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

2. 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!

3. (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?

4. 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

5. Common Editing Marks -

6. 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

7. 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!

8. 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

9. Common Editing Marks -

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Common Editing Marks -

14. 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

15. 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)

16. 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!”

17. 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

18. 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

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

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

21. 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!)

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

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

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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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