5/27/2014 - Bell ringer

Objectives: • Select correct prepositions• Read and analyze a playPLEASE COMPLETE TODAY’S BELL RINGER IN YOUR NOTEBOOK OR

UNDERNEATH FRIDAY’S JOURNAL.

Directions: Today we are continuing our review of prepositions. Copy the following sentences, and select the correct prepositional phrase from within the parentheses.

1. Most people need time to adjust to a new environment that (differs with or differs from) what is familiar and comfortable.

2. For example, entering a new college or country requires that a person (deal with or deal in) strange sights, customs, and values.

3. The difficulty of the adjustment period (depends on or depends with) the individual.

Friday’s Journal (from 5/23/14)This should be in your English II notebook or on notebook paper (you will need about 5 sheets for this unit).What does the American Dream mean to you? Does it really exist? Defend your answer with an anecdotal story or detailed explanation.

Then: read/discuss Langston Hughes poem with a partner.

1.What does it mean to defer something?2.Find at least one simile in the poem. Why do writers use similes?3.Why would a writer use rhetorical questions?

Let’s start reading the play!

6/02/2014 - Bell ringer

Objectives: • Select correct prepositions• Read and analyze a play

Directions: Today we are continuing our review of prepositions. Copy the following sentences, and select the correct prepositional phrase from within the parentheses.

1. I am (addicted to or addicted with) coffee.

2. The subway riders are (angry about or angry at or angry in) the delays.

3. Kanye and Kim are (displeased with or displeased of) all the publicity.

4. My cousin (corresponds to or corresponds with) a pen pal in Burkina Faso.

6/03/2014 - Bell ringer

Objectives: • Write a cohesive paragraph• Read and analyze a play

Directions: A friend or relative of yours has come to spend a weekend in Chicago. He or she has never been before and wants advice on what to do. In complete sentences, write direction for one day’s sightseeing. Organize your directions according to time order—that is, what to do first, second, and so on. Use transitional expressions like then, after, and while to indicate time order. Be especially careful when using the prepositions in and on.

My example: Welcome to Chicago! When you first wake up, head out for brunch. Chicago has many

fabulous restaurants to try. One of my favorite’s is Tweet – Let’s Eat and it’s right on Sheridan near Argyle. Then walk toward the lake and if it’s a nice day, go for a swim. After you have soaked up some sun, hop on a bus down to Michigan Avenue for some shopping. If you still have energy after that, you should head to Millenium Park for a snack and to relax for a bit.

Practice ACT Passage #16

Today you are self-grading – the answers are on the back.

Then please record the number you got correct and the categories you missed on your yellow sheet.

6/04/2014 - Bell ringer

Objectives: • Add appropriate punctuation• Read and analyze a play

Directions: Please complete and add punctuation to the sentences below.

1. Because it is raining outside…

2. She plays the following sports…

3. Sonic that new restaurant is…

4. Mr. Smith I assure you you have nothing to worry about when it comes to my son dating your daughter.

Act II; Scene One

Readers needed: Ruth Beneatha

WalterGeorgeMama (end of scene)Travis (end of scene)

Act II; Scene One - Questions

1.Describe the scene when George enters. How does he insult Beneatha?2.Why do you think L. Hansberry, the playwright, has Walter drunk in this scene?3.Define what it means to be a man from George’s point-of-view vs. Walter’s?4.After reading pp. 86-87, do you think Ruth really wants to have the abortion? Why or why not – what evidence supports your inference?5.How does Walter’s tone change while talking to Ruth?6.What has Mama spent the $10,000 on and how do Ruth and Walter react?

6/05/2014 - Bell ringer

Objectives: • Recognize common idioms and complete sentences• Read and analyze a play

Directions: An idiom is a combination of words that have a figurative meaning owing to its common usage. Please copy and select the correct word in each of the sentences below.

1. I hope your company will (accept, except) our offer because…

2. She’s not (use, used) to such good weather since…

3. Are you (conscience, conscious) of what you are doing, for…

4. You were (supposed, suppose) to be home by 6pm; instead,…

Act II; Scene Two

Readers needed: GeorgeBeneathaMamaRuthJohnsonWalter (on p. 105)Travis (on p. 107)

Act II; Scene Three

Readers needed: RuthBeneathaWalterManLindnerMamaTravisBobo