Thursday

Today:
1. Share your short story using vocabulary words for Friday's quiz.
indelible, reticent, ulterior, dilapidated, sanctuary,  resilient, notarized, concealed, instill, endeavor2. Read The Bean Trees, chapter 8.
As you read, continue filling in your characterization charts for
Taylor and LouAnn. 

Vocabulary for Friday: Bean Trees 

2. Read chapter 8 to page 161 as homework. Tomorrow we will work on characterization charts for Maddie and Estevan. Feel free to start now

Characterization--The Bean Trees

Taylor Greer

What She is Like                       Specific Example Showing What She Is Like

1. Funny                                    1. "twerp who believed . . . manager . . . Emperor of the            Universe"(90)

        sarcastic                             2. "No I go to Kentucky every year for my license plates."(50)

                                                 3. "bedpans . . . like it was the holiest substance on . . . earth"(5)

          mocking                           4. " wet cat hair" (93) "I have no problem with small people"(93)

           smart alec                        5."I would have guessed seven or eight [toxins in a hot dog]"(94)

                                                  6. "is that your pet or your girlfriend" (30)

2. Confident/outspoken                 1. " I asked him.....giving the job to me "( 8)

                                                   2.

3. Curious                                    1. "Dying to know the name of the tire shop' (52)

4. Kind, selfless  Good person       1. 

5. Smart
    Wise                                        1.
6. Humble                                    1."please don't go out of your way we've put you out enough already."

LouAnn
Come up with 5 categories (you may pick my 5) that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 10 examples  for all of them combined (3, 2, 2, 1,2)

LouAnn
You may choose your categories
1. Insecure    "She thought she looked disgusting" (46)   
                      Lou Ann felt pleased that she was able tell s.t. they didn't know (80)                           

        passive (50)

        cautious 

        scared   
        gullible
        naive      "she  had been saving pennies to buy washing machine" (45)
                       (46)      
                        Lou Ann felt pleased that she was able tell s.t. they didn't know (80)

2. Caring
          nice        
3. Sensitive
4. Believes in Family, religious "she loved the way he asked for things" (36)
5. Has a big heart       "You don't have to do all this for me" (114) 
       gets attached to things
6. Doesn't want to be a failure  [doesn't want to move back with her mom] (80)
7. Independent                           [doesn't want to move back with her mom] (80)
8. Depressed    She cried until . .  . (46)
9. Funny

Mattie
Come up with 2categories that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 4 examples  for all of them combined (3+1))

1.                                         1. "A bug's just got one life to live, after all. Like us"(53)       (Golden rule: do to others as you would have them do to you)

2. 

                                                     

3.

4.Estevan

Come up with 2categories that show what kind of person he is
And a total of 4 examples  for all of them combined (3+1))

Esperanza

Come up with 2categories that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 4 examples  for all of them combined (3+1))

Where the Heart Is
Characterization Chart

What She is Like                       Specific Example Showing What She Is Like
Come up with 5 categories (you may pick my 5) that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 10 examples  for all of them combined (3, 2, 2, 1,2)
Novalee Nation
1.                                                       1.
                                                          2.
2.
3.

Wednesday

Today:
1. Write a short story using vocabulary words for Friday's quiz.
2. Read The Bean Trees, chapter 8.
As you read, continue filling in your characterization charts for
Taylor and LouAnn. 


1. In groups of two or three, write a short story using six of the
words listed below. Be sure to use contextual clues. You may use
dictionaries if you would like.
Make your story fun!

indelible, reticent, ulterior, dilapidated, sanctuary, 

resilient, notarized,  concealed, instill, endeavor

Go to the following link for definitions

Vocabulary for Friday: Bean Trees 

2. Read chapter 8 to page 161 as homework. Tomorrow we will work on characterization charts for Maddie and Estevan. Feel free to start now

Characterization--The Bean Trees

Taylor Greer

What She is Like                       Specific Example Showing What She Is Like

1. Funny                                    1. "twerp who believed . . . manager . . . Emperor of the            Universe"(90)

        sarcastic                             2. "No I go to Kentucky every year for my license plates."(50)

                                                 3. "bedpans . . . like it was the holiest substance on . . . earth"(5)

          mocking                           4. " wet cat hair" (93) "I have no problem with small people"(93)

           smart alec                        5."I would have guessed seven or eight [toxins in a hot dog]"(94)

                                                  6. "is that your pet or your girlfriend" (30)

2. Confident/outspoken                 1. " I asked him.....giving the job to me "( 8)

                                                   2.

