Journal: Think about the story we began reading yesterday. Do you think it's right for a parent to force their child to do something the child does not want to do? Is it wrong for a parent to want the best for his/her child, even if it means pushing his/her child too far? Have your parents ever forced you to do something you didn't want to do because they thought it would be good for you? When you have children, do you plan on letting them do whatever they want or are you going to control certain parts of their lives? Explain.
Agenda: 1) Vocabulary Practice Quiz
Write "T" if the word is being used in the sentence correctly and "F" if the word is being used incorrectly.
1. The child prodigy was able to complete long division problems in his head.
2. The parents lamented the birth of their daughter. It was the happiest day of their lives.
3. The cheerleaders listlessly jumped in the air and cheered loudly for their team.
4. The fireworks show on the Fourth of July was mesmerizing. I will always remember it.
5. The audience clapped after the band played a few discordant songs.
6. When I got home from school, I dawdled for two hours before finally starting my homework.
7. The little boy was stricken when he found out his pet goldfish had died.
8. The wedding was a total fiasco. The guests all had a great time and the food was delicious!
9. The fat man nonchalantly walked by the icecream truck, pretending not to desperately want a fudgepop.
10. I was upset at my best friend's betrayal when she told our teacher I had cheated on the test.
Write "T" if the word is being used in the sentence correctly and "F" if the word is being used incorrectly.
1. The child prodigy was able to complete long division problems in his head.
2. The parents lamented the birth of their daughter. It was the happiest day of their lives.
3. The cheerleaders listlessly jumped in the air and cheered loudly for their team.
4. The fireworks show on the Fourth of July was mesmerizing. I will always remember it.
5. The audience clapped after the band played a few discordant songs.
6. When I got home from school, I dawdled for two hours before finally starting my homework.
7. The little boy was stricken when he found out his pet goldfish had died.
8. The wedding was a total fiasco. The guests all had a great time and the food was delicious!
9. The fat man nonchalantly walked by the icecream truck, pretending not to desperately want a fudgepop.
10. I was upset at my best friend's betrayal when she told our teacher I had cheated on the test.
2) Finish reading “Two Kinds” pp. 99-107. Complete remaining half of “Motivation-Conflict” chart. What, ultimately, motivates Jing-Mei to betray her mother? How is their mother/daughter conflict finally resolved?
Homework: Pg. 109 # 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
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