Name ___________________________ Date: ___________________

Course: Writing Homeroom:

Do Now #59  1. Read the following sentence: I went for a run outside. The above sentence is an example of which of the following?

a) a simple sentence b) a compound sentence c) neither d) both

2. Read the following sentence: I wanted to go to the circus, but I had homework. The above sentence is an example of which of the following?

a) simple sentence b) compound sentence c) both d) neither

3. Read the following sentence: My favorite novel is ____________________, by Suzanne Collins. Which of the following best completes the sentence above?

a) The Hunger Games b) The Hunger Games

c) The Hunger Games

d) “The Hunger Games”

4. Read the following sentence: Today we will read the story _________________. Which of the following best completes the sentence above?

a) “Ooka and the Honest Thief”

b) Ooka and the Honest Thief

A

Keep going! The “Do Now” continues on the next page.

 

c) Ooka and the Honest Thief

d) Ooka and the Honest Thief

5. Rewrite the following simple sentence so it is compound. I walked the dog. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. Rewrite the following simple sentence so it is compound. I went skiing in Vermont. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Rewrite the following compound sentence so it is simple sentences. My mom bought me sneakers for Christmas, but I didn’t like the color. __________________________________________________________________________________________

REMEMBER: A simple sentence is a single, independent clause. A compound sentence is two clauses joined by a conjunction.

 

Part One: Quotation Marks, Underlining, and Italics There are two simple rules to remember when you are placing titles in “quotation marks” and underlining/italics.

1) Names of short works are usually in quotation marks. 2) Long works and collections of short works are usually put in italics (or underlined when hand-written) Examples of Short Works

Examples of Long Works and Collections

-A ______________

- A novel

-A ______________ story

- A poetry __________________________

- A newspaper or magazine _________________

- A book of short _____________________

Turn and Talk: Can you think of other examples of short/long works and collections? Write them below. Make sure to write which category your example belongs to. 1. ______________________________________________________ 2. ______________________________________________________

1: Simple Sentences

1) Simple sentences have one subject and one predicate.

Example: Langston ordered a coffee.2: Compound Sentences with Semicolons

1) Compound sentences are two simple sentences joined by a semicolon. 2) The semicolon replaces the FANBOYS and the comma mentioned above

Example: Langston ordered coffee; Alana ate an Egg McMuffin.

3: Compound Sentences

1) Compound sentences are two simple sentences joined by a FANBOYS conjunction. 2) Compound sentences need a comma before the conjunction.

Example: Langston ordered coffee, and Alana ate an Egg McMuffin.

4. Appositive Phrases

1) Appositives are a noun phrase that “tucks in” extra information

Example: A scholar of Hip Hop, Langston studies mix-tapes. Langston, a scholar of Hip Hop, studies mix-tapes.

5.Complex Sentences Using Adverb Clauses

1) Sentences that have a dependent clause, at least one independent clause and a subordinating conjunction.

2) Subordinators include ABBA WUWU (Although, Before…)3) If your sentence has the dependent clause at the beginning you need a comma after

the dependent clause. Otherwise, you do not need it.

6: Dialogue

1)If it’s at the end, put a comma, question mark, or exclamation point inside the quotation marks.

Example: “Hello Alana,” said Langston. Langston said, “Hello Alana.” “I was wondering,” began Langston, “whether you wanted to sit down.”

Class Notes:

      Aims:  SWBAT                                                             -Identify, recognize the function of, and use quotation marks and underlining / italics to punctuate the titles of short stories and books. -Read and discuss, “Ooka and the Honest Thief.” -

 Directions: Write the title that applies to each image below. Make sure to use underlining or quotation marks.

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Part Two: “Ooka and the Honest Thief” Today, we will read and answer questions about the short story, “Ookah and the Honest Thief.” “Ookah and the Honest Thief” originated in Japan and contains a moral. Stop and Jot Take a look at the story right now. What are some things you notice? For example, I notice the title. How is it possible for someone to be an honest thief? I notice…___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

Before we start…What do you think this story will be about? Write your prediction below. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ As we read… take notes. -Put a “C” anytime you make a connection between the text and your life. In other words, if something you read reminds you of something that has happened to you. -Anytime you have a question, write a “Q”

1: Simple Sentences

1) Simple sentences have one subject and one predicate.

Example: Langston ordered a coffee.2: Compound Sentences with Semicolons

1) Compound sentences are two simple sentences joined by a semicolon. 2) The semicolon replaces the FANBOYS and the comma mentioned above

Example: Langston ordered coffee; Alana ate an Egg McMuffin.

3: Compound Sentences

1) Compound sentences are two simple sentences joined by a FANBOYS conjunction. 2) Compound sentences need a comma before the conjunction.

Example: Langston ordered coffee, and Alana ate an Egg McMuffin.

4. Appositive Phrases

1) Appositives are a noun phrase that “tucks in” extra information

Example: A scholar of Hip Hop, Langston studies mix-tapes. Langston, a scholar of Hip Hop, studies mix-tapes.

5.Complex Sentences Using Adverb Clauses

1) Sentences that have a dependent clause, at least one independent clause and a subordinating conjunction.

2) Subordinators include ABBA WUWU (Although, Before…)3) If your sentence has the dependent clause at the beginning you need a comma after

the dependent clause. Otherwise, you do not need it.

6: Dialogue

1)If it’s at the end, put a comma, question mark, or exclamation point inside the quotation marks.

