Beginning in December, your writing prompts will return as homework the night before.
Monday
Complete writing prompt. - Writing prompt is to work on your Membean! (1 hour due by Friday)
Membean Quiz this week.
TPCASTT Review
Connotation Concentration
Using Descriptive Language
Activity (Homework if you do not finish)
Directions: Rewrite each of the following “telling” sentences as “showing” sentences.
Choose the sense that you think works best with the story: sight, sound, smell, taste or touch. Then write a new sentence using that sense.
EXAMPLE
Telling sentence: My favorite place is the movie theatre.
Showing sentence: There’s nothing better than the smell of fresh buttery popcorn and the cool darkness of a movie theatre.
1. It was very cold outside as Marshall and Jenny stood in line for tickets.
2. Food always tastes good at the movies.
3. The movie theatre was very dark.
4. Jenny took off her coat because it was so warm.
5. Marshall thought the people around him were too noisy.
Read 30 minutes. Summary of week's reading is due Friday.
Tuesday
Complete writing prompt. - Writing prompt is to work on your Membean! (1 hour due by Friday)
Define Context Clue!
(Context clues are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers, or it may follow in a preceding sentence.)
How Can I Figure Out That Connotation?
Using Context Clues....Word Detective
Flocabulary - Context Clues Word Detective
Word Detective: On the Case Activity (See Notes/Handouts Section)
Read the example sentences below and hunt for clues: synonyms, antonyms, explanations and examples. Look closely at the bold word. Then take your best guess at what the word means, and write a short definition.
1. Elijah was really happy when he found out that he got an A on his exam. He felt elated!
2. Ian was so irate that he wanted to throw something, but he took a deep breath and then he felt better.
3. I didn’t think his outfit was plain at all! I actually thought it was quite ornate.
4. My pet guinea pig is an herbivore, so I only feed him plants, never meat.
5. Maria was being so antagonistic yesterday. I think she was trying to pick a fight!
6. When Lana put on her queen costume — a long robe, a fancy necklace and a big crown — she looked regal.
7. “No,” Mark said, “I don’t think these flowers are dying. In fact, they’re totally thriving!”
8. Erica was feeling really lethargic on Sunday. She didn’t have any energy left after the amusement park trip.
9. Elephants and hippos have a pewter color to their skin.
10. My dad always tells me to stop dawdling and hurry up, or we’ll be late!
Context Clues Quick Quiz (See Notes/Handouts Section)
Read 30 minutes. Summary of week's reading is due Friday.
Wednesday
Complete writing prompt. - Writing prompt is to work on your Membean! (1 hour due by Friday)
Review context clues!
(Context clues are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers, or it may follow in a preceding sentence.)
http://study.com/academy/lesson/context-clue-definition-examples.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm5d7c0xGt0
Directions: read each sentence and determine the meaning of the word using cross sentence clues or your prior knowledge. Then, explain what clues in the sentence helped you determine the word meaning.
1. Universal: Jim wanted to ask Janet to the dance, but he felt it a universally acknowledged truth that popular girls like her didn’t go with unpopular guys like him.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
2. Extraordinary: Kevin may know how to layup a basketball, but my jump shot is extraordinary.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
3. Establish: Even though peace between the two formerly warring nations had been established for years now, the solider still woke cold from dreams of battle.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
4. Scrupulous: I wanted to just set the table and be done with it, but my mother scrupulously arranged each napkin, dish, and utensil until they were in perfect alignment.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
5. Consent: Jake asked his mother for permission to go to his friend Rodney’s dance party, stating that his grades had improved, and he was quite pleased when she consented.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
6. Vexed: When Jose found out that his little brother Emilio carelessly broke Jose’s Xbox disc tray, Jose was vexed and sure let Emilio know it.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
7. Tact: Jane could have easily offended Bertha when she informed her that the dress did not fit her well, but Jane used tact and consideration when choosing her words, so Bertha understood without being hurt.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
8. Emphatic: Her parents really wanted her to attend the local university, but Shaniqua argued her case so emphatically and with such great passion, that her parents gave Shaniqua their consent
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
9. Amends: After Brian broke Darcy’s heart this last time, he will have to make some serious amends if he ever wants to win her back.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
10. Conjecture: Stanley tried to determine the meaning of the vocabulary word, but there were so few clues in the sentence all he could do was hopelessly conjecture as to what the word might mean.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
11. Ascertain: The clues in the sentence were so helpful, Stanley was able to ascertain the meaning of the word beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
12. Defer: Kyle really wanted to play basketball, but since it overlapped with the volleyball season (and since Carrie played volleyball), he would just have to defer his hoop-dreams until next year, when his relationship with her would be secure.
Definition: ___________________________________________________________________________
What clues in the sentence lead you to your definition?
Read 30 minutes. Summary of week's reading is due Friday.
Thursday
Complete writing prompt. - Writing prompt is to work on your Membean! (1 hour due by Friday)
Objective: Create a flyer promoting one of the books you have recently read that makes people want to read the book.
You will use it as a visual aid during a two minute persuasive presentation. (Due Monday, November 30. Digital or Scanned)
Include:
Reference to the climax
Overview of the plot
Persuasive word choice/ delivery
Attention grabbing/holding
(Title and Author)
Using Persuasive Language!
Our first foray into the world of persuasion...
Persuasive Language - Back It Up!
Interactive Note Taking Activity
It's Your Turn - Try Your Skills!
Martin wants his family to adopt a puppy, and he has to convince them that it’s a good idea.
Create two arguments for Martin to choose from: one that is weak, and one that is strong. Write three points for each.
3 Reasons We Should Adopt a Puppy (weak argument) (Example: “Because I want to!”)
3 Reasons We Should Adopt a Puppy (strong argument) (Example: “Having a puppy will teach me responsibility.”)
Which argument do you think Martin should choose? Why?
Brainstorm: What are some arguments you can give to persuade someone to read the book you are promoting?
(Use graphic organizer in Notes/Handouts section.)
Read 30 minutes. Summary of week's reading is due Friday.
Friday
Complete writing prompt. - Writing prompt is to work on your Membean! (1 hour due by Friday)
Library Visit
Project Outline Due Monday!
(Due Monday, November 30. Digital or Scanned)
More Persuasive Techniques...
http://psychology.about.com/od/socialpsychology/a/persuasiontech.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DAsbxr-iA0
Explain each technique and give an example.
Bandwagon
Association
Bribery
Celebrity
Expert/Scientist
Fear
Humor
Hype
Plain Folks
Repetition
Testimonials
Sentimental
Which ones can you use for your presentation?
Read 30 minutes. Summary of week's reading is due today.