3. Curious                                    1. "Dying to know the name of the tire shop' (52)

4. Kind, selfless  Good person       1. 

5. Smart
    Wise                                        1.
6. Humble                                    1."please don't go out of your way we've put you out enough already."

LouAnn
Come up with 5 categories (you may pick my 5) that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 10 examples  for all of them combined (3, 2, 2, 1,2)

LouAnn
You may choose your categories
1. Insecure    "She thought she looked disgusting" (46)   
                      Lou Ann felt pleased that she was able tell s.t. they didn't know (80)                           

        passive (50)

        cautious 

        scared   
        gullible
        naive      "she  had been saving pennies to buy washing machine" (45)
                       (46)      
                        Lou Ann felt pleased that she was able tell s.t. they didn't know (80)

2. Caring
          nice        
3. Sensitive
4. Believes in Family, religious "she loved the way he asked for things" (36)
5. Has a big heart       "You don't have to do all this for me" (114) 
       gets attached to things
6. Doesn't want to be a failure  [doesn't want to move back with her mom] (80)
7. Independent                           [doesn't want to move back with her mom] (80)
8. Depressed    She cried until . .  . (46)
9. Funny

Mattie
Come up with 2categories that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 4 examples  for all of them combined (3+1))

Estevan

Come up with 2categories that show what kind of person he is
And a total of 4 examples  for all of them combined (3+1))

Esperanza

Come up with 2categories that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 4 examples  for all of them combined (3+1))

Where the Heart Is
Characterization Chart

What She is Like                       Specific Example Showing What She Is Like
Come up with 5 categories (you may pick my 5) that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 10 examples  for all of them combined (3, 2, 2, 1,2)
Novalee Nation
1.                                                       1.
                                                          2.
2.
3.

Bean Trees audiobook of sorts on YouTube: Bean Trees

Vocabulary for Friday: Bean Trees "resilient" - "endeavor"

Bean Trees audiobook of sorts on YouTube: Bean Trees

resilient, notarized, flotsam, legitimate, jetsam, befuddleen, concealedd, instill, quetzal, Mayas, endeavor

enraptured, indelible, lethal, reticent, 

hidd

Characterization How the picture of the character painted.

How novelists develop characters.

1. Narrator tells us

2. What the character says

3. What the character does--actions

4.  What other people say

5.  How others react to the character

Taylor Greer

What She is Like                       Specific Example Showing What She Is Like

1. Funny                                      1. "not one tree in the entire state of OK"(18)
                                                    2. 
                                                    3. "prissing around bedpans . . . like holiest substance on earth"(5)

Taylor Greer

What She is Like                       Specific Example Showing What She Is Like
Come up with 5 categories (you may pick my 5) that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 10 examples  for all of them combined (3, 2, 2, 1,2)

1. Funny                                    1. "twerp who believed . . . manager . . . Emperor of the            Universe"(90)

        sarcastic                             2. "No I go to Kentucky every year for my license plates."(50)

                                                 3. "bedpans . . . like it was the holiest substance on . . . earth"(5)

          mocking                           4. " wet cat hair" (93) "I have no problem with small people"(93)

           smart alec                        5."I would have guessed seven or eight [toxins in a hot dog]"(94)

                                                  6. "is that your pet or your girlfriend" (30)

2. Confident/outspoken                 1. " I asked him.....giving the job to me "( 8)

                                                   2.

3. Curious                                    1. "Dying to know the name of the tire shop' (52)

4. Kind, selfless  Good person       1. 

5. Smart
    Wise                                        1.
6. Humble                                    1."please don't go out of your way we've put you out enough already."

