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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

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Thursday, October 24, 2013

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Dear Grade 10,

Section 1, Spanish Power Grows

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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Louis XIV
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Monday, October 21, 2013

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Sunday, October 20, 2013

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Short Answer

Identifying Action Verbs

Identify the action verb in each sentence below.

1. The ancient Greeks named their most famous hero Heracles.

2. Later on, the Romans changed the name to Hercules.

3. All over Greece, people told stories about this popular hero.

4. Heracles inherited great strength from his father, the god Zeus.

5. According to one story, as a baby Heracles strangled two snakes.

6. Other stories described the hero’s twelve labors.

7. Heracles performed these difficult tasks easily.

8. For his first labor, the hero killed a ferocious lion.

9. Arrows bounced off the lion’s tough skin.

10. Therefore, Heracles used his bare hands.

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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Barrio Boy

from Barrio Boy by Ernesto Galarza “A Day’s Wait” by Ernest Hemingway Vocabulary Warm-up Word Lists

Study these words from Barrio Boy and “A Day’s Wait.” Then, complete the activities.

Word List A

condition [kuhn DISH uhn] n. general health or physical fitness
Ryan got himself in good condition for the big race.

foreign [FAWR uhn] adj. having to do with or coming from another place
The travel magazine had pictures of foreign countries.

instructions [in STRUHK shunz] n. directions for how to do something
The instructions explained how to build a birdhouse.

miserable [MIZ er uh buhl] adj. causing great discomfort or unhappiness
The miserable weather spoiled our vacation.

native [NAY tiv] adj. belonging to a person because of the place where he or she was born
Spanish is Pilar’s native language.

progress [PRAH gres] n. an improvement
Katherine’s test scores this quarter are much higher, showing that she has made progress.

secure [si KYOOR] adj. feeling safe and sure
Because their new home is in a safe neighborhood, the family feels secure.

various [VAYR ee uhs] adj. different
We looked at the various desserts and could not decide between apple pie and cheesecake.

Word List B

absolutely [ab suh LOOT lee] adv. completely; totally without limit
Alex has no doubt; he is absolutely certain he aced the test.

frequently [FREE kwuhnt lee] adj. commonly; happening often
Brianna frequently takes the shortest way home, so she knows the route extremely well.

importance [im PAWR tuhns] n. something of high value or interest
We recognize the importance of voting in the election.

influenza [in floo EN zuh] n. an illness with sneezing, coughing, fever, and muscle aches
Danielle thought she had influenza because she was coughing and sneezing and running a fever.

menace [MEN is] n. a threat or danger
Pollution is a menace to our environment because it can do a great deal of damage.

overcome [oh ver KUHM] v. to defeat
The team fought hard to overcome the competition and win the game.

similar [SIM uh luhr] adj. alike or the same type
Anthony and William had similar T-shirts; it was hard to tell them apart.

unnecessary [uhn NES uh ser ee] adj. not needed
An umbrella is unnecessary on a sunny day.

Friday, October 18, 2013

The Three-Century Woman Test

“The Three-Century Woman” by Richard Peck
“The Fall of the Hindenburg” by Michael Morrison

Selection Test A
Learning About Fiction and Nonfiction Identify the letter of the choice that best answers the question.
1. Which statement about fiction is true?
A. All fiction is based on facts.
B. All fiction contains a made-up series of events.
C. All fiction is told from the first-person point of view.
D. All fiction involves animal characters.
2. Which statement is true about nonfiction?
A. One or more characters solve a problem.
B. Animals often do “human” things, like talk and wear clothing.
C. It deals with real people rather than made-up characters.
D. The setting may or may not be real.
3. What is the series of events called in a work of fiction?
A. conflict
B. plot
C. setting
D. point of view
4. Many works of fiction contain a message about life. What is this element called?
A. conflict
B. tone
C. novella
D. theme
5. Which of the following is an example of nonfiction?
A. essay
B. novel
C. short story
D. novella
Critical Reading
6. Who is the narrator of “The Three-Century Woman”?
A. Megan
B. Mom
C. Aunt Gloria
D. Mrs. Breckenridge
7. What is the setting of “The Three-Century Woman”?
A. the Northbrook Mall
B. a hotel room in San Francisco
C. the Lakehurst Naval Air Station
D. a room at Whispering Oaks
8. Why is Mrs. Breckenridge a “three-century woman”?
A. She has lived for three hundred years.
B. She has lived in three centuries.
C. She is famous.
D. She is a great-grandmother.
9. Which event does Mrs. Breckenridge claim to remember?
A. the crash of the Hindenburg
B. the sinking of the Titanic
C. the Vietnam War
D. a meeting with Abraham Lincoln
10. Why does Mrs. Breckenridge recall untrue “memories” in her interview with the
news anchor?
A. She has always wanted to be famous, and she sees this as her last chance.
B. She is angry because the anchor is interested in her memories, not in her as
a person.
C. She is annoyed with the anchor because he dies his hair and wears an
expensive suit.
D. She wants Megan to think that she has had an eventful, fascinating life.
11. What is the main event in “The Fall of the Hindenburg”?
A. The Hindenburg crashes into the Atlantic Ocean.
B. The Hindenburg crash-lands during a hurricane.
C. The Hindenburg explodes and burns while landing.
D. The Hindenburg is shot down during a naval battle.
12. According to Michael Morrison, which statement about “The Fall of the
Hindenburg” is true?
A. The crash was most likely caused by a bolt of lightning.
B. The crash was most likely caused by enemies of Germany.
C. The crash was most likely caused when hydrogen caught fire.
D. The crash was most likely caused when varnish caught fire.
13. Which of the following is a fact that is stated in “The Fall of the Hindenburg”?
A. After catching fire, the Hindenburg sank off the Atlantic coast.
B. Many on board the Hindenburg did not die when it caught fire.
C. The library was the only part of the Hindenburg that did not burn.
D. Scientists at NASA blame the explosion on the Nazi government.
14. A reporter cried out “Oh, the Humanity!” when he witnessed the burning of the
Hindenburg. What do his words suggest about his feelings?
A. He was annoyed.
B. He was angry.
C. He was surprised but relieved.
D. He was shocked and saddened.
15. What do “The Three-Century Woman” and “The Fall of the Hindenburg” have in
common?
A. Both refer to the San Francisco earthquake.
B. Both refer to the explosion of the Hindenburg.
C. Both center on the memories of Mrs. Breckenridge.
D. Both are told from the first-person point of view.
Essay
16. At the end of “The Three-Century Woman,” Mrs. Breckenridge points to Megan and says, “Once upon a time, I was your age. How scary is that?” In an essay, explain the meaning of Mrs. Breckenridge’s statement.
17. Imagine that you were an eyewitness to the explosion and burning of the Hindenburg.
In an essay, report on the incident. Be sure to include a summary of the main events.

