1. Island Escape Design and describe a tiny island that would be the perfect escape for you for a few days. Respond to the prompt above in complete sentences. You have 8 minutes. Be prepared to share your writing. JOURNAL August 7

2. Standards  ELACC9-10W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.  (b.) Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.  (d.) Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.  ELACC9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.  ELACC9-10W5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. August 7

3. Standards  ELACC9-10W10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.  ELACC9-10L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.  (c.) Spell correctly.  (d.) Produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.  ELACC9-10L4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. (a.) Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. August 7

4. The investigators uncovered an insidious scheme to rob people of their life savings. They were too proud to give any intimation of their financial problems. The tour guide showed us the opulent living quarters of the royal family. Definition: intended to deceive or entrap, sly, treacherous Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: cunning, underhanded, perfidious Antonyms: frank, ingenuous, aboveboard Definition: a hint, indirect suggestion Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: clue, indication, inkling Antonyms: Definition: wealthy, luxurious, ample, grandiose Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant Antonyms: wretched, poverty-stricken, destitute

5. August 7 Spools of pliable copper wire are standard equipment for many kinds of maintenance workers. Effective speakers often reiterate an important statement for emphasis. Stolid people can generally be said to take things in stride. Definition: easily bent, flexible, easily influenced Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: supple, adaptable, resilient Antonyms: rigid, inflexible, recalcitrant Definition: repeat, to say again Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: restate, rehash, recapitulate Antonyms: Definition: not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull; unresponsive Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic Antonyms: emotional, over- sensitive, high strung

6. August 7 Negotiators have come up with a tentative agreement that will keep both sides of the bargaining table past the deadline. According to my parents, the latest styles make me look unkempt. Definition: experimental in nature, uncertain, hesitant Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: provisional, inconclusive Antonyms: definite, conclusive, confirmed Definition: not combed, untidy, unpolished, rude, not properly maintained Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: sloppy, disheveled, rough, disordered Antonyms: tidy, neat, well-groomed, natty

7. August 7 Newspapers often publish the verbatim text of an important political speech. The hikers made their way warily up the steep and rocky trail. Definition: word for word, exactly as written or spoken Part of Speech: adjective, adverb Synonyms: exact, precisely Antonyms: paraphrase, summarize Definition: cautiously, with great care Part of Speech: adverb Synonyms: carefully, prudently, gingerly Antonyms: recklessly, heedlessly, incautiously

8. Group Activity  Read the article provided with your partner or group members.  Determine the 5 most important points from the article. Record these points on a sheet of paper. Make sure to include the title of the article.  Choose one person to present your points to the class.  You must take notes on other groups’ presentations. August 7

9. Standards  ELACC9-10W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.  (b.) Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.  (d.) Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.  ELACC9-10W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.  ELACC9-10W5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. August 7

10. Standards  ELACC9-10W10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.  ELACC9-10L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.  (c.) Spell correctly.  (d.) Produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the conventions of punctuation and capitalization.  ELACC9-10L4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. (a.) Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. August 7

11. Name One Name one thing you learned about the Holocaust today. August 7