daily bellringers 9 th grade composition and literature

Daily Bellringers9th Grade Composition and Literature

Week 1Freshman Academy

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Monday, August 3, 2015

EOC Vocab: his is the message, usually about life or society, that an author wishes to convey through a literary workTheme

AnalogyTired: exhausted:: ____furiousA. calm, b. unhappy, c. angry, d. amusedC. Angry (synonyms - to a greater degree)

HW: MDG Prework; Annotate first page MDG

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Vocab: to deal with successfully Surmount

EOC Vocab: triangular plot diagram, which contains: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution Freytag’s Pyramid

Analogy Brake: _________:: hunter : hunt A. stop, b. increase, c. roll, d. ride A. Stop (action taken)

HW: W&G pg. 16-18 ex. 1,2 (sentence combining) pg. 21-24 ex. 7-8 (TRI)

There may be a mistake in the way the sentence is written. If you find a mistake, choose the answer that corrects the mistake. If

there is no mistake, choose 'Correct as is.'

Excerpt from: Norse Mythology Part CKate McConnaughey

(22) They broke his body in pieces and made a planet.

A) Correct as is.

B)(22) They broke his body in peaces and made a planet.

C)(22) They broke his body in pieces and make a planet.

D)(22) They will break his body in pieces and make a planet.

A)Correct as is.The “peaces” is spelled wrong/ “broke” and “made” correct verb tense

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Vocab: unhealthy lookingSallow

EOC Vocab: This refers to the way that ideas and details are arranged in a piece of writingOrganization

AnalogyDog: mammal :: ______ : treeOak, Maple, Apple (type of)

Choose the sentence that shows correct semicolon usage.

A)I like; swimming, hiking, and camping.

B)Swimming is my favorite form of exercise; it gives me energy.

C)I am going swimming; and then I will lie in the sun and relax.

D)Today I plan to go swimming; which is one of my favorite activities.

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Vocab: Hank is especially interested in motorcycle engines, so he talks ________ about them. zealously

EOC Vocab: The main character in a narrativeProtagonist

AnalogySummon : dismiss :: _________ : __________

A. call : reply b. intend : tryc. intervene : meddle d. gather: disperse

D. Gather: Disperse (antonyms)

HW: Study notes and vocab; anchor due

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, August 7, 2015

Vocab: The dog _______ in the corner after his owner talked harshly to him. cowered

EOC Vocab: opposing force to the main characterAntagonist

Analogy Imprudent : unwise :: __________ : _____________Help : assist, cry: sob, dream: wish (synonyms)

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman Academy

Unit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?

Monday, August 10, 2015

EOC Vocab: The opposing force to the protagonist in a narrative Antagonist

AnalogyVaccine : prevent :: medicine : ________

A. Doctor B. illnessC. impairment D. treatment

D. treatment (cause : effect)

HW: Cask of Amontillado annotate first page


Vocab: underground cemetery Catacombs

EOC Vocab: The background information in a story (first stop on Freytag’s pyramid) Exposition

Analogy Pacify : calm :: __________ : ________

A. identify: mysterious, b. fortify: strengthen, C. testify: suspicious, d. mortify: happyB. fortify : strengthen (synonyms)

HW: W&G HW pg. 504-516 ex. 32, 35 (quotation marks) pg. 16-18 ex. 3,4 (combining)

When children are taken from their mothers at an early age, they become?

Excerpt from: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick DouglassMy mother and I were separated when I was but an infant--before I knew her as my mother. It is a common custom, in the part of Maryland from which I ran away, to part children from their mothers at a very early age. Frequently, before the child has reached its twelfth month, its mother is taken from it, and hired out on some farm a considerable distance off, and the child is placed under the care of an old woman, too old for field labor. For what this separation is done, I do not know, unless it be to hinder the development of the child's affection toward its mother, and to blunt and destroy the natural affection of the mother for the child. This is the inevitable result.

A) weak and lazy.

B) better workers.

C) miserable and rude.

D)indifferent to their mother’s affection.

D) Indifferent to their mother’s affection.


Vocab: Mix Intermingle

EOC Vocab: Sentence with 1 dependent (subordinate) clause and 1 Independent clause Complex

AnalogyAssent : disagree :: comprehend: __________

A. forget, b. learn, c. misunderstand, d. envisionC. misunderstand (antonyms)

If a person suffering from asthma has determined that higher altitudes decrease

symptoms, which source would be BEST for determining specific altitudes for various

locations?

Excerpt from: Asthma: Information from the CDC1 Asthma is a disease that affects your lungs. It is the most common long-term disease of children. It causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing.

2 We know that family history contributes to susceptibility, but in most cases we don’t know what causes asthma to develop, and we don’t know how to cure asthma. You can control your asthma by knowing the warning signs of an attack, avoiding things that trigger an attack, and following the advice of your doctor.

