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I can use commas correctly. I can demonstrate my knowledge of denotation of words. I can demonstrate comprehension of text. I can annotate poetry.
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Grammar Comma Rule # 5 A comma is used between coordinate adjectives not linked by a coordinating conjunction. Example: Thomas proved to be a competent, responsible assistant. Complete the handout for practice.
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Vocabulary Answer the questions using the correct vocabulary word. 1. Adversity-misfortune 2. Asylum- sanctuary 3. Demagogue-rabble-rousing leader 4. Extenuating-guilt diminishing 5. Ephemeral-momentary, fleeting
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Vocabulary List 3 We will all face times of adversity in our lifetime. Give an example and explain. Describe an asylum. Why? Name a famous demagogue. Why? Describe how the bathroom scales do not know extenuating circumstances. Name a trend that is ephemeral. Why?
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The Great Gatsby Chapter 9 Derange- to disturb the condition, to make insane Surmise- to think or infer without certain or strong evidence Superfluous-excessive Elocution-person’s manner of speaking or reading in public Subtle-difficult to perceive Ceaselessly-without stopping
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The Great Gatsby Chapter 8 1. Explain the significance of the quote, “He was clutching at some last hope and I couldn’t bear to shake him free”. 2. Why does Gatsby say he fell for Daisy? 3. How does Wilson react to Myrtle’s death? 4. How does Chapter 8 end?
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The Great Gatsby Homework Read chapter 9 Complete the vocabulary Why does Nick think that Gatsby “paid a high price for living with a single dream”?
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The Journey Lets Annotate together!
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TPCASTT Title Paraphrase Connotation Attitude Shifts Title Theme
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Why Rosalie Did It While I read the poem to you, you jot down words you do not know. Next, we will discuss these words We will TPCASTT this poem together!
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My Father in the Navy Read the poem individually. Annotate the poem using TP-CASTT, on your own. Answer the questions on your own paper. Pay close attention to “tone” and “narration”. TONE- how the author feels about the subject of the writing. Examine diction-the authors word choice. NARRATION- Who is the speaker and how do we know? What is the relationship between narrator and subject? How do we know?
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Discuss the poem as a class. What is symbolism? Symbolism- when something stands for something else. Go back and examine the poem again, looking for symbolism. Discuss
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In your groups, look at the given question. Examine all members answers and discuss thought process on how each member arrived at a particular answer. As a group, you must determine the correct answer and provide a justification of why it is the correct answer. Teach the class the correct answer and your group’s thought process on how you arrived at that answer.
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