bellringer : who leaves a letter on melinda’s locker and what does it say?

Week 5:October 3 - October 7

English.SST.201: (13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to

join simple clauses

Week 5:October 3 - October 7

English.SST.201: (13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to

join simple clauses

Bellringer: Who leaves a letter on Melinda’s

locker and what does it say?

Bellringer: Who leaves a letter on Melinda’s

locker and what does it say?

Bellringer:What scene did you choose

to draw about yesterday and why? Answer the question

using comma and a conjunction.

Bellringer:What scene did you choose

to draw about yesterday and why? Answer the question

using comma and a conjunction.

Thursday: DOLThursday: DOL

I went to the Homecoming Dance so I were not able to get in because I had three hall sweeps. (3 errors)

We have a pep rally today but I’m very excited about it. (2 errors)

I went to the Homecoming Dance so I were not able to get in because I had three hall sweeps. (3 errors)

We have a pep rally today but I’m very excited about it. (2 errors)

Monday: Practice ACTSkill: Comma Conjunction


When I took my 1st quarterreport card home, I was so excited to show my mom, and

dad. 1 My mom said that if I made the

Ahonor roll she would surprise

me with something big so I knew I 2 was about to get a present!

When my mom saw that I made the A honor roll, she gave me two

Drake tickets! I wanted to take my sister but, I took my best friend 3instead.

When I took my 1st quarterreport card home, I was so excited to show my mom, and

dad. 1 My mom said that if I made the

Ahonor roll she would surprise

me with something big so I knew I 2 was about to get a present!

When my mom saw that I made the A honor roll, she gave me two

Drake tickets! I wanted to take my sister but, I took my best friend 3instead.

1. A. No change B. mom and, C. mom and dad D. ,mom and dad.

2. A. No change B. big, so I C. big so, I D. big so I,

3. A. No changeB. sister, but I

C. sister but I, D. sister but I

1. A. No change B. mom and, C. mom and dad D. ,mom and dad.

2. A. No change B. big, so I C. big so, I D. big so I,

3. A. No changeB. sister, but I

C. sister but I, D. sister but I

Conjunctions ActivityConjunctions Activity

Directions: Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction (underline it!). Please add correct punctuation! You can rearrange or add words in the sentence to make it sound better, but only if it's necessary.

1. The black dog has won many prizes. He doesn't know many tricks.

2. She saw a cat run in front of her. She fell down while roller-skating.

3. There was a bad storm on the ship. The boat crew did not know how to handle it.

4. I wanted to buy a baby Pitbull. I started to save my money.

5. Terry did not like to read. She was not very good at it.

Directions: Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction (underline it!). Please add correct punctuation! You can rearrange or add words in the sentence to make it sound better, but only if it's necessary.

1. The black dog has won many prizes. He doesn't know many tricks.

2. She saw a cat run in front of her. She fell down while roller-skating.

3. There was a bad storm on the ship. The boat crew did not know how to handle it.

4. I wanted to buy a baby Pitbull. I started to save my money.

5. Terry did not like to read. She was not very good at it.

PITIFULPITIFUL

Definition: Sad, pathetic

“I open up a paper clip and scratch it across the inside of my left wrist. Pitiful. If a suicide attempt is a cry for help, then what is this?” -pg. 87

Definition: Sad, pathetic

“I open up a paper clip and scratch it across the inside of my left wrist. Pitiful. If a suicide attempt is a cry for help, then what is this?” -pg. 87

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MENACEMENACE

Definition: A possible danger; a threat

“The prisoners’ faces are menacing--you can’t take your eyes off them.” -pg. 92

Definition: A possible danger; a threat

“The prisoners’ faces are menacing--you can’t take your eyes off them.” -pg. 92



Speak Activity: End of “Second Marking Period” DIRECTIONS: The class will be split into 4 groups. Each group will get a set of 3 questions. On poster paper, write the questions and answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Remember you’ve learned that a SENTENCE has a SUBJECT and a PREDICATE! You MUST include a FANBOYS conjunction in every response!