A) Almanac

B) Thesaurus

C) Dictionary

D) Reader's Guide

A) AlmanacAn almanac is the best source for facts, figures and dates

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Thursday, August 13, 2015

Vocab: These towers are called Ramparts

EOC Vocab: Group of lines in a poemStanza

AnalogyChef: food :: ________: clay

Sculptor painter athlete dancerSculptor (job : tool)

HW: Study vocab and notes; anchor due

Which of these is the BEST way to rewrite the sentence in line 22?

Excerpt from: English Report: A Powerful PoetCamille Roberts

22 Dunbar did not despair and he continued to write doggedly.

A)He continued to write doggedly, he did not despair.

B)He continued to write doggedly and he did not despair.

C)Dunbar did not despair he continued to write doggedly.

D)Dunbar did not despair; he continued to write doggedly.

D) Dunbar did not despair; he continued to write doggedly.Semi colons connect 2 independent clauses.


Vocab: The linebacker ________ the running back from making a touchdown. Go defense!precluded

EOC Vocab: Repetition of ending sounds in words that are close together in a poemRhyme

AnalogyLiar: untruthful :: ____________ : _____________

Saint : righteous; athlete : fit (characteristic of)


EOC Vocab: A person, place, thing, or idea that stands both for itself and for something beyond itselfsymbol

AnalogySkater: rink :: _________ : ____________

A. climber : gear, b. explorer : adventure, c. runner : track, d. walker : shoe

C. runner : track


Vocab: The inability to be wrong Infallibility

EOC Vocab: Type of external conflict when a character fights a natural force Man vs. Nature

Analogy Nudge: shove :: glance : _____________ Stare (to a greater degree)

HW: W&G pg. 478-498 ex. 7, 14, 20, 21 (commas; semicolons)

In paragraph 1, the word appeal means

Excerpt from: Review of Sleeping Upside-Down Lee Washington

1 A backyard fruit bat watches, “Swinging mallets! Spinning balls in a host of colors! A croquet set straight from the fairest of three-dollar garage sales.” The bat, of course, has very poor eyesight. The bat tries to imagine happy backyard scenes through its blurry vision. Descriptions written by a bat only add to the appeal of Tim Ranch’s latest novel, Sleeping Upside-Down.

A) charm.B) confusion.C) peculiarity.D) offensiveness.

A) charm


Vocab: overwhelming whirlpoolVortex

EOC Vocab: A writer’s or speaker’s choice of words.Diction

AnalogyGuardian : watch :: _________ : _________

A. firefighter : ignite, b. scribe : write,c. scout : follow, d. actor: imply

B. scribe : write (characteristic of)

Which underlined section requires a colon?When my father and I decided to take a motorcycle trip from Georgia to Maine we spent a great deal of time in preparation. First, we needed to chart a course and plot it on a map. Then, we needed to make a list of essential items to bring on the trip My list included some of the following items leather gloves, boots, jeans, a leather jacket, goggles and, of course, a map.

A) trip: My

B) Maine: we

C) and: plot

D) items: leather

D. Items : leather (introduce items in a series)


Vocab: fleet, usually of shipsArmada

EOC Vocab: The social or emotional meaning of a word.Connotation

AnalogyHungry : __________ :: annoyed: outraged

A. satiated, b. prepared, c. uncomfortable, d. ravenousD. ravenous (to a greater degree)

HW: Study notes and vocab; anchor due

Which sentence is written using formal language?

A)The preps always sit over at that table.

B)Samantha has an appointment early Monday morning.

C)That was a real bogus tale Charlie told the teacher.

D)I don't think Tim will be here today, he's playing hookie.

B) Samantha has an appointment early Monday morning. All the other choices contain slang.


Vocab: The title “The Scarlet Ibis” comes from a bright ______ bird, which becomes a symbol for violent death. Vermillion

EOC Vocab: Dictionary definition of a wordDenotation

AnalogyCarelessness: mistakes :: _________ : __________

Tiredness : sleep; hate : unhappiness (cause and effect)


EOC Vocab: When the outcome is the opposite of what is expectedIrony

Analogy________: vision :: sage : wisdom

A. chief, B. oracle, C. Rogue, D. VagrantB. oracle (characteristic of)


Vocab: an earthquake would be an example of an ____. Upheaval

EOC Vocab: MLA stands for what? Modern Language Association

Analogy hammer : tool :: _________: ___________

A. garden: plant B. tributary : desertC. mast : warning D. automobile : vehicleD. automobile : vehicle

HW: W&G pg. 354-362 ex. 27, 28, 31, 32 (Fragments and Run Ons)

According to the author, what effect do the mounds MOSTLY have on current society?

The Mounds Today - Elizabeth KiblerThe Etowah mounds give scientists a wonderful view of

life in America before recorded history. The state of Georgia currently owns the historic site, which many

visitors enjoy each year. Future research at the mounds may uncover even more information about American

history.A) The mounds tell researchers about the Creek tribe.

B) The mounds give information about American history.

C) The mounds give tourists a place to visit in Georgia.

D) The mounds show people how to build ditches for protection.

B) The mounds give information about American history.