Example: “Hello Alana,” said Langston. Langston said, “Hello Alana.” “I was wondering,” began Langston, “whether you wanted to sit down.”

Class Notes:

Originate- To come from or be created in a specific place.

  I do/Continued Notes/Guided Practice

“Ooka and the Honest Thief”

One day, Yahichi, the owner of a rice store, came to Ooka‟s court, complaining that each night some of his rice disappeared. “It is such a small amount, your Honour, that I hesitate to trouble you over it,” he said. “But I am reminded of the story of the mountain that was reduced to a plain because a single grain was stolen from it each day for centuries.” Ooka nodded gravely. “It is just as dishonest to steal one grain of rice as it is to steal a large sack,” he remarked. “I will guard over your store tonight to see if I can catch the mysterious thief myself.” As he had promised, Ooka sat inside and guarded Yahichi‟s store that evening. A little past midnight, he heard a slight noise outside. He sprang to his feet and ran to the window. To his surprise, Ooka discovered Gonta, a labourer who had been out of work for some time, wandering outside the building. Though Ooka recognised the thief, Gonta did not recognise the judge through the window in the dark. Ooka hesitated to arrest the man. After all, he had no proof that Gonta had actually come to steal the rice. Instead, he decided to pose as a thief himself to trap Gonta in the act of committing his crime. Speaking in a disguised tone of voice, Ooka said, “You have obviously come here to steal rice just as I have.” Gonta was relieved to find himself face to face with another thief instead of a guard. “As a favour from one thief to another,” Ooka continued, “I will pass the rice out to you, so that you will not need to risk coming into the store yourself.” Gonta thanked him profusely for his courtesy, and Ooka picked up a large sack of rice and handed it out to him. “This is too much,” Gonta protested. “I want only a few handfuls, just enough to feed my family for a single day, for each day I hope I will find work and not have to steal anymore. If I do find work, I intend to return what I have taken.” Then he took out the amount of rice he needed and handed the sack back to the astonished

  judge. Thanking Ooka once more for his courtesy, Gonta disappeared into the darkness. The judge did not try to stop him. The next day, the judge told the shopkeeper what had happened. “But why did you let the thief go?” Yahichi demanded. “Gonta is certainly a thief,” Ooka replied, “but I am convinced that he is an honest one, for he refused to steal more than he needed.” “But your Honour, how can a man be a thief and honest at the same time?” “I would never have thought it possible, but it is so,” Ooka said. “It is my duty to punish wickedness and reward virtue. In this case, we find both qualities in the same man, so obviously it would be unfair to treat him as any ordinary thief.” “But, Lord Ooka . . .” said Yahichi. “I have made my decision. Tomorrow I will see that work is found for Gonta, and we will see if he keeps his promise. If he returns and replaces the amount he owes, it will prove my belief that he is an honest thief.” The plan was carried out according to Ooka‟s wishes. And just as he suspected, every night Gonta returned to the shop to replace a portion of the rice he had taken. On several occasions, Ooka put obstacles in his way to make it difficult for Gonta to keep his promise, but the thief was determined to pay back fully what he owed. In the end, Yahichi decided not to press charges, as he admitted that the thief had paid enough for his crime. The great judge smiled and wrote out a small note, which he ordered Yahichi to leave for Gonta to see when he came to return the last portion of rice. When the honest thief slipped fearfully into the rice shop for the last time, he was shocked to find the note bearing Ooka‟s signature, with the following message: You owe an extra ten percent for interest. Honesty is the best policy.

  Guided/Independent Practice

a) List three themes from the story and provide evidence to support each of your answers. i) Theme: ____________________________________________________ Evidence: __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ii) Theme: ____________________________________________________ Evidence: __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ iii) Theme: ____________________________________________________ Evidence: __________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ b) What was the punishment for the thief Gonta? _______________________________________________________________________ c) Why was Gonta shocked at reading the note the judge left him? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ d) What length of time does the story cover? ____________________ e) What is the moral of this specific story? How is it different than the story’s theme? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

2 Simple Steps to Identifying Theme 1. Determine the story’s main idea. 2. Think beyond the story. Take the main idea, and apply it to everyday life.

 

Name________________________ Date_________________ 1. Read the following sentence: I drank some juice and ate some cookies. The above sentence is an example of which of the following?

a) simple sentence b) compound sentence c) both d) neither

2. Rewrite the following simple sentence so it is compound. I swam in the pool. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 3. You are writing an essay about a book of poems. You should: a. Put quotation marks around the title. b. Underline the title. c. Do nothing to the title. d. Capitalize all letters of the title. 4. Using a complete sentence, write one of the themes you came up with today below. ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

Persuasion 2.21

Name ___________________________Course: Writing 7/Ms. Bell

Date: ___________________

Homeroom:

Exit Slip:

1. Write a sentence containing an appositive phrase from your comic here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Write the complex sentence from your comic here.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Write a compound sentence using semicolons from your comic strip here.

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Name________________________ Date_________________ Directions: Take two of your themes from, “Ooka and the Honest Thief,” and fill out the chart that we worked with yesterday for each theme. Lesson Learned This part of the story taught me the lesson…

Lesson Learned This part of the story taught me the lesson…

Homework #59

Choose one of the themes you came up with and create a topic sentence…

Choose one of the themes you came up with and create a topic sentence…