THE FOLLOWING STORIES ARE GOING TO BE TESTED. EACH NAME IS A LINK TO THE WRITTEN STORY ( in case you don`t have your Holt Reader).
The Tresure of Lemmon Brown
the Tell Tale Heart
Harriet tubman: conductor on the underground railroad
the people could fly
The power of non violence
I have a Dream
Mrs. Flowers
Beowulf
This are some of the words from the vocabulary .I still miss the one that was given to you in a copie from "The People Could Fly".
eloquence-incomprehensible -fugitives-incentive-dispel-vain-taut-benign-infuse-intolerant-illiteracy-oasis-discords-exalted-prodigious-creed-acute-vexed-sagacity-refrainded-wary-suavity-audacity-vehemently-gesticulations-derision
In Greek mythology, Pygmalion was a king of the island of Cyprus and a sculptor. He spent many years carving an ivory statue of a woman more beautiful than any living female.
Pygmalion became fascinated by his sculpture and fell in love with it. He pretended it was an actual woman. He brought it presents and treated it as if it were alive. However, the statue could not respond to his attentions, and Pygmalion became miserable. Finally, he prayed to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, to bring him a woman like his statue. Aphrodite did even better. She brought the statue to life. Pygmalion married this woman, often called Galatea, who gave birth to a daughter (some versions of the story say the child was a boy). The writer George Bernard Shaw took the name Pygmalion as the title of his play about an English professor who turns a poor girl from the streets into a fashionable society woman. Shaw's story was the basis of the later Broadway musical and movie My Fair Lady.
PYGMALION EFFECT
PYGMALION BY BERNARD SHAW
Based on classical myth, Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion plays on the complex business of human relationships in a social world. Phonetics Professor Henry Higgins tutors the very Cockney Eliza Doolittle, not only in the refinement of speech, but also in the refinement of her manner. When the end result produces a very ladylike Miss Doolittle, the lessons learned become much more far reaching. The successful musical My Fair Lady was based on this Bernard Shaw classic.
(click here)SCENE 4 -PYGMALION (read for class discussion )
Directions For The Interjection Worksheet
In the following sentences, write an appropriate interjection in the space provided.
1. ______________, why didn't you hold the door for me?
3. ______________, it’s not every day that you see a dog riding a skateboard.
4. ______________! How can you possibly agree with that point of view?
5. He just cost us the game with that error, ______________!
6. ______________! You just gave me a great idea.
7. ______________, that’s a very large dog at the end of that leash.
8. I can’t believe that I finally got an A on a project, ____________!
9. ______________, my favorite author is doing a reading at the local library.
10. This is my first new car,_______________.
11. Fill in an appropriate interjection in each of the following sentences.
12. 1. ____________ Those hot ashes burned me!
13. 2. ____________ The fire ruined the animals’ homes.
14. 3. ____________ I wish the campers had put out their campfires.
15. 4. ____________ Grass is already starting to grow after the forest fire.
16. 5. ____________ I see new animals here already!
17. 6. ____________ That was a close call!
18. 7. ____________ Wait a minute!
19. 8. ____________ I like this!
20. 9. ____________ What a scary mask!
21. 10. ____________ There’s a dead mouse!
22. B. Write 5 sentences about your sprachdiplom, using a different interjection for each one
Interjections
Hi! That's an interjection. :-)
Interjection is a big name for a little word. Interjections are short exclamations like Oh!, Um! or Ah! They have no real grammatical value but we use them quite often, usually more in speaking than in writing. When interjections are inserted into a sentence, they have no grammatical connection to the sentence. An interjection is sometimes followed by an exclamation mark (!) when written.
Interjections like er and um are also known as "hesitation devices". They are extremely common in English. People use them when they don't know what to say, or to indicate that they are thinking about what to say. You should learn to recognize them when you hear them and realize that they have no real meaning.
The table below shows some interjections with examples.
interjection meaning example
ah expressing pleasure "Ah, that feels good."
expressing realization "Ah, now I understand."
expressing resignation "Ah well, it can't be heped."
expressing surprise "Ah! I've won!"
alas expressing grief or pity "Alas, she's dead now."
dear expressing pity "Oh dear! Does it hurt?"
expressing surprise "Dear me! That's a surprise!"
eh asking for repetition "It's hot today." "Eh?" "I said it's hot today."
expressing enquiry "What do you think of that, eh?"
expressing surprise "Eh! Really?"
inviting agreement "Let's go, eh?"
er expressing hesitation "Lima is the capital of...er...Peru."
hello, expressing greeting "Hello John. How are you today?"
hullo expressing surprise "Hello! My car's gone!"
hey calling attention "Hey! look at that!"
expressing surprise,joy "Hey! What a good idea!"
hi expressing greeting "Hi! What's new?"
hmm expressing hesitation, "Hmm. I'm not so sure."doubt
or disagreement
oh, o expressing surprise "Oh! You're here!"
expressing pain "Oh! I've got a toothache."
expressing pleading "Oh, please say 'yes'!"
ouch expressing pain "Ouch! That hurts!"
uh expressing hesitation "Uh...I don't know the answer to that."
uh- expressing agreement "Shall we go?" "Uh-huh."
huh
um, expressing hesitation "85 divided by 5 is...um...17."
umm
well expressing surprise "Well I never!"
introducing a remark "Well, what did he say?"