Vocab: The ________ of the dog made him seem menacing and scary. Belligerence

EOC Vocab: a seemingly contradictory statement that, on closer examination, may be true.Paradox

AnalogyMutiny : rebellion :: _________ : balm

Medicine, medication, pacifier (synonyms)

What is the BEST definition for the word insatiable, as it is used in section 8?

Excerpt from: Newton Minow's Speech to National Association of Broadcasters

Why is so much of television so bad? I have heard many answers: demands of your advertisers;

competition for ever higher ratings; the need always to attract a mass audience; the high cost of television programs; the insatiable appetite for programming material—these are some of them. Unquestionably these are tough problems not susceptible to easy

answers.

A) unable to correct

B) not able to repair

C) unworthy of attention

D) impossible to satisfy

D. Impossible to satisfy-That appetite keeps going!


Vocab: dangerousPerilous

EOC Vocab: Characterization can be divided into _______ and ________. Direct and Indirect

AnalogyPig : sty :: ____________ : ___________Person : house; bird : nest (thing : location)

HW: study notes and vocab; anchor due

Which explains the BEST way to organize the reasons for this claim?

CLAIM: The county council has done the community a disservice by mishandling money, focusing on frivolous causes, and failing to listen to community concerns.A)

Provide your carefully considered opinions as well as general opinions from a many sources; be sure to cite your sources correctly.

B)Provide evidence of mishandling funds, an example of community concerns being ignored, and testimony about the time spent on frivolous causes.

C)Consider potential counterclaims and counterarguments to demonstrate your ability to defend your claim from opposing viewpoints.

D)Keep your supporting evidence and reasons general so that a variety of evidence will convincingly support your claim.

A. How to research, B. types of evidence, D. Totally wrong


Vocab: The cat was _____ about going outside, so she stuck her head out a little bit, to be sure their was no danger. Dubious

EOC Vocab: The shell stands as a __________ for power and control in Lord of the Flies. Symbol

AnalogyStrident : shy :: reverent : ___________Disrespectful; blasphemous (antonyms)


EOC Vocab: Type of writing that is meant to explain Informational; expository

AnalogyArchitect : blueprint :: ___________:_________

A. gardener : fertilizer, B. watchdog : leashC. Navigator : map, D. detective : culpritC. Navigator : map (job : tool)

HW: W&G pg. 503 ex. 25, 26; pg. 477 ex. 2; pg. 493 ex. 15 (punctuation)

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Vocab: She looked sadly ________ after her mom took her phone away. crestfallen

EOC Vocab: Type of writing that is meant to entertainNarrative

AnalogyTrickle: gush :: _________ ; ____________Sip : gulp; nibble : gobble; walk : run (to a greater

degree)

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Vocab: extremely hotTorrid

EOC Vocab: Character who is used as a contrast to another character. Piggy is Ralph’s _____ in Lord of the Flies. Foil

AnalogySentences: paragraph :: __________:___________

A. notes : melody B. books : scholar C. questions : inquiry D. flowers : menagerie

A. notes : melody (Part to Whole)

Which organizational method is used to present the information in the

passage?Excerpt from: Marsupials by Carole Jenkins

Tasmania is an island south of Australia and is the home of two marsupials the wombat and the Tasmanian devil. Some people think that wombats make good pets. They are about three feet long and live in borrows. As nocturnal vegetarians, they feed at night on leaves, roots, and vegetables. Tasmanian devils, on the other hand, are savage and do not make good pets. They resemble small bears, and they kill and eat other animals.

A) spatial order

B) cause and effect

C) chronological order

D) compare and contrast

D) Compare and Contrast



Thursday, September 3, 2015

Vocab: When I came to MHS, I had to ______ into the schedule and atmosphere of the school.assimilate

EOC Vocab: Character that does not changeStatic

AnalogyBarber : scissors :: baker : _______Wisk, cup, pan, mixer, oven (job : tool)

HW: Study Notes and Vocab

Which term is a related word of “hub” as it is used in the passage?

Excerpt from: The River Thames by Roberto Barerra

Having the Thames flow through the city allowed trade ships from around the world to come and go with ease, making London the major transportation hub of England for centuries.

A) center

B) highlight

C) seed

D) town A) center



Friday, September 4, 2015

Vocab: The little mouse shivered ___________ with fear when the cat caught him behind the couch. Tremulously

EOC Vocab: Figurative language that gives the characteristics of a person to an object, animal or ideaPersonification

AnalogyEnrich : fertile :: deplete : __________

A. futile B. usefulC. barren D. renewed

C. barren (characteristic of)

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What Skills do I need to Succeed?

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

EOC Vocab: a set of books giving information on many subjects (typically arranged alphabetically)Encyclopedia

AnalogyDiver: pool :: _______ : ________

A. skater : ice B. skier : poleC. hiker : shoe D. swimmer : towel

A. skater : ice (person : location)

HW: W&G pg. 348 ex. 11; pg. 266-268 ex. 2; pg. 304-307 ex. 1,3 (phrases)

Choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. If no substitute is necessary, choose ‘Leave as is.’

