MLDOLQ2+Susie

Minni-Lesson (Journal)

ML 37
 * Reread pages 51-52 in Candie, focusing on the 'slave' passage.
 * Identify and EXPLAIN one example of irony in the passage.

When the slave explains that dogs, monkeys, and parrots are less miserable then African Americans, he also explains that white and black are born equal. I think that if when he explains that white and black men are born equal, it was an opposite statement to say that the animals were much more happier than him and other black men.


 * What is Candide's reaction to the situation and WHY is it significant?

Candide realizes that optimism is not the best answer to everything. This is significant, because I think that it explains how people should and only will realize when they see bizarre and extreme situations like this.


 * Have you ever encountered a situation or idea that significantly changed your outlook on the world?
 * Explain the situation or idea and how your outlook changed.

In California only just about two years ago, few African men came to visit our school. They were from Sudan, and they explained about the harsh life they had in the scorching land. When I heard about their extreme conditions, I was shocked how in the same earth, people are going through those troubles. After hearing those extreme stories first person, that was when I finally realized that the world does not live a happy and peaceful life like my surroundings. After experiencing this, I was able to change my outlook on the life I lived. Now I finally realized that the life I currently live in is an amazing and how lucky I am to be bron in this country.

DOL 25

Sentence 1: the man who was chosen to be the club president has gave many years of service to the Town of farmingdale

The man, who was elected to be the club president, has gave many years of service to the town of Farmingdale.

Sentence 2: the invisible ladder is a poetry book that contains the touching selection to dorothy a poem about love a //The Invisible Ladder// is a poetry book that contains the touching selection "To Dorothy," poem about love.

DOL 26

Sentence 1: writer's digest a extremely useful magazine about writing dont contain alot of colored photographs

//Writer's Digest,// an extremely useful magazine about writing, doesn't contain a lot of colored photographs.

Sentence 2: the woman was in a hurry to get to work the woman in a hurry drived the motorcycle reckless and she has an accident

The woman was in a hurry to get to work, and she drove the motorcycle recklessly, getting an accident.

DOL 27

Sentence 1: he would of rode with we boys but he decided to ride in the volvo

He would ride with us boys, but he decided to ride in the Volvo.

Sentence 2: there are thirty eight students in our class who have been studying about the hindu religion judaisim is being studied by ms martinezs class

There are thrity-eight students in our class, who have been studying about the Hindu religion, Judaisism. They are studying in Ms. Martinez's class.

DOL 28

Sentence 1: on labor day the friends ate at dagostinos restaurant and they also saw the movie sleepy hollow

Sentence 2: phuong and nancy want to go to the musical ragtime and im sure theyll like it

DOL 29

Sentence 1: ive took the long poem the prelude to read tonight i should of began it sooner dont you agree

Sentence 2: because cameron has throwed succesful passes in many games he was chose to be interviewed for the community magazine called around our town

Attempt to answer the following questions without using any outside sources. If necessary, use page one of The Art of Styling Sentences (TASS). 1. What is a sentence?
 * Sentence Patterns 33:**

Group of words or an independent clause.

2. What are the two basic parts of every sentence in English?

Subject and a verb.

3. What is the basic pattern in English sentences?

Subject + Verb

4. How is "Jump." a sentence?

When it is spoken to (you) in the sentence

5. Write a sentence. Put a //between the primary subject / verb combination. Share with your DOL partner, and have him/her tell you if you are correct.

He// ran.


 * If this does not seem easy to you, take a few minutes to review page one of TASS before the next class.**

1. Review pages 7-8 2. How many independent clauses (complete sentences) are required for this pattern?
 * Sentence Patterns 34:** (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)

3 independent clauses

4. Look at the 'Examples' on page 8
 * identify the subject - verb (SV;SV) combination for each example (S=Gloria V=try; S=they; V=seem to be)

a. S= Gloria V = try; S= they V = seem to be b. S= people V=dream; S= others V=stay c. S= Readoing V= is; S= remembering V= takes

5. On page 10, complete 'Exercises' # 2 and 3


 * 1) 2 after they went home, they slept.


 * 1) 3 We screamed loudly.

1. Read the "Professional Examples" on pages 8-9. Write the one that you think is most interesting, and explain what you think the author is trying to accomplish by using the SV;SV sentence pattern.
 * Sentence Patterns 35**: (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)

Reading is the easy part; remembering takes more effort. S= Reading V= is ; S= remembering V= takes

2. Orwell uses this pattern on page 27, "Nevertheless, without openly admitting it, he was devoted to Boxer; the two of them usually spent their Sundays together in the small paddock beyond the orchard, grazing side by side and never speaking." How are the two independent clauses related?

it is in S V ; S V format

3. Write your own example of this pattern. Feel free to imitate one of the professional examples. How are the two parts of your compound sentence related?

