English I, 1st 9 weeks, week 4
Monday September 14th, 2015
Diligence
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I will work until I finish
Any job that I may start;
And instead of being lazy,
I will work with all my heart.
I will concentrate on what I
do,
 And keep my goal in sight;
 I will follow the instructions
 So the job will be done right.
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Before me lies an open map,
The choice is mine to make.
I’ll live a life of character,
And that’s the road I’ll take!
Academic Vocabulary
 What is your favorite subject? What words are specific to
that subject?
 For example, history class words would be: Renaissance,
imperialism, and rights.
 Make a list of words specific to your favorite subject.
Academic Vocabulary
 What words did you write?
 Math: geometry, subtraction, variables
 Science: biology, symbiotic
 English: onomatopoeia, metaphor, simile
 History: presidents, geography
 Page 54-55 in the textbook gives a list of academic
vocabulary.
 For each word, write the definition in your own words, draw
a picture that represents that word to you, and use the word
in an original sentence.
Academic Vocabulary
 Example:
 Analyze: carefully examining all parts and facets of an issue.
 Picture:
 Sentence: When the data from the experiment came back
different from the previous results, the science team began to
analyze the conditions of the experiment.
Unit I Vocabulary
 Nonlinear Plot – a plot becomes non-linear through the use of
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literary techniques; may be hard to follow and seem somewhat
disorganized
Irony – a literary technique used to create meaning that seems to
contradict the literal meaning or events
Sarcasm – bitter form a of irony, intended to taunt or hurt
Paradox – a seemingly contradictory statement that on closer
scrutiny reveals a deeper truth (e.g., life is but a dream)
Rhetorical purpose – the author’s primary aim in a piece of
writing. The rhetorical purpose could be to narrate, to argue, to
review, to explain, or to examine
Theme – the central or universal idea of a piece of fiction or the
main idea of a nonfiction essay
 Flashback - an interjected scene that takes the narrative back in
time from the current point the story has reached.
 Foreshadowing - the use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest what action
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is to come
Subplot - a secondary or minor plot in a literary work which may contrast with
the main plot, highlight it, or be completely unrelated
Parallel plot structure - two or more major plots that occur within a story and
usually intersect
Non-linear plot - a plot becomes non-linear through the use of literary
techniques; may be hard to follow and seem somewhat disorganized
Thematic concept – a general term that encompasses a universal experience,
e.g., love, loss, youth, nature. Themes or thematic statements may be
developed from thematic concepts.
Literary
Technique
Foreshadowing
Flashback
Subplot
Parallel Plot
Structure
Literary
Examples
Examples from
Books/Film
Author’s
Purpose
Examples from
the Text
4. Discuss why an author might choose this type of plot structure and
record information in the third column of your chart.
What type of story would lend itself to a nonlinear plot?
Do you think an author makes a conscious decision about the plot before
they ever begin writing?
What type of story would you write if it had to be in a nonlinear plot
format?
Common Misconception
 Students often confuse topic and theme. It is important for
students to know that a theme may be expressed as a
complete sentence and a topic can be one word. “Love” is not
a theme; it is closer to a topic. “Love has its ups and downs” is
a theme involving the topic of love.
Quick Write:
What type of story would lend itself to a nonlinear plot?
Do you think an author makes a conscious decision about the
plot before they ever begin writing?
What type of story would you write if it had to be in a
nonlinear plot format?
Tuesday September 15th, 2015
Academic Vocabulary
 Continue working with the vocabulary words from yesterday
until you have them finished.
 When all are finished we will start the pretest.
 If you do not finish, the rest is homework.
Pretesting
 Grammar and usage pretest.
 Do your best.
 This will take several days; take your time. When you are
finished, read your library book and work on your
independent reading project.
Sacred Writing Time
Did you come to class with an idea to write about?
As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!
It’s September 15.
Today is International “Day of Democracy.” What will you vote for?
Trivial Fact of the Day: There are four U.S. presidents who never held any other elective
office: Ulysses Grant, William Taft, Herbert Hoover, and Dwight Eisenhower.
Interesting Quote of the Day: “It’s never too late to be what you
might have been.” --George Eliot (pseudonym for Mary Anne Evans,
British author of Silas Marner)
Vocabulary Word of the Day: ominous (adjective) – This word suggests that something evil or
harmful is about to come true. Storm clouds can be ominous. What are two or three other
things that might be described this way?
Wednesday September 16th, 2015
Pretesting
 Grammar and usage pretest.
 Do your best.
 This will take several days; take your time. When you are
finished, read your library book and work on your
independent reading project.
Homework
 Read To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 9-11.
Sacred Writing Time
Did you come to class with an idea to write about?
As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!
It’s September 16.
Today is both National “Mayflower Day” and “Trail of Tears Commemoration
Day.” Any connections between the two?
Trivial Fact of the Day: S.O.S. became the international signal of distress in 1912, and the
Titanic was the first ship to ever use it before sinking in April of that same year.
Interesting Quote of the Day: “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll
just get run over if you sit there.” --Will Rogers (American humorist)
Vocabulary Word of the Day: invigorate (verb) – this action word means to fill with life and
energy. What are some ways you can invigorate your writing?
Thursday September 17th, 2015
Pretesting
 Grammar and usage pretest.
 Do your best.
 This will take several days; take your time. When you are
finished, read your library book and work on your
independent reading project.
Sacred Writing Time
Did you come to class with an idea to write about?
As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!
It’s September 17.
Today begins National “Constitution Week.” How is your constitution?
Trivial Fact of the Day: In both England and the U.S., the year 1752 only had 354 days
because the calendar type was changed that year, and 11 days were lost.
Interesting Quote of the Day: “You make a living by what you earn; you
make a life by what you give.” --Winston Churchill (British politician)
Vocabulary Word of the Day: constitution (noun) – In addition to a
famous American document, this word also means a physical state relating to strength or
health. What do you need to do in order to have a strong or healthy constitution?
Friday September 18th, 2015
Homework
 Read To Kill a Mockingbird Ch 12-15.
Sacred Writing Time
Did you come to class with an idea to write about?
As soon as class starts, quietly make that pencil dance!
It’s September 18.
Today is National “Respect Day.” Which adult in your life shows you the most
respect? How might you thank that person?
Trivial Fact of the Day: In M & M candies, the letters stand for Mars and Murrie, the last
names of the two developers of the snack.
Interesting Quote of the Day: “Learning does not consist only of knowing
what we must or can do, but also knowing what we could do and perhaps should not do.” -Umberto Eco (Italian essayist and author)
Vocabulary Word of the Day: forte (noun) –This word means a most highly developed
characteristic or talent. Can you name three things that are your forte?
Library
 Be respectful in the library.
 Objectives: check out a book if you need a new one for your
independent reading.
 Pre AP: first independent reading project is due September
25th, Friday.
 English I: first independent reading project is due October
21st, Wednesday.