Good test-taking skills include reading each question carefully, thinking through each answer choice, and carefully marking the correct answer on the answer sheet.

A) Leave as is.

B) reading each question carefully, thinking through each answer choice, and carefully mark the correct answer on the answer sheet

C) reading each question carefully, think through each answer choice, and carefully marking the correct answer on the answer sheet

D) to read each question carefully, thinking through each answer choice, and carefully marking the correct answer on the answer sheetA) Leave as is - the items in the series are presented in parallel

grammatical form. The test-taking skills (reading, thinking, marking) all end in “ing”

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Vocab: hatred; spiteRancor

EOC Vocab: work written about a person’s life Biography

AnalogySpark : ignite :: ____________ : change

A. Catalyst, B. Experiment, C. Reaction, D. ExertionA. Catalyst (cause/effect)

HW: Read! Novel Test tomorrow in Library

What is the main purpose of this passage?

Raise the Driving Age to Eighteen!

After reading Mr. J. Brown's letter, dated August 15, I feel compelled to write and let your readers know how I feel about raising the driving age from 16 to 18. Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18. Only high school graduates should be given a driver's license, and only after successfully completing a driver's education class during high school. Right now, 15 year-olds can get a practice permit and try for their license at 16. Eighteen is a better age. At 18, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions. Not all 18 year-olds are mature, but the majority of them are. At least we are more mature than 15 year-olds.

A) to warn young drivers to be careful when they driveB) to convince readers to support raising the driving ageC) to persuade teens to take driver's ed before getting a license.D) to support insurance claims against teens who get into accidents B) To convince readers to support

raising the driving age.

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Thursday, September 10, 2015

Vocab: enough; adequateSufficient

EOC Vocab: type of autobiographical writing dealing with one specific time period in a person’s life. Memoir

AnalogyCease : __________ :: chase : pursue

Halt impair converge claim

Halt (synonyms)

HW: Study Notes and Vocab; Anchor due

Which excerpt from a student essay below is an example of plagiarism?

A. Alan Moore claimed that he was giving up writing for comics because he had been converted to religion of a serpent god called Glycon.

B. Writer Jonah Sinnott quoted Moore's retirement announcement that claimed Moore was leaving comics not to rest but to become a "magician" (219).

C. Much to the comic book publishing world's astonishment, Moore announced he was leaving writing comics to "become a full time magician" (Sinnott 219).

D. Alan Moore decided upon his fortieth birthday to give up writing comics and pursue a body of knowledge of more interest to him: magic (Sinnott 219).

An excerpt from page 219 of the book, Off to See the Wizard: A Biography of Alan Moore by Jonah Sinnott:"It was on his fortieth birthday that the famed comic book retiree decided to make an announcement that rocked the world of comics publishing: "I will no longer be writing comic books," said Alan Moore in one of his typically cryptic public statements, "I am retiring to become a full-time magician. Specifically, I have been converted to the religion of Glycon the Serpent God and want to pursue new avenues of knowledge that have been opened up to me recently through some intense, supernatural experiences.”

A) Alan Moore claimed that he was giving up writing for comics because he had been converted to religion of a serpent god called Glycon.

No citation is given. Citations must include author’s name, either as a lead in or in parentheses after the quote.

Always use MLA format!

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Friday, September 11, 2015

Vocab: a puzzle; a riddleEnigma

EOC Vocab: Phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with an object of the preposition Prepositional Phrase

AnalogyComplainer : __________ :: climber : ascendA. gripe B. solve C. annoy D.

assertA. gripe (characteristic of)

Week 7The Hero’s Journey


Monday, September 14, 2015

EOC Vocab: Point of view that uses “I,” “We,” “Us,” etc.First

Analogy_________: Rain :: drifts : snowA. sun, B. puddles, C. plows, D. umbrellasB. puddles (whole : part)

Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the quest?


EOC Vocab: Point of View that uses “you”

Second

HW: Odyssey Book 1; W&G pg. 21—24 Ex. 5-9 (or Anchor)

Analogy Actor : cast :: singer : ____________

Chorus, quartet, choir (part : whole)

Work Session: Correct this sentence - When a cyclops shivers, they increase the muscular activity in there bodys and that helps them warm up.

When cyclops shiver, they increase the muscular activity in their bodies and that helps them warm up.


Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Vocab: Short and to the pointSuccinct

EOC Vocab: Point of View that uses “he,” “she,” “it,” etc.Third

AnalogySurprise : shock :: ________: _________A. stone : brick, B. miser : spendthriftC. Fear : terror, D. Happiness : sadnessC. Fear: terror (synonyms)

Which source would provide the most relevant and reliable information about

the Exxon oil spill of 1989?A)World Book Encyclopedia Year Book, 2005

B)California newspaper article, "Saving Wildlife During Oil Spills"

C)Section 133 of California Boating Laws: Discharging oil upon navigable waters

D)Research Journal article, "The Costliest Oil Spill of Our Time: The Exxon Spill of 1989”

D) Research Journal article, "The Costliest Oil Spill of Our Time: The Exxon Spill of 1989”

Most specific (relevant)

When researching, try to narrow your search



Vocab: Without emotion Impassive

EOC Vocab: phrase that is derived from a verb, but acts as a noun Gerund

AnalogyEmbellish: decorate :: ___________ : ____________Eat : consume, walk : stroll, help : assist (synonyms)

HW: Study Vocab and Notes

Which of these citations is correct?

