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Prefixes
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macro-
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large
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macrocosm, macroeconomics
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mega- / megalo-
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large
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megajackpot, megalomaniac
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micro-
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small
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microscope, microcosm,
microeconomics, microbe
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Roots/Bases
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biblio-
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book
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bibliography, bibliophile,
bible
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cour- / cours- / cur- / curs-
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to run
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courier, course, concur, cursory
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cogn-
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know
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recognize, cognitive,
incognito
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lect- / leg- / lig-
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to read, choose
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lecture, illegible, legible, lectern,
lecturer, election
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mob- / mobil- / mot- /
mov-
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move
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mobility, emotion,
movement, mobile, automobile, motion, promote, movie
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mort-
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death
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mortal, mortician, immortality
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spec- / spic-
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look, see
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spectacles, spectator,
inauspicious, prospect, speculate
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trac- / tract-
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to pull or drag
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traction, tractor, detract
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Suffixes
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-est
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most
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fastest, greatest
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-less
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without
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hopeless, selfless
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Vocab List #4
Vocab List 4 Quizlet Link
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Myth Project
Myth Project Outline and Rubric
Today, your group will each decide your roll, if you have more than three people in your group, the extra person can complete either Research Component 2 or 3. You may work together, but each person must have individual research.
You will then pick the Greek Myth you would like to Research.
Links to Popular Greek Myths to choose from for your Group Research:
Greek Myths List
BBC Greek Myths
GreekMythology.com
Theoi Greek Myths
You can also search Google for more!
*Make sure you locate and all read an original myth, not just a summary of one.
Helpful Terms: Greek Terms Glossary
Quick Example:
Persephone and Hades - Read together as a class.
Driving Questions and Answers:
Today, your group will each decide your roll, if you have more than three people in your group, the extra person can complete either Research Component 2 or 3. You may work together, but each person must have individual research.
You will then pick the Greek Myth you would like to Research.
Links to Popular Greek Myths to choose from for your Group Research:
Greek Myths List
BBC Greek Myths
GreekMythology.com
Theoi Greek Myths
You can also search Google for more!
*Make sure you locate and all read an original myth, not just a summary of one.
Helpful Terms: Greek Terms Glossary
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Persephone and Hades - Read together as a class.
Driving Questions and Answers:
1. What is the role of the main symbol
in the myth?
The main symbol in this myth is...
Its role was to show temptation/family ties.
2. How does this myth’s message connect
to ancient Greece or Greek culture/values?
It connects to Greek Culture by explaining...
3. How does this myth connect to modern
society?
This myth connects to modern society through...
Monday, November 21, 2016
Greek Myth/God Notes
Greek Myth Notes Link
Important Greek Gods Chart Link
--- History.org Video Link
--- Use the video link to fill our your Greek Gods Chart
When finished, check yourself against the KEY
Literary Symbolism/Archetype Sheet
Important Greek Gods Chart Link
--- History.org Video Link
--- Use the video link to fill our your Greek Gods Chart
When finished, check yourself against the KEY
Literary Symbolism/Archetype Sheet
Poetry Out Loud
Honors: Honors 9th grade students will be required to memorize a 20-25 line poem and present it in class. Students can choose a poem from the POL anthology (linked below), write their own, or choose an outside poem to present. Any poem not from the anthology must be approved by your teacher prior to presentation day.
Academic: Academic 9th grade students will be required to memorize a 10-25 line poem and present it in class. Students can choose a poem from the POL anthology (linked below), write their own, or choose an outside poem to present. Any poem not from the anthology must be approved by your teacher prior to presentation day.
Grade: Students will be presenting in class to their peers for a summative grade (25pts).
Grading Rubric
Grade: Students will be presenting in class to their peers for a summative grade (25pts).
Grading Rubric
Important Dates:
- Choose a poem to memorize by 11/14 (A) and 11/15 (B)
- Rehearse your memorized poem in class in small groups on 11/20 (A) and 11/21 (B)
- Preform poem in class (Required Summative) on 11/26 (A) and 11/25 (B)
Links:
Friday, November 18, 2016
Short Stories Socratic Seminar Make-Up (Quarter One)
If you were absent on the day of our Socratic Seminar, you must complete the written version of the assignment. To do that you must answer the following three questions, and connect each question to at least three of the five stories that we read during our Short Stories Unit.
1.) What does the story tell about the storyteller (Author)? Do some outside research on the author.
2.) How do stories change/explain the world around us? Relate the stories to real life.
3.) Why do we still read this.
Answer each question by connecting it to at least three of the following stories.
All Summer in a Day
The Veldt (0 Block)
The Most Dangerous Game
Tell Tale Heart
Annabel Lee
Rumpelstiltskin
Little Red Riding Hood
One of These Days (Honors)
Valediction (Academic)
They are all linked for you to read HERE.
* Remember to use direct examples from the text to support your connections!