“The Fall of the Hindenburg” by Michael Morrison

“The Fall of the Hindenburg” by Michael Morrison
Model Selection: Nonfiction

Nonfiction deals with real people, animals, places, things, events, and ideas. It may
present facts or discuss ideas.
A work of nonfiction is narrated from the point of view, or perspective, of the author. Often nonfiction reflects the historical context of its time by including references to current events, society, or culture. For example, an article about the American Revolution would contain social and cultural information about the East Coast of North America in the mid-1700s.

Works of nonfiction include biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, letters, journals, diaries, essays, articles, textbooks, and various documents, such as application forms and instructions.

A. DIRECTIONS: Answer these questions about “The Fall of the Hindenburg.”

1. What real event does the article discuss?

_____________________________________________________________________

2. On what date, and in what location, did the event take place?

_____________________________________________________________________

3. List three facts that the author presents.

_____________________________________________________________________

4. What conclusions can you draw about the topic, based on your reading of the article?

_____________________________________________________________________

5. Give an example of a detail that sets a historical context for the article.

B. DIRECTIONS:

Authors have one or more purposes for writing a piece of nonfiction. For example, an author might write to explain how to do something, to tell the story of a person’s life, to inform readers about a topic, to persuade readers to share an opinion, or to share a personal experience. In your opinion, what was Michael Morrison’s purpose for writing “The Fall of the Hindenburg”? Support your answer by citing facts, reasons, and examples from the article. _____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

__________________________________

“The Three-Century Woman” by Richard Peck

“The Three-Century Woman” by Richard Peck
Model Selection: Fiction

Every work of fiction includes made-up people or animals, called characters, and a made-up series of events, called the plot. The plot may seem realistic. For example, it may be a story about students like you. On the other hand, the plot may be a fantasy. It might, for example, feature talking cats.

The plot takes place at a certain time and in a certain location, called the setting. The setting may or may not be real. Every plot contains a problem, or conflict, that one or more characters must solve.

A speaker, called the narrator, tells the story from a certain perspective, or point of view. If the narrator is a character in the story, he or she tells it from the first-person point of view. If the narrator is outside the story, he or she tells it from the third person point of view.

Examples of fiction include novels, novellas, and short stories.

A. DIRECTIONS: “The Three-Century Woman” is a work of fiction. Complete the following

items to provide details about its characters, narrator, setting, and plot.

1. The characters:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Is the narrator inside or outside the story?________________

3. Is the story told from the first-person or third-person point of view?___________

_____________________________________________________________________

4. Clues that indicate the point of view:_____________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

5. When does the story take place?_________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

6. Where does the story take place?

_____________________________________________________________________

7. Is the setting realistic or imaginary? Explain.______________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

8. Is the plot realistic or fantastic? .________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

9. Examples of real or fantastic plot elements: ._______________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

10. What conflict, or problem, do the characters face? .________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Learning About Fiction and Nonfiction

Learning About Fiction and Nonfiction
This chart compares and contrasts fiction and nonfiction:

