Dragonwings
JANUARY 3 - JANUARY 15: REVIEW FOR EXAM
Week 9: December 18-22
Complete novel.
Vocab Quiz: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
ESSAY ASSIGNMENT DUE DECEMBER 19, 2011
Vocabulary Words: Eerie, Shock, Tottering, Bandit, Cherish, Culture, Immortal, Churned, Shrewd and Malicious.
Vocab Quiz: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011
ESSAY ASSIGNMENT DUE DECEMBER 19, 2011
Vocabulary Words: Eerie, Shock, Tottering, Bandit, Cherish, Culture, Immortal, Churned, Shrewd and Malicious.
Week 8: December 11 - 15
Continue Reading novel.
Vocab Quiz: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Class time to work on Essay Assignment: Due December 19, 2011.
Vocabulary Words: Burden, Boarder, Mocking, Ambush, Frantically, Feud, Preliminary, Correspondence, Sullen and Indecisive.
Vocab Quiz: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Class time to work on Essay Assignment: Due December 19, 2011.
Vocabulary Words: Burden, Boarder, Mocking, Ambush, Frantically, Feud, Preliminary, Correspondence, Sullen and Indecisive.
Week 7: December 4 - December 8
Continue Reading Chapters 7 & 8
Essay Assignment: Due December 19, 2011.
Grammar: Predicates
Journal Entry #13:
How do you get to know someone? Use details from the novel (Ms Whitlaw & Moon Shadow) and ideas from your own life to write a complete paragraph about making new friends.
Essay Assignment: Due December 19, 2011.
Grammar: Predicates
Journal Entry #13:
How do you get to know someone? Use details from the novel (Ms Whitlaw & Moon Shadow) and ideas from your own life to write a complete paragraph about making new friends.
Week 6: November 27 - December 1
Continue reading novel.
Test: November 29, 2011
Project Due: November 30, 2011
Test: November 29, 2011
Project Due: November 30, 2011
Week 5: November 20-24
Continue reading novel.
Grammar: Direct and Indirect Objects
Vocab Quiz: Thursday November 24, 2011
Journal Entries:
10) In your opinion, why might the author have put all English speech in italic print? (Respond using a
complete sentence)
11) Why does Moon Shadow refer to white people as “demons”? Do you think Moon Shadow will still feel
this way after he has spent some time in the United States? (Respond using a complete paragraph)
12) Why must Moon Shadow and his Father leave the company? (Respond using a complete paragraph)
Journals are due: November 23, 2011
Vocabulary Words: Abominable, Desolate, Indifferent, Indignant, Monopolize, Tendrils, Venerable, Presumptuous, Theme, Climax
Grammar: Direct and Indirect Objects
Vocab Quiz: Thursday November 24, 2011
Journal Entries:
10) In your opinion, why might the author have put all English speech in italic print? (Respond using a
complete sentence)
11) Why does Moon Shadow refer to white people as “demons”? Do you think Moon Shadow will still feel
this way after he has spent some time in the United States? (Respond using a complete paragraph)
12) Why must Moon Shadow and his Father leave the company? (Respond using a complete paragraph)
Journals are due: November 23, 2011
Vocabulary Words: Abominable, Desolate, Indifferent, Indignant, Monopolize, Tendrils, Venerable, Presumptuous, Theme, Climax
Week 4: November 13-November 17
Continue reading novel (Chapter 5)
Grammar: Infinitives
Vocab Quiz: Wednesday November 16, 2011
Vocabulary words: Abacus, Amulet, Antiquated, Benevolence, Ironically, Patronizing, Schematics, Tainted, Vehemently, Subplot
JOURNAL ENTRIES:
#6: In a complete paragraph describe in detail Moon Shadow’s journey from the port to his new home. How would you feel moving to a new country?
#7: In a complete paragraph describe Hand Clap. Include physical characteristics, attitudes, beliefs, personality traits and use evidence/quotes from the novel to support your answers.
#8: Reading Comprehension Questions (Chapter 1-4):
a) Why isn’t Moon Shadow’s entire family in the United States?
b) What is a “softskin”? Why might the Dragon King view “softskins” as being inferior?
c) What trouble does Black Dog get into? What problems might be behind some of his troubles?
