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February 23-27, 2009

81.  famished (adj): starving, very hungry

82.  alien (noun:  a non-native person)
        alien (adj): non-native (e.g. an alien species)

83.  rescind (verb): to take back; to repeal

84.  mercenary (noun): a paid killer; a professional soldier

85.  impetuous (adj): acting hastily, quickly

86.  racy (adj): wild, lively, spirited; somewhat indecent or improper

87.  mock (verb): to ridicule; (adj) not real, false

88.  charlatan (noun): an imposter, a "quack"

89.  quaff (verb): to drink quickly

90.  perilous (adj): dangerous, precarious, not safe

Regular Students: * Write ten sentences (12+ words per sentence). * Use   SP 13- Using Whom EXAMPLE:	GATE and Advanced Learners: * Write five sentences  (15+ words per sentence). * Combine with SP 13- Using Whom and  SP 11- IC + DC (adj clause)  OR  SP 12- Adverb Clauses EXAMPLE:
ALL students:  * Sentences must provide context clues that reflect an understanding of the vocabulary word. * Underline all subjects once and all verbs twice (in all clauses- ICs and DCs).  * Highlight the new vocabulary word (61-70) in each sentence. *  Use the required sentence pattern(s). * Sentences MUST relate to social studies lessons (U.S. History). Helpful Links:    Who and Whom

 

January 21-26: The Pearl Chapters 1-3 Vocabulary
(See handout in your literature spiral)  Make and study flashcards.  Flashcards should include the word, part of speech, and an icon or illustration on one side, and the definition and a sentence that relates to the story, with context clues, written in your own words, on the other side (page #).

plaintively (adverb) An icon or illustration goes here.

mournfully, sadly Kino heard the Song of the Family crying plaintively as he watched the scorpion crawl toward his son, Coyotitio.

Sentence Patterns for January 21-30: 

SP 16-Using Colons to List     Extra Help: Colon

SP 17- Parallel Structure        Extra Help:  Parallelism

 

January 5-9:  Vocabulary 71- 80

71.  ridicule (verb):  to make fun of; to mimic; to mock

72.  mundane (adj): routine, normal

73.  vacillate (verb): to fluctuate; to remain unstable

74.  kibitzer (noun): one who gives unwanted advice

75. claustrophobia (noun): fear of closed-in spaces

76. sinewy (adj): muscular, lean, and strong

77. etiquette (n): proper manners

78. extrovert (n): an outgoing person

79. impersonate (v): to imitate; to pose as another

80. flamboyant (adj): colorful, loud, flashy

PLEASE EDIT YOUR FLASHCARDS NOW
FOR CORRECT SPELLING.

 

December 15-19:  No new vocab or sentence pattern (Work on Constitution Project.)

December 8-12:  Spelling Unit 8 (No new sentence pattern); Who v. Whom

December 1-5:  SP 11- Adjective Clauses (using Relative Pronouns for the Subject of the Verb)

Regular Students: * Write ten sentences (12+ words per sentence). * Use SP-11: Adjective DCs EXAMPLE:  Because she hadn't studied for the  test, the student wrote a bogus answer that revealed her lack of preparation.	GATE and Advanced Learners: * Write five sentences  (15+ words per sentence). * Combine SP-11: Adjective DCs with SP 6: Past participial phrase, IC. EXAMPLE:  Filled with anxiety caused by a lack of preparation for the test, the student wrote a bogus answer that disappointed her teacher rather than mollifying her teacher.
ALL students:  * Sentences must provide context clues that reflect an understanding of the vocabulary word. * Underline all subjects once and all verbs twice (in all clauses- ICs and DCs).  * Highlight the new vocabulary word (61-70) in each sentence. *  Use the relative pronouns that, which, and who at least once each. Helpful Links:    Relative Pronouns + Dependent Clauses

 

November 17-21: No new sentence pattern this week.  We are reviewing previous sentence patterns.  There will be a test on Friday, November 21 on SP-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 12.  Weekly Sentence Patterns

* Sentence Pattern Review due 11/18

* Previous Sentence Pattern assignments can be found at the bottom of this page.

Here's the routine during a typical 5-day week:

DAY:	IN CLASS:	FOR HOMEWORK that night:
1. (Monday)	Make flashcards for this week's new words.	Add S.A.X. (Synonyms, Antonyms, eXamples).  Use thesaurus.com. Study ALL flashcards 5-10 minutes.
2. (Tuesday)	Learn the weekly sentence pattern & practice. Write 2-3 sentences in class.  Use the Weekly Sentence Pattern.  Write one sentence for each vocabulary word.  Each sentence should have 12 or more words.  Use the vocabulary word in a meaningful way.  Underline the subject(s) once and the verb(s) twice in each sentence.	Write at least 3-4 more sentences and edit carefully.  I encourage you to use a computer to write your sentences.  SAVE to add more and edit later. Study ALL flashcards.
3. (Wed.)	Review game.    Draw an icon (symbol) or cartoon to represent each word.  Make them meaningful so they jog your memory when you see them.	Write the remainder of your sentences so you have one for each new vocabulary word (10 total) to bring to class tomorrow (Thursday).  SAVE & PRINT.  Finish drawing icons on each flashcard.
4. (Thursday)	Self and/or peer-edit sentences in class.	RE-EDIT and REVISE sentences.  Print and bring to class tomorrow (Friday). Underline subjects (once) and verbs (twice) in all clauses.  Highlight the vocabulary words.  EDIT again after printing! Study ALL flashcards.
5.  (Friday)	Turn in typed, edit sentences.  Take the TEST.  (You will be given the definitions and must know the word, its spelling, and the part-of-speech (noun, verb, adjective, or adverb).  These tests are cumulative, which means that you will be tested on all of the new words for the current week and some words from previous weeks.	None!