Speak Activity: End of “Second Marking Period” DIRECTIONS: The class will be split into 4 groups. Each group will get a set of 3 questions. On poster paper, write the questions and answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Remember you’ve learned that a SENTENCE has a SUBJECT and a PREDICATE! You MUST include a FANBOYS conjunction in every response!

1. The mascot battle rages on! What is it about? How many choices have been considered/rejected?

2. How does Melinda feel about “Job Day?” Why do you think she feels this way?

3. Melinda recounts the “immigration debate” that takes place in History class. How does the debate go? How does David react? What important lesson does Melinda learn?

4. Thanksgiving at Melinda’s house. What a mess! What happens and what does it say about Melinda’s family and home life? How does Melinda feel about it all?

5. What does Melinda do with the turkey bones? Why do you think she does this?

6. How does David become Melinda’s “hero” in history class? What does he do?

7. Finally! There is a new mascot name! What is it? Do you think they will finally keep this one? Why or why not?

8. Christmas comes. What does Melinda do to prepare? What gift does she receive from her parents? Why does she STILL remain silent about what happened to her?

9. When Melinda returns to school, she amazes with her athletic ability in gym class. Her teacher is wowed. How do you think this make Melinda feel? Why?

10. How does Melinda continue to struggle with her subject in art? Why do all the kids like Mr. Freeman and his class?

11. IT stalks Melinda. How does he treat her? Why do you think he stalks her?

12. What happens when the school counselor calls about Melinda 痴 grades? What is the response from the parents, Melinda, and then Melinda’s mother?

1. The mascot battle rages on! What is it about? How many choices have been considered/rejected?

2. How does Melinda feel about “Job Day?” Why do you think she feels this way?

3. Melinda recounts the “immigration debate” that takes place in History class. How does the debate go? How does David react? What important lesson does Melinda learn?

4. Thanksgiving at Melinda’s house. What a mess! What happens and what does it say about Melinda’s family and home life? How does Melinda feel about it all?

5. What does Melinda do with the turkey bones? Why do you think she does this?

6. How does David become Melinda’s “hero” in history class? What does he do?

7. Finally! There is a new mascot name! What is it? Do you think they will finally keep this one? Why or why not?

8. Christmas comes. What does Melinda do to prepare? What gift does she receive from her parents? Why does she STILL remain silent about what happened to her?

9. When Melinda returns to school, she amazes with her athletic ability in gym class. Her teacher is wowed. How do you think this make Melinda feel? Why?

10. How does Melinda continue to struggle with her subject in art? Why do all the kids like Mr. Freeman and his class?

11. IT stalks Melinda. How does he treat her? Why do you think he stalks her?

12. What happens when the school counselor calls about Melinda 痴 grades? What is the response from the parents, Melinda, and then Melinda’s mother?

Bellringer: Do you think that Heather is a good friend to Melinda? Why or why not?

Bellringer: Do you think that Heather is a good friend to Melinda? Why or why not?

Monday: DOLMonday: DOL

The whether in chicago has been, windy yet it has been beautiful. (4 errors)

My grades on my progress report will help me understand why its important to come to school everyday, and do all my work. (2 errors)

The whether in chicago has been, windy yet it has been beautiful. (4 errors)

My grades on my progress report will help me understand why its important to come to school everyday, and do all my work. (2 errors)



Since I know the semester just started last week, I know I

have a chance to start over and become a better a student. 1This would mean that I would have to come to school every

day, and on time. This would also 2mean that I would need to pay attention in class, and I would 3need to do all of my work.

Since I know the semester just started last week, I know I

have a chance to start over and become a better a student. 1This would mean that I would have to come to school every

day, and on time. This would also 2mean that I would need to pay attention in class, and I would 3need to do all of my work.

