9.13 Bell-ringer, Grammar Notes

Bell-ringer: Write an original sentence for each of the words below. Your sentences should be creative, descriptive, and at least ten words long.

1.     Autonomous- adj. independent

2.     Awry- adj. out of the normal or correct plan or position

3.     Badger- verb to pester/bother

4.     Bawl- verb to cry aloud

5.     Benefactor- noun someone who does good deeds

Grammar Notes

•A simple sentence is one independent clause

A simple sentence may have two or more subjects/verbs

•A compound sentence is two or more independent clauses.

•Independent clauses can be combined using a comma and conjunction or a semicolon. 

9.12 Bell-ringer and Grammar Notes

Bell-ringer:

Directions: Write the following sentences. Then, define the underlined words using context clues and prior knowledge.

1.     The once dependent child has now become autonomous and needs no one.

2.     The performance went awry when the dancer forgot her steps and made up new ones.

3.     Because my sister would not stop badgering me, I pushed her down the stairs.

4.     “She doesn’t love me!” bawled the heartbroken middle school student.

5.     The benefactor gave the poor most of his clothes and fed the hungry.

Clauses and Sentences

•An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.

•A subordinate conjunction is a word added to the beginning of an independent clause that makes it into a dependent clause.

•Coordinating conjunctions are used as connecting words at the beginning of an independent clause.

•When the second independent clause in a sentence begins with a coordinating conjunction, a comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction:

9.11- Bell-ringer and Writing Assignment

Bell-ringer: 

Directions—sixteen years ago, an event occurred that changed modern history forever. Many people who were alive then can tell you exactly where they were, what they were doing, and what they were thinking on that day. However, you weren’t born, yet. You have no memories of the day. All you have are the stories you have heard and the history you have learned.

The events of September 11, 2001, have had a lasting effect on our world, especially the United States. Write three ways the 9-11 attacks have affected your life. For some this will be easy: a family member lived in NYC and was killed, a relative or friend has been to Iraq or Afghanistan, etc. For others, this will be more difficult. You could talk about fears that are rooted in terror attacks or stereotypes you might have because of them. You may work with the people at your group to think of ideas. Do your best. 

9/11 Writing Response

Narrative Response: Put yourself in the place of someone who was in New York City or Washington, D.C., on the morning of September 11, 2001. You can write your narrative as a journal entry or as an essay. This can be from the point-of-view of any person that could have been there on that morning. You can write this as if the events have just happened or like it was in the past.  

Your response should be at least three paragraphs. It can, of course, be longer. Take your time with this assignment. Do not make careless errors.

Due Friday, September 15

9.8- Bell-ringer and STAR

For 5th period:

STAR

To access the STAR Website click here 

Your username is your student ID number (9600...) and your password is the first letter of your first name, and the first letter of your last name.

Take the Reading test!

When you are finished:
1. Do the bell-ringer.
2. Read independently.

Bell-ringer: Directions—Read the following prompt and answer the questions. Make sure to show your work.

Rainforests cover only a small part of the Earth, but they are home to more than half the world's plants and animals. It is estimated that rainforests are cut down at the rate of 100 trees in a minute. At this rate, how many are cut down every 24 hours? Every week?  

9.7- Bell-ringer and Journal Entry #2

Bell-ringer: Directions—Write the quote and then answer the questions that follow.

“I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live by the light that I have. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and stand with him while he is right, and part with him when he goes wrong.” –Abraham Lincoln

1.     What quality (character trait) do you believe was most important to President Lincoln (after reading the quote)?

2.     What quality is most important to you?

Tuff Time Journal Entry #2

Directions: Journal about the prompt below. Make sure to write at least two paragraphs. I am less concerned about spelling or grammar and more concerned with what is going on inside your brain. Be honest. Take your time.

Prompt: Cherry said that the major difference between the Socials and the Greaser is how they feel emotions differently. The Socials are aloof and try hard not to show any emotion; the Greasers are too passionate and show too much emotion.

Do you show too much emotion or do you work hard to hide all of it?

Are you in the middle?

Is it better to show too much emotion or hide it? Choose one. 

9.6- Bell-ringer and STAR Info

STAR

To access the STAR Website click here 

Your username is your student ID number (9600...) and your password is the first letter of your first name, and the first letter of your last name.

Take the Reading test!

When you are finished:
1. Do the bell-ringer.
2. Work on the discussion questions.

Bell-ringer:

Write one sentence for each of the following words. Your sentences should include a context clue that hint to the meaning of the word. The sentences should be no less than ten words.

1.     Arid- adj. being without moisture; extremely dry

2.     Aroma- noun pleasing fragrance

3.     Assailant- noun a person who attacks

4.     Attest- verb to certify; declare to be correct, true, genuine

5.     Audible- adj. able to be heard

9.5- Bell-ringer, Discussion Questions, Spelling Words

Bell-ringer:

Directions: Write the following sentences. Then, define the underlined words using context clues and prior knowledge. 

1.    Because of the drought, the ground has been consistently arid.
   2.   The aroma from the bakery entering our noses made our mouths water.
   3.   In the jungle, it was hard for the soldiers to see the enemy assailants waiting to strike.
   4.   The witness attested that the evidence was in fact true.
   5.   Her quiet voice is barely audible in this noisy classroom

    Chapters 1-3 Discussion Questions

Answer the following questions with complete sentences. Make sure to answer the questions fully with complete sentences. Have I mentioned to answer with complete sentences?

Chapter One
1.  Describe Ponyboy, Darry, Dally, and Johnny.   

2.  Who are the Socials?  Who are the Greasers? (I am not looking for a list of names but characteristics.)

3.  How do Ponyboy's relationships with Darry and Sodapop differ?  Explain.

4.  Why is the 'gang' important to Johnny?

5.  Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy?  Why does he treat Ponyboy the way he does?

Chapter Two

1.  Who are Cherry and Marcia? Why do they hang-out with greaser boys at the Dingo?

2.  Why doesn't Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a dropout?
 

Chapter Three

1.  What does Cherry explain as the difference between the Socs and the Greasers?

2. What does Ponyboy mean on p. 39 when he says "Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything"? 

3. Where does Pony wish he could live? Why would he choose that place over his current home?

4.  Why does Johnny like it better when his father is hitting him?

5.  At the end of the chapter, how does the author foreshadow that bad things are to come?

1.     Incredulous

2.     Aloofness

3.     Smoldering

4.     Contemptuous

5.     Nonchalantly

6.     Unceasingly

7.     Rueful

8.     Gallant

9.     Isle

10.                        Aisle

11.                        Coordination

12.                        Drowned

13.                        Improvement

14.                        Symmetrical

15.                        Disposable