Sentence making with Student provided subjects. Use these collective pronouns to make meaningful sentences.
1. Chinese
2. Chinese culture
3. Westerners
4. Western culture
5. Asians
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
RE - Ribbons & Taffy Visual
Here's a video of the taffy making process. Watch it so you can get an idea of the force needed to stretch taffy. This is why the author of Ribbons chose that visual comparison to describe the grandmother's feet.
1. They had the appearance of stretched-out taffy.
2. The amount of force needed to bend her feet and stretch taffy is great.
1. They had the appearance of stretched-out taffy.
2. The amount of force needed to bend her feet and stretch taffy is great.
Monday, March 7, 2011
LA Vocabulary - Week 4 - Exercise 3 - 7-11 March 2011
Exercise III
Study the following roots, prefixes, and suffixes and then answer the questions. Consider the literal meaning of each word.
A root meaning mother - mater
A root meaning father - pater
A prefix meaning not or the opposite of - un
1. One word meaning not important is ____________________.
2. The hospital ward where a mother goes to have her child is the ___________________ ward.
3. Would your paternal grandparents be your mother’s parents, or your father’s?
____________________
4. One word meaning not attached is ____________________.
5. To lock and to bolt are words that mean somewhat the same thing. What are two other words that mean the opposite of lock and bolt? __________________ and _________________.
6. Another word for “tedious” or “boring” is ____________________.
7. Maternal instincts describe what kind of instincts? ___________________________________.
Study the following roots, prefixes, and suffixes and then answer the questions. Consider the literal meaning of each word.
A root meaning mother - mater
A root meaning father - pater
A prefix meaning not or the opposite of - un
1. One word meaning not important is ____________________.
2. The hospital ward where a mother goes to have her child is the ___________________ ward.
3. Would your paternal grandparents be your mother’s parents, or your father’s?
____________________
4. One word meaning not attached is ____________________.
5. To lock and to bolt are words that mean somewhat the same thing. What are two other words that mean the opposite of lock and bolt? __________________ and _________________.
6. Another word for “tedious” or “boring” is ____________________.
7. Maternal instincts describe what kind of instincts? ___________________________________.
LA Vocabulary - Exercise 2 - Week 4 - 7-11 March 2011
Exercise II
From the list of words, fill in the blanks to make complete sentences.
1. Because of the ____________________ of oranges, the price of juice rose.
2. In order to ____________________ our gear, we had to wade through deep underbrush.
3. Because of ____________________ calls, I had my telephone number changed.
4. The entrance into the secret passageway was ____________________ hidden by a full-length mirror.
5. There was quite a ____________________ over the referee’s call.
6. After the terrible disturbance, the employees had to ____________________ work as if nothing had happened.
7. If you have any questions, please don’t ____________________ to ask.
8. All donations were ____________________ accepted by the Salvation Army.
9. The attorney convinced his client to ____________________ not guilty.
10. After a short ____________________ for commercials, the show continued.
11. It took four police officers to ____________________ the drunken man.
12. I was so involved in the book, that I was ____________________ to the time.
13. Quite by accident, we found ourselves in the ____________________ of a protest march.
14. A perfect diamond is one without a ____________________.
15. The deputy’s slight ____________________ with his rifle hastened the prisoner’s steps.
From the list of words, fill in the blanks to make complete sentences.
1. Because of the ____________________ of oranges, the price of juice rose.
2. In order to ____________________ our gear, we had to wade through deep underbrush.
3. Because of ____________________ calls, I had my telephone number changed.
4. The entrance into the secret passageway was ____________________ hidden by a full-length mirror.
5. There was quite a ____________________ over the referee’s call.
6. After the terrible disturbance, the employees had to ____________________ work as if nothing had happened.
7. If you have any questions, please don’t ____________________ to ask.
8. All donations were ____________________ accepted by the Salvation Army.
9. The attorney convinced his client to ____________________ not guilty.
10. After a short ____________________ for commercials, the show continued.
11. It took four police officers to ____________________ the drunken man.
12. I was so involved in the book, that I was ____________________ to the time.
13. Quite by accident, we found ourselves in the ____________________ of a protest march.
14. A perfect diamond is one without a ____________________.
15. The deputy’s slight ____________________ with his rifle hastened the prisoner’s steps.
LA Vocabulary - Exercise 1 - Week 4 - 7-11 March 2011
Exercise I
In your own words, write a brief definition for as many words on the list as your can.
Then correct and/or complete the lesson by using a dictionary.
In your own words, write a brief definition for as many words on the list as your can.
Then correct and/or complete the lesson by using a dictionary.
