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THE PEARL by John Steinbeck

VOCABULARY                   

Chapter 1                           

pulque: traditional Mexican alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey plant.

bougainvillea:     a flowering plant

alms: charity, donations

indigene:native person; indigenous person

suppliant: full of prayer; begging, pleading

avarice: excessive greed

indigent: poor, needy

Chapter 2

estuary: inlet, mouth of the river where it meets the ocean

mirage: illusion, false image

bulwark: embankment

poultice: compress for medical purposes

hummock: mound, hill

bow: front of a boat

stern: rear of a boat

mangroves: trees or shrubs that grow in coastal/tropical areas

Chapter 3

distillate: condensation, concentrated

subjugation: suppression

Chapter 4                                               

countenanced: allowed, tolerated

graft: implant

dignity: self-respect

rampart: fortification; protection

stalwart: strong

collusion: secret agreement; conspiracy

lethargy:weariness; fatigue   

Chapter 5

leprosy: a disease that causes skin lesions; it can cause damage to skin, nerves and eyes; leprosy has long held a strong social stigma.

Chapter 6

cleft: indent

escarpment: cliff

freshets: freshwater stream

petulant:  grumpy

threshed: flailed; thrashed

VOCAB QUIZ ON FRIDAY 3/28/14

REV IT UP VOCAB Lesson 3

mainstay - A mainstay is the most important part of something, the part that supports everything else.

odyssey - An odyssey is a long, eventful journey.

grueling - A grueling experience is so difficult it exhausts you.

scour - When you scour something, you scrub it in order to clean it.

hierarchy - A hierarchy is a way of ranking group members based on their importance.

integral - Something that is an integral part of something else is absolutely necessary for it to work.

regale - If you regale someone, you entertain him or her with stories.

pan - If you pan an area, you look slowly across it from side to side.

deference - When you show deference, you act in a way that shows a deep respect for someone or something.

epitome - The epitome of something is the best example or model of it.

BE READY TO GIVE YOUR SPEECH ON MONDAY (3/17/14). 

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR VISUAL AID. 

PRACTICE THIS WEEKEND :-)

Speeches will be presented starting Monday 3/17/14

Visual Aids need to be approved by Wednesday 3/12/14

PERSUASIVE SPEECH RUBRIC

	4	3	2	1
INTRODUCTION	The first few lines of the speech really got my attention and made me want to listen.	The first few lines of the speech got my attention and I was curious to hear the rest.	The first few lines didn't really get my attention and I wasn't sure if I wanted to hear more.	The first few lines of the speech did not get my attention and I did not want to hear more.
CONTENT	The speech focused on one or two major issues and described those issues thoroughly.	The speech focused on one or two major issues, but did not fully explain them.	The speech focused on more than two issues and did not fully explain them.	The speech was unclear and did not explain any of the issues thoroughly.
DELIVERY	The speaker spoke in a loud, clear voice and was expressive.	The speaker was loud and clear, but not very expressive.	The speaker was hard to hear at times and not expressive.	I could not hear or understand the speaker.
ATTENTION TO AUDIENCE	Argument demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential audience and anticipates counterargument	Argument demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential audience.	Argument demonstrates some understanding of the potential audience.	Argument does not seem to target any particular audience.
VISUAL	Visuals are appealing, highly relevant, and add support to the argument.	Visuals are appealing and add support to the argument.	Visuals are related to the topic.	Visuals are not directly related to the topic.
CONCLUSION	The end of the speech was exciting and lively.	The end of the speech was somewhat exciting and lively.	The end of the speech was not very exciting or lively.	The end of the speech was not exciting or lively at all.
OVERALL	The speech was exciting and informative and really made me want to support this position	The speech was informative and somewhat exciting and I might support this position	The speech was not very informative or exciting and I probably wouldn't support this position	The speech made me not want to support this position

COMMENTS

               

NAME____________________________________PD__________

TOTAL SCORE _____________/28___

Last Minute Checklist BEFORE You Turn In Your Rough Draft

 

1. Did you put your paper in MLA format?

 

2. Did you include a "works cited" page?

 

3. Do you have a hook, some background, and a thesis in your introduction? Is your thesis at the end of your introduction?

 

4. Do you have six quotes, one in each of your required body paragraphs? Yes, you can have more than six quotes.

 

5. Do you have a "Call to Action" at the end of your essay? Did you ask your audience to DO something?

 

6. Did you print two (2) copies of your final draft, ready to be turned in at the beginning of your English class?

   

 

FINAL DRAFTS OF YOUR PERSUASIVE ESSAY ARE DUE 3/7/14 (FRIDAY)

 

PLEASE PRINT TWO (2) COPIES AND HAND BOTH OF THEM IN

 

THANKS FOR ALL THE FABULOUS WORK TSUNAMI! 

And the winner of the novella vote is......

(Insert drum roll)

THE PEARL !!!

