Monday, September 28, 2015

Tuesday/Wednesday, September 29/30, 2015


Announcements and Reminders:


Prepare for your next spelling test  on where/wear, are/our.
Could you bear to wear this?


Practice with flashcards:  https://quizlet.com/_1kmci4


We will go to the media center next time for you to find a contemporary realistic fiction book.


Make sure you know these                                                                

Literary Terms 

for the test next time.

Practice with Quizlet!  https://quizlet.com/_1kghtq
You can practice online or print flashcards or a list.


For your next Book of the Month, read contemporary realistic fiction.
See your goldenrod handout for the Book of the Month Assignment.

Cavetime on Tuesdays are request days.  
This week it is a day to complete the argument writing test and to present your book of the month project if you have not done that yet.
On Tuesdays, if you receive a request, please come to Cavetime as quickly as you can.
If you do not receive a request on a Tuesday, please find another place to be.


Targets for Today:

I can recognize and define major elements of literature, especially theme, topic, genre, and summary, point of view, tone, irony, connotation, illusion, dialogue, flashback, and foreshadowing. 
(Utah State Core, Language Arts 7, Reading: Literature Standard 2, 3, 4, 6)





Today’s  Agenda:

September 30

B5, B6, B7


  • Pick up your composition book.
  • Pick up the quiz on figurative language 
  • and the chart for Literary Terms. 


1a.  Take a quiz on figurative language -- Questions #1-12 are required.


You may complete the back for extra credit.

1b.  Fill out, as much as you can, the chart for Literary Terms as they are shown in the stories we've read.

Connotations:

From "Playing for Keeps"

Connotation: What are the connotations of the word "beer"?  Bert puts a six pack of beer in the refrigerator.   


Connotation: Why would the author have used the phrase "puppy dogs" instead of "dogs" or "hounds"or "canines" or "mutts"?

          (People at first hoped that the aliens would be as  "eager as puppy dogs to give mankind all sorts of marvelous inventions.") 


Connotation: For the following, both mean the same thing, yet. . . .
thrifty-  penny-pinching
pushy-   aggressive
politician-   statesman
chef-    cook
slender-    skinny



Flashbacks:  in "Playing for Keeps"
What Johnny did with the brussel spouts and creamed corn
Johnny had pulled all the fire alarms in town.

 


2.  Finish reading "Playing for Keeps" with  Irony and Allusion

Tone: satirical, humorous
Satire is the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices




3.  Pixar Plot Review 

Boundin'   -- Plot and Theme  












For the Birds --  Plot, character, theme

Lifted
 -- Plot, Theme

Geri's Game? 
______________________________________________

September 29 -
A1 Finished the Short Story:   

"Playing for Keeps" with  Irony and Allusion
Find the story here: Playing for Keeps.doc
Click on the link here, then click on the "Download" tab to open it.
A1 read the first page of the story.

___________________

Definition of Irony- 

-- a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.   Dramatic irony can also include times when the audience knows things that the characters do not.

http://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/education/literature/types-of-irony

Extra Credit: Irony vs. Coincidence

________________________
Definition of Allusion
 -- a reference to a well-known person, event, story, or thing
_________________________

 Imagery  -- descriptive or figurative language, language that appeals to the five senses



They also read 

"The Dinner Party" with Irony, Setting,  and Character

find the story at

http://my.hrw.com/support/hos/hostpdf/host_text_103.pdf

_____________________________

 




If You Were Absent:
See above for the literary terms activities.



Sunday, September 27, 2015

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Friday/Monday, September 25/28, 2015



Announcements and Reminders:
   
Spelling test today on here/hear and barely/barley.

Make sure you know these                                                                

Literary Terms 

for the test next time.

Practice with Quizlet!  https://quizlet.com/_1kghtq
You can practice online or print flashcards or a list.

For your next Book of the Month, read contemporary realistic fiction.
See your goldenrod handout for the Book of the Month Assignment.
This is a link to  some examples of contemporary realistic fiction.


Cavetime tomorrow will be request day.  It is a day to complete the argument writing test and to present your book of the month project if you have not done that yet.
If you receive a request, please come to Cavetime as quickly as you can.
If you do not, please find another place to be.



