Notes and Quick Write Assignment for Wed. 9/24

Draw this chart into your notebook: (literature section)

Title: “Two Kinds”

Author: “Amy Tan”

Genre: excerpt from a novel

character	Text you found important or interesting (page #)	Explanation/Analysis	Lit. element/tech.
Jing-Mei	“Such a sad, ugly girl!” (1)	Low self-esteem	characterization
mother	“You can be a prodigy too” (1)	Over-bearing Pushy perfectionist	characterization
Jing-mei	“I promised myself..I won’t be what I’m not” (2)	She doesn’t want her mom to change who she is	conflict
Jing-mei	“..if you don’t hurry up you’ll always be nothing”	She is afraid if she doesn’t find her talent her mom will be disappointed her	conflict

Today we will:

1. Copy the notes for dual-entry journal.

2. Fill in a minimum of 4 journal entries that reference. characterization or conflict.

3. Write a response on the topic at the top of your story. You will need to follow the RACE strategy and give a minimum of 2 textual examples and explanations as support for your answer. This will count as an in-class grade (quick write).

4. Finish #1-10 together if you have not.

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How do Jing-mei’s interactions with her mom develop over the course of the passage? What is she hoping will happen?

*Need to use min. of 2 textual examples in your answer

*Use correct RACE format

*Use your TAG

         In the short excerpt “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan, Jing-mei’s interactions with her mom develop over the course of this passage. One example of where you see this is….

Assignments as of 9/23

Assignments in the grade book: (As of today)

1. Day 1 parent sheet

2. binder

3. 2 quizzes (1 yesterday, 1 last week)

4. class participation (100 points)

5. drp (reading placement test week 1)

6. movie notes on “Rules of the game”

7. text-based questions on “Rules of the game”

8. Character map/venn diagram Waverly and Mrs. Jong

9. Comp/contrast paragraphs (using above notes)

10. Hw: Mrs. Jong’s attitude towards foreigners.

11. Memoir: rough draft and final copy

 

12***using context clues worksheet (not in grade book yet)

Remember: I do not take late hw.(other than essays) I do not do make-up quizzes. Your lowest/absent grades are dropped but not completely until the end of the mp.

Make this the first page in your binder. How to be successful in English II

1. Come in and get started.

2. Read/listen to the directions carefully.

3. Copy the notes/stay organized! Put handouts in your binder.

4. Listen to/follow along with the reading.

5. Do not yell out questions.

6. Copy the hw. Check-eng2macks.blogspot.com if you forget.

7. Stay after class/email if you are confused.

8. Study notes, etc. for tests/quizzes-1^st day of the week!

 

Today we will: RL-10.1-4:

·      Go over the hw: complete both sides of the vocab wrksht. (“Two Kinds” from yesterday) Use context clues (on the front)—look up the actual definitions (on the back).

·      Re-read chunk 1 of the story “Two Kinds.”

·      Answer study guide questions 1-10 on lined paper.

·      Go over how to make a double-entry journal if we have time**

Notes/homework from Monday 9/22

If you finish early, and want extra credit: REMEMBER, NO TALKING UNTIL EVERYONE IS FINISHED.

*Does the difference in their cultures cause any of their conflict? Explain your answer using examples from the text.

*How would the story be different if it were told from her mother’s point of view instead of Waverly’s?

 

Please Copy the notes NOW into your vocabulary notebook. Homework: complete the side 1 of the vocabulary worksheet (attached). Today we will: Copy Notes, go over the hw, take the quiz, begin “Two Kinds” Chunk 1 and any questions

Context Clues- When attempting to figure out the meaning of a new word, it is often useful to look at what comes before and after that word. Here are 5 Common types:

• Root word and prefix/suffix: People who study birds are experts in ornithology.
• Contrast: Unlike mammals, birds incubate their eggs outside their bodies.
• Logic: Birds are always on the lookout for predators that might harm their young.
• Definition: Frugivorous birds prefer eating fruit to any other kind of food.
• Example or illustration: Some birds like to build their nests in inconspicuous spots — high up in the tops of trees, well hidden by leaves.

*From same book as “Rules of the Game”

Chunk 1: How do Jing-mei’s interactions with her mother develop over the course of this passage? What is she hoping will happen?

hw: complete #'s 1-10 on the "Two Kinds" context clues worksheet.

Characterization Notes: Please Copy into your Literature Section

Characterization – how the author develops a character. Can be:

Direct: you are told.

Or

Indirect: you look at the text and draw conclusions.

This is done in 4 basic ways:

1. Physical Appearance—what the character looks like
2. Actions-- What that character does; how he/she interacts with other characters; how he/she affects them
3. Thoughts/Words—what he/she says
4. Thoughts, feelings, actions of other characters: what does this tell you about your character?
5. Narrator/Author’s Direct Comments: you are told—“She was a greedy girl”, “a quiet boy”

Today we will: (objectives) ---No need to copy unless you want to

1. Complete a characterization of Waverly Jong using the “Characterization” Worksheet

2. Come up with 3 traits (adjectives) that describe her and support with 2 examples from the text “Rules of the Game” using the worksheet “Character Map”

Question/Answer Relationships

Please Copy the following Notes into your Literature Section/Daily Notes:

Question Types—

“Right There”--The answer is in the text. The words used to make up the question and words used to answer the question are found in the same sentence. (Not always an Explain)

“Think and Search”-- The answer comes from different places in the selection. You will need to look back at the passage, find the information that the question refers to, and then think about how the information or ideas fit together.

“Author and Me”-- These type questions require you to use ideas and information not stated directly in the passage to answer; so, you must think about what you have read and formulate your own ideas or opinions.

“On My Own”--The answer is not in the text. You can answer the question without even reading the text. The answer is based solely on your own experiences and knowledge. (**No Textual Evidence)

Homework: (copy at the bottom of the worksheet if you want to): due Fri. 9/19, 25 pts.

Use your Venn Diagram to write a PARAGRAPHED RESPONSE (2-3) comparing and contrasting Waverly Jong’s and Mrs. Jong’s: cultural backgrounds, personalities, ideas about chess, and hopes and dreams for Waverly. (You will need the back of this worksheet for tomorrow and for the quiz Monday so don’t lose it). If you need help copy the basic set-up of a compare/contrast:

Par 1: Similarities                              ------or---              Par 1: Waverly         

Par 2: Differences                                                              Par 2: Mrs. Jong                                    

Notes: Please Copy into your notebook under "Daily Notes"---Start Now!!

Most common errors on the quiz:
1. Incomplete/Inaccurate Answers
*Your understanding of the text was confused
*Did not answer all parts of the question (just in public, not at home)
*Did not do all of the RACE strategy (**most people forgot the "E")
2. Did not use any adjectives in your answer
3. Major Spelling/Grammar Errors for 10th Gr.
*Waverly mother Lindo reaction happy and sincere.
*No quotes used on exact words from the text
4. Poor Effort/Talking
*Inexcusable for 10th Gr.--next quiz will be a 0
*This is "too hard"

• You may rewrite your answer this time only if you wish to raise your grade (quizzes are 25%)
• Grades will be published on the board Monday 9/22

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Today we will:

Look at our quizzes (there are no make-ups)

Finish reading the story

Finish our short-answer questions

Go over the vocabulary homework (below)