MLDOLQ2+Jasmine

Minni-Lesson (Journal)

ML (37 for E Block; 38 for C Block) - When the slave's mother sold him, and told him that he should be thankful. (page 52 on top) - the Dutch fetishes told the slave that whites and blacks are alike, but the blacks are treated horribly, worse than animals. (pg. 52) - Candide told Pangloss that he is giving up Optimism.
 * Reread pages 51-52 in Candie, focusing on the 'slave' passage.
 * Identify and EXPLAIN one example of irony in the passage.
 * What is Candide's reaction to the situation and WHY is it significant?
 * Have you ever encountered a situation or idea that significantly changed your outlook on the world?

DOL 25

Sentence 1: The man who was chosen to be the club president had given 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.

DOL 26

Sentence 1: __Writer's Digest__ is an extremely useful magazine, but it doesn't contain a lot of colored photographs.

Sentence 2: The woman was in a hurry to get to work; she drove the motorcycle recklessly and had an accident.

DOL 27

Sentence 1: He could have ridden 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; Ms. Martinez's class is studying Judaism.

DOL 28

Sentence 1: On Labor Day, the friends ate at the Dagostinos restaurant and they watched the movie, __Sleepy Hollow__.

Sentence 2: Phuong and Nancy wanted to go to the musical, __Ragtime__. I'm sure they'll like it.

DOL 29

Sentence 1: I've taken the long poem, "The Prelude" to read tonight, but I should have begun it sooner. Don't you agree?

Sentence 2: Because Cameron has thrown successful passes in many games, he was chosen to be interviewed for the community magazine called, __Around Our Town__.

Sentence Patterns 33: 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? A sentence is a way of communication. 2. What are the two basic parts of every sentence in English? Two basic parts of every sentence are subject and verb. 3. What is the basic pattern in English sentences? The basic pattern in English sentences is subject ~ verb. 4. How is "Jump." a sentence? Jump is a sentence because it has "you" as a subject, though unspoken. 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.// A lazy looking cat // was trotting down the street.

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

3. Look at the 'Examples' on page 8 2) S=people V=dream; S=others V=stay 3) S=reading V=is; S=remembering V=takes
 * identify the subject - verb (SV;SV) combination for each example (S=Gloria V=try; S=they; V=seem to be)

4. On page 10, complete 'Exercises' # 2 and 3 ex 2) After they lost the match, the tennis team went home; feeling the exhaustion from their breath-taking game. ex 3) The large blue whale came very close to the boat; everyone aboard was scared that the whale might harm them.

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. "He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." 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? Two of them tell how they are devoted to each other. 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? I love sleeping; it makes me feel refreshed.
 * Sentence Patterns 35**: (Sentence Pattern 1: SV;SV.)

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; nevertheless, I went to be with Jim.
 * My teacher has traveled extensively; therefore, I asked her advice about Italy.
 * I have to feed the pets when I get home; moreover, 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 tiger seems restless; he is really big, so he should have more room.
 * Group Three: Fettuccini is a delicious pasta; it is a favorite dish in many European countries often associated with Italy, but 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; to my brother, it is painful.
 * 2) Comic movies make me relaxed; 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.)
 * North Korea and South Korea are very green; Ireland and Scotland, much greener.
 * All the children want to go to McDonald's for lunch; the teachers, Burger King.

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 promised awards for good grades: the students all got A's on their papers.
 * 2) The dot-com companies have changed the work week: the company faced financial crisis.
 * 3) I finally know how to program my VCR: I tried everything to figure out.

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's the new spaceship project going on?
 * 5) Our family visited Washington D.C. with plans set up: 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 fans were waiting outside of the building to see the famous singer; however, none of them got to see the singer.
 * (Sentence Pattern 2: S V DO or SC; S, DO or SC.)
 * example: My sister wants a Barbie doll for Christmas; my brother, a toy car.
 * [Sentence Pattern 3: General statement (idea) : specific statement (example).]
 * example: Always remember what Mrs.Phillips said: Never give up without giving a try.

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. Sushi, pasta, rice are my favorite foods.
 * 3. Exhausted, elated, relieved, 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, reading, laughing, singing.
 * 5. When the game was canceled, the rowdy spectators at the ball game yelled, threw, roared.

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 red and orange and yellow.
 * 2. The best programs on TV now are ANTM and Highkick and Gossipgirl.
 * 3. Alcohol and watching TV and expenditure 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 spaceship project or environmental campaign or molecular research.
 * 5. All that is artificial or inorganic or or _ seems to be harmful to one's health.

1. On page 28 read "Explanation" and "Examples" 2. On page 29-30 complete "Exercises" 1-4
 * Sentence Patterns 46** (Pattern 5)
 * 1. Tea or coffee, juice or milk, coke or sprite - these are popular drinks.
 * 2.
 * 3.
 * 4.

1. On page 31-32 read "Explanation" and Examples" 2. On page 33 complete "Exercises 1-3
 * Sentence Pattern 47** (Pattern 6)
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 * 2.
 * 3.

1. On page 32-33 read "Professional Examples" and "Checkpoints" 2. On page 33 complete the final two "Exercises"
 * Sentence Patterns 48** (Pattern 6)
 * 1.
 * 2.

1. Review sentence patterns 1, 2, and 3. 2. Your original example:
 * Sentence Patterns 49**
 * Pattern #1
 * Pattern #2
 * Pattern #3

1. Review sentence patterns 4, 4a, 5, and 6. 2. Your original example:
 * Sentence Patterns 50**
 * Pattern #4
 * Pattern #4a
 * Pattern #5
 * Pattern #6

Sentence Patterns 51 1. Review sentence patterns 2,3,4,4a,5,6 2. Your original example:
 * Pattern #2
 * Pattern #3
 * Pattern #4
 * Pattern #4a
 * Pattern #5
 * Pattern #6

Sentence Patterns 52 1. Review sentence patterns 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 6 2. Use only the 'black box' information to create your original examples:
 * Pattern #1
 * Pattern #2
 * Pattern #3
 * Pattern #4
 * Pattern #4a
 * Pattern #5
 * Pattern #6

Sentence Patterns 53 1. Review sentence patterns 1, 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 6 2. Use only the 'black box' information to create your original examples:
 * Pattern #1
 * Pattern #2
 * Pattern #3
 * Pattern #4
 * Pattern #4a
 * Pattern #5
 * Pattern #6