Thursday, 3/20: Paperwork, Mental Floss, Test 26

Prep sheet for Test #26:

DTW Quiz: ___/9    KBARR: ___/18    SMYK?  YES / NO     Bonuses: 

Mental Flossssss.

  1. There was a man who fell over 50 stories, without anything to slow his descent, and landed without any injuries, alive. How did he survive?
  2. Figure out what the animals are! (Example: a dull person  = bore = boar.) Write the ANIMAL!
    a) first you get a parking ticket, then your car gets ____   b) hair-control foam    c) to run away or escape
  3. What do these sets of letters have in common?  Clfrn, Clrd, Hw, Grg, Txs, Lsn   
  4. Which word in the English language, beginning with “P”, is singular until an “S” is added to the end and it becomes a plural, but reverts back to a singular word if another letter “S” is added to the end?
  5. These SEVEN words are hiding something. What?
    Vermont, statues, Swedish, Arthur, Africa, sensation, misunderstood

 

Test #26.

Doodle Theme: 2050.

 

 

Wednesday, 3/19: Compounds, Vocab, BOB

Tomorrow’s Test: Compounds, Vocab, BOB. Preview.

“Compound What? 3/19” *compound subject  *compound verb  *compound both  *compound sentence *complex sentence  *NOTA

  1. She forgot to feed her llama and felt guilty about it.
  2. With a duck on his head, the llama climbed languidly up the very steep hill.
  3. The llama read a magazine about raising rabbits but didn’t follow the instructions.
  4. Rudolpho was upset although his llama made his favorite schnitzel.
  5. The llama ate his doctor-recommended doughnut for breakfast this morning.
  6. It seemed essential to eat broccoli, but I watched the llamas instead.
  7. Flowers and geometrical designs are permitted and often decorate the llamas.
  8. My friend the llama and I jumped our bikes off the ramp.

Debrief Test #25.

“Vocab, 3/19.” avid, indefinite, inevitable, inquisitive, elaborate, appalling, entail, imperative, sullen, surpass, prone
   

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. The prefix of this word means “above.”
  6. The root of this word meant “to crave.”
  7. The root of this word meant “to grow pale.”
  8. ______ has a better connotation than nosy though the denotations are similar.
  9. The roots of this word mean “to not come to a finish.”
  10. An old cliche is that there are only two really _____ things: death and taxes.
  11. Even though it _____(ed) a lot of risk, there was a good chance of a big reward.
  12. Examples of _____ pronouns are words like anybody, somebody, and nobody.
  13. The root of this word means “work.”  (duh)

https://www.sciencealert.com/a-nasa-astronaut-reveals-the-horrors-of-going-to-the-bathroom-

BOB.

If not already completed:

  1. Read Analyze Structure on p239.
  2. Do the “Structure” Exercise below in your BOB.

Copy each keyword and then choose the organizational  structure it signals. Choose from:  a) Classification  b) Cause/Effect  c) +/- (or C/C)

  1. drawback
  2. secondly
  3. because
  4. therefore
  5. on the other hand
  6. finally

DO “WHO?” and “WHAT?” on p238. For WHO, focus on skills and abilities and physical requirements.

Read “Martian Metropolis” (begins p241).

“Martian Metropolis” These are the test questions!

  1. The term “life raft” on p241 refers to…  
  2. What were 3 reasons given why it would be dangerous for humans to live on Mars?  Which was listed as most dangerous?
  3. What structure does the author use in the section “Fourth Rock from the Sun”? a) Classification  b) Cause/Effect  c) +/- (or C/C)  
  4. Why does the author include the section called “Living Off the Land” in the text? (p242)  a) to prove that colonizing another planet is possible  b) to show that it will be expensive to live on Mars  c) to convince readers that people should not farm on Mars   d) to explain that colonists will have to make what they need   e) NOTA
  5. How does the author elaborate on the ideas in this section?    a) by including statistics to explain the conditions colonists face   b) by describing the causes and effects of colonization on Mars   c) by classifying the needs of colonists into categories   d) by including graphic elements that clarify complex ideas
  6. Where would the sewage treatment plant be located in a Martian colony according to the article?  
  7. Look at the diagram on p243 and then reread P14.  Why don’t we travel to Mars when it is closest to Earth? 
  8. Name one source of information the author used to write the article.

TIME? Do:

  1. p245
  2. p246 #1 and #2
  3. p248
  4. p249

Correct. Use this as a cheat sheet tomorrow if you need it.

Tuesday, 3/18: Compound What, Vocab, DTW

“Compounds, 3/18.” compound subject, compound verb, compound both, compound sentence, complex sentence, NOTA!

