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 * 5th Six Weeks**
 * Be sure to __print__ out all assignments and __turn them in to me__ upon returning to class. You may also email me assignments at __chyde@lcmcisd.org__****. Don't forget to check the __Vocabulary page__ and the __Warm Ups page__ for make up work as well.** If you missed one day, your make-up work will be due one day after you get back. If you missed 2 days, then 2 days after you get back. Warning: If you did not turn a __legitimate__ excuse in to the office, this means you were truant (an unexcused absence). You may not make up work for truancy.

__**5th Six Weeks Vocabulary**__: Test: 3/8 (A-day) and 3/9 (B-day)



Post- it Notes: Will be posted later. Be sure to check back for this required assignment. __Chapter 7__ Page 92: Argue or Defend Haymitch's instructions to Katniss and Peeta. Page 94: Define what a "Career Tribute" is. Page 99: Appraise Katniss' feelings towards Rue. Page 102: Explain how Kat makes a unique impression on the Gamemakers. __Chapter 8__ Page 104: Describe Katniss fears as a result of her behavior in front of the Gamemakers. Page 108: What scores are given to those named on this page and what do the scores mean? Page 112: Evaluate and explain why Katniss and Gale are an effective hunting team. Page 113: Why do you think Peeta has asked to be coached separately? Post- it Notes: __Chapter 5__ Page 65: What is different about Cinna from the rest of the Capitol's population? Page 67: Describe and draw Katniss in her Opening Ceremonies costume. Page 72: Describe Katniss and Peeta during their grand entrance. What makes them so special? __Chapter 6__ Page 77: What is an Avox? Page 78: What does Peeta do on page 78 to help Katniss? Page 83: Summarize the history of Katniss and the Avox that she recognized. Page 85: Summarize this chapter. Post- it Notes: __Chapter 3__ Page 37: Who visits Katniss on page 37? What does this person bring her? Why do you think this person came to visit her? Page 40: What does Gale promise Katniss? Page 43: Why is the mockingjay a slap in the Capitol's face? Page 44: Why does Katniss decide to wear the pin? Page 47: Choose a character and describe that character. __Chapter 4__ Page 53: What is the __main idea__ of Katniss' flashback that starts on the bottom of page 49 and goes to the top of page 54? Page 58: Describe your faith or lack of faith in Haymitch at this point in the novel. Why do you feel this way? Page 59: What do you think about Peeta's sincerity? Why? Post- it Notes: __Chapter 1__ Page 6: Copy quote "District 12. Where you can starve to death in safety." Then answer question: What does Katniss' underlying remark when she says this? Or, interpret the quote. Page 13: What is unfair about the reaping system? Page 18: Explain the history of Panem. Page 20: Summarize Chapter 1 __Chapter 2__ Page 24: What acts are done by District 12 to show contempt for the reaping? Page 27: Explain why Katniss had to take over as head of the family. Page 33: Explain the history of Peeta and Katniss before the reaping.
 * 4/11 (A-day) and 4/12 (B-day)**
 * 1. (B-day) Chapters 1-5 TEST. I do not send tests out of my room. SO, if you were absent or in ISS, you need to make the time to come and see me before or after school. Test deadline is 4/20 and then it becomes a ZERO.**
 * 2.** //The Hunger Games:// Read Chapter 7-8. What we don't finish in class is for HOMEWORK.
 * 4/9 (A-day) and 4/10 (B-day)**
 * 1.** //The Hunger Games:// Read Chapters 5-6. What we don't finish in class is for HOMEWORK.
 * 1.** //The Hunger Games:// Read Chapters 5-6. What we don't finish in class is for HOMEWORK.
 * Chapters 1-5 Test is next class.**
 * 4/4 (A-day) and 4/5 (B-day)**
 * 1.** Pop Quiz over Chapter 2!
 * 2. //The Hunger Games://** Read Chapters 3-4. What we don't finish in class is for HOMEWORK.
 * 2. //The Hunger Games://** Read Chapters 3-4. What we don't finish in class is for HOMEWORK.
 * 4/2 (A-day) and 4/3 (B-day)**
 * 1. //Much A'do About Nothing// (A-day only)**
 * 2. //The Hunger Games://** Read Chapters 1-2. What we don't finish in class is for HOMEWORK.
 * 2. //The Hunger Games://** Read Chapters 1-2. What we don't finish in class is for HOMEWORK.