The dogs barked at the man; the man screamed. S = dogs V= barked ; S= man V= screamed.

1. Read the "Variations" section on pages 9-10 2. Complete the sentences at the bottom of page 10 using pattern 1a: 3. Combine the simple sentences on page 11 using pattern 1b.
 * Sentence Patterns 36**: (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)
 * I really didn't want to go to the party; however, I went to be with Jim.
 * My teacher has traveled extensively; and I asked her advice about Italy.
 * I have to feed the pets when I get home; yet, I have to have supper started by the time Mom gets home.
 * Group One: The girl looks happy; she has a new car, and her brother has one too.
 * Group Two: The large tiger seems restless; so, he should have more room.
 * Group Three: Fettucini is a delicious pasta; it is a favorite dish in many European countries, including Italy; however, a person who likes fettuccini is not always Italian.

1. Read pages 12-13 "Explanation," "Examples," and "Checkpoints." 2. Complete "Exercises" 1 and 2 on page 14:
 * Sentence Patterns 37:** (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * 1) Going to carnivals makes me happy; Cleaning my room, sad.
 * 2) Romance movies make me sleepy; violent movies, uncomfortable.

1. Read page 13 "Professional examples" and "Checkpoints" 2. Complete exercises #3 and 4 on page 14
 * Sentence Patterns 38**: (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * Korea is very modern; Ireland and Scotland, much greener.
 * All the children want to go to McDonald's for lunch; the adults, Pomodoro.

1. Read pages 15-16: "Explanation" and "Examples." 2. Note the difference between the colon and the semicolon. 3. Also, note that patterns 1, 2, and 3 are compound sentences - two independent clauses joined together. 4. Complete "Exercises" 1, 2, and 3 on page 17.
 * Sentence Patterns 39** [Sentence pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * 1) The teacher was being nice: the students all got A's on their papers.
 * 2) The dot-com companies have changed the work week: many people cheered.
 * 3) I finally know how to program my VCR: I watched a movie.

1. Read pages 16 "Professional examples." 2. Complete "Exercises" 4 and 5 on page 17.
 * Sentence Patterns 40** [Sentence pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * 4) The reporter asked her the most important question: how was the girl murdered?
 * 5) We did the most important tasks during our vacation: we toured the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Castle, the Freer Gallery, and the new wing of the National Gallery of Art.

1. Read pages 16-17 "Checkpoints" 2. With your "sentence patterns partner," compose one example for each of the first three sentence patterns:
 * Sentence Patterns 41** (Review sentence patterns 1, 2, and 3)
 * (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)
 * example: The little kid lost his mom; he started to cry.
 * (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * example: Dogs like eating jerky; cats, fish.
 * [Sentence Pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * example: There were few reasons why I couldn't go to the party: I had bunch of projects to finish in one day.

1. Read page 19. 2. On page 20 read "Explanation" and "Examples" 3. On page 23 complete "Exercises" # 1, 2, 3
 * Sentence Patterns 42** [Pattern 4: A Series Without a Conjunction (any place in the sentence) A,B,C]
 * 1. An essay traditionally has three major parts: introduction, body, conclusion.
 * 2. Spatting, pizza, hamburger are my favorite foods.
 * 3. Excited, thrilled, exhilarated, the winner left the stadium feeling great.

1. On page 20-21 read "Professional Examples" 2. On page 21-22 read "Sentences for analysis" 1, 2, 3 3. On page 22 read "Checkpoint" 4. On page 23 complete "Exercises" 4 and 5
 * Sentence Patterns 43** [Pattern 4: A Series Without a Conjunction (any place in the sentence) A,B,C]
 * 4. The children gathered around their teacher, unwillingly, angrily, quietly.
 * 5. When the game was canceled, the rowdy spectators at the ball game shouted, yelled, growled.

1. On page 24 read "Explanation" and "Examples" 2. On page 26 complete "Exercises" # 1, 2, 3
 * Sentence Patterns 44** (Pattern 4a)
 * 1. When I walked on the beach, I felt the afternoon sun had tinted it gold and crisp and warm.
 * 2. The best programs on TV now are CSI and Heroes and Bones.
 * 3. Procrastination and laziness and academic dishonesty seem to be issues for many students.

1. On page 24-25 read "Professional examples" 2. On page 25-26 read "Sentences for analysis" 3. On page 26-27 complete "Exercises" 4 and 5
 * Sentence Patterns 45** (Pattern 4a)
 * 4. The science conference board couldn't decide whether to concentrate on DNA or RNA or proteins.
 * 5. All that is fattening or sugary or oily or salty seems to be harmful to one's health.