LouAnn
Come up with 5 categories (you may pick my 5) that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 10 examples  for all of them combined (3, 2, 2, 1,2)

1. Insecure                                   

        passive

        cautious

        scared
        gullible

2. Caring
3. Sensitive
4. Believes in Family, religious
5. Has a big heart
       gets attached to things
6. Doesn't want to be a failure
7. Independent 

HOMEWORK: READ CHAPTER 7

Mattie
Come up with 2categories that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 4 examples  for all of them combined (3+1))




Where the Heart Is
Characterization Chart

What She is Like                       Specific Example Showing What She Is Like
Come up with 5 categories (you may pick my 5) that show what kind of person she is
And a total of 10 examples  for all of them combined (3, 2, 2, 1,2)
Novalee Nation
1.                                                       1.
                                                          2.
2.
3.

Wednesday

Vocabulary for Friday: Bean Trees "resilient" - "endeavor"

Bean Trees audiobook of sorts on YouTube: Bean Trees

resilient, notarized, flotsam, legitimate, jetsam, befuddled, instill, quetzal, Mayas, endeavor

Write a paragraph using five of the above words in contexts

Vocabulary for Friday: Bean Trees "resilient" - "endeavor"

resilient, notarized, flotsam, legitimate, jetsam, befuddled, instill, quetzal, Mayas, endeavor

Homework: Read to the end of chapter 4 (page 86)

Friday

Vocabulary for Friday: Bean Trees "resilient" - "endeavor"

Love poems for the weekend!

Pablo Neruda Love Sonnet 17

somewhere i have never traveled

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways

Thursday

Hand in Robert Frost paragraph--20 points
Do transitional sentences activity (click link to find Google Doc)

Discuss Chapter 2, The Bean Trees

Wednesday

1. Discuss chapter 1 of The Bean Trees
2. Quiet reading time. Finish chapter 2 for tomorrow (page 46)
3. HOMEWORK (20 points): Choose one of the three paragraphs that you wrote on the Robert Frost poems. Your assignment today is to completely rewrite it, adding three sentences of elaboration. To do this, you must use three different examples of the wording from our transitional sentences exercise today. Feel free to add other sentences of your own, of course, but three of them must have the words listed below. Underline those words :)

Agreement
as a matter of fact
in the light of the fact that 
to say nothing of
similarly
Adding to what's been said
moreover
of course
likewise
not only ... but also
in addition
Contradiction
although it may be true that . . .
Despite the fact that 

of course ..., but

on the other hand

Cause/effect; consequence
in order to fully understand ...

by the same token

since

given that

consequently

therefore

Example

It is important to realize

because (yes, you can start a sentence with "because")

The most compelling evidence

To put it another way

in other words

Effect; Result

under those circumstances

consequently

therefore

for this reason

Conclusion

in either case

in the final analysis

usually

in essence

given these points

Moon day

When the bell rings, write out the Robert Frost poem that you 















NOW we will work on transition sentences so that you can expand and strengthen the paragraph that you wrote on the Robert Frost poem by adding three transition sentences. Type the final paragraph and staple your original to the back. Due tomorrow, 20 points
TRANSITION SENTENCES:
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs

Today we will practice writing good transition sentences as we work together to write an argument that Alexander T. Wolf should not be held responsible for the deaths of the three little pigs.. We will listen to "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" and
ASSIGNMENT: Pretend you are the criminal defense attorney for Alexander T. Wolf (The True Story of the Three Little Pigs) and write seven transitional sentences arguing his case--one sentence for each of the following categories:
Agreement
Pick one of the following and write your own sentence (repeat for each heading):
as a matter of fact
in the light of the fact that 
to say nothing of
similarly
Adding to what's been said
Pick one of the following and write your own sentence (repeat for each heading):
moreover
of course
likewise
not only ... but also
in addition
Contradiction
Pick one of the following and write your sentence:
although it may be true that . . .
Despite the fact that 

of course ..., but

on the other hand

Cause/effect; consequence
Pick one of the following and write your sentence:
in order to fully understand ...

