Advanced English 6 January 25 6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts. a) Identify word origins and derivations. b) Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary. c) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words. d) Identify and analyze figurative language. e) Use word-reference materials. f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. 6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. a) Identify the elements of narrative structure, including setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. b) Make, confirm, and revise predictions. c) Describe how word choice and imagery contribute to the meaning of a text. d) Describe cause and effect relationships and their impact on plot. e) Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. f) Use information in the text to draw conclusions and make inferences. g) Explain how character and plot development are used in a selection to support a central conflict or story line. h) Identify the main idea. i) Identify and summarize supporting details. j) Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language. k) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern. l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. 6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion. a) Identify audience and purpose. b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. d) Establish a central idea and organization. f) Write multiparagraph compositions with elaboration and unity. January 25

To Do Today: Work on vocabulary flowers Review Assigned Journal 3 Discuss text evidence, MLA format, works cited Discuss introductions and thesis statements Work on rough drafts of character analyses

Vocabulary Activity Pick a root word. Pick a sheet of paper. Write your name on the design side. Fold the corners of the paper to the middle. Write a derivative in the middle of the paper on the white side. It needs to be a vivid word, not just “bicycle” or another common word. Each flap should have a different item: Sentence using the word (Make sure you can understand the meaning of the word in the sentence without looking up the word.) Definition of word Part of speech of word Root word with definition of root Turn your flower in to your class bin at the end of class, whether you are finished or not.

Text evidence-In-text citations How do you find text evidence? How do you write it? MLA format: (Author’s last name page number; chapter number). Use author’s last name the first time you cite it. (Barrie 42; ch. 5). Every time after, just use the page and chapter numbers. (42; ch. 5).

Works Cited-MLA (Modern Language Association) Author last name, Author first name. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Medium of Publication. Barrie, J. M. Peter Pan. New York: Bantam Books, 1985. Print. Pyle, Howard. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. New York: Dover Publications, 1968. Print. Stevenson, Robert Louis. Treasure Island. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1990. Print. Defoe, Daniel. Robinson Crusoe. New York: Scholastic, Inc., 1964. Print.

Introduction: 5 ways to start a paper Anecdote (Story) Interesting Fact Question Quotation Short Summary

Introduction: Character analysis Anecdote (Story) Interesting Fact Question Quotation Short Summary

Introduction: Thesis What is a thesis? What is a thesis NOT? Tells your reader your subject and the main idea you will develop and the order you will do so Last sentence of your introduction paragraph Focused on your subject and main idea What is a thesis NOT? Too narrow An announcement of the subject matter A question or list of questions A statement of fact

Rough dRafts List one force on each force page. Find text evidence to support your ideas. Give quotes from the book and page numbers. List one force on each force page. Force How character changed because of force Citations (page numbers/text evidence) What does each body paragraph need?

A1-Forces that cause Change: Natural/Genetic Decisions Environment Knowledge People/Family/Friends Time Age Technology/Inventions Stocks Resources Injuries Politics Food Travel/Places Experiences Perspective History Separation Instincts

A7-Forces that cause Change: Pressure Time Behavior Weather Environment Gender Religion Fire Nature/Disease Evolution Space Money Gods Force Pollution Technology Hormones People/Family Opinions Questions Emotions Appearance Willingness Love

B1-Forces that cause Change: Nature Humans Manmade material Government Evolution Technology Lifestyles War Economics Genetics Education Popular culture Faith Location Self Actions Pushes Pulls Pain Relationships Interactions Brains Gravity Weather Medicine Water Drugs Design Food Environment Animals Love Knowledge Feelings Threats Chance Parents

B7-Forces that cause Change: People Time Everyday actions Surroundings Loss Nature Good/Evil Environment Friends Family Science Discoveries Natural disasters History Knowledge Riches Power Beliefs/Faith Ideas Thoughts Emotions Genetics Mental state Technology Intelligence Energy Structure Animals Plants Conflict Diseases Words Pressure Opinions Separation Differences Perspectives Lifestyles Change Realizations Status