1. Turn in selected __Imagist poem illustration__ and __deeper meaning synopsis__ attached to it. (200 pt. daily grade) 2. Turn in your __personal Imagist poem__ that you wrote. (Major Grade) 3. Turn in Imagist note packet. (Daily Grade) 3. __**Imagist Poetry TEST**__! I do not send tests out to ISS or DAEP. If you were in either one of those places or absent on this day, you need to schedule the time before or after school to make up this test. This is your responsibilty; not mine! Test deadline is 3/23. 4. Assignment of //Hunger Games// book. If you were not here today, you need to come pick up your book. 5. Drug Survey for school
 * 3/29 (A-day) and 3/30 (B-day)**
 * 3/29 (A-day) and 3/30 (B-day)**

1. Choose a poem from the printable below to illustrate creatively. On the back of your illustration, research, discover and write the deeper meaning of your chosen poem.
 * 3/23 (A-day) through 3/28 (B-day)**
 * ALL ASSIGNMENTS FROM TODAY ARE DUE 3/29 (A-DAY) AND 3/30 (B-DAY). YOUR __IMAGIST TEST__IS ALSO ON THESE DATES. Study your notes and use your** [|ETextbook: Literature] to review the material we covered in class (Pages 716-725).
 * ALL ASSIGNMENTS FROM TODAY ARE DUE 3/29 (A-DAY) AND 3/30 (B-DAY). YOUR __IMAGIST TEST__IS ALSO ON THESE DATES. Study your notes and use your** [|ETextbook: Literature] to review the material we covered in class (Pages 716-725).
 * 2. Write your own Imagist poem using the object or picture you brought. Print the following for the assignment:[[file:Imagism Poem Assignment.docx]]**
 * A-2: Read "Pear Tree" on page 725 in your eTextbook: Literature. Finish your 5 senses graphic organizer.**
 * B-3: Finish "Worksheet for Prose Analysis" questions and turn in.**
 * B-4: Finish Illustration of Prose Analysis.**
 * 3/21 (A-day) and 3/22 (B)-day**
 * 3/21 (A-day) and 3/22 (B)-day**

1. Print out the following Worksheet and fill in the chart as you read pages 722-725. View these for inspiration or help: The Great Figure In a Station of the Metro

2. Choose a poem from the printable below to illustrate creatively. On the back of your illustration, research, discover and write the deeper meaning of your chosen poem. 3. **HOMEWORK:** Finish your illustration and research the deeper meaning of your poem. On the back of your illustration, jot down the deeper meaning of your poem. ***Also, bring an object or a photo (containing NO people) that says someting about a universal theme or connection to humanity to the next class. (Teenagers, peer pressure, consumerism, hypocrisy, faith, etc.)**

3/19 (A-day) and 3/20 (B-day)
 * Imagism Poetry Unit**
 * 1. Print handout. This is a tough one to do on your own. If you were not in class for this, you should get online and start doing some serious research for each image represented in ths poem. Gather some ideas and synthesize them into filling out this worksheet:**
 * 2. Read pages 716-721 in your [|ETextbook: Literature]. Take EXTENSIVE notes!**
 * 3. On a sheet of notebook paper, answer all questions on page 721 in complete sentences.**
 * To view an example, click here:[[file:L'ART 1910- Imagism Poem Picture Example.docx]]**

3/8 (A-day) and 3/9 (B-day) __A-2 and B-3:__ __B-4:__
 * 1.** __Vocabulary TEST!__ **I do not send tests out to ISS or DAEP. If you were in either one of those places or absent on this day, you need to schedule the time before or after school to make up this test. This is your responsibilty; not mine! Test deadline is 3/23.**
 * 2. Finish (Five-S Strategy for Passage Analysis) assignment**
 * 3. Story Time! (Tyler D. turn in your workbook.)**
 * 2. Grade workbook pages 40-51 for a 400 point grade**.
 * 3. Author's Purpose and Tone Practice. (The Five-S Strategy for Passage Analysis)**
 * (Come see me before or after school to obtain this packet.)**
 * In the packet, find the page called "Worksheet for Prose Analysis." On a separate sheets of notebook paper, answer all questions for the all of the passages on pages 7-10. Use a separate sheet of notebook paper for each passage.**
 * Within the same packet, find the page called "Tone Vocabulary." Read all passages from pages 4-6. Highlight tone words within each passage and then choose one of the tone vocabulary words from the list to assign to each passage. You may write your answers in the packet for this particular assignment.**

3/7 The EXIT LEVEL __ELA TAKS TEST__ ! 1. Those who make it to class will play a vocabulary review game. No need to make up the work; Just study for your vocabulary test, which is next class.