by the same token

since

given that

consequently

therefore

Example
Pick one of the following and write your sentence:

It is important to realize

because (yes, you can start a sentence with "because")

The most compelling evidence

To put it another way

in other words

Effect; Result

Pick one of the following and write your sentence:

under those circumstances

consequently

therefore

for this reason

Conclusion
Pick one of the following and write your sentence:

in either case

in the final analysis

usually

in essence

given these points

HOMEWORK (20 points): Type your Robert Frost analysis paragraph, adding three sentences of elaboration using three different examples of the wording from our transitional sentences exercise today.

Study for Friday and Monday!

Vocabulary for Friday: Bean Trees "resilient" - "materialized"

HOMEWORK: Finish chapter 2 (page 46).
Pass off one of the poems listed below:

Nothing Gold Can Stay

by Robert Frost

Fire and Ice

by Robert Frost "The Greatest Speech Ever" on the necessity of standing up against hatred Dust of Snow        by Robert Frost

Improving Paragraphs

Daily Oral Language Sentence Corrections
1. a. Fix this sentence: Before he arrived at Portland international airport he printed his bording pass
Before he arrived at Portland International Airport, he had printed his bording pass. 
1.b. Correct the other two sentences (I will give them to you when you finish)

Today we will practice writing good transition sentences as we work together to write an argument that Alexander T. Wolf should not be held responsible for the deaths of the three little pigs.. We will listen to "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" and
1. We will summarize the argument, which we will then use as our "essay" to be editted.
2. We will compile a list of strong transition words to use in sentences, based on the list at the bottom of the page
3. Each of you will write transition sentences that could be used in an essay exonerating (showinig that he's not guilty) Alexander T. Wolf.

Adding to what's been said
Pick one of the following and write your sentence:

moreover
of course
likewise
not only ... but also
in addition
Agreement
Pick one of the following and write your sentence:

as a matter of fact
in the light of the fact that 
to say nothing of
similarly

Contradiction
although this may be true
Despite the fact that 

although

of course ..., but

on the other hand

on the contrary

Cause/effect; consequence
Write a sentence of your own using one of the following:

with this in mind

granted (that)

due to

in order to
in order to fully understand ...

by the same token

since

given that

under those circumstances

consequently

therefore

for this reason

Example
Write a sentence of your own using one of the following:

It is important to realize

whenever

because

The most compelling evidence

A point often overlooked

To put it another way

for this reason

in other words

certainly

Effect; Result

Write a sentence of your own using one of the following:

under those circumstances

consequently

therefore

for this reason

Conclusion
Write a sentence of your own using one of the following:

in either case

in the final analysis

usually

in essence

in fact

given these points

Transition Words and Phrases

This structured list of commonly used English transition words — approximately 200, can be considered as quasi complete. It can be used (by students and teachers alike) to find the right expression. English transition words are essential, since they not only connect ideas, but also can introduce a certain shift, contrast or opposition, emphasis or agreement, purpose, result or conclusion, etc. in the line of argument.
The transition words and phrases have been assigned only once to somewhat artificial categories, although some words belong to more than one category.

There is some overlapping with preposition and postposition, but for the purpose of clarity and completeness of this concise guide, I did not differentiate.

Agreement / Addition / Similarity

The transition words like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information, reinforce ideas, and express agreement with preceding material.

in the first place

not only ... but also

in like manner
moreover
of course
likewise

not only ... but also
in addition

coupled with

in the same fashion / way

first, second, third

in the light of

not to mention

to say nothing of

equally important

as a matter of fact
similarly
by the same token

again

to

and

also

then

equally

identically

uniquely

like

as

too

moreover

as well as

together with

of course

likewise

comparatively

correspondingly

similarly

furthermore

additionally

Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction

Transition phrases like but, rather and or, express that there is evidence to the contraryor point out alternatives, and thus introduce a change the line of reasoning (contrast).

