Thursday January 26 2012 Please take out your

Thursday January 26, 2012 Please take out your: Notebooks, The Book Thief books And a WRITING UTENSIL

Announcement Color PPTs missing Vocab Homework Due Today! Vocab TEST Tomorrow!

Class Objectives Students will be able to … Define and identify part of speech for new vocabulary words Answer critical reading questions about the 2 nd reading: through page 91 Discuss Open Response Format

Language Objectives Students will be able to … Define and identify part of speech for new vocabulary words Thoroughly answer critical reading questions about text through page 91 Notes on Open Response Format

WORD PUZZLE! am. Uous Answer: Ambiguous (am big u ous)

VOCAB WEEK 9 Vocab Words: Page 62 Vocab Homework: Page 63

Part of Speech: infamy Noun Definition: The condition of being known for doing bad things Hitler’s infamy is known widely around the world; he will always be remembered as the man responsible for the deaths of millions of Jews.

Part of Speech: illustrious Adjective Definition: Well known and respected for past achievements This rapper’s illustrious career has earned him FIVE Grammy awards for best album.

Part of Speech: juxtapose Verb Definition: To place side by side for the purpose of comparison We juxtaposed Jack and Mikey on the treadmill to see who was in better shape.

Part of Speech: flippant Adjective Definition: Lacking proper respect or seriousness Mark’s flippant behavior became tiresome when we were trying to film the interview.

Part of Speech: deflect Verb Definition: To turn from a straight Course or fixed direction Kristin deflected the can being thrown at her by expertly using her guitar as a shield.

Part of Speech: nefarious Adjective Definition: Evil or Immoral The Joker’s nefarious ways have earned him a place as one of the best villains in comic book history.

Part of Speech: zealous adjective Definition: Showing strong or energetic support for someone or something Buddy the Elf’s zealous response to Santa showed how much of a fan he was.

Take out your notebook Turn to page 65 Title this page, Open Response Format

Open Response Format Usage: Open ended questions on the MCAS Summary: Mini 5 Paragraph Essay Uses: Topic Sentence Background Information 3 main points 3 quotes Clincher Statement

Open Response Format Topic Sentence: Uses the language of the question to answer and summarize your paragraph. Title of Article and Author’s name! Background Information: Give the reader an idea of what you are talking about (the topic) Main Point #1 Write a statement that explains your 1 st main point Support #1 Select a quote that directly shows proof of your point

Main Point #2 Support #2 Main Point #3 Support #3 Clincher Statement Wraps up your paragraph. Summarizes your main point, reanswers the question.

And that’s it! Put away your notes for now. We will revisit the open response format soon.

NOW! Turn to page 91 of your TBT Books. Part 2: The Shoulder Shrug

Take everything off of your desks! You’re going to be given a reading quiz right now : )

Reading Quiz: Pages 6 -91 1. What is the only thing Liesel knows about her dad? The only thing she knows about her dad is that he was called a communist. 2. What is Liesel’s most treasured possession? Why? The Gravedigger’s Handbook is her most treasured possession because it is the only thing she has that reminds her of her family. 3. What does Hans work on with Liesel when she can’t sleep? Hans teaches Liesel to read and he reads with Liesel when she can’t sleep.

Reading Quiz: Pages 6 -91 4. Who is Rudy? Description: Rudy is Liesel’s BFF. He is smart and confident. 5. Why is Rudy’s father conflicted about the war? Beliefs and Morals: Rudy’s dad is conflicted because he is a part of the Nazi party but he does not believe Jews are evil. He just wants to take care of his family. 6. Why does Liesel get into a fight at school? Liesel gets into a fight at school because she is called stupid by Ludwig Schmiekl.

Reading Quiz: Pages 6 -91 7. What was Liesel’s little bothers name? Why is it significant? Liesel’s little brother’s name is Werner. It is significant she tells him this because it shows that she is opening up to him even more. 8. What does Liesel get for Christmas? Liesel gets a book for Christmas. It is called Faust the Dog.