Elements of Writing Thursday 3/15/12 Do Now Set up journal. Activities 1.Swing Kids response questions 2.Reading Check Quiz on Chapters Journal Entry #3.6, Free Write 4.Reading pages 135 – 145, Mini Paragraph # 10 Homework Complete reading up to page 145 (Chapters 29 – 30) and Mini Paragraph #10

Milkweed / Holocaust Theme Enrichment Project 1.Choose a Holocaust related novel (fiction or non-fiction) from Mrs. Newman’s page. 2.NBC home page - > Media Center - > Mrs. Newman’s page - > - -> Destiny Quest 3.Check out a book, complete the assignment sheet, and return it to Mr. Chorba 4.Read the novel. 5.Identify three different themes in the novel that also appear in Milkweed. 6.Design a power point comparing the two novels. 7.Make a separate slide for each theme. Include a detailed and descriptive explanation of how the theme is present in both stories. Include an illustration for each theme.

Journal Entry #3.6 Free Write or…. Would you rather… …be a river or the wind? …be a barn or a skyscraper? …be a rock or a leaf? … be a postcard or an ? … be a snowflake or a raindrop? … live in the mountains or at the beach? …live in the country or the city?

Mini Paragraph #10, pages Based on chapter 30, why do you think the title of the novel is Milkweed? -- The author chose “Milkweed” as a title because… -- For example… -- Furthermore…. --A quote that proves this is… -- As you can see…

Milkweed Vocabulary Unit 2 Define each word – include part of speech and a synonym 1.Waddled 2.Clattered ( verb ) 3.Foiled 4.Pestered 5.Contrary 6.Looming (use 2 nd definition) 7.Whimpered 8.Loping ( verb – easy way of moving) 9.Goad (verb – urged or encouraged) 10.Winch 11.Phonographs 12.Maggots 13.Lugging 14.Walloped (verb) 15.Pendulum 16.Flailing (verb, 2 nd def.) 17.Quivered 18.Materialize (use 3 rd def.) 19.Resettlement 20.Ranting 21.Immigration

Mini Paragraph #9 How are the Flops in Milkweed similar to the X Girls in Fearless? Explain and give details. The X Girls and the Flops are similar in many ways. First of all, - ______________. For example, - ____________. Secondly, - _______________. Furthermore, ______________. It is evident, - _____________.

Mini Paragraph #8, 3/7/12 Read up to page 113 (through chapter 24) If you had to choose one word to describe Buffo what would it be? Why? Use evidence from the text. If I had to use one word _____________ I chose this word because... - ___________ For example, - _____________________ To conclude, - ______________________

#7 Essay Response for Chapters #7. How are the conditions in the ghetto dehumanizing? How do people begin to act when living under these conditions? The conditions in the Warsaw Ghetto were dehumanizing in many ways. First of all,…. (list two to three examples….) People began to act….. (this way)…. when living under these terrible conditions. For example,……

Practice Test 1.Burly – adj 2.Bedlam – chaos 3.Shalom – peace, hello, gooodbye 4.Kaput – destroyed 5.Chiseled – carved 6.Gilded – adj 7.Hoisted – verb 8.Hooligan – hoodlum 9.Writhing – twisting in pain 10.Bombard - verb

3/5/12, Journal Entry #3.5, Free Write, I’m most happy when….. Sometimes I wish I were….. The most important thing to me is…… If I win the lottery the first thing I’d do is…. My favorite relative….

Mini Paragraph #7, 3/1/12, pages Page 84 - What is an unlucky orphan? What is ironic about Jon being called “lucky”? An unlucky orphan is - _______________ It is ironic - ___________________ Furthermore - __________________ Finally, - ________________________

Mini Paragraph #6, 2/29/12 (pages 66 – 78) Janina’s father is a pharmacist. Even in the ghetto he continues to give out medicine for those in need. What does Uncle Shepsel warn Mr. Milgrom about concerning this (page 78)? What do Mr. Milgrom’s actions say about his character? Uncle Shepsel warns Mr. Milgrom that - _____. I feel this shows that Mr. Milgrom is - ________. In addition, - ________________. In fact, - ___________________. In conclusion, - ______________.

Mini Paragraph #5, 2/27/12 Dr. Korczak describes Misha as a “foolish, good- hearted boy”. Uri often called him “stupid”. Do you agree? I agree/disagree with Dr. Korczak’s description of Misha because ________________. For example, ____________________. Furthermore, ____________________. To sum up, ______________________.

Mini Paragraph #4, 2/24/12 The situation is _________. It happened because ____. In addition ___. As a result of this ________. I feel this way since ______. Look at the prompt. This is a picture of Kristallnacht. Reread the description of the broken glass incident in Warsaw, Poland on pages 36 – 38 and respond:

Mini Paragraph #3 Page 31 – What is the most important development in Chapters 6 and 7? The most important development is ______________ - > Also, _______________________ - > This is important because_______ - > As a result of this _____________ - >

MINI PARAGRAPH #2 Look at the picture. This could represent the relationship of Uri and Stopthief living on the streets of Warsaw. Choose one word that best describes the relationship between the two characters. Complete the mini-paragraph: One word that describes the relationship between the two characters is ______________________. Once ________________________. In addition ___________________. As proof, the author says ___________.

Mini Paragraph #1, 2/16/12 Read up to page 9. From whose perspective is this story written? Why? The narrator in the story is _________ (several details). This point of view helps to show the reader ___________. A quote that shows this is ___________. This makes it clear to me that _________. I liked/disliked it this way because __________.

Sentence Starters Chapter 12 Questions #1. use “Therefore,” to start 2 nd sentence #2. use “From his experiences….” to start 2 nd sentence #3 use “It seems as if….” #4. use “In addition…” for your 2 nd or 3 rd sentence Chapter 13 questions #1. Start 2 nd sentence with “It is clear that…” #2. Use “It is obvious that….” #3. Begin with the word “Perhaps” #4. use “In fact,……”

2/24/12, Journal Entry #3.3 Appreciation In your opinion, what is most disturbing about Misha’s experiences in Warsaw during the autumn of 1939? After reading about Misha’s life what do you appreciate more about your own life? Be specific. Elaborate. Add details and examples.

Word of the Day Friday 2/24 Burly (adj) - large in bodily size; stout; sturdy Word in Context – page 52 Synonym - beefy Spectacle (noun) – an elaborate and impressive sight, a grand public display Word in Context – page 19 Synonym – marvel,

Word of the Day Thursday 2/23/12 Lumbering (adj) – heavy, slow, awkward Word in Context – page 48 Synonym - ponderous Manikin (noun) – a model of the human body used for research or for displaying clothes Word in Context – make up your own Synonym – mannequin

Words of the Day 2/22/12 Hoisted (verb) – to raise or lift Word in Context – write a sentence Synonym – elevate Artillery (noun) – weapons such as mounted guns or missile launchers (larger than small firearms) Word in Context – write a sentence

Word of the Day 2/21/12 Dehumanization (noun) – the process of taking away a person’s individuality and human qualities Word in Context – write a sentence Synonym – none Next to “examples” note the verb form of dehumanization, which is - dehumanize

Journal Entry #3.2Free Write 2/21/12 Write freely for 10 to 12 minutes on a topic of your choice No talking 1 page and a half with a picture, 2 pages without picture Divide into 3 paragraphs

Word of the Day Thursday 2/16/12 Bombardment (noun) a massive attack with bombs and artillery fire Word in Context – write a sentence Synonym – barrage Next to “examples” note the verb form of bombardment, which is - ________________