although this may be true

in contrast

different from

of course ..., but

on the other hand

on the contrary

at the same time

in spite of

even so / though

be that as it may

then again

above all

in reality

after all

but

(and) still

unlike

or

(and) yet

while

albeit

besides

as much as

even though

although

instead

whereas

despite

conversely

otherwise

however

rather

nevertheless

nonetheless

regardless

notwithstanding

Cause / Condition / Purpose

These transitional phrases present specific conditions or intentions.

in the event that

granted (that)

as / so long as

on (the) condition (that)

for the purpose of

with this intention

in the hope that

to the end that

for fear that

in order to

seeing / being that

in view of

If

... then

unless

when

whenever

while

because of

as

since

while

lest

in case

provided that

given that

only / even if

so that

so as to

owing to

inasmuch as

Examples / Support / Emphasis

These transitional devices (like especially) are used to introduce examples as support, to indicate importance or as an illustration so that an idea is cued to the reader.

in other words

to put it differently

for one thing

as an illustration

in this case

for this reason

to put it another way

that is to say

with attention to

by all means

to put it another way

in other words

for this reason

another key point

first thing to remember

most compelling evidence

must be remembered

point often overlooked

to point out

on the positive side

on the negative side

with this in mind

notably

including

like

to be sure

namely

chiefly

truly

indeed

certainly

surely

markedly

such as

especially

explicitly

specifically

expressly

surprisingly

frequently

significantly

particularly

in fact

in general

in particular

in detail

for example

for instance

to demonstrate

to emphasize

to repeat

to clarify

to explain

to enumerate

Effect / Consequence / Result

Some of these transition words (thus, then, accordingly, consequently, therefore, henceforth) are time words that are used to show that after a particular time there was aconsequence or an effect.

Note that for and because are placed before the cause/reason. The other devices are placed before the consequences or effects.

as a result

under those circumstances

in that case

for this reason

in effect

for

thus

because the

then

hence

consequently

therefore

thereupon

forthwith

accordingly

henceforth

Conclusion / Summary / Restatement

These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize and / or restate ideas, or indicate a final general statement. Also some words (like therefore) from the Effect / Consequence category can be used to summarize.

as can be seen

generally speaking

in the final analysis

all things considered

as shown above

in the long run

given these points

as has been noted

in a word

for the most part

after all

in fact

in summary

in conclusion

in short

in brief

in essence

to summarize

on balance

altogether

overall

ordinarily

usually

by and large

to sum up

on the whole

in any event

all in all

Obviously

Ultimately

Definitely

Time / Chronology / Sequence

These transitional words (like finally) have the function of limiting, restricting, and definingtime. They can be used either alone or as part of adverbial expressions.

at the present time

from time to time

sooner or later

at the same time

up to the present time

to begin with

in due time

as soon as

as long as

in the meantime

in a moment

without delay

in the first place

when
all of a sudden

at this instant

first, second

immediately

quickly

finally

after

later

last

until

till

since

then

before

hence

since

once

about

next

now

formerly

suddenly

shortly

henceforth

whenever

eventually

meanwhile

further

during

in time

prior to

forthwith

straightaway

by the time

whenever

until now

now that

instantly

presently

occasionally

Many transition words in the time category (consequently; first, second, third; further; hence; henceforth; since; then, when; and whenever) have other uses.

Except for the numbers (first, second, third) and further they add a meaning of time in expressing conditions, qualifications, or reasons. The numbers are also used to add information or list examples. Further is also used to indicate added space as well as added time.

Space / Location / Place

These transition words are often used as part of adverbial expressions and have the function to restrict, limit or qualify space. Quite a few of these are also found in the Timecategory and can be used to describe spatial order or spatial reference.

in the middle

to the left/right

in front of

on this side

in the distance

here and there

in the foreground

in the background

in the center of

adjacent to

opposite to 

here

there

next

where

from

over

near

above

below

down

up

under

further

beyond

nearby

wherever

around

between

before

alongside

amid

among

beneath

beside

behind

across