GT Frankenstein Drills

GT Frankenstein Drills

Quarter 2

2010-2011

Drill 1 11/7Drill 1 11/7 Take out phrase activity Homework: Comma HO 189-192

Comma quiz 11/11 Objective: SWBAT read and annotate a

text in order to identify plot, conflict, and theme.

Drill: Category Red/Answer in complete sentences. “Honesty is the best policy” is a common saying. Why do people sometimes ignore this advice?

Drill 2 11/8Drill 2 11/8 Homework: Comma Quiz 11/11 Objective:SWBAT evaluate their progress in English

in order to set goals for the second quarter. Drill: Based on your performance in English during

the first quarter, select a specific goal for second quarter and two actions to achieve this goal. Example Goal:I will complete all homework on time. Example Action: I will use my planner to record homework

and check it off when it is done. I will file all work in my binder or homework folder so I

have it in class when I need it.

Drill 3 11/10Drill 3 11/10

Homework: Comma Quiz 11/11 Objective: SWBAT use structural

features in order to differentiate between science fiction and fantasy.

Drill: Fill in the blanks. Use commas to items in a

. Use commas to two or more

that come before a .

Drill 4 11/11Drill 4 11/11 Homework: Hyphen Handout p. 218 Objective: SWBAT use structural

features in order to differentiate between science fiction and fantasy.

Drill: Fill in the blanks. 3. Use a comma before , ,

, , , or when it joins independent clauses in a sentence.

4. Use commas to an expression that a sentence. 5. Use a comma certain elements.

Drill 5 11/14Drill 5 11/14

Take out hyphen homework Homework: Presentations 11/17 Objective: SWBAT locate and evaluate sources

of information in order to create a presentation about science fiction and Frankenstein.

Drill: What rule is used for the hyphens in the following sentence.

The amazing nine-year-old child can play the piano like Elton John.

If you don’t know, use your notes or flashcard.

Drill 6 11/16Drill 6 11/16

Homework: Presentations 11/17 Objective: SWBAT locate and evaluate sources

of information in order to create a presentation about science fiction and Frankenstein.

Drill: Identify the subject and predicate in this sentence. Write the sentence on your drill sheet.

The only way to reach your career goals is to start reaching for them.

Drill 6 answerDrill 6 answer

The only way to reach your career goals is to start reaching for them.

Way—subject of the sentence Is—linking verb (links the

infinitive phrase “to start reaching” way is to start reaching

Drill 7 11/17Drill 7 11/17 Homework: Read From the

beginning to page 18. Letters Objective: SWBAT select a purpose,

audience, and setting in order to deliver effective oral presentations.

Drill: Take out a piece of paper for notes. Review/practice your presentation. Be prepared to present.

Drill 8 11/22Drill 8 11/22

Homework: Read Letters to page 18 complete handout Objective: SWBAT continue to develop prior knowledge in

order to understand Frankenstein. Drill: You will have 7 minutes to respond to the following

statement. You may start by creating a list of possible advances either medical or technical. Please conclude by writing sentences to describe what life might be like in 2075.

In 2075, humans will…

Think about how technology has changed society. Think about medical advances. What are the implications of possible new inventions?

Drill 9 11/28Drill 9 11/28 Take out Frankenstein packet. Homework: Chapters 1-5 Due 12/2. Multiple

Meaning Words Quiz 12/2. Objective: SWBAT analyze point of view as a tool

in order to interpret Frankenstein. Drill: Drill: Use context clues to define the

underlined word.

You will rejoice to hear that no disaster has accompanied the commencement of an enterprise which you have regarded with such evil forebodings (Shelley 1).

Drill 9 AnswerDrill 9 Answer Forebodings: Fearful

apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen

Drill 10 11/29Drill 10 11/29 Homework: Chapters 1-5 Due 12/2. Multiple

Meaning Words Quiz 12/2. Objective: SWBAT use context and function

in order to determine the meaning of words. Drill: Determine the meaning of the

underlined word based on context clues. I shall satiate my ardent curiosity with the

sight of a part of the world never before visited, and may tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man (Shelley 2).

Drill 10 AnswerDrill 10 Answer

Satiated: Satisfied to the full

Drill 11 11/30Drill 11 11/30 Take our Invention Draft Homework: Chapters 1-5 Due 12/2. Multiple Meaning Words Quiz 12/2. Apostophe Packet p 212 due next class Objective: SWBAT correctly use an apostrophe in

order to show possession and to make contractions. Drill: Determine the meaning of the underlined

word using context clues. He was respected by all who knew him for his

integrity and indefatigable attention to public business (Shelley 19).

Drill 12 answerDrill 12 answer

Indefatigable: persistently tireless

Notebook Quiz #1Notebook Quiz #1Put a proper heading on your paper.

1. What is the objective for drill 5 on 11/14?

2. What is the answer to drill 10 on 11/29?

3. What are three elements of Science Fiction?

4. What is galvanism?

5. List at least one grammar rule for the use of the apostrophe.

Drill 12 12/2Drill 12 12/2 Take out Frankenstein packet. Homework: Read Chapters 6-9 due 12/5. Quiz on

apostrophe usage 12/5. Objective: SWBAT evaluate the role of physical,

cultural, and social setting in the text in order to interpret Frankenstein.