1. A. No change B. over, and become C. over and, become D. over and become,

2. A. No change B. day and on time C. day and, on time D. ,day and on time

3. A. No changeB. class and, I

C. class and ID. class and I,

1. A. No change B. over, and become C. over and, become D. over and become,

2. A. No change B. day and on time C. day and, on time D. ,day and on time

3. A. No changeB. class and, I

C. class and ID. class and I,

Conjunctions ActivityConjunctions Activity Combine the following sentences with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

1) She went to work. She did not want to go.

2) The scientists trained him well. They helped him find a job when his training was through.

3) Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals. Grizzly bears are the same.

4) Aaron canceled our plans together. I went by myself.

5) I will not give in to you. I am a strong person that can live life on my own.

Combine the following sentences with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

1) She went to work. She did not want to go.

2) The scientists trained him well. They helped him find a job when his training was through.

3) Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals. Grizzly bears are the same.

4) Aaron canceled our plans together. I went by myself.

5) I will not give in to you. I am a strong person that can live life on my own.

CONUNDRUMCONUNDRUM

Definition: A confusing and hard problem or question

“How can I shop with Mom if I don’t want to talk to her? She might love it--no argiong that way. But then I’d have to wear the clothes she picked out. Conundrum--a three-point vocab word.” -pg. 98

Definition: A confusing and hard problem or question

“How can I shop with Mom if I don’t want to talk to her? She might love it--no argiong that way. But then I’d have to wear the clothes she picked out. Conundrum--a three-point vocab word.” -pg. 98



COMPROMISECOMPROMISEDefinition: an agreement that is reached by two people

“Mr. Freeman has found a way around the authorities again. He painted the names of all his students on one wall of the classroom, then made a column for each week left of school. Each week he evaluated our progress and makes a note on the wall. He calls in a necessary compromise.” -pg. 103

Definition: an agreement that is reached by two people

“Mr. Freeman has found a way around the authorities again. He painted the names of all his students on one wall of the classroom, then made a column for each week left of school. Each week he evaluated our progress and makes a note on the wall. He calls in a necessary compromise.” -pg. 103



Speak Activity Speak Activity

Melinda’s art helps her escape reality. Draw a picture of a scene from the novel that you think stands out in your mind. Please make sure to describe the picture in at least five complete sentences. Please use five different FANBOYS conjunctions with correct punctuation. You MUST UNDERLINE the conjunctions.

Melinda’s art helps her escape reality. Draw a picture of a scene from the novel that you think stands out in your mind. Please make sure to describe the picture in at least five complete sentences. Please use five different FANBOYS conjunctions with correct punctuation. You MUST UNDERLINE the conjunctions.

Tuesday: DOLTuesday: DOL

Today we were be working in groups, for I have to make sure that the people in my group do they’re work. (3 errors)

I am confident that I will complete the free right assignment (2 errors)

Today we were be working in groups, for I have to make sure that the people in my group do they’re work. (3 errors)

I am confident that I will complete the free right assignment (2 errors)

Thursday: Practice ACTSkill: Comma ConjunctionThursday: Practice ACT

Skill: Comma ConjunctionTremel was on his way to school but stopped at the 1 corner store to buy some chips. He also wanted to buy Gatorade but the store 2ran out the night before. Tremel made it to class on time and he had a

successful 3school day.

Tremel was on his way to school but stopped at the 1 corner store to buy some chips. He also wanted to buy Gatorade but the store 2ran out the night before. Tremel made it to class on time and he had a

successful 3school day.

1) A. No Change B. school, but stopped C. school but, stopped D. school but stopped,

2) A. No ChangeB. Gatorade, but theC. Gatorade but,

D. Gatorade but the,

3) A. No Change B. on time and, he C. on time, and he D. on, time and he

1) A. No Change B. school, but stopped C. school but, stopped D. school but stopped,

2) A. No ChangeB. Gatorade, but theC. Gatorade but,

D. Gatorade but the,

3) A. No Change B. on time and, he C. on time, and he D. on, time and he

Thursday: FANBOYS ActivityDirections: Rewrite the following paragraph using FANBOYS

conjunctions to combine sentences. Make sure to include correct punctuation where necessary. Underline the conjunctions you

use.

