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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
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Dear Grade 10,
Section 1, Spanish Power Grows
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
The Luckiest Time of All
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Sunday, October 20, 2013
Dear Students 10 A @ 10 B,
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grmmar, verbs
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
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“The Fall of the Hindenburg” by Michael Morrison
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
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.
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. _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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“The Three-Century Woman” by Richard Peck
“The Three-Century Woman” by Richard Peck
Model Selection: Fiction
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:
This chart compares and contrasts fiction and nonfiction:
Fiction
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Nonfiction
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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
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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
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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)
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is told from the perspective
of the author
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takes the form of
short stories, novellas, novels
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takes the form of
biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, letters, journals, diaries, essays,
articles, textbooks, and documents, such as application forms and
instructions
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to explain,
inform, persuade, or entertain
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to explain,
inform, persuade, or entertain
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A. DIRECTIONS: Using clues in each title, write fiction or nonfiction on the
line.
__________________
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1. “My Family Came From Mars”
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2. “Historic Landings on the Moon”
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3. The Life of Thomas Jefferson
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__________________
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4. Jackie Rabbit, King of the Meadow
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5. “How to Make Oatmeal Bread”
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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
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?
• 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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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Reading Warm-up B
“Three-Century Woman” by Richard Peck
“The Fall of the Hindenburg” by Michael Morrison
“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.
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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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