Warm-ups, 3rd 6 weeks On-Level English I

Warm up #1 Complex/Compound Write out the following, filling in the blanks: 1.A Compound sentence is the combination of 2 __________ joined by a __________ and a __________. FANBOYS stands for ______,_____,_____,_____, _____,______,_____. 2. A Complex sentence is the combination of a __________ and an __________. The __________ starts with a __________ or a __________. If the __________ comes first, I use a __________, or if the __________ comes first, I do not need one. Write out the following, filling in the blanks: 1.A Compound sentence is the combination of 2 __________ joined by a __________ and a __________. FANBOYS stands for ______,_____,_____,_____, _____,______,_____. 2. A Complex sentence is the combination of a __________ and an __________. The __________ starts with a __________ or a __________. If the __________ comes first, I use a __________, or if the __________ comes first, I do not need one.

Warm up #2 Hero Defined Answer the following (and be prepared to share): 1.What are the qualities necessary for someone to be considered a hero? Be specific! (This may be a list) 2.List several examples from either people you personally know, or those in movies and film, or that you have heard about/read about in various media sources. 3.Choose one and write a paragraph about why they fit the definition you gave in #1, or why nobody fits that list. Answer the following (and be prepared to share): 1.What are the qualities necessary for someone to be considered a hero? Be specific! (This may be a list) 2.List several examples from either people you personally know, or those in movies and film, or that you have heard about/read about in various media sources. 3.Choose one and write a paragraph about why they fit the definition you gave in #1, or why nobody fits that list.

Warm up #3 Odyssey big ideas Fill out the “Odyssey” anticipation guide. 2. Choose one of the ideas you “strongly agreed” with, or one idea you “strongly disagreed” with, and write a paragraph for it, explaining your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing. Remember to provide clear and specific examples to help you make your point. 1. Fill out the “Odyssey” anticipation guide. 2. Choose one of the ideas you “strongly agreed” with, or one idea you “strongly disagreed” with, and write a paragraph for it, explaining your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing. Remember to provide clear and specific examples to help you make your point.

Warm up #4 Odyssey big ideas Take out the “Odyssey” anticipation guide from yesterday’s class. 2. Choose another of the ideas you “strongly agreed” or “strongly disagreed” with, and write a paragraph for it, explaining your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing. Remember to provide clear and specific examples to help you make your point. 1. Take out the “Odyssey” anticipation guide from yesterday’s class. 2. Choose another of the ideas you “strongly agreed” or “strongly disagreed” with, and write a paragraph for it, explaining your reasons for agreeing or disagreeing. Remember to provide clear and specific examples to help you make your point.

Warm up #5 6 word memoir A memoir is “an account of one's personal life and experiences; autobiography.” 2.Create a 6 word memoir for yourself! Try to capture the essence of your life! 3.Example: 1. Future empty nester ponders what’s next 2. Lost: patience, mind, sense of direction 3. World travel awaits; money, freedom pending 4. Schools: Stanwood, Salem, Skykomish, Sultan, Saginaw 1.A memoir is “an account of one's personal life and experiences; autobiography.” 2.Create a 6 word memoir for yourself! Try to capture the essence of your life! 3.Example: 1. Future empty nester ponders what’s next 2. Lost: patience, mind, sense of direction 3. World travel awaits; money, freedom pending 4. Schools: Stanwood, Salem, Skykomish, Sultan, Saginaw

Warm up #6 Presidential? Read: As you probably know by now, Nelson Mandela, a civil rights leader and former president of South Africa died last week. During his funeral, (After giving one of the speeches honoring Mandela) this Picture, of President Obama and 2 other world leaders, taking a selfie, was taken by the press. Write: Is this behavior appropriate for a leader of our country? Has our use of technology crossed the line? Why or why not? Be specific with your explanation. Read: As you probably know by now, Nelson Mandela, a civil rights leader and former president of South Africa died last week. During his funeral, (After giving one of the speeches honoring Mandela) this Picture, of President Obama and 2 other world leaders, taking a selfie, was taken by the press. Write: Is this behavior appropriate for a leader of our country? Has our use of technology crossed the line? Why or why not? Be specific with your explanation.

Warm up #7Epic Hero Write down these qualities of An epic hero (We will look for them in the text today)  is introduced in medias res,  is both warrior and polished speaker,  possesses supernatural talents or gifts,  takes a long journey,  has a corps of fellow warriors but does solitary deed,  possesses virtues admired by his society,  proves excellence through a series of well-matched combat scenes, and a fight with a main antagonist, often a “god-despiser,”  encounters a divine or supernatural power.

Warm up #8 Scariest place Describe the scariest place you have been or the scariest event you have been a part of. Get specific. If you can’t think of one, what would the scariest place be for you? Include details. Write for the entire 5 minutes.

Warm up #10Odyssey review Using the map, create a flowchart of the stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home.

Warm up #9 Odyssey review Create a flowchart of the all 16 stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home. (1 st 4 shown) Troy (1188) Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode. Ismarus (1212) Lotus Eaters (1212) Cyclops(1213) Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Warm up #9 Odyssey review Create a flowchart of the all 16 stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home. (1 st 4 shown) Aeolus (1224) Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode. Laestrygonians (1224) Aeaea( ) Land of the dead (1226) Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Warm up #9 Odyssey review Create a flowchart of the all 16 stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home. (1 st 4 shown) Aeaea (2 nd time) (1230) Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode. Sirens (1234) Charybdis(1235) Scylla (1236) Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Warm up #9 Odyssey review Create a flowchart of the all 16 stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home. (1 st 4 shown) Island of the sun God(1236) Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode. Calypso (1206) King Alcinous(1210) Ithaca (1242) Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Warm up #9 Odyssey review Here are all 16 stops made by Odysseus with page numbers for reference! Troy (1188) Ismarus (1212) Lotus Eaters (1212) Cyclops(1213) Aeolus (1224) Laestrygonians (1224) Aeaea( ) Land of the dead (1226) Aeaea (2 nd time) (1230) Sirens (1234) Charybdis(1235) Scylla (1236) Island of the sun God(1236) Calypso (1206) King Alcinous(1210) Ithaca (1242)

Period 1 9:05-9:52(47) Period 29:57-10:44(47) Period 310:49-11:36(47) Period 411:41-1:06(65) Period 51:11-1:33(22) Period 6EXAM1:38-2:53(75) Period 7EXAM 3:03-4:18(75) Thu. Jan. 16, 2014 Period 1EXAM 9:05-10:20(75) Period 2EXAM10:30-11:45(75) Period 411:50-1:25(65) Period 31:30-2:50(80) Period 5 3:00-4:18(78) Fri Jan. 17, 2014 Period 3EXAM 9:05-10:20(75) Period 4EXAM10:30-11:45(75) Period 5EXAM11:55-1:10(75) Bus Pickup 1:30 Wednesday, 1/15/13 Thursday, 1/16/13 Friday, 1/17/13 Final’s Schedule for Next Week: January 15-17, 2013