LA Vocabulary - Week 4 - 7-11 March 2011
1. cleverly
2. dispute
3. flaw
4. gesture
5. gratefully
6. hesitate
7. midst
8. oblivious
9. obscene
10. pause
11. plead
12. resume
13. retrieve
14. scarcity
15. subdue
2. dispute
3. flaw
4. gesture
5. gratefully
6. hesitate
7. midst
8. oblivious
9. obscene
10. pause
11. plead
12. resume
13. retrieve
14. scarcity
15. subdue
Sunday, March 6, 2011
RC - Ribbons Vocabulary
1. insight
2. empathy
3. curb
4. harassed
5. rehearse
6. slacks
7. quilted
8. meek
9. heft
10. stump
11. coax
12. laborious
13. mount
14. mechanical
15. inspect
16. exotic
17. picturesque
18. exertion
19. pirouetted
20. exile
21. bribe
22. gulp
23. ignorant
24. satin
25. flutter
26. seamstress
27. dangled
28. callused
29. disgust
30. clutch
31. snatch
32. bewilder
33. retreat
34. totter
35. panted
36. worked up
37. associated
38. taffy
39. mangled
40. furrowed
2. empathy
3. curb
4. harassed
5. rehearse
6. slacks
7. quilted
8. meek
9. heft
10. stump
11. coax
12. laborious
13. mount
14. mechanical
15. inspect
16. exotic
17. picturesque
18. exertion
19. pirouetted
20. exile
21. bribe
22. gulp
23. ignorant
24. satin
25. flutter
26. seamstress
27. dangled
28. callused
29. disgust
30. clutch
31. snatch
32. bewilder
33. retreat
34. totter
35. panted
36. worked up
37. associated
38. taffy
39. mangled
40. furrowed
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Parent-Teacher Meeting
Don't forget to remind your parents about the Parent-Teacher meeting Saturday morning! (5 March 2011)
Week 2 Vocabulary and Exercises
Exercise I
In your own words, write a brief definition for as many words on the list as you can. Then correct and/or complete the lesson by using a dictionary.
1. absorb
2. accompany
3. apparently
4. compensate
5. contrary
6. consumer
7. disbelieve
8. liability
9. migrant
10. mound
11. rapidly
12. rarely
13. revolver
14. slushy
15. strays
Exercise II
From the list of words, fill in the blanks to make complete sentences.
1. The streets were quite ____________________ as the snow melted.
2. ____________________ does a person get a second chance.
3. After planting the dogwood tree, there was a ____________________ of dirt left.
4. Some people can ____________________ facts more quickly than others.
5. Each September, the ____________________ are caught by the dogcatcher and brought to the
pound.
6. During the harvest, many ____________________ workers find temporary jobs.
7. It is up to the ____________________ to decide which products are the best buy.
8. We were asked to ____________________ the younger campers to the lake.
9. ____________________ to popular belief, entertainers work very hard at their jobs.
10. The game had ____________________ ended while we were at the concession stand.
11. The FBI agent held a loaded ____________________ in his hand.
12. The sun was ____________________ disappearing behind the tall pines as we made our way homeward.
13. The fancy computer turned out to be more of a ____________________ than an asset.
14. If you wish to ____________________ a proven theory, that’s your privilege.
15. Although he worked many extra hours, his employer did not ____________________ Bob with either more money or time off.
Exercise III
Study the following roots, prefixes, and suffixes and then answer the questions. Consider the literal meaning of each word.
A prefix meaning against: anti...
A suffix meaning the study of: ...ology
A root meaning mind, soul: psych...
A prefix meaning for: pro...
A suffix meaning one who studies or believes: ...ist
1. If you were in favor of a particular war, you might he said to be ____________________;
if you were against the war, though, you would be said to be ____________________.
2. The literal meaning of “psychology” is ________________________________________.
3. The root anthro means man; therefore, the word “anthropology” means ___________________.
4. What do you suppose “sociology” is? ________________________________________.
5. A psychic claims to be able to read ________________________________________.
6. A psychologist is ____________________________________________________________
7. A scientist is ____________________________________________________________
8. A behaviorist is ____________________________________________________________
9. Would a pro-revolutionary be for or against revolution? ____________________________
10. An anti-Semite is someone who is_____________________________________________.
In your own words, write a brief definition for as many words on the list as you can. Then correct and/or complete the lesson by using a dictionary.
1. absorb
2. accompany
3. apparently
4. compensate
5. contrary
6. consumer
7. disbelieve
8. liability
9. migrant
10. mound
11. rapidly
12. rarely
13. revolver
14. slushy
15. strays
Exercise II
From the list of words, fill in the blanks to make complete sentences.
1. The streets were quite ____________________ as the snow melted.
2. ____________________ does a person get a second chance.
