Quiz – Open Book, Chapter 1, pgs. 3-14Copy and answer questions

1. Why does Buck not read the newspaper?

2. What is the yellow metal found in the Arctic darkness?

3. Give a brief description of where Buck lives.

4. What is an antagonist and why would Manuel be referred to as an antagonist in this chapter?

5. What year does the story take place?

6. What is meant by the line, "If I don’t get the hydrophobia"?

7. What was the final destination of the train on which Buck was placed in a cage?

8. Who are Perrault and Francois?

Chapter 2 – The Law of Club and Fang• Describe why Buck’s first day on Dyea Beach

was like a nightmare?

• Describe the tragedy that befell Curly.

• Why was Buck unable to sleep and how did he finally solve the problem?

• What would Buck eat for his daily rations?

• Why was Buck’s ability to steal food view by the author in a positive light?

Chapter 3 – The Dominant Primordial Beast

1. What finally drove Buck to attack Spitz?

2. What made the dogs who invaded their camps so terrifying and fierce?

3. Describe the condition of the dogs after the fight ended.

4. Why was Francois forced to kill Dolly?

5. Why were two other dogs no longer afraid of Spitz?

Chapter 4 – Who has won the Mastership?1. Who is Buck's new owner in Chapter 4?

2. What load were they pulling on the sled?

3. How does the author define instincts?

4. Why do you think the men attended to the dogs every night before thinking of themselves?

5. Describe what happened to Dave?

Chapter 5 – The Toil of Trace and Trail

1. How much weight had Buck lost by the time they arrive in Skaguay?

2. How did Mercedes and Hal’s opinion differ about their newly acquired dogs?

3. What actions of Mercedes slowed down the dog team until they could no longer pull the sled?

4. Whose camp did they stagger into at the mouth of White River and what was the gentlemen doing?

5. Why did moisture come into John Thornton’s eyes?

6. What did Thornton threaten to do if Hal continued his actions?

7. What tragedy occurred at the end of the chapter?

Chapter 6 – For the Love of a Man1. Why was John Thornton an ideal master,

and why would Buck never steal from Thornton?

2. Describe the incident with Black Burton.

3. Describe the incident where Buck saves Thornton’s life.

4. How much money did Skookum Bench king offer for Buck?

5. Why do you think John Thornton refused the offer?

Chapter 7 – The Sounding of the Call

1. Why was Thornton able to pay off his debts?

2. They took months searching for what place?

3. What did they finally manage to locate?

4. What is the hairy man that Buck sees during his long hours musing by the fire?

Target Thursday, March 27th , 2014

Copy the sentences below and decide which sentence is correct. Justify response.

1.The hot, July breeze warmed my skin.

2.The hot July breeze warmed my skin.

HW: 1. Work on Book Report

Agenda – Thursday, March 27th

This Week Notes/Reminders:

•Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th

•Interim Exam – Friday

Classwork:

1. Review HW Pgs. 187-188, 609, #8, p. 146

2. Present - Argumentative paper supporting verdict – Typhoid Mary.

3. Skill builder Workbook, 32, 34,35 A & B.

RUBRIC

Argumentative Writing Name___________________________

IDEAS: 40… 35… 30… 25… 20… *Claim(s) are introduced and distinguished from opposing claims

*Claim(s) are supported with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate, credible sources.

*Clear understanding of the topic or text is demonstrated by the writer.

*Concluding statement or section follows from and supports the argument presented.

ORGANIZATION: 20… 17… 15… 12… 10… *Reasons and evidence are organized thoughtfully and logically.

*Words, phrases, clauses create cohesion and clarify the relationship among claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

STYLE: 20… 17… 15… 12.. 10… *Formal style is established and maintained towards target audience. (no slang or colorful language.)

*Precise language and domain-specific vocabulary is used to argue Score:

Peer ratings

Student Name ___________________ Place an X by the ranking you believe the argumentative presentation deserves. 1st _____ 2nd _____ 3rd _____ 4th _____ 5th _____ (Lowest) (Highest)

Target Tuesday, March 26th , 2014 Copy the sentences below and decide which sentence is correct.

1.The violist played a beautiful, haunting melody.

2.The violist played a beautiful haunting melody.HW: 1. Complete any missed homework

assignments from Little Red Book. Pgs. 87-188, 609, #8, p. 146

2. Work on Book Report

Agenda – Tuesday, March 25th

This Week Notes/Reminders:

•Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th

•Centers: Next Week

•Common Assessment #3 – Friday

Classwork:

1. Handout: Let’s Talk about text.

2. Type Argumentative paper supporting verdict – Typhoid Mary.

Target Tuesday, March 25th , 2014 Copy all sentence(s) below, and identify and correct the misplaced and/or *dangling modifiers in the sentences below.

1.The torn employee’s handbook lay on the table.

2.I ate a hot dish of oatmeal for dinner last night.

3.The car dealer sold the Jetta to the college student with black seats.

4.When nine years old, my father enrolled in college.

HW: 1. Complete any missed homework assignments from Little Red Book. Pgs. 87-188, 609, #8, p. 146 2. Work on Book Report

Agenda – Tuesday, March 25th

This Week Notes/Reminders:

•Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th

•Centers: Wednesday-Thursday

•Common Assessment #3 – Friday

Classwork:

1.Review Homework 187-188, #3 PRACTICEAND APPLY #1-10, PAGE 609, #8 SENTENCE STRUCTURE, #1-10, p. 146.

2. Finish - Write Argumentative paragraph supporting Verdict.

3. Skill builder Workbook, 32, 34,35 A & B.

Target Answers

1. The employee’s torn handbook lay on the table.

2. I ate a dish of hot oatmeal for dinner last night.

3. The car dealer sold the Jetta with black seats to the college student.

4. When I was nine years old, my father enrolled in college.

*answers may vary slightly when correcting dangling modifiers.

Target Monday, March 24th , 2014 Copy all sentence(s) below, and identify and correct the misplaced modifier in the sentence below.

1.On her way home from work, Sarah found a silver man’s ring.2.HW: READ PAGES 292-293, 326-327, COPY SENTENCES AND COMPLETE PAGE 146, Mixed Review, A. Using Modifiers 1-10, B. Choosing the Right Modifier, 1-5.

Agenda – Monday, March 24th

This Week Notes/Reminders:

•Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th

•Centers: Wednesday-Thursday

•Common Assessment #3 – Friday

Classwork:

1.Review Homework 187-188, #3 PRACTICEAND APPLY #1-10, PAGE 609, #8 SENTENCE STRUCTURE, #1-10.

2. Read Informational Text: Typhoid Mary, Bridges to Literature, page 80.

3. Argumentative Topic: Guilty or Not Guilty

4.(LA 3) Write Argumentative paragraph supporting Verdict.

5.Skill builder Workbook, 32, 34,35 A & B.