3/6 (A-day) Author's Purpose and Tone Practice. (The Five-S Strategy for Passage Analysis) (Come see me before or after school to obtain this packet.) 1. In the packet, find the page called "Worksheet for Prose Analysis." On a separate sheets of notebook paper, answer all questions for the all of the passages on pages 7-10. Use a separate sheet of notebook paper for each passage. 2. Within the same packet, find the page called "Tone Vocabulary." Read all passages from pages 4-6. Highlight tone words within each passage and then choose one of the tone vocabulary words from the list to assign to each passage. You may write your answers in the packet for this particular assignment.

3/2 (A-day) and 3/5 (B-day) 1. FInish clocking for commas. View the slides about commas from below to be sure you understand them for your TAKS test on WEDNESDAY (especially the ones over FANBOYS and introductory phrases). 2. Reading passage: "The Polyphemus Moth" + Guided Multiple Choice Questions--- Come see me before or after school to obtain this assignment ASAP (I can't post it). 3. We also viewed an essay that scored a 4. Use dialogue! Don't regurgitate the prompt! Tell a story of one memorable event! Proofread before you hand in your test! Use your SAT vocabulary! Write the story no one has ever heard before! 4. Quick review of ABC formula for the OER. You must pull a quote from the text to support your answer! You must sandwich the quote! The quote must support the answer you gave; If it doesn't, it can actually hurt your score! Review the following TUESDAY night:

Other TAKS Tips: 1. Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! 2. Read the stories TWICE! Find the PROOF in the story before answering! 3. TAKE YOUR SWEET TIME! Don't let any one glare you down to try and persuade you to finish early- including the teacher giving you the TAKS test! 4. Eat a good breakfast; Doughnuts and orange juice are NOT a good breakfast! Eggs and cheese with milk or coffee are a GREAT breakfast! A banana with peanut butter is also a great breakfast! 5. Proofread! Proofread! Proofread! Did I say that already? 6. Above all: Remember that this is your last Reading and Writing TAKS test. It is worth the extra effort and the extra time. Reread the stories, double check your answers, and proofread your OERs and your essay. They are worth the extra look because YOU are worth it. Take the extra time because you care about YOU! This test makes the difference between you walking across that stage next year to get your diploma or you sitting in the audience watching your friends walk across that stage to get their diplomas. YOU can do this! YOU are worthy of this! Mrs. Hyde thinks that every single one of you is amazing! You are all COMMENDED in my eyes! Don't let this TAKS test get the best of you, let the TAKS test show the world the best in you! ROCK IT!

2/29 (A-day) and 3/1 (B-day) 1. Clocking for commas. If you were absent or if you are in ISS, you need to print out and do the following: B-4 only:
 * 2. Due to the behavior of the class, you have been assigned a workbook. Come by my classroom to recieve yours. Assignment: Pages 40-51 (parallel structures and verb tenses). They will be graded on 3/9 for a 400 point grade.**

2/27 (A-day) and 2/28 (B-day) 1. Flash Fiction OER Review Ask me for this assignment.

2/23 (A-day) and 2/24 (B-day) FINAL COPY OF __ESSAY__ IS DUE FOR A MAJOR GRADE! 1.**TAKS test guided walk-thru. "Breakfast in Virginia" and "Nap Time"**
 * Highlight answers in the text, write out exactly why you got questions wrong, define words you are unfamiliar with, illustrate 2 and 3 step questions, and write out summaries before looking at answer choices. **
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2/21 (A-day) and 2/22 (B-day) TAKS ESSAY KEYWORD PACKET (GREEN) IS DUE. FRAYER MODEL IS DUE.

1. Staple the following print out to your favorite essay.



2. Use the following PowerPoint to FINISH editing your favorite essay. Write the line # of the error and the type of error on the clocking paper. "Clock" for all slides separately in your essay. When you have no errors in your essay for a particular slide, write "no errors" and the title of the slide on your clocking paper.**

3. Homework: Final Copy of essay is due next class for a major grade.