Homework: Be sure to have your AIR books in class every day.
- Continue reading your AIR book. Today's discussion questions: 1. How does Hundert’s opinion of Sedgwick, in light of the second cheating incident, contribute to a central idea of the text? 2. How does Hundert feel about the outcome of the competition? Why? How do Hundert’s reactions develop a central idea of the text? 3. How do Hundert’s thoughts about Sedgewick contribute to his interaction with other former students? 4. How do Hundert’s actions help develop your understanding of the meaning of spurned sovereign (p. 197)? 5. How does this final interaction contribute to your understanding of the word vindication (p. 198)? Homework:
- Continue AIR (bring AIR books to class tomorrow) - Complete the Actions and Assumptions Tool for "The Palace Thief" Today's discussion questions: The reunion competition is held thirty-seven years after Sedgewick Bell’s graduation. What is similar or different about the two competitions? Sedgewick Bell arranged the competition, and then he cheated again. What does this suggest about his character? When Sedgewick Bell initially struggles with a difficult question, Hundert thinks, “it was I who had betrayed him” (p. 193). What does this reveal about Hundert and why is it important? Do you think it is more or less difficult for Hundert to allow the cheating this time around? Why? Which thoughts and motivations inform Hundert’s decision in how he moves forward once he realizes that Sedgewick is cheating? Homework:
- Vocabulary for Lessons 10 and 11: definitions and flash cards - BRING YOUR AIR BOOKS TO CLASS TOMORROW! Tier Three Vocabulary Lesson 10 • dereliction (n.) – deliberate or conscious neglect; negligence; delinquency • vacillation (n.) – the act of wavering in mind or opinion, or being indecisive • demeanor (n.) – conduct; behavior • throes (n.) – a sharp attack of emotion • feat (n.) – a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement • indolence (n.) – the quality or state of being lazy • mercenary (adj.) – working or acting merely for money or other reward Lesson 11 • deft (adj.) – quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous • supplication (n.) – an act or instance of supplicating; humble prayer, entreaty, or petition • potent (adj.) – powerful; mighty • potentate (n.) – a person who possesses great power or authority, esp. a ruler or monarch • abated (v.) – reduced in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessened; diminished • chastened (v.) – corrected by punishment or suffering; caused to be more humble or restrained • veracity (n.) – conformity to truth or fact; accuracy • assiduously (adv.) – diligently, constantly Tier Two Vocabulary Lesson 11 • spurned ( ) – ____________________________________________________________ • sovereign ( ) – __________________________________________________________ • vindication ( ) - __________________________________________________________ Homework:
- Continue AIR -- Focus Standards: ----Fiction: RL.9-10.3 ----Non-Fiction: RI.9-10.3 Homework:
- The first graded AIR discussion of Q2 will take place on Wednesday, November 12th. YOU MUST HAVE THE BOOK YOU ARE READING WITH YOU IN CLASS ON WEDENSDAY. - Lesson 8-9 Vocabulary, definitions and flash cards due Wednesday. |