Warm-ups, 3rd 6 weeksOn-Level English I

2013-2014

Warm up #1 Complex/Compound 11-18-13

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 12-02-13

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 12-03-13

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 2 12-04-131. 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 12-05-13

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 next2. Lost: patience, mind, sense of direction3. World travel awaits; money, freedom pending4. Schools: Stanwood, Salem, Skykomish, Sultan,

Saginaw

Warm up #6 Presidential? 12-11-13

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 #7 Epic Hero 12-12-13

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 12-17-13

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 #10 Odyssey review 1-7-14

Using the map, create a flowchart of the stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home.

Warm up #9 Odyssey review 1-7-14

Create a flowchart of the all 16 stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home. (1st 4 shown)

Troy (1188)

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

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 1-7-14

Create a flowchart of the all 16 stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home. (1st 4 shown)

Aeolus (1224)

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Laestrygonians (1224)

Aeaea(1224-1225) Land of the dead (1226)

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Warm up #9 Odyssey review 1-7-14

Create a flowchart of the all 16 stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home. (1st 4 shown)

Aeaea (2nd time) (1230)

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

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 1-7-14

Create a flowchart of the all 16 stops Odysseus makes on his Odyssey home. (1st 4 shown)

Island of the sun God(1236)

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

Summarize what happens to Odysseus in this episode.

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 1-7-14

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(1224-1225) Land of the dead (1226)

Aeaea (2nd 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 2 9:57 - 10:44 (47)

Period 3 10:49 - 11:36 (47)Period 4 11:41 - 1:06 (65) 

Period 5 1:11 - 1:33 (22)

Period 6 EXAM 1:38 - 2:53 (75)

Period 7 EXAM   3:03 - 4:18 (75)

Thu. Jan. 16, 2014

Period 1 EXAM   9:05 - 10:20 (75)

Period 2 EXAM 10:30 - 11:45 (75)

Period 4 11:50 - 1:25 (65) 

Period 3 1:30 - 2:50 (80)

Period 5     3:00 - 4:18 (78)

Fri Jan. 17, 2014

Period 3 EXAM   9:05 - 10:20 (75)

Period 4 EXAM 10:30 - 11:45 (75)

Period 5 EXAM 11:55 - 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