Welcome to 9th grade English Ms. Flath’s class Room 405 – are you in the right place? Day #1

Things To Do - Sit down Get a ‘Bell Ringer’ Handout from the table Fill in your name (first and last) Put your last name next to the page number – top right Put your class section in the space provided Put today’s date in the space provided Complete #1 by correcting the sentences for grammar & syntax Listen for your name as I call the role and answer to it or you may be counted absent!

(preferably an ink pen) Do you have - Your book cover? Some paper to write on? Something to write with? (preferably an ink pen) Some place to keep your notes and hand- outs?

MLA format heading: Get used to it – we will use it on all formal papers Left Margin Your last name & page # Right Margin Your Name (First & Last) Ms. Flath English 1 Date

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DOL #1 – copy and correct these sentences the book the return of the native is considered among the better of hardys many novels there are several steps necessary to repair a broken window first remove the putty second remove the points or nails then replace the broken one with a new one

Things To Do - Sit down Get a ‘Bell Ringer’ Handout from the table Fill in your name (first and last) Put your last name next to the page number – top right Put your class section in the space provided Put today’s date in the space provided Complete #1 by correcting the sentences for grammar & syntax Listen for your name as I call the role and answer to it or you may be counted absent!

MLA format heading: Get used to it – we will use it on all formal papers Left Margin Your last name & page # Right Margin Your Name (First & Last) Ms. Flath English 1 Date

Common Editing Marks -

DOL #1 – copy and correct these sentences the book the return of the native is considered among the better of hardys many novels there are several steps necessary to repair a broken window first remove the putty second remove the points or nails then replace the broken one with a new one

What was happening in 1845? The Count of Monte Cristo was published as a serial magazine over 18 months Texas was annexed to the United States – later admitted as the 28th state Florida was admitted as the 27th state The Irish Potato Famine Poe’s “The Raven” is published for the first time

MLA format heading: Get used to it – we will use it on all formal papers Left Margin Your last name & page # Right Margin Your Name (First & Last) Ms. Flath English 1 Date

Common Editing Marks -

DOL #1 – copy and correct these sentences the book the return of the native is considered among the better of hardys many novels there are several steps necessary to repair a broken window first remove the putty second remove the points or nails then replace the broken one with a new one

What was happening in 1873? Around the World in 80 Days was published Slavery is abolished in Puerto Rico Susan B. Anthony fined $100 for attempting to vote for President of the United States Black Friday: Panic sweeps New York Stock Exchange - New York shut banks for 10 days due to a bank scandal P. T. Barnum's circus, "Greatest Show on Earth," debuts (New York City)

A vulture - A pun for your consideration Boards an airplane carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says – “I’m sorry sir – only one carrion allowed per passenger!”

DOL #1 – copy and correct these sentences the book the return of the native is considered among the better of hardys many novels there are several steps necessary to repair a broken window first remove the putty second remove the points or nails then replace the broken one with a new one

1 - corrections The book The Return of the Native is considered among the best of Hardy’s many novels. there are Several steps are necessary to repair a broken window: first, remove the putty; second, remove the points or nails; then, replace the broken one with a new one. glass pane window

woman without her man is nothing Why bother? woman without her man is nothing

Why bother? Woman, without her, man is nothing. Woman, without her man, is nothing.

Let’s eat grandma! Let’s eat, grandma. (commas can save lives!) Or if you prefer - - Let’s eat grandma! Let’s eat, grandma. (commas can save lives!)

Homework! fflath@uplifteducation.org Name/nickname/email address Language you speak at home fflath@uplifteducation.org Book cover - late

The Three Question Quizz Get out a piece of paper and put your heading on it.

On your own paper use this heading: Left Margin Your last name & page # Right Margin Your Name (First & Last) Ms. Flath English 1 Date

The Three Question Quiz Question #1 The Count of Monte Cristo Around the World in 80 Days Why does Caderousse join the conspiracy? He is jealous He is drunk He wants the treasure He loves Mercedes What is Passepartout worried about as he and Fogg leave England? Losing the bet at the Reform Club Riding in the air in a balloon Leaving home for a long trip The gas lamp burning in his room

The Three Question Quiz Question #2 The Count of Monte Cristo Around the World in 80 Days All of the following are aliases of Edmond Dantes EXCEPT - Sinbad the Sailor Abbe Faria Abbe Busone Lord Wilmore To get across India, Mr. Fogg - Rides in a special train Rides on an elephant Walks through the jungle Rides in a hot air balloon

The Three Question Quiz Question # 3 The Count of Monte Cristo Around the World in 80 Days Why does Edmond save Danglars? To atone for Edward deVillifort’s death Danglars saved Edmond when he escaped from prison He promised he would use the treasure for good The Count of Monte Cristo owes Danglars money Mr. Fogg wins the bet because - The hot air balloon was faster than the train. He learned it was Saturday because he wanted to marry Aouda Fix helped him through the London traffic He traveled eastward over the international date line

The Three Question Quiz Question #1 The Count of Monte Cristo Around the World in 80 Days Why does Caderousse join the conspiracy? He is jealous He is drunk He wants the treasure He loves Mercedes What is Passepartout worried about as he and Fogg leave England? Losing the bet at the Reform Club Riding in the air in a balloon Leaving home for a long trip The gas lamp burning in his room

The Three Question Quiz Question #2 The Count of Monte Cristo Around the World in 80 Days All of the following are aliases of Edmond Dantes EXCEPT - Sinbad the Sailor Abbe Faria Abbe Busone Lord Wilmore To get across India, Mr. Fogg - Rides in a special train Rides on an elephant Walks through the jungle Rides in a hot air balloon

The Three Question Quiz Question # 3 The Count of Monte Cristo Around the World in 80 Days Why does Edmond save Danglars? To atone for Edward deVillifort’s death Danglars saved Edmond when he escaped from prison He promised he would use the treasure for good The Count of Monte Cristo owes Danglars money Mr. Fogg wins the bet because - The hot air balloon was faster than the train. He learned it was Saturday because he wanted to marry Aouda Fix helped him through the London traffic He traveled eastward over the international date line

Some things to discuss – Go ahead and write these down to give to me on your way out Don’t forget to put the heading your paper! What I am looking forward to in high school My strongest subject is – My weakest subject is – My favorite thing about English Something I want to learn more about