 

 

I'll be checking rough drafts at the beginning of class on Wednesday. Please remember - you need to be 60% complete. That's a little over four paragraphs. Most of you looked like you were well on your way today!

Just a gentle reminder- I'll be checking progress on rough drafts next Wednesday (2/19). Students should have completed at least 60% of their rough drafts by then.

Library research begins on Monday (2/10). Rough drafts (printed) of your persuasive essay will be due on February 21.

Happy February - otherwise known as the revenge of Punxsutawney Phil....
Link to Quizlet Flashcards - see Tweet. Vocab quiz on Friday 2/7.

PLEASE TURN IN "NARROWING YOUR FOCUS" (DUE 1/29). 

FINISH VOCAB SENTENCES FOR HOMEWORK IF YOU DIDN'T GET THEM DONE IN CLASS. (DUE 1/30).

FINAL TOPIC APPROVAL FORMS DUE FRIDAY (1/31).

 NEW VOCAB ROOTS AND WORDS

 mon: to think, remind, advise, warn

         admonish: warn or reprimand someone firmly

           remonstrate: make a forcefully reproachful protest

pel/puls: push

compel: force or oblige (someone) to do something 

repel: drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.

propel: drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically     

       forward.

           impulse: a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act

           pulsate: expand and contract with strong regular movements.

test:to witness

         testament:

            1. a person’s will, esp. the part relating to personal property

            2. something that serves as a sign or evidence of a specified fact,

            event, or quality

           contest: oppose (an action, decision, or theory) as mistaken or wrong

term/fin: boundary, limit 

terminal: 

1. of, forming, or situated at the end of something 

2. (of a disease) predicted to lead to death, esp. slowly,

                                 incurable.

           finish: bring (a task or activity) to an end   

   

Topic and position for persuasive essay due this week. Remember your interview worksheet for tomorrow!

AND AWAY WE GO! Here's the rubric for our persuasive essay project. Topics will be brainstormed on Monday, so start thinking about what you want to write about.

Persuasion & Research

This major assignment is an opportunity to develop a piece of persuasion that asks your classmates to act, feel, think, or remember something. In order to form and defend your position you will compile your position and support in the form of a research essay and a persuasive speech.

Topic: Because your classmates are your primary audience, your focus must in some way be related to the lives of those living in America. If your focus affects or impacts American people in some way, chances are your topic will be approved.

The topic you choose to research must in some way be related to the people, culture, or history of the United States.

You need a claim or position to support. Your essay and speech will present a call to action for your opinion or position.

                            Scoring

Presentation: the speech will receive a separate grade and utilize its own rubric.

           Research Essay Requirements:

Format:  A typed copy of your research essay must be submitted in MLA format. Your paragraphs should follow thesis order, utilize formal voice, and produce a strong clear read.  Your essay should contain proper headings, introduced, cited, and explained quotations, and a works cited page.

_____100 points: CC: W.1d I can maintain a formal style when writing persuasively.

Introduction: the introduction must include the following elements.

1. A hook or lead: engage your audience and elicit attention. Consider using a well-selected question, bold claim, analogy, fact, quote… or one of the many other ways to peek your audience’s interest and curiosity.

   

2. A broad to specific format introducing readers to the topic before making a claim.

3. A thesis or position: make a claim regarding your position. Deliver a clear reason and purpose for speaking. Your thesis must engage your audience by listing the need and value behind your specific position. Before moving on explain what you desire from those listening or reading.

_____100 points: CC:W.4 I can recognize the audience and purpose of my writing.

Body: The body of your speech must establish and support your argument. The body should include:

A. A synopsis or background section that introduces readers to the general concept or focus. The over view should prepare the reader for the specifics delivered throughout the body of the essay. (1 paragraph/ 1 quote minimum)

B. An explanation supporting the necessity or need for your position. Explain why your claim is valid and worthwhile.  (2 reason/2 paragraph/2 quote minimum)

C. An explanation of the satisfaction or benefit your claim produces for others. Explain how your claim is  valuable, beneficial or helpful for others. (2 reason/2 paragraph/2 quote minimum)

D. Through a counterargument, explain your position when compared to the opposition’s position. ( You must explore and respond to one piece of evidence from your opposition)  ( 1 reason/1 paragraph/1 quote minimum)

   

E. Evidence: Support and quotations from a minimum of approved 4 sources must be utilized to provide evidence for your claims. Quotations should be introduced and explained.

_____200 points: CC: W.1a I can organize supporting evidence when writing persuasively. CC: W.1c I can use credible sources of information in order to write persuasively.

CTA/ Closing: Close your argument by reviewing you position and including a specific call to action. What do you want from your listeners? Should they think, feel, or do something in particular?

______100 points: CC: W.1e I can write a conclusion that summarizes ideas when writing persuasively.

   

(Thanks Mr. Z!)