Welcome to Class!

1. Let's review the homework...get your answers ready!

The was the homework:
Read "When Words Get in the Way" pp. 557-558 in Wordsmith.

In your book or on a separate sheet of paper,

 

• record the answers to the questions under "Building Vocabulary" on pp. 558-559. 
•  record the answers to the questions under "Understanding the Essay" on pp. 559-560.
• record the answers to questions 8, 9 , and 10 under "Looking at Language" on pp. 560-561. Number nine is a brief paragraph.
• select either 1 or 2 under "Discussing the Essay" on p. 561 and write at least two paragraphs.

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2. Sometimes it is not the words that get in the way. Sometimes "rules" do. Essay: "If Only" (Handout)

Note the use of dialogue and description.

What was the author's message? How do you know?

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3. Let's look at one more reading together.
Group Discussion

• Is there a special person in your life who was your "cheerleader?"
• Is there a task, skill, or talent you mastered even though it was not easy?
• Were your ancestors good at anything in particular?
• Do you know the history of your family? What examples did your ancestors set for you?
• Do the traits of your ancestors have any impact on your life today?
• Do the accomplishments or traits of your ancestors inspire you in any way?

For homework read:

"The Game of My Life" pp. 550-551

Answer the questions that follow. Remember, you can write in your book! Bring the answers to class on Tuesday.

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3. Do you live in "two worlds?" Maybe you are a student and a parent. Perhaps you are the child at home and the grown-up at work. Work and home might be two different worlds. How do you behave in each?

 

Play "Where to Build the Old Folks Home to get a taste of another world. Each group will receive written instructions. Please read and follow accordingly. A "town meeting" will follow.

 

Discussion will follow.

 

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Question: If you could stay eternally young, would you? If you could go back in time and relive your life, would you? If you could travel to your future and stay there, would you?

 

Here is an article about the world of youth and the world of old age. A paper copy will also be provided.

 "The Virtues of Growing Older" by Carol Siskin

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDIQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fecmd.nju.edu.cn%2FUploadFile%2F16%2F7522%2Fgrowing.doc&ei=cGl5UY-NIceWiQLI0oCgDA&usg=AFQjCNFdP4hbXKcjni_zeURc1cTraWG4CA&sig2=mlBJU_K0djZehLCHCD33Eg&bvm=bv.45645796,d.cGE

 

• What is the message of the essay?
• What specific products are mentioned in the introduction? Why do you think the writer included these? Do you know what they are?
• Note that the author lists benefits of living in both worlds. Underline the benefits of youth and the benefits of being older.
• How do you, the reader, know if the author favors being older or being younger? Circle those lines that make it clear.

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More homework!

Think about the "worlds" in which you live. Pick two. First, make a bulleted list of what is good about each. Then, make a second bulleted list about the challenges of each. End with four or five sentences that explain which "world" you prefer. Post by class on Tuesday. This is worth 25 pts.