Vocabulary, Week 11Do Now: Copy down the definitions on your notecards.O Morbid (adj.) pg. 275 - describing an

unhealthy mental state or attitude, usually gloomy or related to death

O Unison (adj.) pg. 278 – describing something done at the same time

O Menial (adj.) pg. 308 – describing something that does not require much skill

O PEL/PULS: “to push, to drive”O Compel (v.) – to force or strongly persuadeO Impulse (n.) – a sudden urge to do somethingO Expel (v.) – to send out or away

Vocabulary Sentences O Ms. Williams always counts to three before the

class gives “snaps” so that everyone is in ________.

O After seeing Obama speak at the debate, I was _____________to vote for him.

O The girl had a __________obsession with death and graveyards.

O The student who stole the teacher’s iphone was __________for being dishonest.

O When Kyra saw the rows of shoes at DSW, she felt the ___________to spend all of her money.

O Jamar hoped to learn something meaningful at his internship; however, he found himself doing _________ tasks like making phone calls and sorting mail.

Vocabulary Sentences O Ms. Williams always counts to three before the

class gives “snaps” so that everyone is in unison.

O After seeing Obama speak at the debate, I was compelled to vote for him.

O The girl had a morbid obsession with death and graveyards.

O The student who stole the teacher’s iphone was expelled for being dishonest.

O When Kyra saw the rows of shoes at DSW, she felt the impulse to spend all of her money.

O Jamar hoped to learn something meaningful at his internship; however, he found himself doing menial tasks like making phone calls and sorting mail.

Week 11 CRSCOU 602: Ensure that a verb agrees with its subject in unusual situations

REL 602: Understand the dynamics between people, ideas, and so on in more challenging passages.

ObjectivesEnglish:

SWBAT identify singular and plural indefinite pronouns

SWBAT use correct subject verb agreement when using indefinite pronouns

Indefinite Pronouns Flashback………waaaayyyy back!

Directions: In your groups, list all of the plural and singular indefinite pronouns.

Singular Plural

Indefinite Pronouns Flashback………waaaayyyy back!

Directions: In your groups, list all of the plural and singular indefinite pronouns.

Singular PluralAnother BothAnybody Few Each ManyEveryone OthersEverybody SeveralSomething Nothing

Indefinite Pronouns: They’re usually

singularAnother Anybody Anyone Anything

Each Either Everybody EveryoneEverything Little Much NeitherNobody Nothing No one NothingOne Other Somebody SomethingSomeone

Except when they’re plural

Both Few Many

Others Several

What makes those pronouns singular and plural? Discuss at your table….

Or when they’re singular or plural, depending on

contextAllAll of the gas is gone.All of the kids are gone.(“All” refers to “gas” in the first sentence and “kids” in the second)

AnyAny of the jewelry is yours for the taking.Any of my cousins are right for the part(“Any” refers to “jewelry” in the first sentence and “cousins” in the second)

MoreMore of the plot is revealed in act three.More of our plans are going towards breaking him out of jail.(“More” refers to “plot” in the first sentence and “plans” in the second).

MostMost of the cake was gone when I got home.But most of the cookies were still there.(“Most” refers to “cake” in the first sentence and “cookies” in the second)

NoneNone of material was covered in the test review.None of the students were happy about that.(“None” refers to “material in the first sentence and “students” in the second)

SomeSome of the fault was the teacher’s for being disorganized.Some of the students were so angry they complained to her boss.(“Some” refers to “fault” in the first sentence and “students” in the second)

Your Turn!At your tables, choose three of the indefinite pronouns. Write 2 sentences for each, using it in its singular form and plural form.

Ex: AnyAny of the jewelry is yours for the taking.Any of my cousins are right for the part.(“Any” refers to “jewelry” in the first sentence and “cousins” in the second)

Practice Subject- verb agreement!

Identify the pronoun and label it singular or plural. This allows you to determine whether the verb should be singular or plural.

1. Each of the postcards in my collections (shows/ show) pictures of Native American leaders and warriors.

More Practice!1. Either of the vegetables (are/is) a good

choice for the salad.2. No one on my block (believes/believe) his

plants will grow.3. Usually, everyone in the family (eat/eats)

these tomatoes in a salad.4. Everyone in a successful band

(practices/practice) frequently.

More Practice!1. Either of the vegetables (are/is) a good

choice for the salad.2. No one on my block (believes/believe) his

plants will grow.3. Usually, everyone in the family (eat/eats)

these tomatoes in a salad.4. Everyone in a successful band

(practices/practice) frequently.

Exit TicketWrite a sentence about the Kite Runner using an indefinite pronoun. Make sure the subject verb agreement is correct.

ObjectivesReading:SWBAT compare Farid’s initial perception of Amir to his later impression.

Question: How does Farid’s initial perception of Amir change from the beginning of the chapter to the end?

Tuesday, Nov. 5th Do NOW

Have last night’s homework on your deskSSR

Journal entry: Compare yourself to the main character, or other character, in your novel. Point out similarities and try to account for differences between you and him/her. What is your reaction to this character? Why? How do you think this character would feel about you?