A)Jacobs, Richard. Applying for Federal and State Grants. \ 2009.

B)Wolfe, Emily. "Smith County to Receive Government Grant." 13 May 2010.

C)Greene, Mario. Journal of Government Resources. 5.3 (2007) 159–175.

D)

Neilson, Mia. "Creating a Charity." Journal of Philanthropy. 9 (2009) 23–35.

D) Neilson, Mia. "Creating a Charity." Journal of Philanthropy. 9

(2009) 23–35.All parts of the citation are present: author, title, journal name, volume, year and pages.



Vocab: Helen was _______ with her book, so she didn’t see the boy before he ran right into her.preoccupied

EOC Vocab: phrase that renames the noun, set apart by commas Appositive

AnalogySharpener: ____:: megaphone : amplifyA. glean, B. emphasize, C. point, D. honeD. hone (item : the action it takes)



EOC Vocab: (genre) A story that is written to be acted out in front of an audience. Drama

AnalogyBiologist : laboratory :: __________ : ___________

A. painter : studio, B. baker : ovenC. engraver : metal, D. forecaster : weather

A. Painter : studio

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What Skills do I need to Succeed?


Vocab: very stubborn Intransigent

EOC Vocab: (grammar) A dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb in an independent clause Adverb Clause

Analogy Trumpet : brass :: clarinet : _________

A. violin, B. orchestraC. woodwind, D. music

C. woodwind

HW: W&G pg. 322-335 ex. 23, 24, 30, 34 (clauses)

Which is expressed with the MOST precise language?

A) She will love her dog forever and ever.

B) My appointment is at 3:00 p.m. in the afternoon.

C) Any topic you choose for research must be manageable.

D) There are seven students who have applied for the art class.

• D) There are seven students who have applied for the art class

• “forever and ever” and “any topic” are broad and vague. “p.m.” and “in the afternoon” are redundant (repetitive.)

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to Succeed?


Vocab: The word "robot" is ___________ from the Czech word "robota," meaning "forced labor”Derived

EOC Vocab: (grammar) a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in an independent clauseAdjective Clause

AnalogyLaunch : lift :: thwart : ________

A. incur, B. failC. douse, D. remain

B. fail (action: effect)

Which is a COMPOUND sentence? A) While many senior citizens are involved in activities such as

church groups and volunteer organizations, others remain isolated from the community.

B) So, in conclusion, I’m asking all of you to think about the positive ways that this project will benefit our community and show your support for this initiative in November.

C) Giving our seniors a place to gather and socialize will honor their lifelong commitment to this community, and it’s the least we can do to thank them for their years of service.

D) A senior citizens center affords older community member the opportunity for daily social interaction, allowing them to maintain healthy and vibrant relationships outside the home.

C) Giving our seniors a place to gather and socialize will honor their lifelong commitment to this community, and it’s the least we can do to thank them for their years of service.

2 Independent clauses – “, and” is a good clue! All the others are complex, containing dependent clauses



Vocab: To transfix with wonder Fascinate

EOC Vocab: (writing) Evidence used to back up your thesisSupport/ Examples

AnalogySupervisor : ________ :: interpreter : translate

A. Oversee, B. Impair, C. Participate, D. Unite

A. Oversee (job: action)

HW: Study vocab and notes

Use the strategy of rereading to determine the BEST definition for lucid (line 12).

Excerpt from: That Old Straw Sojourner by David Matherne

It saw with lucid eyes inhuman, divine 12

The tired man grew older, while his boy grew wise.

Some said, ‘So tragic,’ the son said, ‘Fate’

When the lightning left a char on the elder’s pate 15

And they both did loving before too late.

That hat...his special bequest.

A) lost

B) tired

C) clear

D) confused

C) Clear“It” sees the old man and young man, their change over time. A “divine” or god-like view would not be confused, tired or lost, but clear.



Vocab: To bubble or hiss Effervesce

EOC Vocab: (writing) idea or opinion that a writer tries to prove or defend in an argument. Claim

AnalogyEnigma : mysterious :: comedy : _________Funny, hilarious, humorous

Bellringer: Unit 2 The Hero’s JourneyUnit EQ: Is the journey more important than fulfilling the

quest?