Targets for Today:
 I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English spelling for two sets of commonly confused words. (Utah State Core Language Arts: Language, Standard 2)

I can recognize and define major elements of literature, especially theme, topic, genre, and summary, point of view, tone, irony, connotation, illusion, dialogue, flashback, and foreshadowing. 
(Utah State Core, Language Arts 7, Reading: Literature Standard 2, 3, 4, 6)





Today’s  Agenda:


Today's Spelling Test

Test on October 1/2:
are/our
where/wear

are/our
We are happy.
Our mother is happy.

where/wear
Where is he?
Did you wear your coat to school?


Practice with flashcards:  https://quizlet.com/_1kmci4
Review of Terms for Literature

Theme/Topic/Summary/Genre -- PowerPoint 
Hand back hat papers.

Short Story:   

"Playing for Keeps" with  Irony and Allusion
Find the story here: Playing for Keeps.doc
Click on the link here, then click on the "Download" tab to open it.
A1 read the first page of the story.

A1 finished reading  "Three Skeleton Key"

Short Story:   

"Playing for Keeps" with  Irony and Allusion
Find the story here: Playing for Keeps.doc
Click on the link here, then click on the "Download" tab to open it.
___________________

Definition of Irony- 
-- a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.   Dramatic irony can also include times when the audience knows things that the characters do not.

http://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/education/literature/types-of-irony

Extra Credit: Irony vs. Coincidence

________________________
Definition of Allusion
 -- a reference to a well-known person, event, story, or thing
_________________________

 Imagery  -- descriptive or figurative language, language that appeals to the five senses


Connotation -- the meaning or feeling that is associated with a word. Connotation goes beyond the dictionary definition. 

Again: Tone -- the speaker's or narrator's attitude toward the subjec
Have you ever said something in a sarcastic tone? 



We may take one more day to work together on the terms before the test.

"The Dinner Party" with Irony and Character

find the story at

http://my.hrw.com/support/hos/hostpdf/host_text_103.pdf






If You Were Absent:
See above for the literary terms activities.
Arrange with the teacher to take the spelling test.



Allusions found on the second page of "Playing for Keeps."
These are allusions to the  pop culture of the time -- television shows, movies, actors.



A television from that era

Allusion
The Lone Ranger



Allusion
Wyatt Earp
Earp was also an historical figure, but Johnny would probably 
be thinking of the TV show staring Hugh O'Brian.

                                            Allusion
Montgomery Clift

Allusion
John Wayne

Allusion
Paul Newman and his blue eyes

Allusion
Gary Cooper

Allusion
Slim Pickins

Allusion
Conan the Barbarian 
Yes, this is Arnold Schwarzenegger

Monday, September 21, 2015

Wednesday/Thursday, September 23/24, 2015



Announcements and Reminders:


Book of the Month Discussion Groups Today!




Happy National Punctuation Day!   


                     
Don't forget our spelling test on September 25/28:
here/hear  
See hear/here.
barely/barley
See barely/barley
Also see the spelling tab above for example sentences.

Prepare for your post test on Literary Terms -- September 29/30.

Use this link and your notes and story maps to study:

Literary Terms


Book orders (Scholastic) will be sent in again on September 30.


Should you need a preview or plan to be absent from class on any of the days during the rest of September:

What We're Doing -- Sept. 15 - Sept. 30



Targets for Today:
1. I can recognize and discuss major elements of literature, especially character and conflict.  I can summarize a story or book, and can evaluate, explaining my evaluation. 
(Utah State Core, Language Arts 7, Reading: Literature Standard 2, 3, 4, 6)


2. I can recognize and define major elements of literature, especially theme, topic, genre, and summary, point of view, tone, irony, connotation, illusion, dialogue, flashback, and foreshadowing. 
(Utah State Core, Language Arts 7, Reading: Literature Standard 2, 3, 4, 6)



Today’s  Agenda:

1. Pick up your composition book yet.
    Do pick up the handout for grading each other's book discussion.
    Place your name on the line for "Evaluator."

