1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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).

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, Print.
Pyle, Howard. The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. New York: Dover Publications, Print.
Stevenson, Robert Louis. Treasure Island. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Print.
Defoe, Daniel. Robinson Crusoe. New York: Scholastic, Inc., Print.

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

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

8. 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

9. 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?

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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