EOC Vocab: Punctuation used to create a possessive. Example: A fable’s theme is many times directly stated at the end.Apostrophe

AnalogyGrain : silo :: ________ : ____________

A. glass : jar, B. tire: automobileC. gasoline : tank, D. air : atmosphere

C. gasoline : tank (thing : container / part : whole)



Vocab: long, narrative poem Epic

EOC Vocab: repetition of the same pattern of words or phrases within a sentence or passage to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. Parallel Structure; parallelism (also known as “magic three” in Dailies,

when it comes in 3’s)

Analogy Botanist : plants :: ______ : rocks

A. meteorologist, B. geologist C. astronomer, D. anthropologist

B. geologist (scientist : area of study)

HW: Study for Benchmark



Vocab: exceed expectations; go beyond somebody’s ability. Surpass

EOC Vocab: Implied Main Idea; lesson learned. Aesop’s Fables usually have a moral at the end, which give clues to this literary term. Theme

Analogy________ : congress :: player : teamCongressman, senator, representative


Thursday, October 1, 2015

Vocab: something contradictory or absurd. Paradox

EOC Vocab: Reference to a work, usually a seminal work. Example: “The Cave” makes references to The Odyssey. Allusion

AnalogyExploration : discovery :: inquiry : ________

A. understanding, B. frustrationC. implication, D. perfection

A. understanding (characteristic of)

Week 10Suspense is the Spice of Life


Tuesday, October 14, 2014

EOCT Vocab: statement that reflects a writer's belief (it cannot be proved)

Opinion

HW: Finish Learning Menu

AnalogyWater: soak :: ______ : _______

A. air : inflate B. Soil: growC. concrete : dwell D. sun : bathe

Work Session: Grab a Chromebook, a learning menu, and start working!


Wednesday, October 15, 2014

EOCT Vocab: Type of organization that defines an issue, then gives a possible remedy

Problem/Solution

Homework: Mythology Game

Analogy Dollar : currency :: ______ : flower

A. petal B. stem C. Lily D. flowerbed

Work Session: Correct this – Odysseus, said “step off my woman Antinous”!

Odysseus said, “Step off my woman, Antinous!”



EOC Vocab: type of writing that shows a relationship between 2+ events where 1 event brings about another.

Cause/Effect


Analogy Soothe : pacify :: _______ : annoy

A. Endanger B. assailC. irk D. calm

Work Session: Vocab Application1. Would a wise person be a sage?

2. Would you like to be around a haughty person?

3. What kind of information might you see in an almanac?

4. Tell an interesting anecdote.


Friday, October 17, 2014

EOCT Vocab: dictionary definition of a word.

Denotation

HW: Go Tigers! Homecoming!

AnalogyOrator : __________ :: builder : construct

A. speak B. flyC. run D. finish

Work Session : Study Vocab

Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of LifeUnit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?

Monday, October 20, 2014

EOC Vocab: Suggested meaning; not direct. Montessor does not tell Fortunado his plans, but these could be _________ if he was in his right mind.

Implied


AnalogyAnnoyed: irate :: confused : _________

A. bewildered B. madC. sweet D. understood

A. Bewildered (to a greater degree)

Bellringer: Unit 3 Suspense is the Spice of Life

Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story? Tuesday, October 21, 2014

EOC Vocab: Figure of speech that compares two unlike things, where one thing actually becomes the other. “He turned towards me, and looked into my eyes with two filmy orbs” – Here, eyes are orbs.

Metaphor

HW: W&G topic bank pg. 51 choose 1-4 (intro only)

Analogy Composer : music :: choreographer : _______ A. dance B. stage C. exercise D. art

A. Dance (job: area of study)


Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story?


EOC Vocab: Work done prior to writing, to get ideas flowing. When writing, this is your first step!

Brainstorming; prewriting; graphic organizer

HW: Happy Wednesday!

Analogy clear : ______ :: strict : lax

A. rich B. murkyC. substantial D. able

B. Murky (antonymns)




EOC Vocab: the explanation that goes with a picture. The _____ below the picture read, “Picture of the catacombs of Paris.”

Caption


AnalogyCompress : smaller :: enlarge : _________

A. Better B. BiggerC. Colder D. Simpler

B. Bigger (cause : effect)


Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story? Friday, October 24, 2014

EOC Vocab: a statement that can be proved (not an opinion.) “The Cask of Amontillado” was written by Edgar Allan Poe.

Fact

HW: Happy Weekend!

AnalogyHappiness : emotion :: ________ : ________

A. Horror : glee B. soft : roughC. Sight : sense D. taste : sweet

C. sight : sense (example : topic)


Monday, October 27, 2014

EOCT Vocab: origin of word; taking apart for meaning

Etymology


AnalogyBeginner : inexperience :: skeptic : ___________

A. courage B. hopeC. disbelief D. happiness

Work Session: Grab a Chromebook, a learning menu, and start work!