 Example of a flashcard:

barbaric (-) (adjective) (Draw icon here)

uncivilized, coarse, crass   S:  rude, crude, savage   A:  sophisticated, civilized, polite   X:  Vikings, cannibals, Attila the Hun

(the front, blank side)                        (the back, lined side)

NOTE:  (+) positive connotation    (-) negative connotation 
denotation = the dictionary definition of a word; the explicit meaning
connotation = the associated meaning of a word based on personal experience

PREVIOUS SENTENCE PATTERNS:

SENTENCE PATTERN for 11/03-11/07:

Regular Students: * Write ten sentences (12+ words per sentence). * Use a NEW vocabulary word (41-50) in each sentence. * Use this sentence pattern:   SP-7: Appositive Phrase, IC. EXAMPLE:  The number of electors, delegates to the electoral college, may fluctuate as the population of a state increases or decreases. CAUTION:  An appositive phrase is not a clause: it does NOT have a S + V. Don't forget to follow the comma rules!	GATE and Advanced Learners: * Write five sentences  (15+ words per sentence). * Use two NEW vocabulary words (41-50) in each sentence. * Combine SP-7: Appositive Phrase, IC and SP 5- Present participial phrase, IC to create the following pattern: Present participial phrase, IC.  (an appositive phrase will follow one of the nouns in the IC). EXAMPLE:  Fluctuating every four years, the number of electors, delegates to the electoral college, changes as the population of a state increases or decreases. CAUTION:  1. An appositive phrase is not a clause; it does NOT have a S+V. 2. The participial phrase must describe the subject when it precedes the IC. Don't forget to follow the comma rules!
ALL students:  * Sentences must be meaningful and provide context clues for all vocabulary words. * Sentences must relate to Election 2008 in some way (e.g. candidates, issues, voting, etc.). * Underline all subjects once and all verbs twice (in every clause-- ICs and DCs).  * Avoid using the verb  to be (is/are, was/were).   Use vivid verbs! * Highlight the VOCABULARY WORD in each sentence. Helpful Links:  1.  Appositive Phrases          2.  "Be" (the verb)

 

10/14-17 Sentence Pattern :

Regular Students: * Write ten sentences (12+ words per sentence). * Use a NEW vocabulary word (41-50) in each sentence. * Use this sentence pattern: SP-5: Present participial phrase, IC EXAMPLE:  Gasping for air, Lee ran for the door as smoke permeated the classroom. Don't forget to follow the comma rules!

GATE and Advanced Learners: * Write five sentences  (15+ words per sentence). * Use two NEW vocabulary words (41-50) in each sentence. * Combine SP-5: Present participial phrase, IC with SP-4:  Prepositional phrase, IC to create the following pattern: Present participial phrase, IC, conjunction, prep phrase, IC.  EXAMPLE:  Gasping like a fish out of water, Lee ran for the exit as smoke permeated the gym, and thanks (to his new Nikes), he narrowly avoided a major calamity that may have debilitated him for several months. Don't forget to follow the comma rules!

ALL students:  * Sentences must be meaningful and provide context clues for all vocabulary words. * Underline all subjects once and all verbs twice (in all clauses- ICs and DCs).  * Highlight the VOCABULARY WORD in each sentence. Helpful Links:    Participles and Participial Phrases

 

Sentence Pattern for 9/30-10/3:

Regular Students: * Write ten sentences (12+ words per sentence). * Use a NEW vocabulary word (31-40) in each sentence. * Use this sentence pattern: SP 3- Adverb + adverb, IC. EXAMPLE:  Quietly and miserably, Jessie SUFFERED from insomnia his first few weeks on the Moonlight, unable to adjust to sleeping in a hammock.

GATE and Advanced Learners: * Write five sentences  (15+ words per sentence). * Use two NEW vocabulary words (31-40) in each sentence. * Combine SP-3 (Adv + adv, IC) with SP-12 (IC + DC.) to create the following pattern:  Adv + adv, IC + DC.    EXAMPLE:  Quietly and miserably, Jessie SUFFERED from insomnia his first few weeks on the Moonlight, unable to adjust to sleeping in a hammock as he LISTENED to the snoring of his adversaries, the crew.

ALL students:  * Sentences must relate to SS Chapter 2 or literature (Slave Dancer). * Underline all subjects once and all verbs twice (in all clauses- ICs and DCs).  * Highlight the VOCABULARY WORD in each sentence. Helpful Links:    Adverbs

 

Sentence Pattern for 9/22-26:

Regular Students: * Write ten sentences (12+ words per sentence). * Use SP-2: Adj + adj, IC. * Use a SS Key Term/Person or High-Use Academic Word from Chapter 2 in each sentence. EXAMPLE:  Wealthy and powerful, a proprietor (2.1) often appointed the governor of the colony.

GATE and Advanced Learners: * Write five sentences  (15+ words per sentence). * Combine SP-2 (Adj + adj, IC) with SP-8 (IC, conj IC.) to create the following pattern:  Adj + adj, IC, conj IC. * Use two SS Key Terms/Persons and/or High-Use Academic Words from Chapter 2 in each sentence. EXAMPLE:  Wealthy and powerful, a proprietor (2.1)often appointed the governor of the colony, but the governor was not an absolute monarch (2.2) with unlimited power.

ALL students:  * Sentences must relate to SS Chapter 2. * Underline all subjects once and all verbs twice (in all clauses- ICs and DCs).  * Highlight the KEY TERM/ACADEMIC WORD in each sentence. Helpful Links:  Adjectives