Thursday: FANBOYS ActivityDirections: Rewrite the following paragraph using FANBOYS

conjunctions to combine sentences. Make sure to include correct punctuation where necessary. Underline the conjunctions you

use. This weekend I went to see the musical “FANBOYS.” I

appreciate music with meaningful lyrics. I also enjoy connecting with others. When I arrived, I could not find parking. I could not find my tickets. Eventually I found tickets with a scalper who offered me the tickets if he could sit next to me. I could spend the whole concert frightened by this sketchy person. I could go home without hearing the sweet tones of my band. I had these two options. I made my decision to leave quickly. Before I could leave, the band members themselves arrived. I told them my story. They offered me free entrance to the concert.

This weekend I went to see the musical “FANBOYS.” I appreciate music with meaningful lyrics. I also enjoy connecting with others. When I arrived, I could not find parking. I could not find my tickets. Eventually I found tickets with a scalper who offered me the tickets if he could sit next to me. I could spend the whole concert frightened by this sketchy person. I could go home without hearing the sweet tones of my band. I had these two options. I made my decision to leave quickly. Before I could leave, the band members themselves arrived. I told them my story. They offered me free entrance to the concert.

Exit Slip: Did the 3 P’s Plus One Strategy help you

understand the passage better?

Exit Slip: Did the 3 P’s Plus One Strategy help you

understand the passage better?

VESPIARYVESPIARYDefinition: a nest of wasps

“I am not listening too closely as Heather ahems her way to what is on her mind. The noise of four hundred mouths moving, consuming, pulls me away from her. The background pulsing of the dishwashers, the squeal of announcements that no one hears--it is a vespiary, the Hornet haven.” -pg. 104

Definition: a nest of wasps

“I am not listening too closely as Heather ahems her way to what is on her mind. The noise of four hundred mouths moving, consuming, pulls me away from her. The background pulsing of the dishwashers, the squeal of announcements that no one hears--it is a vespiary, the Hornet haven.” -pg. 104



BETRAYALBETRAYAL

Definition: breaking of trust

“Notes of love and betrayal are passed hand over hand as if the lab tables were lanes on Cupid’s Highway.” -pg. 109

Definition: breaking of trust

“Notes of love and betrayal are passed hand over hand as if the lab tables were lanes on Cupid’s Highway.” -pg. 109



Speak Activity:Friendship Free Write

Speak Activity:Friendship Free Write

Heather betrayed Melinda by deciding to no longer be friends with her. Heather was trying to gain popularity and felt as though Melinda’s depressed self was pulling her down.

Think of a time someone close to you betrayed you. I will not grade this on grammar or punctuation. Just write. Write about how it made you feel. What happened? Did things get better?

Although I won’t be grading this on grammar or punctuation, you need to write a FULL PAGE. Include as many DETAILS as possible.

Heather betrayed Melinda by deciding to no longer be friends with her. Heather was trying to gain popularity and felt as though Melinda’s depressed self was pulling her down.

Think of a time someone close to you betrayed you. I will not grade this on grammar or punctuation. Just write. Write about how it made you feel. What happened? Did things get better?

Although I won’t be grading this on grammar or punctuation, you need to write a FULL PAGE. Include as many DETAILS as possible.

Friday: DOLFriday: DOL

We be goin to a halloween party tomorrow and we will be attending another party on sunday

ciara often she likes to play board games yet She doesn’t like to be around people

We be goin to a halloween party tomorrow and we will be attending another party on sunday

ciara often she likes to play board games yet She doesn’t like to be around people

Friday: Quiz Part 1 English.SST.201: (13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to join

simple clauses


simple clauses

The housing market may still be on its

way to recovery and the economy still

on shaky grounds, but there are still1

people who can surely afford topurchase these new properties. One

of these people is a superstar from

the NBA, for he makes millions a year.