Tuesday, October 28, 2014

EOCT Vocab: make changes to written work based on comments or new evidence

Edit

HW: “The Man From the South” w/questions

AnalogyLeave : return :: initiate : ____________

A. Pass B. implyC. Anger D. conclude

Work Session: Annotate and Complete Dailies




EOCT Vocab: written communication usually sent by mail

Letter

AnalogyDouse : fire :: ___________ : thirst

A. sharpen B. glassC. quench D. milk





EOCT Vocab: to strengthen an argument by providing facts, details and examples

Support; supporting evidence


Analogy Journalist : report :: Doctor : ____________




Friday, October 31, 2014

EOCT Vocab: the meaning of a word is NOT literal

Figurative

AnalogyLarge : immense :: __________ : __________

A. man : human B. unkind : cruelC. tiny : enormous D. inform : know

Work Session: Study Vocab and Notes


Monday, November 3, 2014

EOCT Vocab: contain collections of facts updated from year to year, including calendars and dates

Almanac

AnalogyDisheveled : ________ :: abrupt : curt

A. polished B. angryC. tousled D. troubled

C. tousled (synonyms)


Unit EQ: How does adding suspense spice up a story? Tuesday, November 4, 2014

EOC Vocab: attitude that an author takes toward the audience, the subject, or a character; Author’s voice

Tone

HW: “The Sniper” ½ page summary

Analogy Monarch : monarchy :: _______ : ________

A. president : democracy B. criminal : penitentiaryC. serf : plantation D. player : opponent



Wednesday, November 5, 2014

EOC Vocab: kind of language with longer sentences and a greater variety of words than everyday speech. Slang, contractions, and jargon are avoided.

Formal

Analogy walk : __________ :: tiff: riot



Thursday, November 6, 2014

EOC Vocab: the beginning of a written work that explains what will be found in the main part

Preface, Prologue, Exposition


AnalogySailor : ship : _______ : _______

A. soldier: army B. astronaut : rocketC. commuter : traffic D. farmer : field



Friday, November 7, 2014

EOC Vocab: a false or mistaken idea or statement.

Fallacy

AnalogyPraise : deride :: ______ : avoid

A. affect B. embezzleC. confront D. insist

Week 14Love, Light and Darkness

Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and DarknessUnit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?


EOC Vocab: A group of related words, with a subject and predicate, that acts to modify a noun or pronoun.

Adjective clause

AnalogyAstronomer : telescope :: ___________ :

_________

Doctor : Stethoscope, Judge : gavel (job : tool)

Bellringer: Unit 4 Love, Light and Darkness

Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Tuesday, November 11, 2014

EOC Vocab: This type of text attempts to convince a reader to adopt a particular opinion. Shakespeare’s purpose is to entertain, but he includes elements of this as well.

Persuasive

HW: W&G pg. 85 Topic Bank choose 1-4

AnalogyAlter : change :: ______ : scale

A. pass B. flyC. mark D. climb

D. Climb (Synonyms)


Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

EOC Vocab: reference to a person, place, or event from history, literature, or religion with which a reader is likely to be familiar. Shakespeare made many references to the Bible, and he also referenced established histories.

Allusion

AnalogyFish : school :: ________ : _________

A. cow : pasture B. sheep : flockC. eagle : nest D. frog : toad

B. sheep : flock (animal : group)




EOC Vocab: character that does not change throughout the story. Mercutio, although a round character, does not change much in the play.

Static

HW: Study notes and vocab

Analogy Skater : ice :: skier : _______

A. snow B. poleC. winter D. lodge

A. snow (person : location of activity)



Friday, November 14, 2014

EOC Vocab: When the outcome of the situation is the opposite of what is expected. It is not expected that Romeo and Juliet will fall in love, since their families hate each other.

Irony

AnalogyCollect : hoard :: _________ : __________

A. travel : sightsee B. Remind : nagC. suspect : believe D. honor : obey

B. remind : nag (to a greater degree)



EOC Vocab: The language of a specialized type (deals with a specialized area of study.) The _______ in a science book may include words like “experiment,” “classification,” and “molecule.”

Jargon

AnalogyFamine : food :: drought : ____________

A. supply B. feastC. air D. water

D. Water


Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Tuesday, November 18, 2014

EOC Vocab: An author's intention or reason for writing. Shakespeare’s __________ is to entertain.

Purpose

EOC Tip: Eliminate 1 answer, odds are 1:3; eliminate 2 answers, odds are 50/50. Guess the best!

HW: Shakesbook Assignment (choose character)

AnalogyTurtle : reptile :: _________ : mammal

Many! Bear, tiger, giraffe, raccoon, etc.


Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Wednesday, November 19, 2014

EOC Vocab: The ordering of words in a sentence. Shakespeare sometimes inverts word order, changing the structure of his sentences for interest.

Syntax

EOC Tip: Enjoy yourself! Think of this as you vs. them and you're going to come out on top!

AnalogyTrigger : reaction :: ________ : _______

A. Triumph : competition B. explain : questionC. aspire : hope D. ignite : fire

D. ignite : fire




EOC Vocab: To correct a piece of writing. Remember to ______ your essays before turning them in.

Edit

EOC Tip: Read all answer choices first, then go back to the reading passage


Analogy ________ : head :: shoe : foot

A. hat B. boot C. eyes D. hide

A. Hat


Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Friday, November 21, 2014

EOC Vocab: Sentence type that contains one independent clause. Romeo compares Juliet to the sun.