2. Prepare for your Book of the Month Small Group Discussion.  See below for the assigned groups. 

3.  Book of the Month Small Group Discussion  -- 
          Take turns, youngest to oldest.
          Listen carefully to each other.
          Ask questions when helpful.
          Remember that you need the summary, the rating and explanation,
               and the information about character and conflict.
          Judge as fairly and accurately as you can.
          Rate yourself also.
          Add to your composition book --  on page 31 --
                   any of the books you think you'd like to read.

4. Class discussion about book groups. -- Recommendations?

5.  If extra time:
A1 discuss and record on plot map information about "Amigo Brothers," page 246 in the literature textbook.
 B7  -- finish discussion of  "Amigo Brothers," page 246 in the literature textbook.


   Create a plot map for this story:
Label with  six parts of a story.
Listen and follow along in the book.


See

Literary Terms

We'll watch for each of our new literary terms.
Point of View
Tone and Mood

Characters:  Setting:  place, time
https://www.google.com/maps/@4.8556758,-58.9530125,4z

The first successful steamboat was the Clermont, which was built by American inventor Robert Fulton in 1807. -- Google Search




Short story: "Three Skeleton Key"  page 65 in the green literature book
(In case you were absent, here is the story.)
http://www.mpsaz.org/taylor/staff/bjdavis/short-stories/files/threeskeletonpdf.pdf



A1 to 16:52, page 71, column 2
B-Day classes finished the story.





If You Were Absent:
  Arrange with Ms. Dorsey to make up the book group discussion.
  Don't forget to prepare for your spelling test next time. 



figurative language: 
a white wave boiling under her bow




Absent or unprepared
A1  Book Discussion Groups
Group 1
Daniel A.
McKenzie W.
Sarah M.
Group 2
Keileigh A.
Erica W.
Samuel S.
Group 3
Alix B.
Makailee T.
Ryan G.
Group 4
Harrington B.
Adeleigh W.
Mia L.
Group 5
Anna B.
Sage T.  Savanah S.
Wyatt M.
Group 6
Kianna D.
Eveline Z.
H. D.
Group 7
Laityn T.
Ellie G.
Mark S.
Group 8
Laura F.
Emma N.
Daisha S.
Group 9

Sarie R.

Group 10
Gage G.
Megan H.
Brynn H.
Group 11
Hannah R.
Claire H.
Brandon G.


 B5      Book Discussion Groups 
Group 1
Melissa A.
Bryson S
Angela C.
Group 2
Madison A.
Owen S.
Treson H.
Group 3
Bennett A.
Trace R.
Claire O.
Group 4
Kameron A.
Johnathon S.
Drake G.
Group 5
Jessie A.
Kaylee O.
Samuel Baird
Group 6
Brooklyn S.
Charlie H.
Justus H.
Group 7
Kade S.
Izaiah O.
Jayden H.
Group 8
Abe I.
McKay R.
Dylan B.
Group 9
Abbie Rees
Skip L.
Lucianna H.
Group 10
Elizabeth B.
Allyssa C.
Rebecca B.
Group 11
Cody B
Porter D.
Card, F.
Group 12
Scott B.
Gage C.
Dennis D.







  B6    Book Discussion Groups 
Group 1
Alyssa B
Miriam Z
Sidney G
Group 2
Mitchell B
Michael S
Ryan L
Group 3
Kristen B
Avery W
Arianna L
Group 4
Alea C
Danika N
Marcus K
Group 5
Aliyah Y
Tayla C
Ashton M
Group 6
Emma E
Zoe H
Hyram N
Group 7
Trinity F
Victoria M
Jaiven H
Group 8
Pedro U
Ryan E
Noah G

Kayl Nelson
Group 9
Dakota G
Joshua K
Harrison W
Group 10
Jose V
Blake K
Kaden P
Group 11
Diego G
Prince K
Tanner N












  B7   Book Discussion Groups 
Group 1
Kathryn B
Armando S
Holly H
Group 2
Justin B
Brodey L
Blake T
Group 3
Zak B
Hannah W
Madison T
Group 4
Emily B
Brynlin R
Chloe P
Group 5
Rainey L
Serenity J
Sophia M
Group 6
Devanne C.
Marianne C
Destiny P
Group 7
Kayla W
Calleigh M
Anne C
Group 8
Tayler B
Hayden S
Hunter D
Group 9
Paul B
Edgar P
Sadie G

Sydnee V