April 11th to 15th Mrs. Camarano’s Classes Journals April 11th to 15th Mrs. Camarano’s Classes

04/11/16 Answer the following questions in regards to Seedfolks: Do you think that a garden could exist like the one in our story? Could this scenario really happen? Who has been the most interesting/intriguing character so far? Who has been your least favorite? Are the characters’ viewpoints very different from people you may meet today? Do some of the same attitudes exist? How do you know?

04/12/16 – Periods 2, 5, & 7 Use the following vocabulary words to describe characters from Seedfolks: deliberate, excess, reality, recoil, and inferior. * Remember to write at least 5 sentences. Please be thorough in your explanation. Provide reference to the story.

04/12/16 – Period 3 Use the following vocabulary words to describe characters from Seedfolks: aggravate, distract, phase, maintain, anticipate. * Remember to write at least 5 sentences. Please be thorough in your explanation. Provide reference to the story.

04/13/16 Answer the following questions in regards to Seedfolks: Amir says, “the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see our neighbors.” What do you think he means by that? Penny thinks working in the garden will be good for Maricela. Why? How does it get Maricela to think differently? Curtis tries to change his ways as he woos Lateesha with the tomatoes. What is he trying to show her about his values and principles?

04/14/16 - Periods 2, 5 & 7 Answer these questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES: What is something people have to conform to? What would you want to have excess of? When might someone have to recoil something? What is a deliberate action? Why would someone feel inferior to another?

04/14/16 – Period 3 Answer these questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES: What is an example of something dismal? What is an example of something spontaneous? When has something been optional to you? Do you know someone who is very obstinate? What is an obligation you have?

04/15/16 Answer the following prompt, using compound & complex sentences: With my friends, a typical phone call/text message goes like this… * Next Journal Check will be May 9th-13th *

Vocabulary Test-Periods 2, 5, & 7 You need the following items: Test Packet (CLASS COPY) Lined Paper = Your Answer Sheet (A, B, C, D) Pencil When finished…keep your papers & turn them over. Work on your Character Assignment (Rough Draft) Update your Character Chart & Questions

Vocabulary Test – Period 3 You need the following items: Test Packet (CLASS COPY) Lined Paper = Your Answer Sheet (A, B, C, D) Pencil When finished…keep your papers & turn them over. Read “Florence” & update your Character Chart & Questions Work on your Character Assignment (Rough Draft) Work on your Journal Entries