1. *****Remember, the expectation is that you do not verbally or non- verbally communicate with your neighbor. Vocabulary for September 16 1.Feign = to pretend; to counterfeit 2. Vigour = energy; intensity

2. Unit 2: Writing and Constructing Arguments Lesson 1: Introduction to the Unit and Summaries versus Arguments SWBAT summarize the unit essential questions. SWBAT distinguish between a summary and an argument. SWBAT identify nouns (common, proper, and possessive), verbs (action, linking, and helping), verb tenses, adjectives, adverbs, and articles. (Grammar Video 3) On-Going Reading Objective: SWBAT practice the reading strategy read-aloud.

3. Lord of the Rings Characters: Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin Chapter 2, Part 1 Summary (on your Chapter 2 handout): Frodo sees little of Gandalf for seventeen years. Frodo’s circle of friends consist of Sam, Merry, and Pippin. Rumors circulate throughout the Shire about an enemy whose power is growing in the land of Mordor. Sam Gamgee, Frodo’s gardener, is very interested. Gandalf finally shows up.

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5. Lord of the Rings Chapter 2 (this should be on the actual Lord of the Rings text): Pgs. 61 Gandalf tells Frodo that the ring possesses and overpowers anyone who wears it. Pg. 64 Bilbo is the first to willingly hand over the ring. Even though Bilbo was influenced by the ring, because of his simplicity and humility, he could resist it still.

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7. Lord of the Rings Chapter 2 (this should be on the actual Lord of the Rings text): : Somewhere on pg. 65-66: The Elven-smiths created the rings of power. Three were given to the Elves, seven to the dwarves, and nine to mortal men. These rings are not evil in themselves. Sauron, in secret, forged the master ring that rules the other rings. This is the ring that Frodo has.

8. Lord of the Rings Chapter 2 (this should be on the actual Lord of the Rings text): : Somewhere on pg. 67: Sauron has risen again and is building up his army. He needs the One Ring to give him his full strength. Elves’ three rings = hidden from Sauron Dwarves’ seven rings = Sauron recovered three; dragons consumed the others Men’s nine rings = Because of the men’s pride, the one ring overpowered them, and they became slaves to Sauron.

9. Lord of the Rings Look at your Chapter 2 Lord of the Rings sheet. Chapter 2, Part 2: In about four sentences, summarize pages 61-67. You don’t need every detail since you have it in your annotation; just list highlights.

10. Lord of the Rings Look at your Chapter 2 Lord of the Rings sheet. Characters: Gandalf, Frodo, Sauron Chapter 2, Part 2 (pg. 61-67): Gandalf tells Frodo that the One Ring possesses and destroys anyone who has it. Sauron, the Enemy, is seeking the ring, and if Sauron gets the ring, he will become undefeatable. The Ringwraiths, men who have fallen under Sauron’s shadow, are Sauron’s servants.

11. Desk Arrangement Desks 1, 2, 3, 4 Desks 5, 6, 7, 15b Desks 8, 9, 10, 11 Desks 12, 13, 14, 15 Desks 16, 17, 18, 19 Desks 20, 21, 22, 23

12. What is Writing? Human beings = on the search for truth, especially the truth about who we are We were made to use our reason to process our daily experiences and grapple with deeper questions such as who am I? What is my purpose? Writing = reasoning on paper; it is thinking on paper

13. What makes good writing? Desire for truth Desire to know and better understand the world around us Desire to know and better understand who we are as human beings

14. What are major obstacles that prevents students from writing well? 1.I already know this attitude. If this is our attitude, we only skim the surface. 2. I’m just going to get it done so that I can get my grade.

15. Unit Essential Questions 1.What is the relationship between thinking and writing? 2.Why is it important to think and write logically and analytically?

16. Grammar Some clarifications: In every sentence, there is a main verb. The main verb of a sentence is either a linking verb or action verb. In most cases, the main verb is the last verb in the sentence. However, there are sentence structures where this is not the case. Helping verbs do the following: 1. They usually come before the main verb. 2. If there are helping verbs in a sentence, they tell you the tense of the verb.

17. Grammar Article: The, a, an Adjectives: modify nouns Adverbs: a lot of the times, these end in –ly. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Note: Not and never are ALWAYS adverbs.

18. Example 1 Sasha’s = Possessive Proper noun Friend = common noun Is = linking verb; present Extremely = adverb Brilliant = adjective Identify the simple subject: Friend Identify the simple predicate: is

19. Example 2 The = article Energetic = adjective Toddler = noun is = helping verb Running = action verb; present progressive Everywhere = adverb Identify the simple subject. Toddler Identify the simple predicate. Is running

20. Example 3 The = article dog = common noun will = helping verb be = linking verb; future tired = adjective soon = adverb Identify the simple subject. dog Identify the simple predicate. Will be

21. Example 4 The = article Extremely = adverb Sassy = adjective Teenager = common noun Is = linking verb; present tense Argumentative = adjective Identify the simple subject. teenager Identify the simple predicate. is

22. Example 5 The = article Frivolous = adjective Girl = common noun Has = helping verb Been = helping verb Shopping = action verb; present perfet progressive Excessively = adverb Identify the simple subject. girl Identify the simple predicate. Has been shopping

23. Example 6 Lana’s = proper possessive noun Friend = common noun Will = helping verb Not = adverb Be = linking verb happy = adjective Simple Subject = friend Simple Predicate = will be

24. Example 7 Lana’s = proper possessive noun Friend = common noun Will = helping verb Have = helping verb Been = helping verb Eating = action verb; future continuous Simple subject = friend Simple predicate = will have been eating

25. Announcements: Lord of the Rings Chapter 2 Part 3 Reading (pg. 68-84) and Summary (write your summary on your Chapter 2 sheet) is due Tuesday, September 22. Grammar Video #4 is due Tuesday, September 22. Starting next week, you will have the choice of working ahead on grammar if you would like. You will still have help when needed, but you will be able to work at your own pace in class.