The document provides information about English class assignments including a reader's log, vocabulary development, grammar lessons, and requirements for grades. It also previews upcoming readings on climbing Mount Everest and includes background questions to consider about the challenges and experiences of climbing the mountain.
3. Review/ Reader’s Log Connecting to literature- I took a chance when I went to college. I didn’t know that I would be successful, but I went anyways. Background - In the 1950’s, there were no photocopiers or computers. Literary analysis- Suspense- tension or uncertainty that keeps you guessing. Rising action- A story’s rising action begins when the central problem is introduced, and it continues until the climax, or high point is reached. Reading strategy- rereading a passage to clarify details
4. Review/-Immersed in Words Chart Taking great pleasure Reveling Intricate; twisted When something is really tangled or twisted Convoluted Twisted facial expression Sticking out your tongue Using your hands or shoulders When someone steps on your foot. Grimace Picture representing image Definition What it is/what it isn’t Experience Word
5. Review/ Reader’s Log Vocabulary Development Latin root –term means end Prefix- in- means “without end” Spelling strategy- When adding a word ending that begins with a vowel to a word that ends in a silent e , you usually drop the e and add the suffix. Grammar Lesson- Nouns- a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing or idea. Concrete nouns- Abstract nouns
6. Review/ What your grade is based on You must have a binder Homework/grade sheet to keep track of your progress For now, you may use a notebook Reader’s log for each story Vocabulary chart, “immersed in words” Group work Classroom participation
7. Prepare to Read- View from the Summit/ The Dream Comes True Connect- Describe a time when you worked really hard on something and you had to convince yourself that it was worth the effort Background- Read the paragraph and write down one item that you feel is an important point to remember.
8. Literary Analysis Read and write the following What is “Author’s perspective”? What do you do when you compare literary works? What are the benefits of comparing literary works? What do you do when you distinguish “fact from opinion”? Create a “FACT from Opinion” Chart Write down the vocabulary words.
9. Fact/Opinion Chart Hillary had to help Norgay up the mountain. They reached the top on May 29, 1963 at 11:30 a.m. The gap up the rock wall was 40 ft. high, Norgay said it was 15 ft. high. Hillary reached the top of the mountain first Norgay’s oxygen mask was iced over and Hillary had to help him. They both climbed the mountain Opinion Fact Statement
10. Immersed in Words 1. Fill in the following chart (use all of the vocab words) laboriously Belay Aperture Ample Picture representing image Definition What it is/what it isn’t Experience Word
11. Background information on Mount Everest Map of where Mount Everest is located How much does it cost to climb the mountain today? How long does it take? Where do they go to the bathroom? How dangerous is it really? Who helps the climbers? How much do they get paid?