Fiction	Nonfiction
tells about made-up people or animals, called characters: The characters experience a series of made-up events, called the plot; the plot takes place at a certain real or imagined time in a certain real or imagined location, which is the setting; the plot also contains a problem, or conflict, that characters must solve	tells about real people, animals, places, things, events, and ideas; presents facts and discusses ideas; may reflect the historical context of its time by making references to current events, society, and culture
may be told from the perspective of a character in the story (first-person point of view) or a narrator outside the story (third-person point of view)	is told from the perspective of the author
takes the form of short stories, novellas, novels	takes the form of biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, letters, journals, diaries, essays, articles, textbooks, and documents, such as application forms and instructions
to explain, inform, persuade, or entertain	to explain, inform, persuade, or entertain

A. DIRECTIONS: Using clues in each title, write fiction or nonfiction on the line.

__________________	1. “My Family Came From Mars”
__________________	2. “Historic Landings on the Moon”
__________________	3. The Life of Thomas Jefferson
__________________	4. Jackie Rabbit, King of the Meadow
__________________	5. “How to Make Oatmeal Bread”

B. DIRECTIONS: Read this paragraph carefully, and decide whether it is fiction or

nonfiction. Indicate your choice. Then, explain what hints led you to make your choice.

The Ramirez family set off on their summer vacation yesterday. Luis was excited. It was the first trip that his family had taken since coming to the United States last year. Luis had brought along two books to read during the trip. He’d have plenty of time to read. After all, flying to a distant galaxy would take at least a week.

Fiction / Nonfiction:________________________________________________

Explanation: :_____________________________________________________

Richard Peck Listening and Viewing

Richard Peck
Listening and Viewing

Segment 1: Meet Richard Peck
• From where does Richard Peck draw his inspiration to write stories about young people?
• If you were writing a story, where might you get ideas for writing?

Segment 2: Fiction and Nonfiction

• Do you agree with Richard Peck that fiction can be “truer than fact”?

• How might a work of fiction be more convincing than a work of nonfiction, such as

a newspaper article?

Segment 3: The Writing Process

• Why does Richard Peck throw out the first chapter of a book once he has written

the ending?

• Which one of Richard Peck’s writing methods would you use? Why?

Segment 4: The Rewards of Writing

• Why does Richard Peck believe readers “have an advantage” over people who do

not read?

• How has reading helped you better understand another person, a situation, or

yourself? Explain.

Reading Warm-up B

“Three-Century Woman” by Richard Peck
“The Fall of the Hindenburg” by Michael Morrison

Reading Warm-up B
Read the following passage. Pay special attention to the underlined words. Then, read it again, and complete the activities. Use a separate sheet of paper for your written answers.

When spending time with older people, have you ever pondered what it will be like to grow old? Old age is something most of humanity faces sooner or later. Therefore, it is important to know what to expect.

As we age, we undergo certain physical and mental changes. One obvious change is in the condition of the skin. The fantastic skin that you have now may not always look so wonderful. As we age, our skin loses some of its elastic quality. As a result, it sags and wrinkles. Those effects may be worse in people who spend a great deal of time in the sun. So it is a good idea to avoid excess exposure to the sun when you are young.

During the aging process, the senses may become less sharp. Vision may blur or dim. The senses of hearing, smell, and taste may also fade. Again, there are things you can do now to lessen the effects of aging. For example, if you avoid overexposure to loud noise, you will lessen the risk of experiencing a hearing loss. If you avoid smoking, you may not experience a decreased sense of smell or taste.

Another complaint voiced by older people is weakened lung function. Air pollution, smoking, and lack of exercise can make this condition worse. It is important, therefore, to get into the habit of exercising. Walk, ride a bicycle, or jog regularly. Exercise is good for your muscles, and it is good for your lungs, too.

Thoughts about the aging process do not have to put you in a foul, unpleasant mood. Consider the sixty-year old who has always exercised regularly. You will not see that person wavering uncertainly as he or she walks down the street. No, indeed! That sixty-year-old will have a majestic bearing, with approximately 80 percent of the strength he or she had at age twenty-five.

The best advice one can follow is to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. If you do, the effects of aging can be minimized.

1. Underline the words that

tell what you might have

pondered after spending

time with older people. What

is another way of saying

pondered?

2. Circle the words that tell

what most of humanity will

have to face sooner or later.

What is the root word of

humanity?

3. Underline the word that

means about the same as

fantastic. Write a sentence

about something fantastic.

4. Circle the words that name

one of the other complaints

of older people. What are

two complaints about old

age that you have heard?

5. Circle the word that means about the same as foul.

What might put you in a

foul mood?

6. Circle the word that

describes wavering. Use

wavering in a sentence.

7. Circle the words that explain

why the sixty-year-old has a

majestic bearing. What does

majestic mean?

8. Underline the words that tell approximately how much strength the person with a majestic bearing has. Define. approximately

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The Three-Century Woman Test

“The Fall of the Hindenburg” by Michael Morrison

“The Three-Century Woman” by Richard Peck

Learning About Fiction and Nonfiction

Richard Peck Listening and Viewing

Reading Warm-up B