3/25 and 3/26 and ASSIGNMENTS OVER BREAK

attendance
prayer
Romeo and Juliet Act II Read-a-long
War of the Worlds check
Reading discussion
Pop Quiz(?)
Essay Writing/Organization

Homework:

Read chapters 1 through 13 of The War of the Worlds

Attempt to answer as many questions as possible on your study guides for Romeo and Juliet and The War of the Worlds

On April 14 (15 for even classes) you must submit an essay on one topic from the thesis worksheet. For honors class, you must choose a different topic!
typed
double spaced
12 pt. font
times or times new roman
MLA format
Keyhole-diagram
follow the seven commandments

Think about answers to the essay prompts for The War of the Worlds as you read.

You received the following handouts in class:

The War of the Worlds reading guide

Romeo and Juliet study guide

The War of the Worlds essay prompts

3/22 and 3/23

Attendance
Prayer
Vocab Test
IOWA TESTING INFORMATION
Paragraphs
Reading Check Questions

Homework:

Do your best on the IOWA test.
Period Classroom
1 22
2 20
3 26
6 28
7 27

Preread Act II of Romeo and Juliet in Adventures in Reading.

Thesis Revision Help

Think of the following ways to approach your thesis. That is, if you don't really have a point, see which of the following techniques will help you establish a unique idea:

Cause-Effect

"If allowed to continue in the tradition of recent history, pollution will create a cultural rift between human beings because certain genetic predispositions make some people resistant to the physical damage caused by pollution, and class struggles will be replaced with a new and more complex prejudice."
Chronological Narrative

"The history of Crespi Carmelite High School provides a road map that a new school could follow because Crespi has reached the pinnacle of education by developing a strong educational foundation, actively engaging the surrounding the community, and boldly venturing into the future of teaching methodolgy."
Comparison-Contrast

"Although static stretches persist throughout the world of amateur and professional sports because of their perceived efficacy, dyanmic stretching provides more health benefits because it mimics the function of connective tissue and increases an athlete's heart rate."

Problem-Solution

"In cultures around the world from Latvia to Korea, boys have fallen behind girls in academic success indicators like standardized test scores and college enrollment primarily because boys, moreso than girls, have devoted too much of their time to the Call of Duty franchise, and the only way boys will begin to rival the success of girls is to dedicate more time to reading because reading frequenlty enhances a student's potential for comprehension, imagination, and composition."

Pros-Cons

"Although the internet provides a world full of information at lightning speeds, the potential for miscommunication is extreme, and people who are addicted to technology lose up to ten IQ points per year; therefore, internet usage should be carefully regulated by the government."

Thinking of your topics in such terms gives your thesis context and purpose.

3/18 and 3/19

Attendance
Prayer
Chapter 23 Test
In Class Reading
Shakespeare Notes

Homework:

reread 478-505 in Adventures in Reading

Reading check questions on page 505 of AinR (Honors is exempt)

Cumulative vocab test next class (see words below)

bring The War of the Worlds next class

Revise/Rewrite introduction paragraph from your thesis workshop (Honors is exempt)

Vocab Words 16-25
1. adept
2. aptitude
3. astute
4. dexterity
5. finesse
6. inspiration
7. precocious
8. prodigy
9. resourceful
10. virtuoso
11. arrogant
12. diffident
13. egocentric
14. esteem
15. gloat
16. humility
17. modest
18. pompous
19. swagger
20. vaunt
21. appraisal
22. base
23. candid
24. criterion
25. legitimate
26. mediocre
27. meritorious
28. subtle
29. truism
30. validate
31. circumlocution
32. discourse
33. euphemism
34. falter
35. literate
36. prattle
37. raconteur
38. reiterate
39. utterance
40. verbose
41. ascribe
42. circumscribe
43. inscribe
44. nondescript
45. prescribe
46. proscribe
47. scripture
48. subscribe
49. subscript
50. transcribe

51. aficionado
52. bonanza
53. bravado
54. embargo
55. flotilla
56. hacienda
57. junta
58. peccadillo
59. peon
60. renegade
61. assert
62. dauntless
63. ferocity
64. flout
65. headstrong
66. incisive
67. outspoken
68. temerity
69. vehement
70. vibrant
71. arbitrary
72. coincidental
73. contrive
74. deliberation
75. fortuitous
76. haphazard
77. intent
78. premeditated
79. spontaneous
80. unwitting
81. affectation
82. beneficiary
83. defect
84. efficacy
85. faction
86. factor
87. officiate
88. officious
89. prolific
90. suffice
91. accolade
92. adulation
93. anathema
94. commend
95. eulogy
96. extol
97. homage
98. laudable
99. reproach
100. reverence

3/16 and 3/17

Attendance
Prayer
Review Vocab
Vocab Quiz
No New Vocab
Grammar Homework Review
In-class reading of Act I, Scenes 1 and 2 in Romeo and Juliet.

Homework:

Reread 478-505 in Adventures in Reading
Chapter 23 Test next class: Bring your rules!
Cumulative Vocab test on 3-22 or 3-23
Bring The War of the Worlds. Book check on 3-22 or 3-23.
I will be using ISBN: 0-812-50515-8 (You may bring any version so long as it is "unabridged")
Drama Crossword

Ch 23 Quiz and Test Study help

Below you'll find the quiz you took on Chapter 23. In green you'll find the answers that have NO ERRORS in the use of colons or semi-colons. To prepare for your exam on Chapter 23, you should evaluate where the other sentences need punctuation, and figure out which rule requires the addition of a colon or a semi-colon.