2The waterfront location, and state-of

3the-art entertainment room will also

most likely appeal to the hardworking

player.

The housing market may still be on its

way to recovery and the economy still

on shaky grounds, but there are still1

people who can surely afford topurchase these new properties. One

of these people is a superstar from

the NBA, for he makes millions a year.

2The waterfront location, and state-of

3the-art entertainment room will also

most likely appeal to the hardworking

player.

1) A. NO CHANGEB. grounds but there C. grounds; but there D. grounds but, there

2) A. NO CHANGEB. NBA for he, C. NBA for, heD. ,NBA for he

3. A. NO CHANGEB. waterfront location and state-of-the-artC. waterfront and, state-of-the-art D. ,waterfront and state-of-the-art

1) A. NO CHANGEB. grounds but there C. grounds; but there D. grounds but, there

2) A. NO CHANGEB. NBA for he, C. NBA for, heD. ,NBA for he

3. A. NO CHANGEB. waterfront location and state-of-the-artC. waterfront and, state-of-the-art D. ,waterfront and state-of-the-art

Friday Quiz Part 2 English.SST.201: (13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to

join simple clauses

Friday Quiz Part 2 English.SST.201: (13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to

join simple clauses

Tatianna terrorizes the poodles next

door yet she adores the German4

shepherd across the street. She

often plays with the German

shepherd but he has fleas. She is 5allergic to dogs and, cats which is 6why she can’t get her own.

Tatianna terrorizes the poodles next

door yet she adores the German4

shepherd across the street. She

often plays with the German

shepherd but he has fleas. She is 5allergic to dogs and, cats which is 6why she can’t get her own.

4) A. NO CHANGEB. yet, she adores the

C. ,yet she adores the D. yes she adores, the

5) A. NO CHANGEB. shepherd; but he has C. shepherd but, he hasD. shepherd, but he has

6) A. NO CHANGEB. dogs, and catsC. ,dogs and catsD. dogs and cats

4) A. NO CHANGEB. yet, she adores the

C. ,yet she adores the D. yes she adores, the

5) A. NO CHANGEB. shepherd; but he has C. shepherd but, he hasD. shepherd, but he has

6) A. NO CHANGEB. dogs, and catsC. ,dogs and catsD. dogs and cats

It was a Wednesday afternoon

and James was just settling 7

down to work on his assignment

when the telephone rang. Some

of the others were going to the

8park, but he still had work to

complete so could not join them.

James was angry and threw his

9book down in temper.

It was a Wednesday afternoon

and James was just settling 7

down to work on his assignment

when the telephone rang. Some

of the others were going to the

8park, but he still had work to

complete so could not join them.

James was angry and threw his

9book down in temper.

7) A. NO CHANGEB. afternoon, and James

C. afternoon and, JamesD. afternoon and James,

8) A. NO CHANGEB. are going to the park but heC. was going to the park, but heD. were going to the park but, he

9) A. NO CHANGEB. James was angry, and threwC. James will be angry, and threwD. James was angry and, threw

7) A. NO CHANGEB. afternoon, and James

C. afternoon and, JamesD. afternoon and James,

8) A. NO CHANGEB. are going to the park but heC. was going to the park, but heD. were going to the park but, he

9) A. NO CHANGEB. James was angry, and threwC. James will be angry, and threwD. James was angry and, threw


simple clauses


simple clauses

Speak Activity:FACEBOOK PAGESpeak Activity:

FACEBOOK PAGE For this activity you are to draw out what Melinda’s facebook page would look like. This is an individual project. You must include: A picture Friends Wall posts A status About Me Section Interests Section

bellringer : who leaves a letter on melinda’s locker and what does it say?

Documents

history class

melindas hero

melindas family

melindas house

melindas locker

coordinating conjunction

fanboys conjunction

following sentences