pronouns singular and
plural? Discuss at your table….
Or when they’re singular or
plural, depending on context
All
All of the gas is gone.
All of the kids are gone.
(“All” refers to “gas” in the
first sentence and “kids” in
the second)
Any
Any of the jewelry is yours
for the taking.
Any of my cousins are right
for the part
(“Any” refers to “jewelry” in
the first sentence and
“cousins” in the second)
More
More of the plot is revealed
in act three.
More of our plans are going
towards breaking him out of
jail.
(“More” refers to “plot” in
the first sentence and
“plans” in the second).
Most
None
Some
Most of the cake was gone
when I got home.
But most of the cookies
were still there.
(“Most” refers to “cake” in
the first sentence and
“cookies” in the second)
None of material was
covered in the test review.
None of the students were
happy about that.
(“None” refers to “material
in the first sentence and
“students” in the second)
Some of the fault was the
teacher’s for being
disorganized.
Some of the students were
so angry they complained to
her boss.
(“Some” refers to “fault” in
the first sentence and
“students” in the second)
Your Turn!
At your tables, choose three of the indefinite
pronouns. Write 2 sentences for each, using it
in its singular form and plural form.
Ex: Any
Any of the jewelry is yours for the taking.
Any of my cousins are right for the part.
(“Any” refers to “jewelry” in the first sentence
and “cousins” in the second)
Practice Subject- verb agreement!
Identify the pronoun and label it singular or
plural. This allows you to determine whether
the verb should be singular or plural.
1. Each of the postcards in my collections
(shows/ show) pictures of Native American
leaders and warriors.
More Practice!
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4.
Either of the vegetables (are/is) a good choice for
the salad.
No one on my block (believes/believe) his plants
will grow.
Usually, everyone in the family (eat/eats) these
tomatoes in a salad.
Everyone in a successful band (practices/practice)
frequently.
More Practice!
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4.
Either of the vegetables (are/is) a good choice for
the salad.
No one on my block (believes/believe) his plants
will grow.
Usually, everyone in the family (eat/eats) these
tomatoes in a salad.
Everyone in a successful band (practices/practice)
frequently.
Exit Ticket
Write a sentence about the Kite Runner using
an indefinite pronoun. Make sure the subject
verb agreement is correct.
Objectives
Reading:
SWBAT compare Farid’s initial perception of
Amir to his later impression.
Question: How does Farid’s initial perception
of Amir change from the beginning of the
chapter to the end?
Tuesday, Nov. 5th Do NOW
Have last night’s homework on your desk
SSR
Journal entry:
Compare yourself to the main character, or other
character, in your novel. Point out similarities and
try to account for differences between you and
him/her. What is your reaction to this character?
Why? How do you think this character would feel
about you?
Weekly CRS:
O COU 602: Ensure that a verb agrees with its
subject in unusual situations
O REL 602: Understand the dynamics between
people, ideas, and so on in more challenging
passages.
Objectives
English:
SWBAT use correct subject-verb agreement
when sentences include non-essential or
distracting information.
O When a sentence includes non-essential
information, we have to identify the subject
and make sure the verb still agrees.
O Example) Everyone, including those who did
not attend the previous community service
trip, is invited to this Saturday’s trip to the
animal shelter.
O Subject? Does the verb agree?
With your shoulder partner, identify the subject and decide
whether the sentences have correct subject verb
agreement.
1. Any considerate young person, as well as those
who are just plain polite, moves to the back of the
bus for the elderly.
2. All of the animals, many of which lived their
entire lives in the zoo, were let loose by accident
last Friday.
3. Everybody, even those who do not have much,
have the ability to offer something valuable.
With your shoulder partner, identify the subject and decide
whether the sentences have correct subject verb
agreement.
1. Any considerate young person, as well as those
who are just plain polite, moves to the back of the
bus for the elderly.
2. All of the animals, many of which lived their
entire lives in the zoo, were let loose by accident
last Friday.
3. Everybody, even those who do not have much,
have the ability to offer something valuable.
Practice!
