GT Frankenstein Drills

GT Frankenstein Drills

Quarter 2

2010-2011

Drill 1 11/7Drill 1 11/7 Take out phrase activity Homework: Comma HO 189-192

Comma quiz 11/11 Objective: SWBAT read and annotate a

text in order to identify plot, conflict, and theme.

Drill: Category Red/Answer in complete sentences. “Honesty is the best policy” is a common saying. Why do people sometimes ignore this advice?

Drill 2 11/8Drill 2 11/8 Homework: Comma Quiz 11/11 Objective:SWBAT evaluate their progress in English

in order to set goals for the second quarter. Drill: Based on your performance in English during

the first quarter, select a specific goal for second quarter and two actions to achieve this goal. Example Goal:I will complete all homework on time. Example Action: I will use my planner to record homework

and check it off when it is done. I will file all work in my binder or homework folder so I

have it in class when I need it.

Drill 3 11/10Drill 3 11/10

Homework: Comma Quiz 11/11 Objective: SWBAT use structural

features in order to differentiate between science fiction and fantasy.

Drill: Fill in the blanks. Use commas to items in a

. Use commas to two or more

that come before a .

Drill 4 11/11Drill 4 11/11 Homework: Hyphen Handout p. 218 Objective: SWBAT use structural

features in order to differentiate between science fiction and fantasy.

Drill: Fill in the blanks. 3. Use a comma before , ,

, , , or when it joins independent clauses in a sentence.

4. Use commas to an expression that a sentence. 5. Use a comma certain elements.

Drill 5 11/14Drill 5 11/14

Take out hyphen homework Homework: Presentations 11/17 Objective: SWBAT locate and evaluate sources

of information in order to create a presentation about science fiction and Frankenstein.

Drill: What rule is used for the hyphens in the following sentence.

The amazing nine-year-old child can play the piano like Elton John.

If you don’t know, use your notes or flashcard.

Drill 6 11/16Drill 6 11/16

Homework: Presentations 11/17 Objective: SWBAT locate and evaluate sources

of information in order to create a presentation about science fiction and Frankenstein.

Drill: Identify the subject and predicate in this sentence. Write the sentence on your drill sheet.

The only way to reach your career goals is to start reaching for them.

Drill 6 answerDrill 6 answer

The only way to reach your career goals is to start reaching for them.

Way—subject of the sentence Is—linking verb (links the

infinitive phrase “to start reaching” way is to start reaching

Drill 7 11/17Drill 7 11/17 Homework: Read From the

beginning to page 18. Letters Objective: SWBAT select a purpose,

audience, and setting in order to deliver effective oral presentations.

Drill: Take out a piece of paper for notes. Review/practice your presentation. Be prepared to present.

Drill 8 11/22Drill 8 11/22

Homework: Read Letters to page 18 complete handout Objective: SWBAT continue to develop prior knowledge in

order to understand Frankenstein. Drill: You will have 7 minutes to respond to the following

statement. You may start by creating a list of possible advances either medical or technical. Please conclude by writing sentences to describe what life might be like in 2075.

In 2075, humans will…

Think about how technology has changed society. Think about medical advances. What are the implications of possible new inventions?

Drill 9 11/28Drill 9 11/28 Take out Frankenstein packet. Homework: Chapters 1-5 Due 12/2. Multiple

Meaning Words Quiz 12/2. Objective: SWBAT analyze point of view as a tool

in order to interpret Frankenstein. Drill: Drill: Use context clues to define the

underlined word.

You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings. (Shelley 1.)

Drill 9 AnswerDrill 9 Answer Forebodings: Fearful

apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen

Drill 10 11/29Drill 10 11/29 Homework: Chapters 1-5 Due 12/2. Multiple

Meaning Words Quiz 12/2. Apostrophe Packet p. 212-216 Objective: SWBAT use context and function in order

to determine the meaning of words. Drill: Determine the meaning of the underlined word

based on context clues. I shall satiate my ardent curiosity with the sight of a

part of the world never before visited, and may tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man. (Shelley 2)

Drill 10 AnswerDrill 10 Answer

Satiated: Satisfied to the full

Drill 11 11/30Drill 11 11/30 Take our Apostrophe Packet p. 212 Homework: Chapters 1-5 Due 12/2. Multiple

Meaning Words Quiz 12/2. Objective: SWBAT correctly use an apostrophe in

order to show possession and to make contractions.

Drill: Correctly punctuate the following phrases using the possessive case.1. The students of Mrs. Demos2. The pencil of Bill3. The shoes of the women

Drill 11 answerDrill 11 answer

1. Mrs. Demos’ students 2. Bill’s pencil 3. The women’s shoes.

Notebook Quiz #1Notebook Quiz #1Put a proper heading on your paper.

1. What is the objective for drill 5 on 11/14?

2. What is the answer to drill 10 on 11/29?

3. What are three elements of Science Fiction?

4. What is galvanism?

5. List at least one grammar rule for the use of the apostrophe.

Drill 12 12/2Drill 12 12/2 Take out Frankenstein packet. Homework: Read Chapters 6-9 due 12/5. Quiz

on apostrophe usage 12/5. Objective: SWBAT evaluate the role of physical,

cultural, and social setting in the text in order to interpret Frankenstein.

Drill: Drill: Determine the meaning of the underlined word using context clues.

He was respected by all who knew him for his integrity and indefatigable attention to public business (Shelley 19).

Drill 12 answerDrill 12 answer

Indefatigable: persistently tireless