Attendance
Prayer
Drama Quiz #2 for periods 1 and 3
Return Materials
New Vocab and Worksheets
Thesis Workshop homework review and discussion
Grammar Homework review
Homework:
Choose one thesis from the thesis workshop: perfect it and write a 4 to 6 sentence introduction that starts with a general statement, or grabber, and narrows to your thesis.
This should be typed, double-spaced, 12 point font, Times or Times New Roman,
with 1" margins, a heading, a title, and your last name and page number
in the upper right hand corner of the page as per MLA format
Vocab worksheets and Quiz next class
Label the rules, as you would on a grammar test, for #1-50 in the Chapter 23 Chapter Review in Elements of Language
Friday, March 12, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
3/10 and 3/11
Attendance
Prayer
Drama Quiz #1 for periods 1 and 3. Drama Quiz #2 for all others.
Discuss/take brief notes on A Marriage Proposal
Review Vocab
Vocab Quiz
New Vocab
Grammar HW-Answers
Thesis Workshop
Homework:
Periods 1 and 3: Drama Quiz #2 next class
Chapter 23 chapter review #1-50 on page 733 in EofL.
Thesis Worksheet 3-34
Honors: Write an essay for one of the thesis statements you drafted in class.
THESIS WORKSHOP and ESSAY STIPULATION:
I do not expect you to be an expert on the topics listed on the sheet, and I do not expect you to fully research the topic. For the HONORS guys, your essays can be creative and humorous like "How to Name a Dog" by James Thurber.
For the othe classes, you thesis statements may be funny. Since I expect you to include some details about how you will support your thesis, you can be creative and make them up. For instance, for a thesis statement on the topic of the Summer Olympics you might say the following:
The United States government should require all Americans to watch at least three hours of Olympic competition every day because studies show that such viewership enhances patriotism, and in times of great patrtiotism, the country experiences increased productivity, reduced crime, and fewer hospital visits.
Clearly, I have not proof of the above statements, but you can use your imagination to craft your points.
Prayer
Drama Quiz #1 for periods 1 and 3. Drama Quiz #2 for all others.
Discuss/take brief notes on A Marriage Proposal
Review Vocab
Vocab Quiz
New Vocab
Grammar HW-Answers
Thesis Workshop
Homework:
Periods 1 and 3: Drama Quiz #2 next class
Chapter 23 chapter review #1-50 on page 733 in EofL.
Thesis Worksheet 3-34
Honors: Write an essay for one of the thesis statements you drafted in class.
THESIS WORKSHOP and ESSAY STIPULATION:
I do not expect you to be an expert on the topics listed on the sheet, and I do not expect you to fully research the topic. For the HONORS guys, your essays can be creative and humorous like "How to Name a Dog" by James Thurber.
For the othe classes, you thesis statements may be funny. Since I expect you to include some details about how you will support your thesis, you can be creative and make them up. For instance, for a thesis statement on the topic of the Summer Olympics you might say the following:
The United States government should require all Americans to watch at least three hours of Olympic competition every day because studies show that such viewership enhances patriotism, and in times of great patrtiotism, the country experiences increased productivity, reduced crime, and fewer hospital visits.
Clearly, I have not proof of the above statements, but you can use your imagination to craft your points.
New Vocab #25
1. accolade noun An expression of strong approval or praise.
2. adulation noun Enthusiastic or even excessive praise; fawning admiration.
3. anathema noun a. A strong denunciation b. A formal religious condemnation c. Anything or anyone condemned.
4. commend trans. verb To mention approvingly; praise.
5. eulogy noun A speech or written tribute of praise, most often one delivered at a memorial service in honor of the deceased.
2. adulation noun Enthusiastic or even excessive praise; fawning admiration.
3. anathema noun a. A strong denunciation b. A formal religious condemnation c. Anything or anyone condemned.
4. commend trans. verb To mention approvingly; praise.
5. eulogy noun A speech or written tribute of praise, most often one delivered at a memorial service in honor of the deceased.
Answers to Chapter 23 Exercise 3, Reviews B and C
Exercise 3
1. The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain
2. 7:15, 8:00
3. logo: a poster,
4. courage: “Coward die many times before their deaths,/The valiant taste death but once.”
5. C
6. I think the story…Exodus 2:5-10.
7. follows: Cover with plastic wrap,…
8. reasons: I don’t have to pay…
9. C
10. We should buy a house: Our taxes would be lower, and we’d have more space.
Review B
1. needed:
2. finished; however,
3. brown;
4. Evangeline; Ann, who read from The Bridge; Garrett, who read from The Waste Land.
5. cracked; therefore,
6. 3:45
7. “Mary Had a Little Lamb: The Social and Personal Benefits of Pet Ownership.”
8. as follows: Takara, Lani, and Nick; Jessica, Vince, and Tyrone; and Peter, Dolores, and Ruben.
9. folder: “Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.”
