1. Elements of Writing Tuesday 3/6/12
Do Now
Take out vocabulary study sheet.
Activities
Vocabulary Test
Chapters 18 to 21 (pages 85 – 103)
New Vocabulary Work
Homework
Finish reading up to page Complete response questions for chapters 18 – 21.

3. #7 Essay Response for Chapters 18 - 21
#7. How are the conditions in the ghetto dehumanizing? How do people begin to act when living under these conditions? The conditions in the Warsaw Ghetto were dehumanizing in many ways. First of all,…. (list two to three examples….) People began to act….. (this way)…. when living under these terrible conditions. For example,……

4. Waddled Winch Clattered Phonographs Foiled Maggots Pestered Walloped
Milkweed Vocabulary Unit 2 Define each word – include part of speech and a synonym
Waddled
Winch
Clattered
Phonographs
Foiled
Maggots
Pestered
Walloped
Looming
Pendulum
Whimpered
Flailing
Loping
Quivered
Goad
Materialize

5. Practice Test Burly – adj Bedlam – chaos
Shalom – peace, hello, gooodbye
Kaput – destroyed
Chiseled – carved
Gilded – adj
Hoisted – verb
Hooligan – hoodlum
Writhing – twisting in pain
Bombard - verb

6. 3/5/12, Journal Entry #3.5, Free Write,
I’m most happy when…..
Sometimes I wish I were…..
The most important thing to me is……
If I win the lottery the first thing I’d do is….
My favorite relative….

7. Mini Paragraph #7, 3/1/12, pages 79 - 84
Page What is an unlucky orphan? What is ironic about Jon being called “lucky”?
An unlucky orphan is - _______________
It is ironic - ___________________
Furthermore - __________________
Finally, - ________________________

8. Mini Paragraph #6, 2/29/12 (pages 66 – 78)
Janina’s father is a pharmacist. Even in the ghetto he continues to give out medicine for those in need. What does Uncle Shepsel warn Mr. Milgrom about concerning this (page 78)? What do Mr. Milgrom’s actions say about his character?
Uncle Shepsel warns Mr. Milgrom that - _____ .
I feel this shows that Mr. Milgrom is - ________.
In addition, - ________________ .
In fact, - ___________________ .
In conclusion, - ______________ .

9. Mini Paragraph #5, 2/27/12
Dr. Korczak describes Misha as a “foolish, good-hearted boy”. Uri often called him “stupid”. Do you agree?
I agree/disagree with Dr. Korczak’s description of Misha because ________________.
For example, ____________________.
Furthermore, ____________________.
To sum up, ______________________.

10. Mini Paragraph #4, 2/24/12 The situation is _________.
Look at the prompt. This is a picture of Kristallnacht. Reread the description of the broken glass incident in Warsaw, Poland on pages 36 – 38 and respond:
The situation is _________.
It happened because ____.
In addition ___.
As a result of this ________.
I feel this way since ______.

11. Mini Paragraph #3
Page 31 – What is the most important development in Chapters 6 and 7?
The most important development is ______________ - >
Also, _______________________ - >
This is important because_______ - >
As a result of this _____________ - >

12. Once ________________________.
MINI PARAGRAPH #2 Look at the picture. This could represent the relationship of Uri and Stopthief living on the streets of Warsaw. Choose one word that best describes the relationship between the two characters. Complete the mini-paragraph:  
One word that describes the relationship between the two characters is ______________________.
Once ________________________.
In addition ___________________.
As proof, the author says ___________.

13. Mini Paragraph #1, 2/16/12
Read up to page 9. From whose perspective is this story written? Why?
The narrator in the story is _________ (several details).
This point of view helps to show the reader ___________.
A quote that shows this is ___________.
This makes it clear to me that _________.
I liked/disliked it this way because __________.

14. Sentence Starters Chapter 12 Questions
#1. use “Therefore,” to start 2nd sentence
#2. use “From his experiences….” to start 2nd sentence
#3 use “It seems as if….”
#4. use “In addition…” for your 2nd or 3rd sentence
Chapter 13 questions
#1. Start 2nd sentence with “It is clear that…”
#2. Use “It is obvious that….”
#3. Begin with the word “Perhaps”
#4. use “In fact,……”

15. 2/24/12, Journal Entry #3.3 Appreciation
In your opinion, what is most disturbing about Misha’s experiences in Warsaw during the autumn of 1939?
After reading about Misha’s life what do you appreciate more about your own life? Be specific. Elaborate. Add details and examples.

16. Word of the Day Friday 2/24
Burly (adj) - large in bodily size; stout; sturdy
Word in Context – page 52
Synonym - beefy
Spectacle (noun) – an elaborate and impressive sight , a grand public display
Word in Context – page 19
Synonym – marvel,

17. Word of the Day Thursday 2/23/12
Lumbering (adj) – heavy, slow, awkward
Word in Context – page 48
Synonym - ponderous
Manikin (noun) – a model of the human body used for research or for displaying clothes
Word in Context – make up your own
Synonym – mannequin

18. Words of the Day 2/22/12 Hoisted (verb) – to raise or lift
Word in Context – write a sentence
Synonym – elevate
Artillery (noun) – weapons such as mounted guns or missile launchers (larger than small firearms)

19. Word of the Day 2/21/12
Dehumanization (noun) – the process of taking away a person’s individuality and human qualities
Word in Context – write a sentence
Synonym – none
Next to “examples” note the verb form of dehumanization, which is - dehumanize

20. Journal Entry #3.2Free Write 2/21/12
Write freely for 10 to 12 minutes on a topic of your choice
No talking
1 page and a half with a picture, 2 pages without picture
Divide into 3 paragraphs

21. Word of the Day Thursday 2/16/12
Bombardment (noun) a massive attack with bombs and artillery fire
Word in Context – write a sentence
Synonym – barrage
Next to “examples” note the verb form of bombardment, which is - ________________