Weekly CRS:O COU 602: Ensure that a verb agrees

with its subject in unusual situations

O REL 602: Understand the dynamics between people, ideas, and so on in more challenging passages.

ObjectivesEnglish:

SWBAT use correct subject-verb agreement when sentences include non-essential or distracting information.

O When a sentence includes non-essential information, we have to identify the subject and make sure the verb still agrees.

O Example) Everyone, including those who did not attend the previous community service trip, is invited to this Saturday’s trip to the animal shelter.

O Subject? Does the verb agree?

With your shoulder partner, identify the subject and decide whether the sentences have correct subject verb agreement. 1. Any considerate young person, as well as those who are just plain polite, moves to the back of the bus for the elderly. 2. All of the animals, many of which lived their entire lives in the zoo, were let loose by accident last Friday.3. Everybody, even those who do not have much, have the ability to offer something valuable.

With your shoulder partner, identify the subject and decide whether the sentences have correct subject verb agreement. 1. Any considerate young person, as well as those who are just plain polite, moves to the back of the bus for the elderly. 2. All of the animals, many of which lived their entire lives in the zoo, were let loose by accident last Friday.3. Everybody, even those who do not have much, have the ability to offer something valuable.

Practice!1. Mr. Olmedo’s dance moves, which premiered at the Muchin homecoming last year, (was/were) passed down from his father. 2. Ms. Burns, who loves all types of Asian foods, (was/were) born in Hawaii.3. Mr. Filie and Mr. Johnson, who both hail from California, (is/are) Lakers fans. 4. Many people, especially energetic people, (go/goes) to the gym before or after work. 5. Every day, students across America, as well as in other countries, (watch/watches) CNN Student News for current events.

Practice!1. Mr. Olmedo’s dance moves, which premiered at the Muchin homecoming last year, (was/were) passed down from his father. 2. Ms. Burns, who loves all types of Asian foods, (was/were) born in Hawaii.3. Mr. Filie and Mr. Johnson, who both hail from California, (is/are) Lakers fans. 4. Many people, especially energetic people, (go/goes) to the gym before or after work. 5. Every day, students across America, as well as in other countries, (watch/watches) CNN Student News for current events.

READING Objective:• SWBAT summarize the impact of the Taliban on Afghan culture.

The Taliban

The Taliban• The Taliban (“Students of Islamic Knowledge Movement”)

ruled Afghanistan from 1996 until 2001. • The Taliban are one of the mujahideen (“holy warriors” or

“freedom fighters”) groups that formed against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989)

• When the Taliban came into power, many Afghans were relieved to see the brutal Soviets replaced by devout religious figures; The Afghan people believed the Taliban would restore peace.

• However, the Taliban enforced strict Sharia, or Islamic law. Public executions and punishments became regular events at Afghan soccer stadiums.

• Frivolous activities, such as kite-flying, were banned. • Television, music, and the Internet were banned to root out

“non-Islamic” influence.

• Men were required to wear beards, and subjected to beatings if they didn’t.

• Women and girls were forbidden to attend scho ol. Women were forbidden to work outside the home, which caused a crisis in healthcare and education.

• Women were prohibited from leaving their home without a male relative – those that did so risked being beaten or killed by Taliban offices of The Ministry for the Protection of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.

• A woman caught wearing fingernail polish may have had her fingers cut off.

• Women were forced to wear the burqa to “protect” their honor.

The TalibanO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

f4cVVuSi2fI

O Beginning – 1:12O 42:45 – 46:43

Kite Runner Chapter 20

• Read Chapter 20 and complete the ‘During Reading’ questions

• Homework: Complete ‘After Reading’ #5 and True/False section

Do Now: Wednesday,

November 6th, 2013Which image best symbolizes morbid? Explain your thinking as vividly as possible.

Which image best symbolizes menial? Explain your thinking as vividly as possible.

SWBAT explain the role of punishment under Taliban law in Afghanistan.

Homework: Chapter 22 pg. 273-280

Thursday, Nov. 7th DO NOW• Have last night’s homework on

your desk• Complete the COU 602 half

sheet you picked up at the door.

• SSR or review Week 11 vocab note cards if finished early.

Reading Objective• SWBAT explain the irony of the reintroduction of a character in The Kite Runner

Irony• Irony is a situation that is

strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems be the opposite or completely unexpected.

Chapter 22 Homework Review

• What does the Talib official take pride in telling Amir about?

• Sohrab: pg. 279

Classwork: Chapter 22 pg. 280 - End

O ‘During Reading’O 1. In Chapter 22, Amir encounters a

member of the Taliban who has been holding Sohrab. What is his name? Describe Amir’s reaction when he learns who this man is. Describe your reaction as well.

O 2. Why does Hosseini decide to bring this character back into the story? Where were his possible motives?

HomeworkO ‘During Reading’ Question 3.

O ‘After Reading’ 10-line Type 2 response.

FRIDAY, Nov. 8th Do NOW

• Have last night’s homework on your desk

• Review Week 11 Vocab notecards/notes

• Review COU 602 notes in your World Literature journal

Quiz time• Week 11 Vocabulary Quiz• COU 602/REL 602 Mastery

Quiz