1. Tuesday, November 13 Vocabulary Bellringer (quiz next Tuesday) Vocabulary Bellringer (quiz next Tuesday) Presentations Presentations Grammar: Verb Tenses Grammar: Verb Tenses Thought-provoking Quotes Thought-provoking Quotes Free Read Free Read Homework: Last call for permission slips

2. Vocabulary Bellringer During my first weeks at the new school I observed that cheating was rampant. I had always considered it rather inane to cheat on a test because of my code of ethics, and because so much was at stake. Apparently the other students didn’t concur. In fact, even the presence of a proctor did not intimidate them. Far from being a clandestine activity, the cheating was open and obvious. During my first weeks at the new school I observed that cheating was rampant. I had always considered it rather inane to cheat on a test because of my code of ethics, and because so much was at stake. Apparently the other students didn’t concur. In fact, even the presence of a proctor did not intimidate them. Far from being a clandestine activity, the cheating was open and obvious.

3. Vocabulary rampant rampant inane inane ethics ethics concur concur clandestine clandestine

4. Present and Past Tense Tense refers to the form of the verb that shows the time of the action. Tense refers to the form of the verb that shows the time of the action. The present tense refers to an action that is happening now, to an action that happens regularly, or to a situation that is generally true. The present tense and the base form of a verb are the same when used with all subjects except singular nouns or he, she, or it. In these cases -s or -es is added to the verb. The present tense refers to an action that is happening now, to an action that happens regularly, or to a situation that is generally true. The present tense and the base form of a verb are the same when used with all subjects except singular nouns or he, she, or it. In these cases -s or -es is added to the verb. I smell the fresh bread. (happening now) I smell the fresh bread. (happening now) The coach calls practice daily. (happens regularly, generally true) The coach calls practice daily. (happens regularly, generally true)

5. The past tense refers to an action that has already occurred. The past tense of many verbs is formed by adding -ed to the base form of the verb. The past tense refers to an action that has already occurred. The past tense of many verbs is formed by adding -ed to the base form of the verb. I smelled the bread earlier. I smelled the bread earlier. Isabel called the coach. Isabel called the coach.

6. Write the verb from each sentence and tell whether it’s present or past tense. 1. Herodotus lived centuries ago in Asia Minor. 2. No one knows the exact dates of his birth and death. 3. According to historians, he lived between 484 B.C. and 420 B.C. 4. The Roman orator Cicero once called Herodotus “the Father of History.” 5. Today historians study his books about the Persian Empire. 6. Herodotus considered his own work an “inquiry.” 7. Many individuals enjoy his lively style of writing. 8. The historian gained knowledge for his books during his journeys. 9. He traveled widely through Greece, the Middle East, and North Africa. 10. His books show his gift as a storyteller of history.

7. Thought-Provoking Quotes Look over the quotes and choose one that you feel strongly about. Look over the quotes and choose one that you feel strongly about. Write a response to the quote. What does it mean to you? How does it relate to your world? Write a response to the quote. What does it mean to you? How does it relate to your world?

8. "Naturally, the common people don't want war......., but after all it is the leaders of a country who determine the policy, and its always a simple matter to drag the people along whether its a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship...... voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in every country." ~ Hermann Goering ~

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10. Vocabulary Fill-in-the-Blank 1. When the plague was __________ on the island, Dr. Arrowsmith’s wife died. 2. The spies thought their meeting was a ___________ one, but a throng of F.B.I. agents gathered outside the building. 3. A special management committee was asked to investigate business ________. 4. Orville Wright was criticized for his _________ desire to fly. 5. If I can get my parents to ___________, I’ll join the Peace Corps.

11. Definition Matching 1. rampant 2. inane 3. ethics 4. concur 5. clandestine a) secret, undercover b) code of principles c) foolish, silly, unsubstantial d) to agree, approve e) going unchecked, widespread

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13. Vocabulary Paragraph Mr. Dorsey, our new principal, determined to do something about the flagrant cheating at our high school. He issued bulletins and began to admonish those teachers who did not proctor alertly. Under duress, the faculty reported the names of the culprits. Several crib sheets were turned in as tangible evidence of the cheating. Mr. Dorsey’s inexorable campaign against the wrong-doers seemed to be paying off. Mr. Dorsey, our new principal, determined to do something about the flagrant cheating at our high school. He issued bulletins and began to admonish those teachers who did not proctor alertly. Under duress, the faculty reported the names of the culprits. Several crib sheets were turned in as tangible evidence of the cheating. Mr. Dorsey’s inexorable campaign against the wrong-doers seemed to be paying off.

14. Vocabulary Fill-in-the-Blank 1. The ____________ was caught with his fingers in the cookie jar. 2. Television sleuths are _____________ in their pursuit of lawbreakers. 3. The confession was signed under ___________, the attorney claimed. 4. I suspect that my father will __________ me for coming home late. 5. Parking in front of a hydrant is a ___________ violation of the city’s law.

15. Vocabulary Matching 1. flagrant 2. admonish 3. duress 4. culprit 5. inexorable a) relentless b) compulsion, force c) outrageous, glaringly bad d) the guilty person e) to warn, to reprove