Drill:Correctly punctuate the following phrases using the possessive case.1. The students of Mrs. Demos2. The pencil of Bill3. The shoes of the women

Drill 11 answerDrill 11 answer

1. Mrs. Demos’ students 2. Bill’s pencil 3. The women’s shoes.

Exit TicketExit Ticket

Revise the following sentence for conventions.

Mrs Demos pets Toby and Hercules love the toys of each other.

Answer: Mrs. Demos’ pets, Toby and

Hercules, love each other’s toys.

Drill 13 12/5Drill 13 12/5 Homework: Chapters 10-15 Objective: SWBAT analyze character

traits in order to read and understand Frankenstein.

Drill: How does the change in point of view from Robert Walton to Victor Frankenstein change the mood of the story? How does Mary Shelley show this change? Give evidence from text.

Drill 14 12/6Drill 14 12/6 Homework: Chapters 10-15 Apostrophe Quiz 12/8 Objective: SWBAT analyze character traits

in order to read and understand Frankenstein.

Drill: Add a participial phrase to the following sentences. Victor Frankenstein studies the natural sciences. Elizabeth Lavenza enjoys nature. Henry Clerval occupies himself with the moral

relations of things.

Drill 15 12/8Drill 15 12/8

Homework: Chapters 10-15 Main Idea Quiz 12/9 Objective: SWBAT identify and

explain the main idea or argument in order to understand the text.

Drill: Create a list with your team of ways to find the main idea of a text.

Drill 16 12/9Drill 16 12/9

Homework Chapters 16-20 Objective: SWBAT analyze the

relationships between characters, setting, and plot in order to understand Frankenstein.

Drill: Just because you can do something, should you? Be prepared to defend your answer.

Drill 17 12/12Drill 17 12/12Homework: Chapters 21-25

Quiz on Tone and Mood 12/16

Objective: SWBAT analyze how irony is used to promote social change in order to construct understanding of Frankenstein.

Drill: Create a T-Chart listing character traits of the Creature and Victor. Identify the irony in the actions of the two characters.

Drill 18 12/14Drill 18 12/14

Homework: Chapters 21-25

Quiz on Tone and Mood 12/16

Objective: SWBAT analyze language choices that create tone and mood in order to create meaning from Frankenstein.

Drill on next slide.

Drill 18 12/14Drill 18 12/14 Drill: Copy these definitions into your

vocabulary section. Tone: the author’s attitude toward the

writing and the readers. A work of writing can have more than one tone. Tone is set by setting, word choice and details.

Mood: the general atmosphere created by the author’s words. It is the feeling the reader gets from reading those words.

Drill 19 12/15Drill 19 12/15Homework: Chapters 21-25

Quiz on Tone and Mood 12/16 Objective: SWBAT analyze language choices

that create tone and mood in order to create meaning from Frankenstein.

Drill: Reread page 48 and 49. What is the author’s tone? What is the mood that is created? What clues in the text help you determine mood and tone?

Mood: Reader’s reaction to the text

Mood: Reader’s reaction to the text

Despair:-- anxiety amounts to agony, emotions at

this catastrophe, rain pattered dismally, the beauty of the dream vanished, and breathless horror and disgust filled my heart, miserably given life

Tone: author’s attitude to a piece of writing

Tone: author’s attitude to a piece of writing

Gloomy:

dreary night, anxiety, rain pattered dismally, candle nearly burnt out, half extinguished light, horrid contrast, deprived myself of sleep and health,livid with the hue of death, shroud, catching and fearing each sound

Drill 20 12/16Drill 20 12/16 Homework: Prepare for the trial. Objective: SWBAT gather and select support

for an argument in order to defend or prosecute Victor Frankenstein.

Drill: Identify the tone and mood of this sentence based on the author’s language.

“The wounded deer dragging its fainting limbs to some untrodden brake, there to gaze upon the arrow which had pierced it, and to die, was but a type of me” (Shelley 89).

Drill 21 12/20Drill 21 12/20 Homework: Continue preparing for the

trial. Objective: SWBAT identify the

purpose, audience, and setting in order to prepare and effective oral presentation.

Drill: Based on class discussion and the readings, what is your definition of moral responsibility?

Drill 22 12/21Drill 22 12/21 Homework: Continue preparing for the

trial. Objective: SWBAT identify the purpose,

audience, and setting in order to prepare and effective oral presentation.

Drill: Name all of Santa’s reindeer. Write in a complete sentence. What

comma rule are you following?

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen

Happy Holidays fromMrs. Demos

Drill 23 12/22Drill 23 12/22 Homework: Continue preparing for the

trial. Objective: SWBAT identify the purpose,

audience, and setting in order to prepare and effective oral presentation.

Drill: On a separate piece of paper with a correct heading, identify one theme of Frankenstein and include a text reference. Turn this drill in.