January 18, 2017
North America Map-Label: Boston, Massachusetts; San Francisco; New Orleans; Sierra Nevada Mountains; Panama; Atlantic & Pacific Oceans; Gulf of Mexico; compass rose
World Map-Label: 4 oceans; compass rose; equator; Patagonia; Strait of Magellan; Tierra del Fuego; Rio de Janeiro; Callao, Peru;Cape Horn; Andes Mountains;
World Map-Label: 4 oceans; compass rose; equator; Patagonia; Strait of Magellan; Tierra del Fuego; Rio de Janeiro; Callao, Peru;Cape Horn; Andes Mountains;
January 27, 2017
Discussion: Why was/wasn't this a good title for Chapter 7?; In the end, how was Lady WIlma able to beat the Sea Raven to port?; "The wind carried Praiseworthy's hat into the ocean and it sank." What could be the symbolism here?; Where is Galapagos Island located?; What are the Sandwich Islands?; How long were they at sea and what was the distance they traveled?
****Anything that has been discussed in class & posted here, might be on a quiz. If you were absent, you need to be responsible for getting the information.
The following should be recorded in your notebook, legibly (look it up):
Southern Cross - diagram & an explanation consisting of minimum 4 facts; Why are Jack & Praiseworthy such likeable characters?; 5 character traits for both Jack & Praiseworthy (forget nice and good); What is a horn spoon?; Galapagos Islands-include 3 animals endemic to the islands - what makes these animals unique?;
2/6/17-We listed the names of characters from the books. We also talked about what's in a name. Meaning the author didn't just choose any old name, but chose names that seemed to identify with the character. You listed the names from the board. Choose 3 names and write why you think that name fits that character. (We had a discussion based on this very question.)
Discussion: Why was/wasn't this a good title for Chapter 7?; In the end, how was Lady WIlma able to beat the Sea Raven to port?; "The wind carried Praiseworthy's hat into the ocean and it sank." What could be the symbolism here?; Where is Galapagos Island located?; What are the Sandwich Islands?; How long were they at sea and what was the distance they traveled?
****Anything that has been discussed in class & posted here, might be on a quiz. If you were absent, you need to be responsible for getting the information.
The following should be recorded in your notebook, legibly (look it up):
Southern Cross - diagram & an explanation consisting of minimum 4 facts; Why are Jack & Praiseworthy such likeable characters?; 5 character traits for both Jack & Praiseworthy (forget nice and good); What is a horn spoon?; Galapagos Islands-include 3 animals endemic to the islands - what makes these animals unique?;
2/6/17-We listed the names of characters from the books. We also talked about what's in a name. Meaning the author didn't just choose any old name, but chose names that seemed to identify with the character. You listed the names from the board. Choose 3 names and write why you think that name fits that character. (We had a discussion based on this very question.)
Vocabulary: stowaway, scoundrel, rogue, ragamuffin, defraud, despicable, undaunted, monotony, Argonauts, isthmus,
BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON-PART 2
*Sketch a diagram of a Long Tom-use some color to identify water & gold.
*Describe the process of how a Long Tom works; its function should be included.
Explain the expression, "By the Great Horn Spoon!"
Vocabulary: serape, enchanted, Chap. 16: cantankerous; Chapter 17: exuberance, invincible, vigilant, lithe
Symbolism: Praiseworthy drew his tattered umbrella from their pack and pounded it into the ground; it made a fine corner post for their claim.
Explain the symbolism of the above statement.
Topics for discussion groups:
Using the theme sheets, what themes would be appropriate for this story. Choose bullet points that are fitting.
Ch. 17-"He must not forget his place!" What did Praiseworthy mean when he thought this?
Choose 3 of the similes from the story; discuss what they are comparing and why does it give you a visual.
Choose 5:6 literary elements from our chart. Find one example from the book that demonstrates this literary element or make one up that would be appropriate for this story.
Due Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Walter, The Story of a Rat
Vocabulary: portend, oeuvre, pompous, peruse, faux pas, steadfast, conventional, misanthropic, myriad, benevolent, mauve, paradox (literary element), allegory (literary element)
*****Create a page that would be in your practice book, using this story. Due Thursday