GT Frankenstein Drills Quarter

Drill 1 11/7  Take out phrase activity  Homework: Comma HO Comma quiz 11/11  Objective: SWBAT read and annotate a text in order to identify plot, conflict, and theme.  Drill: Category Red/Answer in complete sentences. “Honesty is the best policy” is a common saying. Why do people sometimes ignore this advice?

Drill 2 11/8  Homework: Comma Quiz 11/11  Objective:SWBAT evaluate their progress in English in order to set goals for the second quarter.  Drill: Based on your performance in English during the first quarter, select a specific goal for second quarter and two actions to achieve this goal.  Example Goal:I will complete all homework on time.  Example Action: I will use my planner to record homework and check it off when it is done.  I will file all work in my binder or homework folder so I have it in class when I need it.

Drill 3 11/10  Homework: Comma Quiz 11/11  Objective: SWBAT use structural features in order to differentiate between science fiction and fantasy.  Drill: Fill in the blanks. 1.Use commas to items in a. 2.Use commas to two or more that come before a.

Drill 4 11/11  Homework: Hyphen Handout p. 218  Objective: SWBAT use structural features in order to differentiate between science fiction and fantasy.  Drill: Fill in the blanks.  3. Use a comma before,,,,, or when it joins independent clauses in a sentence.  4. Use commas to an expression that a sentence.  5. Use a comma certain elements.

Drill 5 11/14  Take out hyphen homework  Homework: Presentations 11/17  Objective: SWBAT locate and evaluate sources of information in order to create a presentation about science fiction and Frankenstein.  Drill: What rule is used for the hyphens in the following sentence.  The amazing nine-year-old child can play the piano like Elton John.  If you don’t know, use your notes or flashcard.

Drill 6 11/16 Homework: Presentations 11/17  Objective: SWBAT locate and evaluate sources of information in order to create a presentation about science fiction and Frankenstein.  Drill: Identify the subject and predicate in this sentence. Write the sentence on your drill sheet.  The only way to reach your career goals is to start reaching for them.

Drill 6 answer  The only way to reach your career goals is to start reaching for them.  Way—subject of the sentence  Is—linking verb (links the infinitive phrase “to start reaching”  way is to start reaching

Drill 7 11/17  Homework: Read From the beginning to page 18. Letters  Objective: SWBAT select a purpose, audience, and setting in order to deliver effective oral presentations.  Drill: Take out a piece of paper for notes. Review/practice your presentation. Be prepared to present.

Drill 8 11/22  Homework: Read Letters to page 18 complete handout  Objective: SWBAT continue to develop prior knowledge in order to understand Frankenstein.  Drill: You will have 7 minutes to respond to the following statement. You may start by creating a list of possible advances either medical or technical. Please conclude by writing sentences to describe what life might be like in  In 2075, humans will…  Think about how technology has changed society. Think about medical advances. What are the implications of possible new inventions?

Drill 9 11/28  Take out Frankenstein packet.  Homework: Chapters 1-5 Due 12/2. Multiple Meaning Words Quiz 12/2.  Objective: SWBAT analyze point of view as a tool in order to interpret Frankenstein.  Drill: Drill: Use context clues to define the underlined word.  You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings (Shelley 1).

Drill 9 Answer  Forebodings: Fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen

Drill 10 11/29  Homework: Chapters 1-5 Due 12/2. Multiple Meaning Words Quiz 12/2.  Objective: SWBAT use context and function in order to determine the meaning of words.  Drill: Determine the meaning of the underlined word based on context clues.  I shall satiate my ardent curiosity with the sight of a part of the world never before visited, and may tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man (Shelley 2).

Drill 10 Answer  Satiated: Satisfied to the full

Drill 11 11/30  Take our Invention Draft  Homework: Chapters 1-5 Due 12/2.  Multiple Meaning Words Quiz 12/2.  Apostophe Packet p 212 due next class  Objective: SWBAT correctly use an apostrophe in order to show possession and to make contractions.  Drill: Determine the meaning of the underlined word using context clues.  He was respected by all who knew him for his integrity and indefatigable attention to public business (Shelley 19).

Drill 12 answer  Indefatigable: persistently tireless

Notebook Quiz #1 Put a proper heading on your paper. 1. What is the objective for drill 5 on 11/14? 2.What is the answer to drill 10 on 11/29? 3.What are three elements of Science Fiction? 4.What is galvanism? 5.List at least one grammar rule for the use of the apostrophe.

Drill 12 12/2  Take out Frankenstein packet.  Homework: Read Chapters 6-9 due 12/5. Quiz on apostrophe usage 12/5.  Objective: SWBAT evaluate the role of physical, cultural, and social setting in the text in order to interpret Frankenstein.  Drill:Correctly punctuate the following phrases using the possessive case. 1. The students of Mrs. Demos 2. The pencil of Bill 3. The shoes of the women

Drill 11 answer  1. Mrs. Demos’ students  2. Bill’s pencil  3. The women’s shoes.

Exit Ticket  Revise the following sentence for conventions.  Mrs Demos pets Toby and Hercules love the toys of each other.  Answer:  Mrs. Demos’ pets, Toby and Hercules, love each other’s toys.

Drill 13 12/5  Homework: Chapters  Objective: SWBAT analyze character traits in order to read and understand Frankenstein.  Drill: How does the change in point of view from Robert Walton to Victor Frankenstein change the mood of the story? How does Mary Shelley show this change? Give evidence from text.

Drill 14 12/6  Homework: Chapters  Objective: SWBAT analyze character traits in order to read and understand Frankenstein.  Drill: Add a participial phrase to the following sentences.  Victor Frankenstein studies the natural sciences.  Elizabeth Lavenza enjoys nature.  Henry Clerval occupies himself with the moral relations of things.

Drill 15 12/8  Homework: Chapters  Objective: SWBAT identify and explain the main idea or argument in order to understand the text.  Drill: Create a list with your team of ways to find the main idea of a text.

Drill 16 12/9  Homework Chapters  Objective: SWBAT analyze the relationships between characters, setting, and plot in order to understand Frankenstein.  Drill: Just because you can do something, should you? Be prepared to defend your answer.