1.) What does the story tell about the storyteller (Author)? Do some outside research on the author.
2.) How do stories change/explain the world around us? Relate the stories to real life.
3.) Why do we still read this.
Answer each question by connecting it to at least three of the following stories.
All Summer in a Day
The Veldt (0 Block)
The Most Dangerous Game
Tell Tale Heart
Annabel Lee
Rumpelstiltskin
Little Red Riding Hood
One of These Days (Honors)
Valediction (Academic)
They are all linked for you to read HERE.
* Remember to use direct examples from the text to support your connections!
Monday, November 14, 2016
November 15th and 16th - SUB - Hercules
Today we will begin our introduction to Myths. This will lead into a larger project that you will be working on in both your History and English Class. Today we will be starting as I introduce you to a Greek Hero.
- Read through the story - Hercules Life
- When you open the page, close out of the video it shows you and scroll down to read about him. On your phone you may need to click on each header in order for the text to be shown to you.
- There are 5 sections, Introduction, Early Life, Hera's Revenge, the 12 Labors, and Immortality. Read all sections.
- There are 5 sections, Introduction, Early Life, Hera's Revenge, the 12 Labors, and Immortality. Read all sections.
- You will then each create a storyboard of Hercules early life and Hera's Revenge, the 12 trials he had to overcome, and what happened to him after he completed them.
- Write a sentence in each box accompanied by a picture. You need to complete 10 boxes minimum.
Once you complete this assignment, you can study your vocabulary individually or in small groups. You will have a vocab quiz on Thursday (11/17) and Friday (11/18) this week.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Prepare for Short Stories Socratic (Quarter One)
You will have to relate Most Dangerous Game, The Grimm Brothers, Ray Bradbury, Edgar Allen Poe, and any other stories your class has read, to the following questions:
1.) What does the story tell about the storyteller (Author)? Do your research here.
2.) How are oral stories different than written ones?
3.) How do stories change/explain the world around us? Relate the stories to real life.
4.) Why do we still read this?
During the Socratic you will be talking with each other. Not to me.
Prepare by:
Bringing your notes.
Writing new notes.
Printing out the texts and marking them up.
Being prepared to say quotes directly from the texts.
Speaking at least three times.
1.) What does the story tell about the storyteller (Author)? Do your research here.
2.) How are oral stories different than written ones?
3.) How do stories change/explain the world around us? Relate the stories to real life.
4.) Why do we still read this?
During the Socratic you will be talking with each other. Not to me.
Prepare by:
Bringing your notes.
Writing new notes.
Printing out the texts and marking them up.
Being prepared to say quotes directly from the texts.
Speaking at least three times.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Quarter One Major Assignments (2016-17)
Process Writing Assignment #1: Students were instructed to pick a genre from the list provided and write a paper meeting the guidelines of the genre chosen. Papers must be in MLA format.
Instructions: http://whittenglish9.blogspot.com/2016/09/process-writing-project.html
MLA Instructions: http://whittenglish9.blogspot.com/2015/09/mla-format-guidelines.html
Works Cited Instructions: http://whittenglish9.blogspot.com/2016/01/mla-works-cited-continued.html
Archetypes Project Poster: Using the archetypes guide hand out, students were instructed to choose an archetype and relate it to a movie/book/tv show character. The front of poster must include:
- The character name
- The archetype chosen
- A picture of the character
List of Archetypes if you have misplaced your provided list: https://www.hccfl.edu/media/724354/archetypesforliteraryanalysis.pdf
Process Writing Assignment #2: This will follow the same format at the first PWP. Shortened to a maximum of 1 page. Students must choose a different genre than what was chosen first time. This paper must be inspired by or relate to the chosen archetype or character from the Archetypes Project Poster.
Instructions: http://whittenglish9.blogspot.com/2016/09/process-writing-project.html
All assignments must be turned in by Thursday/Friday of this week in order to be accepted.
Instructions: http://whittenglish9.blogspot.com/2016/09/process-writing-project.html
MLA Instructions: http://whittenglish9.blogspot.com/2015/09/mla-format-guidelines.html
Works Cited Instructions: http://whittenglish9.blogspot.com/2016/01/mla-works-cited-continued.html
Archetypes Project Poster: Using the archetypes guide hand out, students were instructed to choose an archetype and relate it to a movie/book/tv show character. The front of poster must include:
- The character name
- The archetype chosen
- A picture of the character
List of Archetypes if you have misplaced your provided list: https://www.hccfl.edu/media/724354/archetypesforliteraryanalysis.pdf
Process Writing Assignment #2: This will follow the same format at the first PWP. Shortened to a maximum of 1 page. Students must choose a different genre than what was chosen first time. This paper must be inspired by or relate to the chosen archetype or character from the Archetypes Project Poster.
Instructions: http://whittenglish9.blogspot.com/2016/09/process-writing-project.html
All assignments must be turned in by Thursday/Friday of this week in order to be accepted.
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