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Ballerina: The Book

PAPER SHUFFLING…..

1. IF YOU WROTE THE POEM “THE PASSIONATE PROFESSOR TO HIS STUDENTS”, PLEASE PASS IT FORWARD NOW. BE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON THE TOP AND IT IS LEGIBLE ENOUGH TO READ EASILY.

2. IF YOU ANSWERED THE QUESTIONS FROM PAGES 171-175, PASS THOSE FORWARD NEXT. BE SURE YOUR NAME IS ON THE TOP.

3. THOSE WRITING “THE PUPIL’S REPLY” WILL NOW RECEIVE A CLASSMATE’S POEM OR “THE NYMPH’S REPLY” FOR A MODEL.

4. AT THE END OF THE PERIOD, THE “EVENS” MUST TURN IN THEIR QUESTIONS AND THE “ODDS” MUST TURN IN BOTH POEMS (YOURS AND THE ONE YOU USED AS A MODEL – UNLESS YOU USED “THE NYMPH’S REPLY”)

• QUESTIONS????

1. What language does Hundert use to describe Sedgewick after the confrontation around Sedgewick’s cheating?

2. What are morals? What then is a “code of morals”?

3. In the passage thus far, has Sedgewick been described positively or negatively? Do you think the word feline (171) is meant to have a positive or negative connotation?

4. Describe Hundert’s code of morals versus Sedgewick’s:

5. Consider: What was Sedgewick doing on page 171, if he was not trying to be expelled?

READ 171-175, ANNOTATE AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

Evens: “The Passionate Professor to His Pupils”

Construct a poem, wherein an exuberant educator appeals to the interests of eager students, encouraging them to work

diligently in his class.

Odds: “The Pupil’s Reply”

Once you receive a copy of “The Passionate Professor to His Pupils”, construct a pessimistic response by repurposing the

language of “The Passionate Professor to His Pupils”.

PLEASE READ FOR AIR TONIGHT…..

GET OUT YOUR AIR NOTEBOOKS,

PLEASE

Tuesday October 21, 2014

TUESDAY: SELECT ONE EXAMPLE WHERE THE NARRATOR’S “CODE OF MORALS” (P. 172) IS CHALLENGED, AND EXPLAIN ITS CONTEXT AND

ITS IMPACT ON THE NARRATOR.

In class, Hundert gives Sedgewick easy questions. In the competition, Hundert is concerned that people think he is giving Sedgewick easier questions. Hundert decides to give Sedgewick a more difficult question, and then realizes he is cheating.

The narrator admits that he “broke one of his cardinal rules” (p. 165) when he changedSedgewick’s grade. He still moves forward with allowing Sedgewick to enter the competition. He even wants Sedgewick to win the competition.

When he realizes Sedgewick is cheating, he follows the direction of the headmaster and does not expose him.

When he sees Sedgewick after the competition, he tells him that “it’s a complicated matter” (p. 171). He does not reveal the real reason for keeping quiet.

175-182 THE STORY CONTINUES…LISTEN AND ANNOTATE.

GET OUT YOUR AIR NOTEBOOKS,

PLEASE

RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).In 3-5 sentences, comment on the

LANGUAGE and WORD CHOICE used in your reading last evening. Was it easy to understand? Descriptive? Slang? Dialogue? Technical? Why did your author CHOOSE to use the language he/she did – for what purpose/effect?

Wednesday

DID YOU FINISH THE READING?

1. After Woodbridge’s death, who was Hundert’s chief competitor for headmaster?

A. Sedgewick B. Senator Bell C. Charles Ellerby D. Deepak Mehta2. Why does Hundert keep a gun in his desk drawer? A.

He was robbed once B. He uses it for classroom demonstration C. It was his father’s D. It was forced upon him by Senator Bell

3. What does Hundert do with his gun? A. Sells it to raise money for the school

B. Throws it in the water C. Gives it to Sedgewick D. Nothing

4. Who was named the new headmaster? A. Hundert B. Charles Ellerby

C. Sedgewick D. Julius Caesar

5.This passage ends with A. Hundert being asked to retire B. Hundert shooting Ellerby C. Sedgewick Bell returning to the school D. Hundert winning the Mr. Julius Caesar adult competition

Bonus period 2: Which word was NOT used to describe Sedgewick Bell and/or his work? Abominations, infamous, dim-witted or intellectual.

Bonus period 5: What was the name of the company that Sedgewick Bell led as the chairman? EastAmerica Steel, WestAmerica Steel, Paper and BookBindings, The Benedictine

Bonus period 6: What did a powerful member of the Board of St. Benedict’s wear to a faculty meeting? (Remember the date!)

Bonus period 9: How many DECADES was Hundert employed by St. Benedict’s school?

Celebrating Native American Culture

Music, Dance & Storytelling

Tuesday, Nov 42:25 – 3:15 Main Gym

Brought to you by the Unity Club

WEDNESDAY: GROUP WORK AFTER INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS…

You will receive documents labeled A, B and C. You will meet with others in a small group to work together. You will turn your paper work in together as a group – each labelled with the student names, and stapled together. Thank you.

THURSDAY PAGES 182-187: REVIEW THE VOCABULARY AND MAKE A

PROGNOSTICATION ABOUT THE PLOT DEVELOPMENT

1.maturation (n.) – the act or process of becoming fully developed in body or mind, as a person

2.guileless (adj.) – sincere; honest; straightforward; frank

3.slight (n.) – insult or rejection4.meretriciousness (n.) – quality of being falsely

praiseful or superficial5.tenure (n.) – the period or term of holding

something6.rancor (n.) – bitter, rankling resentment or ill will;

hatred; malice

AS YOU ARE READING/LISTENING/ANNOTATING, BE SURE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING…

1. What does Hundert mean when he notes that “it is precisely this sort of childhood slight that will drive a great figure” (p. 183)? What does Hundert think he knows about Sedgewick’s character?2. In what way does Hundert’s “spirit take a beating” (p. 186) in this section?

3. What feelings does the anticipation for the contest conjure in Hundert?

FRIDAY: DETERMINE A CENTRAL IDEA FROM HUNDERT’S REUNION WITH HIS FORMER STUDENTS. HOW DOES THIS IDEA EMERGE AND DEVELOP OVER THE COURSE OF THE TEXT?

PAGES 187-191 – WHATEVER WE DO NOT FINISH, YOU MUST COMPLETE OVER THE WEEKEND. PLEASE ANNOTATE THE WAY YOU HAVE BEEN TAUGHT!!

1. What feeling does Hundert express in the first line of this section and why?

2. What kind of impact do the helicopter ride and accommodations have on

Hundert?

3. What does Hundert notice about the boys, now they are grown?

4. Circle the word “still” each time Hundert uses it when describing his former

students. How does the repetition of the word “still” contribute to the development of a central idea of the text?