1. A I’m going to watch a documentary about Carl Lewis, the Olympic track star; I will also read a book about him.
B Roses usually grow best in rich, loamy soil, however, hybrid roses will tolerate sandy or gravelly soils.
C Yes, you can make diamonds: but they are very expensive to produce, and as gems they would cost more than natural diamonds.
D On Wednesday, Mr. Jones described how waves are formed; and I will never look at the sea the same way again.

2. A Tyrone has seen sand dunes not only at the beach but also in the desert, however, he has never been in a sandstorm.
B Volcanoes exist all over our planet’s surface, in fact, they even appear on the ocean floor.
C I am looking forward to baby-sitting for the Smiths Friday night; moreover, I hope to baby-sit all day Saturday.
D Grandfather has already seen the aurora borealis, or northern lights, in person, he probably won’t be interested in that television program.

3. A Not all dinosaurs grew enormously large; one kind was only about the size of a chicken.
B Eye color depends on the parents’ genes, for example; the gene for brown eyes is dominant over the gene for blue eyes.
C To our amazement, the redwood tree towered dozens; indeed, hundreds of feet above the forest floor.
D Plants come in many sizes and shapes consider; for example, single-celled algae and huge oak trees.

4. A Mara carefully examined the plastic model of the human body and; moreover, identified the location of kidneys for the first time.
B “Combining ammonia and bleach creates toxic fumes,” said our chemistry teacher; and he warned us to be careful when using household cleaners.
C Sea horses have long, strong tails; as a result, these fish are able to cling to seaweed that moves a great deal.
D The shape of an animal’s teeth reveals much about its diet, for instance, herbivores, or plant eaters, have molars designed to grind plants.

5. A Javier went to the Cinco de Mayo celebration with Pete, Brad, and me; Sue went with Paulina, Eduardo, and Annie.
B Please be prepared for a quiz on Monday, April 5, Wednesday, April 24, and Tuesday, May 1.
C His sister is an expert in foundations, cement, and tiles, and her father is knowledgeable about plaster, roofs, and wood floors.
D The runner from the strawberry plant has; therefore, made several new plants.


6. A Jennifer is interested in: the temples in India, the pyramids in Egypt, and the statues on Easter Island.
B Pecking with its beak, the chick cracked the shell open, instantly, the hen focused on her new offspring.
C In Los Angeles, California, we visited several excellent museums: the Getty Center, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
D While on vacation, my family has stayed in: hotels, motels, tents, and trailers.

7. A At 2 00 P.M. on Saturday, my stepmother’s investment club will meet at our house.
B My grandmother reads Psalm 23: 1–4 when she feels discouraged.
C We will have these speakers in class on Tuesday; Mayor Lin, Father Baird, and Professor Watson.
D Plunging its beak into the feeder; the hummingbird withdrew a drop of the bright red sugar water.

8. A At the botanical gardens, we examined carnivorous plants such as; Venus flytraps and pitcher plants.
B Her brother’s wheelchair is equipped with: a laptop computer, a book bag, and a cellular telephone.
C If you learn these Spanish vocabulary words: you will be ready for the quiz.
D Guadalupe and her friends have been assigned the following tasks for the sophomore dance: decorating the gym, setting up tables, and making punch.

9. A Oak trees have a wide range of habitat and can be found in Iowa City, Iowa; Rochester, New York; and Boston, Massachusetts.
B To make the salsa, Raoul chopped the tomatoes, cilantro, and onions, and I pressed the garlic, squeezed the lemons, and minced the peppers.
C Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen, some also contain iron, phosphorus, and sulfur.
D The woodpecker; however, uses its tail as a brace.

10. A Every day at 12 00 noon, the bells in the church tower play “Nearer My God to Thee.”
B At the amusement park we rode on: the carousel, the roller coaster, and the bumper cars.
C Animals defend themselves in these ways: stinging, pinching, fleeing, disguising, and biting.
D “Some physicists,” he said, “are trying to invent a theory that will; moreover, explain everything in the universe.”

Chapter 23 Chapter Review Answers

Chapter 23 Chapter Review Answers
1. Europeans;
2. 3:15, afternoon;
3. time:
4. verse; 14:27
5. dog;
6. poems: Cullen; Eliot;
7. needy;
8. C
9. stories;
10. Sea;
11. statement:
12. sophomore; senior;
13. meeting;
14. lost;
15. machines:
16. Inc;
17. Laughter:
18. Arizona; Texas; Louisiana;
19. game;
20. ships;
21. 6:52
22. say:
23. C
24. war:
25. attraction:
26. directions:
27. reasons:
28. 20:3, quote:
29. all:
30. leaders:
31. 14:27, 39:1-6
32. fog;
33. gift:
34. C
35. 2:15:
36. signs:
37. us;
38. Kris;
39. store:
40. down;
41. Northeast;
42. C
43. introduction:
44. film:
45. 6:30, 7:15
46. locations:
47. C
48. clarinet;
49. book;
50. follows: two; five; three; five; four;