Kids: Please watch the documentary. I will post it in English and in Spanish. Please follow the series 1 to 6 . Based on this information, on the movie and on the readings done in class, we will have a test on Monday. Vocabulary in the Holt Adapted Reader (hard cover).
9th Grade :The links (URLS) below can help you out to review pronouns or to test yourself on your knowledge of the topic. The questions following the (URLS) links must be printed and handle out to the teacher .
Links:
http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/pronouns.html
http://http//grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/pronoun_quiz.htm
http://http//www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/pronoun/quiz227.html
http://http//a4esl.org/q/h/vm/pronouns.html
WORKSHEET ON PRONOUNS( copy, paste and print)
I. Rewrite each sentence. Change the underlined word or words to a pronoun.
Links:
http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/pronouns.html
http://http//grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/pronoun_quiz.htm
http://http//www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/pronoun/quiz227.html
http://http//a4esl.org/q/h/vm/pronouns.html
WORKSHEET ON PRONOUNS( copy, paste and print)
I. Rewrite each sentence. Change the underlined word or words to a pronoun.
1. Sarah made dinner for the whole family.
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2. Tyler played tag with Miguel and Ramon.
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3. Mr. Cane went to the movies with Mrs. Cane.
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4. The house needs a fresh coat of paint
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Circle the pronouns in the sentences below.Some sentences have more than one pronoun.
Tell which kind of pronoun is it.
5. She went to the store with Angela.
6. Six of us had to squeeze in the tiny car.
7. Every Thursday, Kenny goes to Wal-Mart with them.
8. At the store, the cashier gave her some change.
9. When the sun comes up, he leaves for work.
10. I enjoyed seeing them on the playground.
11. Have you hung the painting on the wall yet?
12. If I eat all of these vegetables, mother will let me watch television.
13. We played with the puppy, then fed her a biscuit.
14. Have you seen the sandcastle we built?
15. I bounced the ball and Jack ran after it.
II.Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.
1. The group's doctrine would not allow (they, them) to attend a school dance.
2. Our plants seem to become moribund in the cold winters, but (they, them) perk up again in the spring.
3. (They, Them) don't think it's a good idea for me to move to California.
4. The two countries called an armistice and decided that the fighting had gone on long enough. Eight years later, (they, them) are still living side-by-side peacefully.
5. The phone company buried the cables in the ground in a huge conduit that would protect (they, them) from damage.
Circle the word that best completes each sentence.6. Although (it, its, it's) known as a honeymoon spot, the Falls are awe-inspiring for everyone.
7. That was your best work, wasn't (it, its, it's)?
8. When the frog transforms (it, its, it's) called metamorphosis.
9. Our high school buys (it, its, it's) class rings from Josten's Corporation.
10. The little bird couldn't find (it, its, it's) mother.
Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.11. Because Dad has such a steadfast partner in his business, (he, him) is confident that things will run smoothly if he's gone for a day.
12. Their son had stolen from them so many times that they felt they had to repudiate (he, him) until he got his life in order.
13. For nearly 20 years Napoleon seemed invincible, until (he, him) suffered defeat.
14. It is very difficult for my dad to be impartial when (he, him) referees my games.
15. Although I tried to comfort my dad after my mom died, I'm afraid that I was not much solace to (he, him).
Circle the word that best completes each sentence.16. During Millard Fillmore's term, Harriet Beecher Stowe published (her, hers, she) antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.
17. Ms. Hicks asked the girl if the hair bow was (her, hers, she).
18. Sara made a big blunder while (her, hers, she) was cooking and now has a burned pan.
19. My best friend could write (her, hers, she) name with both hands at the same time.
20. The red wagon with the missing wheel is (her, hers, she).
Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.21. She was tired of listening to the trivial conversation at the party; (she, her) just wanted to go home.
22. Her hearing impediment was diagnosed at a very early age, so (she, her) was able to learn how to read lips and use sign language to communicate.
23. It's natural for a young girl to emulate (she, her) mother.
24. The surly man began to yell at the cashier for a mistake (she, her) had made on his bill.
25. Dr. Johnson hesitated to admit Ethel into the hospital because of (she, her) notorious reputation as a hypochondriac.
Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.26. Can you give (I, me) any insight as to the place I should plant my tree for the best growth?
27. The robust flavor of the marinara sauce cause (I, me) to long for my home back in Italy.
28. Every time (I, me) am around Samuel, I get embarrassed by his strident jokes.
29. (I, Me) cannot believe that Stephanie's pensive comments were allowed in her speech. Her morbid comments shocked the whole class.
30. The melodious sound of my mother's voice woke (I, me) gently every morning.
Circle the word that best completes each sentence.31. (His, He) is a solid citizen.
32. The groundhog didn't see (his, he) shadow this year.
33. (His, He) has been in the Marines for five years.
34. Wade will have (his, he) own room in the new house.
35. He spoke to John, then called (his, he) mother, and finally phoned me.
Dear 9th graders:
Listen , read and review Dr.King speech, then answer the following questions.
www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
I HAVE A DREAM
COMPREHENSION TEST
1. The speech was delivered at a demonstration called...
a. "The March on Washington for Civil Rights"
b."The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom"
c. "The March on Washington for Equality and Justice"
d. "The March on Washington to End Discrimination"
2. The speech was given in the year...
a. 1963
b. 1958
c. 1968
d. 1971
3. The speech makes a reference tp "5 score years ago". This is clearly a reference to..
a. the assassination of President Lincoln
b. The end of the Civil War
c. The signing of The Emancipation Proclamation
d. The election of President Lincoln
4. In the speech Dr. King stated that the marchers have assembled in Washington to...
a. "send a message"
b. "sound a warning"
c. make a wake-up call"
d. "cash a check"
5. The word "quicksand" is uded in the speech to represent...
a. poverty
b. ignorance
c. racial injustice
d. broken promises
6. The words "solid rock" in the speech refer to...
a.brotherhood
b. the Democratic Party
c. the Church
d. The Bill of Rights
7. The words "dark and desolate valley" in the speech refer to...
a. murders
b. childhood
c. slavery
d. segregation
8. The image of a "whirlwind" is presented in the speech. It stands for...
a. a revolt
b. confusion
c. a future world war
d. the unhappy past
9. The word "palace" in the speech refers to...
a. a church
b. the White House
c. God
d. justice
10. A "cup" is used as a symbol by Dr. King. That cup is really...
a. equality
b. bitterness
c. disappointment
d. dreams
11. Dr. King stated that physical force must be opposed by some other kind of force. Which on is it?
a. moral force
b. political force
c. intellectual force
d. soul force
12. Dr. King stated that the dream he was sharing in his speech came from the...
a. American dream
b. Bible
c. Constitution
d. Still-living dreams of former slaves
13. in describing the hill sof Georgia, Dr. King characterizes them as..
a. "forested'
b. "sandy"
c. "worn"
d. "red"
14. In Mississippi, Dr. King said, it was "hot". according to him, Mississippi's heat was caused by...
a. hatred
b. injustice
c. poverty
d. frustration
15. Dr. King mentioned his children in the speech. How many children did he say he had?
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. five
16. Dr. King said that someday all of America's "rough places" will be made...
a. smooth
b. equal
c. straight
d. plain
17. Dr. King said that faith will be able to turn a "mountain of despair" into a..
a. "monument of success"
b. "tower of justice"
c. "pillar of equality"
d. "stone of hope"
18. Two songs were mentioned by Dr. King in his speech. They were..
a. "America the Beautiful" and a spiritual
b. "God Bless America" and a spiritual
c. two spirituals
d. "My Country Tis of Thee" and a spiritual
19. The speech mentioned "prodigious hilltops", and stated they were located in...
a. Alaska
b. New Hampshire
c. New York
d. Tennessee
20. The speech mentioned a state's "mighty mountains". Dr. King said they were located in...
a. Idaho
b. Colorado
c. New York
d. Kentucky
21. The speech mentioned "snow-capped Rockies". What state did Dr. King say they were located in?
a. Colorado
b. North Dakota
c. Montana
d. Utah
22. Dr. King described one state's hills as "curvaceous slopes".What state did he say they were in?
a. Georgia
b. Texas
c. Vermont
d. California
23. According to Dr. King, Mississippi is made up of "hills and..."
a. "valleys"
b. "molehills"
c. "mountains"
d. "streams"
24. Dr. King stated that the nation owes a promise to every person. Then he said that promise is a promise of...
a. jobs
b. voting rights
c. dreams
d. inalienable rights
25. Most of the time Dr. King referrred to Americans of African ancestry, he used the term...
a. Blacks
b. African-Americans
c. Negroes
d. Persons of Color
Special Tie-Breaker Question. Write the answer to this question next to your name on your answer sheet:
The phrase "Let Freedom Ring" was used multiple times by Dr. King in the speech. How many times did the exact phrase "Let Freedom Ring" appear?