1. Mr. Olmedo’s dance moves, which premiered at the
Muchin homecoming last year, (was/were) passed
down from his father.
2. Ms. Burns, who loves all types of Asian foods,
(was/were) born in Hawaii.
3. Mr. Filie and Mr. Johnson, who both hail from
California, (is/are) Lakers fans.
4. Many people, especially energetic people,
(go/goes) to the gym before or after work.
5. Every day, students across America, as well as in
other countries, (watch/watches) CNN Student News
for current events.
Practice!
1. Mr. Olmedo’s dance moves, which premiered at the
Muchin homecoming last year, (was/were) passed
down from his father.
2. Ms. Burns, who loves all types of Asian foods,
(was/were) born in Hawaii.
3. Mr. Filie and Mr. Johnson, who both hail from
California, (is/are) Lakers fans.
4. Many people, especially energetic people,
(go/goes) to the gym before or after work.
5. Every day, students across America, as well as in
other countries, (watch/watches) CNN Student News
for current events.
READING Objective:
• SWBAT summarize the
impact of the Taliban on
Afghan culture.
The Taliban
The Taliban
• The Taliban (“Students of Islamic Knowledge Movement”)
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ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001.
The Taliban are one of the mujahideen (“holy warriors” or
“freedom fighters”) groups that formed against the Soviet
occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989)
When the Taliban came into power, many Afghans were
relieved to see the brutal Soviets replaced by devout religious
figures; The Afghan people believed the Taliban would
restore peace.
However, the Taliban enforced strict Sharia, or Islamic law.
Public executions and punishments became regular events
at Afghan soccer stadiums.
Frivolous activities, such as kite-flying, were banned.
Television, music, and the Internet were banned to root out
“non-Islamic” influence.
• Men were required to wear beards, and subjected to beatings if
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they didn’t.
Women and girls were forbidden to attend scho ol. Women were
forbidden to work outside the home, which caused a crisis in
healthcare and education.
Women were prohibited from leaving their home without a male
relative – those that did so risked being beaten or killed by
Taliban offices of The Ministry for the Protection of Virtue and
Prevention of Vice.
A woman caught wearing fingernail polish may have had her
fingers cut off.
Women were forced to wear the burqa to “protect” their honor.
The Taliban
O http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4cVVuSi
2fI
O Beginning – 1:12
O 42:45 – 46:43
Kite Runner Chapter 20
• Read Chapter 20 and complete
the ‘During Reading’ questions
• Homework: Complete ‘After
Reading’ #5 and True/False
section
Do Now: Wednesday, November 6th, 2013
Which image best symbolizes morbid? Explain your thinking as vividly as
possible.
Which image best symbolizes menial? Explain your thinking as vividly as
possible.
SWBAT explain the role of punishment under
Taliban law in Afghanistan.
Homework: Chapter 22 pg. 273-280
Thursday, Nov. 7th DO NOW
Have last night’s homework on your
desk
• Complete the COU 602 half sheet
you picked up at the door.
• SSR or review Week 11 vocab note
cards if finished early.
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Reading Objective
• SWBAT explain the irony of
the reintroduction of a
character in The Kite
Runner
Irony
• Irony is a situation that is strange or
funny because things happen in a way
that seems be the opposite or
completely unexpected.
Chapter 22 Homework Review
• What does the Talib official take pride in telling
Amir about?
• Sohrab: pg. 279
Classwork: Chapter 22 pg. 280
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O ‘During Reading’
O 1. In Chapter 22, Amir encounters a member of
the Taliban who has been holding Sohrab. What
is his name? Describe Amir’s reaction when he
learns who this man is. Describe your reaction
as well.
O 2. Why does Hosseini decide to bring this
character back into the story? Where were his
possible motives?
Homework
O ‘During Reading’ Question 3.
O ‘After Reading’ 10-line Type 2
response.
FRIDAY, Nov. 8th Do NOW
Have last night’s homework on your
desk
• Review Week 11 Vocab
notecards/notes
• Review COU 602 notes in your World
Literature journal
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Quiz time
• Week 11 Vocabulary Quiz
• COU 602/REL 602 Mastery Quiz