3. After planting the dogwood tree, there was a ____________________ of dirt left.
4. Some people can ____________________ facts more quickly than others.
5. Each September, the ____________________ are caught by the dogcatcher and brought to the
pound.
6. During the harvest, many ____________________ workers find temporary jobs.
7. It is up to the ____________________ to decide which products are the best buy.
8. We were asked to ____________________ the younger campers to the lake.
9. ____________________ to popular belief, entertainers work very hard at their jobs.
10. The game had ____________________ ended while we were at the concession stand.
11. The FBI agent held a loaded ____________________ in his hand.
12. The sun was ____________________ disappearing behind the tall pines as we made our way homeward.
13. The fancy computer turned out to be more of a ____________________ than an asset.
14. If you wish to ____________________ a proven theory, that’s your privilege.
15. Although he worked many extra hours, his employer did not ____________________ Bob with either more money or time off.
Exercise III
Study the following roots, prefixes, and suffixes and then answer the questions. Consider the literal meaning of each word.
A prefix meaning against: anti...
A suffix meaning the study of: ...ology
A root meaning mind, soul: psych...
A prefix meaning for: pro...
A suffix meaning one who studies or believes: ...ist
1. If you were in favor of a particular war, you might he said to be ____________________;
if you were against the war, though, you would be said to be ____________________.
2. The literal meaning of “psychology” is ________________________________________.
3. The root anthro means man; therefore, the word “anthropology” means ___________________.
4. What do you suppose “sociology” is? ________________________________________.
5. A psychic claims to be able to read ________________________________________.
6. A psychologist is ____________________________________________________________
7. A scientist is ____________________________________________________________
8. A behaviorist is ____________________________________________________________
9. Would a pro-revolutionary be for or against revolution? ____________________________
10. An anti-Semite is someone who is_____________________________________________.
Week 3 Vocabulary Exercise 3
Exercise III
Study the following roots, prefixes, and suffixes and then answer the questions. Consider the literal meaning of each word.
A suffix meaning able to or capable of: ...ible, ...able
A suffix meaning without: ...less
l. If a lawn is without trees, it could be said to be ____________________.
2. One word which means doing something without giving any thought is ___________________.
3. If you drive without care, you could be accused of ____________________ driving.
4. A book that you can easily read may be said to be ____________________.
5. Vis means to see; therefore, something that is visible is ________________________________.
6. If an object were invisible, it ________________________________________.
7. Aud is a root for to hear; therefore, something that is audible is __________________________.
8. What one word would indicate that something is not able to be heard? ____________________.
9. If you are penniless, it means that _______________________________________.
10. A person who is friendless is ________________________________________.
Study the following roots, prefixes, and suffixes and then answer the questions. Consider the literal meaning of each word.
A suffix meaning able to or capable of: ...ible, ...able
A suffix meaning without: ...less
l. If a lawn is without trees, it could be said to be ____________________.
2. One word which means doing something without giving any thought is ___________________.
3. If you drive without care, you could be accused of ____________________ driving.
4. A book that you can easily read may be said to be ____________________.
5. Vis means to see; therefore, something that is visible is ________________________________.
6. If an object were invisible, it ________________________________________.
7. Aud is a root for to hear; therefore, something that is audible is __________________________.
8. What one word would indicate that something is not able to be heard? ____________________.
9. If you are penniless, it means that _______________________________________.
10. A person who is friendless is ________________________________________.
Week 3 Vocabulary Exercise 2
Exercise II
From the list of words, fill in the blanks to make complete sentences.
1. The family room was a ____________________ after my sister’s slumber party.
2. There was quite a ____________________ in the locker room after the ball game.
3. Dad was in such a ____________________ mood that we decided not to ask for an advance on our allowance.
4. It was with many ____________________ that John loaned his new car to his sister.
5. The horse trainer sat____________________ a beautiful Arabian stallion.
6. The butterfly’s ____________________ wings fluttered in the gusty wind.
7. Less than half of high school graduates ____________________ a higher education.
8. Many of today’s movies are not ____________________ for youngsters to watch.
9. In some foreign countries, it is considered ____________________ not to burp after eating a meal.
10. There was just a ____________________ difference in their ages.
11. The old sweater was ____________________ on the cuffs.
12. A ____________________ handshake is more pleasing than one that feels like a jellyfish.
13. His ____________________ request was not granted.
14. There are ____________________ thundershowers in the tropics.
15. Please try to ____________________ yourselves during the rock concert.
From the list of words, fill in the blanks to make complete sentences.