  1. It seemed essential to eat broccoli, but I watched the llamas instead.
  2. Although it seemed unimportant, the llama was, in fact, vital.
  3. The call to prayer at first was delivered from the roof of a house but now comes from the back of a llama.
  4. Colorful fins and a beautiful mane are the usual signs of wild llama.
  5. With a duck on his head, the llama climbed languidly up the very steep hill.
  6. Zoltan and Tamara bought some sandpaper and later refinished the outside of the llama.
  7. The prayer hall has no seats; it has llamas instead.
  8. The llama’s performance on the test exceeded all expectations and proved the effectiveness of studying.

“Vocab, 3/18.”  avid, indefinite, inevitable, inquisitive, elaborate, appalling, entail, imperative, sullen, surpass, prone
    

  1. _____
  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. _____
  6. ______
  7. Please ____ on your reasons for applying for this job. I’d like to know more.
  8. The supercar was extremely fast, but it was also extremely _____ to breaking down a lot.
  9. The root of this word meant “to seek.”
  10. A(n) _____ sentence gives an order. (Bonus: What is the subject of that kind of sentence?)
  11. Her performance on the test ____(ed) all expectations, and proved that studying works.
  12. The root of this word meant “solitary.”
  13. My mom thought the graphic, violent video game was _____.
  14. He regretted taking the job after he found out all the work it would _____.

“DTW Quiz, 3/18.” ANSWER not letter.

  1. When the rocket from Earth finally lands.  a) inciting incident  b) exposition  c) rising action  d) climax  e) falling action  f) resolution
  2. How is Harry’s point of view different from the others’ through most of the story? a) Harry is worried about his family.  b) Harry is worried about people from Earth arriving.  c) Harry hides his emotions about what is happening.  d) Harry is worried about being stranded on Mars.  e) NOTA
  3. Who will resist the change more?  a) Captain  b) Lieutenant c) Sam  d) Cora  e) the kids   f) NOTA
  4. Who was Mrs. Bittering talking about when she mentioned “ugly people.”
  5. Write the ANSWER you chose for #1 on p233.
  6. Write the ANSWER you chose for #2A on p233.
  7. Write the ANSWER you chose for #2B on p233.
  8. Which word has roots which mean “hanging thing.” a) suspenseful  b) dependent  c) impending  d) pendant
  9. What does the expression “polishing the apple” mean?

 

BOB

  1. Read Analyze Structure on p239.
  2. Do the “Structure” Exercise below in your BOB in the margins of p239.

“Structure, 3/18.” COPY each keyword and then choose the organizational  structure it signals. Choose from:  Classification  or  Cause/Effect   or    +/- (or C/C)

  1. drawback
  2. secondly
  3. because
  4. unlike
  5. therefore
  6. on the other hand
  7. finally

 

BOB.  Do Whom… on p238. For WHO, focus on skills and abilities and physical requirements.

Begin reading ALOUD (YOU): “Martian Metropolis” p241.

Monday, 3/17: Homework, Warm Up, BOB

“Advisory Schedule.”

Copy Homework into Planner:

  • KBARR ! Read 15 minutes, get chart signed DAILY (in notebook), respond 3/4 page by THURSDAY. THREE signatures (M, T,W) due THURSDAY.
  •  Vocabulary due Tuesday and Thursday.
    • due Tuesday – Definitions in notebook.
    • due Thursday- Copy and Finish the SMYK’s.
  • THE TEST is THURSDAY!

“Warm Up, 3/17.” COPY the boldfaced parts of 1-5 for a cheat sheet for the test
compound subject, compound verb, compound both, compound sentence, complex sentence

  1. My friend the llama and I jumped our bikes off the ramp.
  2. Because the llama committed a crime, he must be punished.
  3. Flowers and geometrical designs are permitted and often decorate the walls.
  4. The builders of some mosques imitated churches and often used columns from older buildings.
  5. Many mosques have rich decorations, but none have pictures of humans or animals.
  6. Llamas often built rockets in secret, for their group was feared by all other species.
  7. Jimmy swam and fished all day with the llama.
  8. Some Islamic countries have square minarets; others have spiral shapes.
  9. The Giver and the new Receiver Jonas made a plan and tried to save the Community.
  10. The llama enjoyed the day but got very tired.

BOB: “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed.” (p215)

  • Finish reading the story from p227.
    As you read:
  • Do “Analyze Mood” in the margin on p229.
  • Do “Infer” in the margin on p230.
    After finishing:
  • Do questions 1, 2a, 2b on page 233.
  • Answer the questions on p234 for Interpret 2, Predict 4, and Interpret 5. WRITE THE ANSWERS IN THE MARGIN ON PAGE 232. LABEL/NUMBER EACH ANSWER.
  • Do the two “Practice and Applies” on p236.

If you finish early start your definitions.