#9: What was your reaction to Moon Shadow’s attitude toward Americans?
Journals are due: November 23, 2011
Grammar: Infinitives
Vocab Quiz: Wednesday November 16, 2011
Vocabulary words: Abacus, Amulet, Antiquated, Benevolence, Ironically, Patronizing, Schematics, Tainted, Vehemently, Subplot
JOURNAL ENTRIES:
#6: In a complete paragraph describe in detail Moon Shadow’s journey from the port to his new home. How would you feel moving to a new country?
#7: In a complete paragraph describe Hand Clap. Include physical characteristics, attitudes, beliefs, personality traits and use evidence/quotes from the novel to support your answers.
#8: Reading Comprehension Questions (Chapter 1-4):
a) Why isn’t Moon Shadow’s entire family in the United States?
b) What is a “softskin”? Why might the Dragon King view “softskins” as being inferior?
c) What trouble does Black Dog get into? What problems might be behind some of his troubles?
#9: What was your reaction to Moon Shadow’s attitude toward Americans?
Journals are due: November 23, 2011
Homework: Read to the end of chapter 4.
Week 3: October 30-November 03
Continue Reading Novel.
Introduction to Dragonwings project.
TEST #2: October 31, 2011
Bonus Quiz: November 03, 2011 - Prepositions / Irregular Verbs / Punctuation (3 multiple choice questions each)
Introduction to Dragonwings project.
TEST #2: October 31, 2011
Bonus Quiz: November 03, 2011 - Prepositions / Irregular Verbs / Punctuation (3 multiple choice questions each)
Week 2: October 23-27
Read Chapters 1-2 of the novel.
Journal Part 2.
Quiz: Vocab from the novel on Thursday (Oct 27, 2011).
Amiably, Dubiously, Endure, Dynasty, Heirlooms, Insolent, Intuitive, Sacrifice, Plot, Setting
Journal Part 2.
Quiz: Vocab from the novel on Thursday (Oct 27, 2011).
Amiably, Dubiously, Endure, Dynasty, Heirlooms, Insolent, Intuitive, Sacrifice, Plot, Setting
JOURNAL ENTRIES WEEK 2:
#4: Character Analysis. (In class)
#5: Create a summary of chapter 1 including all characters and events. (2 paragraphs minimum).
#4: Character Analysis. (In class)
#5: Create a summary of chapter 1 including all characters and events. (2 paragraphs minimum).
Week 1: October 16-20
Learn about the author.
Explore the context of the novel.
Journal Part 1.
JOURNAL ENTRIES WEEK 1:
#1: Write a sentence using each vocabulary word for the week.
#2: Why should we learn about the author before reading the novel? What did you learn about the author in the article "Meet Lawrence Yep"?
#3: How would you feel if you were a stranger in a strange place?
PART 1: DUE OCTOBER, 20, 2011 (On Thursday instead of Wednesday because of the test on Monday in class)
PLEASE ANSWER USING FULL PARAGRAPHS AND COMPLETE SENTENCES AS DISCUSSED IN CLASS.
Vocabulary (Quiz October 27, 2011) - Words from the novel:
Amiably, Dubiously, Endure, Dynasty, Heirlooms, Insolent, Intuitive, Sacrifice, Plot, Setting
Explore the context of the novel.
Journal Part 1.
JOURNAL ENTRIES WEEK 1:
#1: Write a sentence using each vocabulary word for the week.
#2: Why should we learn about the author before reading the novel? What did you learn about the author in the article "Meet Lawrence Yep"?
#3: How would you feel if you were a stranger in a strange place?
PART 1: DUE OCTOBER, 20, 2011 (On Thursday instead of Wednesday because of the test on Monday in class)
PLEASE ANSWER USING FULL PARAGRAPHS AND COMPLETE SENTENCES AS DISCUSSED IN CLASS.
Vocabulary (Quiz October 27, 2011) - Words from the novel:
Amiably, Dubiously, Endure, Dynasty, Heirlooms, Insolent, Intuitive, Sacrifice, Plot, Setting