1. The family room was a ____________________ after my sister’s slumber party.
2. There was quite a ____________________ in the locker room after the ball game.
3. Dad was in such a ____________________ mood that we decided not to ask for an advance on our allowance.
4. It was with many ____________________ that John loaned his new car to his sister.
5. The horse trainer sat____________________ a beautiful Arabian stallion.
6. The butterfly’s ____________________ wings fluttered in the gusty wind.
7. Less than half of high school graduates ____________________ a higher education.
8. Many of today’s movies are not ____________________ for youngsters to watch.
9. In some foreign countries, it is considered ____________________ not to burp after eating a meal.
10. There was just a ____________________ difference in their ages.
11. The old sweater was ____________________ on the cuffs.
12. A ____________________ handshake is more pleasing than one that feels like a jellyfish.
13. His ____________________ request was not granted.
14. There are ____________________ thundershowers in the tropics.
15. Please try to ____________________ yourselves during the rock concert.
Week 3 Vocabulary Exercise 1
Exercise I
In your own words, write a brief definition for as many words on the list as you can. Then correct and/or complete the lesson by using a dictionary.
In your own words, write a brief definition for as many words on the list as you can. Then correct and/or complete the lesson by using a dictionary.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Week 3 Vocabulary
1. astride
2. commotion
3. delicate
4. disagreeable
5. firm
6. frayed
7. frequent
8. impolite
9. misgivings
10. pursue
11. restrain
12. slight
13. suitable
14. shambles
15. unreasonable
2. commotion
3. delicate
4. disagreeable
5. firm
6. frayed
7. frequent
8. impolite
9. misgivings
10. pursue
11. restrain
12. slight
13. suitable
14. shambles
15. unreasonable
Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Homework: 23 Feburary 2011
Write descriptive words about the characters in Holes Chapters 1 - 5.
Use www.wordle.net to make word pictures of the descriptive words.
Do one character, one friend or relative, yourself, and me. That is 4 word pictures.
Bring them to class on a USB or email them to me at d_manthorne@kcbs.tpc.edu.tw
Use www.wordle.net to make word pictures of the descriptive words.
Do one character, one friend or relative, yourself, and me. That is 4 word pictures.
Bring them to class on a USB or email them to me at d_manthorne@kcbs.tpc.edu.tw
21-25 February LA Vocabulary
I will expect you to spell and understand these words.
That means using them in a good sentence.
1. compound subject (n)
2. or (conj)
3. nor (conj)
4. and (conj)
5. artist (n)
6. sketch (n)
7. patron (n)
8. confer (v)
9. entirely (adv)
10. figure (n) (historical)
11. memorable (adj)
12. responsible (adj)
13. deserve (v)
14. anticipate (v)
15. accept (v)
16. except (conj)
17. council (n)
18. gallery (n)
19. landscape (noun & verb)
That means using them in a good sentence.
1. compound subject (n)
2. or (conj)
3. nor (conj)
4. and (conj)
5. artist (n)
6. sketch (n)
7. patron (n)
8. confer (v)
9. entirely (adv)
10. figure (n) (historical)
11. memorable (adj)
12. responsible (adj)
13. deserve (v)
14. anticipate (v)
15. accept (v)
16. except (conj)
17. council (n)
18. gallery (n)
19. landscape (noun & verb)
Introduction
7J_M
Hello everyone.
I hope the first week of classes wasn't too confusing. Many of you were leveled up so there was a bit of confusion about your books. Congratulations for being leveled up though :-)
Remember to see Irene to Josh in the English Department to get you replacement books. ALSO, if you don't want to keep you old book, don't throw it out! Give it to Irene, Josh, Ms Ramalho or me and we can find a use for it.
Some of you have asked me which books you need to bring to class. Since I am teaching you both Literature and Language Arts I may switch between the books if I can use one to support the other. Therefore you should bring your novel, Holes; your grammar book, Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics 7; your Readers' Companion Bronze; and both of your notebooks.
Remember you will also need a portfolio which will stay in the classroom.
I hope you still have the Course Policy paper I gave you.
My school email is d_manthorne@kcbs.tpc.edu.tw
See you in class.
Hello everyone.
I hope the first week of classes wasn't too confusing. Many of you were leveled up so there was a bit of confusion about your books. Congratulations for being leveled up though :-)
Remember to see Irene to Josh in the English Department to get you replacement books. ALSO, if you don't want to keep you old book, don't throw it out! Give it to Irene, Josh, Ms Ramalho or me and we can find a use for it.
Some of you have asked me which books you need to bring to class. Since I am teaching you both Literature and Language Arts I may switch between the books if I can use one to support the other. Therefore you should bring your novel, Holes; your grammar book, Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics 7; your Readers' Companion Bronze; and both of your notebooks.
Remember you will also need a portfolio which will stay in the classroom.
I hope you still have the Course Policy paper I gave you.
My school email is d_manthorne@kcbs.tpc.edu.tw
See you in class.
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