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. This is a link to  some examples of contemporary realistic fiction. 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 Allusion Allusion -- Literary _________________________  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.

Do you have a library card?

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 Allusion Allusion -- Literary _________________________  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

Wednesday/Thursday, September 23/24, 2015

Announcements and Reminders: Book of the Month Discussion Groups Today!    Happy Autumnal Equinox! http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/septmber-equinox.html 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