10. handle; on the other hand,
Review C
Dear Sir or Madam:
The media coordinator at Central High School suggested that I write to you; she explained that Hampton has an extensive collection of materials on African American history. For my history class I am preparing an oral report on the March on Washington of August 28, 1963; and if possible, I would like to display pictures of the march.
I am particularly interested in pictures of the following speakers: Floyd McKissick, John Lewis, Roy Wilkins, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I would also like pictures showing the size and diversity of the crowed; for example, a shot of the marchers filling the area around the Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument would be especially effective. Either prints or slides would be useful; however, I would prefer slides if they are available.
My grandfather, who took part in the march, vividly remembers these words of Dr. King: “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.” Grandfather took several rolls of film himself that day; unfortunately, the pictures were lost in a fire a few years ago.
Please send me information on ordering copies of suitable pictures; a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed. Thank you for your help; I appreciate your attention to my request.
Sincerely,
Jesse Fletcher
1. The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain
2. 7:15, 8:00
3. logo: a poster,
4. courage: “Coward die many times before their deaths,/The valiant taste death but once.”
5. C
6. I think the story…Exodus 2:5-10.
7. follows: Cover with plastic wrap,…
8. reasons: I don’t have to pay…
9. C
10. We should buy a house: Our taxes would be lower, and we’d have more space.
Review B
1. needed:
2. finished; however,
3. brown;
4. Evangeline; Ann, who read from The Bridge; Garrett, who read from The Waste Land.
5. cracked; therefore,
6. 3:45
7. “Mary Had a Little Lamb: The Social and Personal Benefits of Pet Ownership.”
8. as follows: Takara, Lani, and Nick; Jessica, Vince, and Tyrone; and Peter, Dolores, and Ruben.
9. folder: “Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.”
10. handle; on the other hand,
Review C
Dear Sir or Madam:
The media coordinator at Central High School suggested that I write to you; she explained that Hampton has an extensive collection of materials on African American history. For my history class I am preparing an oral report on the March on Washington of August 28, 1963; and if possible, I would like to display pictures of the march.
I am particularly interested in pictures of the following speakers: Floyd McKissick, John Lewis, Roy Wilkins, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I would also like pictures showing the size and diversity of the crowed; for example, a shot of the marchers filling the area around the Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument would be especially effective. Either prints or slides would be useful; however, I would prefer slides if they are available.
My grandfather, who took part in the march, vividly remembers these words of Dr. King: “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred.” Grandfather took several rolls of film himself that day; unfortunately, the pictures were lost in a fire a few years ago.
Please send me information on ordering copies of suitable pictures; a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed. Thank you for your help; I appreciate your attention to my request.
Sincerely,
Jesse Fletcher
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Clarifying Grammar Homework
Reviews B and C in Elements of Language are individual exercises on pages 731 and 732.
Drama and Grammar Study Help
Chapter 23 Exercises 1 and 2 answers
Exercise 1
1. Valley; in fact,
2. years; only recently, however,
3. carving; meanwhile,
4. life; for example,
5. in the valley; their ties
6. Art in Mexico is varied and distinctive,
7. craftsmanship;
8. Cholula;
9. peoples;
10. conquest,
Exercise 2
1. Anna Maria Chen, fundraising; Ben Cohen, volunteer services; and Donna Massad, event planning.
2. correct
3. correct
4. Thursday, March 25; Friday, March 26; or Saturday, March 27.
5. Boston, Massachusetts; San Francisco, California; or Seattle, Washington?
6. Tony Fernandez, trumpet and trombone; Donna Lee Bryant, clarinet and saxophone; and Danica Ward, drums and steel guitar.
7. tennis racket; but, unfortunately,
8. fountains; and then
9. correct
10. Prague, Czech Republic; Budapest, Hungary; Bucharest, Romania; and Krakow, Poland.
Drama Quiz #1
1. Greek dramatists include Aeschylus, Sophocles, and _______________________.
2. Script----->__________________ ----->Audience
3. “Tragedy” comes from a Greek word that means___________________________.
4. ____________________comes from a Greek word that roughly means “singer of revels.”
5. Aristotle outlined the Six Essential Elements of Drama in his work named _____________________.
6. __________________are pairs of characters who are opposites.
7. A long speech spoken for other characters to hear is a _______________________.
8. A short comment made to the audience but not intended for other characters is an_____________________.
9. An Open Stage is also known as a _________________________ _________stage.
10. A Picture Frame stage is also known as a _____________________________stage.
Exercise 1
1. Valley; in fact,
2. years; only recently, however,
3. carving; meanwhile,
4. life; for example,
5. in the valley; their ties
6. Art in Mexico is varied and distinctive,
7. craftsmanship;
8. Cholula;
9. peoples;
10. conquest,
Exercise 2
1. Anna Maria Chen, fundraising; Ben Cohen, volunteer services; and Donna Massad, event planning.
2. correct
3. correct
4. Thursday, March 25; Friday, March 26; or Saturday, March 27.
5. Boston, Massachusetts; San Francisco, California; or Seattle, Washington?
6. Tony Fernandez, trumpet and trombone; Donna Lee Bryant, clarinet and saxophone; and Danica Ward, drums and steel guitar.