Simple

EOC Tip: Absolutes (all, every, none) are weak, and usually wrong.

Analogy Expert : knowledge :: _________ : __________

A. police : evidence B. lion : cubsC. saint : virtue D. thief : goods

C. saint : virtue


Monday, December 1, 2014

EOC Vocab: A ___ novel is a book in which the story is told using a series of pictures, with dialogue shown in them.

Graphic

EOC Tip: Know what your grade is before the test, and set your goal for the test.

AnalogyArmor : protects :: food : ___________

D. nourishes, fuels, fills


Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Tuesday, December 2, 2014

EOC Vocab: author's use of brevity when writing

Concise

EOC Tip: Relax! Coming to the test with a calm, happy attitude goes far.

AnalogyTimid : bold :: _______ : industrious

A. brave B. unproductiveC. indispensable D. embarrassed

B. unproductive


Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language?Wednesday, December 3, 2014

EOC Vocab: Directions that are clearly stated are also called ______.

Explicit

EOC Tip: If one question seems particularly difficult, skip it and come back to it at the end.

AnalogySketch : painting :: ______ : ________

A. paper : brush B. outline : essayC. contrast : light D. concept : attempt

B. outline : essay



Thursday, December 4, 2014

EOC Vocab: Ending of a narrative is called the ___.

Resolution/Denouement

EOC Tip: If you have time at the end, go back and make sure you have not skipped any. Guess on those that are blank.

AnalogyTree : orchard :: bird : ________

A. Flock



Friday, December 5, 2014

EOC Vocab: Repeated vowel sounds, not at the beginning of a sentence.

Assonance

EOC Tip: When writing, don’t forget your topic sentences and 2-4 supports.

AnalogyTiger : feline :: _______ : _______

A. bear : canine B. ant : marsupialC. owl : lupine D. cow : bovine

D. cow : bovine



EOC Vocab: category of information including books, magazines, charts, graphs, diagrams, dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and thesauruses

Reference; print sources

AnalogyDiamond : gem :: bacon : ______

A. meat B. hamC. cook D. eat

A. Meat



EOC Vocab: Type of writing that is meant to inform

Expository; informational

AnalogyHunter : prey :: ______ : ________

A. swimmer : lane B. miner : oreC. competitor : defeat D. student : school

B. miner : ore



Wednesday, December 10, 2014

EOC Vocab: Documents such as resumes, car care instructions, recipes, DVD manuals

Technical Documents

AnalogyWedge : pie :: leaf : __________

A. coconut B. treeC. bark D. grass

B. tree




EOC Vocab: Highest point of action in the plot; turning point

Climax

AnalogySip : guzzle :: ______ : gulp

A. gobble B. prepareC. nibble D. nudge

C. nibble



Friday, December 12, 2014

EOC Vocab: Only type of conflict that is internal

Man vs. self

AnalogySailor : ocean :: ________ : _______

A. farmer : field B. doctor : prescriptionC. banker : money D. tailor : clothes

A. farmer : field



EOCT Vocab: a traditional tale about gods, goddesses, heroes, and other characters

Myth

EOCT Tip: Eat a good breakfast!

HW: EOCT Wednesday

AnalogyCompass :: ________ :: sundial : time

direction



EOCT Vocab: Type of writing that is meant to entertain

Narrative

EOCT Tip: Leave nothing blank. Guessing will not hurt you.

HW: EOCT Wednesday

AnalogyFrequent : often :: remorseful : __________

A. happy B. angryC. sorry D. amused

C. sorry


Unit EQ: What Beauty Exists in Language? Wednesday, December 18, 2014

EOCT Vocab: The main character in a narrative

Protagonist

EOCT Tip: Celebrate! You’re Done!

HW: None

Analogy______ : spry :: juvenile : young

A. weak B. hurtC. nimble D. aged

C. nimble



EOCT Vocab: book of synonyms.

Thesaurus

EOCT Tip: There are 3 cognitive levels of questions on the test: Low, Medium and High.

HW: Finish Criterion (due Friday); Read Novel (Independent test tomorrow)

Analogy_______: glass :: scrap : fabric

A. drink B. shardC. metal D. clothing



Friday, August 8, 2014

EOCT Vocab: A figure of speech that is an exaggeration

Hyperbole

EOCT Tip: Celebrate! You’re Done!

HW: Happy Weekend!

AnalogyBarber : scissors :: baker : _______

Wisk, cup, pan, mixer, oven

Bellringer: Unit 1 Freshman AcademyUnit EQ: What skills do I need to succeed?Tuesday, September 16, 2014

EOC Vocab: Spoken words between two characters in a play

Dialogue

HW: W&G ch. 3 pg. 16-20 Exercises 1-4

Analogy Desert : arid :: rainforest : ____________

Wet; rainy; tropical

Work Session: Turn in Elder Project to back box How do I avoid plagiarizing? How do I use search engines effectively? How do I find accurate information on my topic?