7. tennis racket; but, unfortunately,
8. fountains; and then
9. correct
10. Prague, Czech Republic; Budapest, Hungary; Bucharest, Romania; and Krakow, Poland.
Drama Quiz #1
1. Greek dramatists include Aeschylus, Sophocles, and _______________________.
2. Script----->__________________ ----->Audience
3. “Tragedy” comes from a Greek word that means___________________________.
4. ____________________comes from a Greek word that roughly means “singer of revels.”
5. Aristotle outlined the Six Essential Elements of Drama in his work named _____________________.
6. __________________are pairs of characters who are opposites.
7. A long speech spoken for other characters to hear is a _______________________.
8. A short comment made to the audience but not intended for other characters is an_____________________.
9. An Open Stage is also known as a _________________________ _________stage.
10. A Picture Frame stage is also known as a _____________________________stage.
Monday, March 8, 2010
3/8 and 3/9
Attendance
Prayer
Drama Quiz
AMARRIAGEPROPOSAL
Grammar Homework review
In-Class Writing-(Though we ran out of time for this workshop, please peruse the Thesis Workshop below to prepare for next class)
Homework:
Vocab Worksheets
Vocab Quiz
Drama Quiz #2(For periods 1 and 3, this will actually be Drama Quiz #1, and it will be based on the notes we took in class)
Exercise3 and Review A and Review B from Elements of Language Chapter 23.
Thesis Workshop
A good thesis should do three things:
1. Make your point.
2. Provide a sense of the logic behind your argument.
3. Act as a brief summary of your essay.
Examples
1a. Wolves should be protected.
1b. Many people fear and despise wolves because of myths and fairy tales, but encounters between humans and wolves are rare and seldom violent; in addition, because wolves play a vital role in the balance of the ecosystem, the existing wolf population in Yellowstone National Park should be protected.
2a. Despite billboard success by bands such as Five and The Backstreet Boys, N-Sync still claims the title of world’s greatest boy band because of their melodious harmonies, intricate choreography, and unfaltering devotion to world peace.
2b. N-Sync rules.
3a. I like soccer.
3b. Though I had been succeeding in soccer for most of my life, the day my high school team lost the state championship proved to me that soccer had been providing me a literacy of how to work hard and accept adversity, and that literacy has translated into my life as a student to help me in my college and career goals.
Exercise: If the following sentences are topic sentences from five paragraphs of an essay, can you consolidate the ideas into a clear and concise thesis?
I. Schools often incorporate field trips as part of the curriculum.
II. Some students benefit from the interactive nature of field trips.
III. Field trips interrupt the flow of typical school schedules.
IV. Many students do not take field trips as education opportunities.
V. Field trips off the chance for students to behave irresponsibly and evade important supervision.
Prayer
Drama Quiz
AMARRIAGEPROPOSAL
Grammar Homework review
In-Class Writing-(Though we ran out of time for this workshop, please peruse the Thesis Workshop below to prepare for next class)
Homework:
Vocab Worksheets
Vocab Quiz
Drama Quiz #2(For periods 1 and 3, this will actually be Drama Quiz #1, and it will be based on the notes we took in class)
Exercise3 and Review A and Review B from Elements of Language Chapter 23.
Thesis Workshop
A good thesis should do three things:
1. Make your point.
2. Provide a sense of the logic behind your argument.
3. Act as a brief summary of your essay.
Examples
1a. Wolves should be protected.
1b. Many people fear and despise wolves because of myths and fairy tales, but encounters between humans and wolves are rare and seldom violent; in addition, because wolves play a vital role in the balance of the ecosystem, the existing wolf population in Yellowstone National Park should be protected.
2a. Despite billboard success by bands such as Five and The Backstreet Boys, N-Sync still claims the title of world’s greatest boy band because of their melodious harmonies, intricate choreography, and unfaltering devotion to world peace.
2b. N-Sync rules.
3a. I like soccer.
3b. Though I had been succeeding in soccer for most of my life, the day my high school team lost the state championship proved to me that soccer had been providing me a literacy of how to work hard and accept adversity, and that literacy has translated into my life as a student to help me in my college and career goals.
Exercise: If the following sentences are topic sentences from five paragraphs of an essay, can you consolidate the ideas into a clear and concise thesis?
I. Schools often incorporate field trips as part of the curriculum.
II. Some students benefit from the interactive nature of field trips.
III. Field trips interrupt the flow of typical school schedules.
IV. Many students do not take field trips as education opportunities.
V. Field trips off the chance for students to behave irresponsibly and evade important supervision.
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