Author Archives: Amanda Lichocki

  • SLOT-Read Passage 1, adapted from Stewart Brand “The Case for Reviving Extinct Species” from National Geographic Society, 2013.
  • Week 3 Scientific-Dual Passages
    • What might limit de-extinction technology?
    • Highlight the lines of the text that helped you to come up with your response. Write your response in the margins next to the highlighted text.
      • PART II
        • 1.The author of Passage 1 suggests that the usefulness of de-extinction technology may be limited by the

          A.amount of time scientists are able to devote to genetic research

          B.relationship of an extinct species to contemporary ecosystems.

          C.complexity of the DNA of an extinct species.

          D.length of time that a species has been extinct.

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book Talks
  • The Odyssey-Finish Group Projects. All groups will present tomorrow. Your group will submit the literary devices, SAT Question, and paraphrased text from each of your group members. Your presentation is your summary of your assigned section of the text, as well as your visual representation.
    • The Odyssey  Unit Exam is Thursday!

  • SLOT-5.The narrator indicates that the particular nature of Emma’s upbringing resulted in her being

    A.Despondent

    B.Self-satisfied

    C.Friendless

    D.Inconsiderate

    6.Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

    A.Lines 1-5 (“Emma…her”)

    B.Lines 9-14 (“Her…affection”)

    C.Lines 28-32 (“The real…enjoyments”)

    D.Lines 32-34 (“The danger…her”)

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book Talks
  • The Odyssey-Continue working on Group Projects. Presentations are 1/20. The Odyssey Unit Exam is 1/21.

  • SLOT-What can you infer happened after Miss Taylor married?
    • Highlight the textual evidence that helped you to make the inference
    • Label and explain through annotation
      • Part II
        • 4.It can most reasonably be inferred that after Miss Taylor married, she had

          A.Less patience with Mr. Woodhouse

          B.Fewer interactions with Emma

          C.More close friends than Emma

          D.An increased appreciation for Emma

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book Talks
  • The Odyssey-Final Projects. Paraphrased text due today for group discussion and conference with Mrs. Lichocki. Presentations are Wednesday, January 20th.

  • SLOT-Referencing the passage from Emma, use the clues from the text to figure out what the word “directed” as used in line 26 means.
    • Highlight the word and any other words that helped you to come to your conclusion
    • Give your definition in the margin next to the highlighted text
      • Part II
        • 3.As used in line 26, “directed” most nearly means

          A.trained

          B.aimed

          C.guided

          D.addressed

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book Talks
  • The Odyssey-Begin Part II Project.
    • If you were absent, see Mrs. Lichocki for your groups assigned section of the text.

  • SLOT-Referencing Emma, summarize the first two paragraphs of the passage (lines 1-14).
    • Write your summary underneath the passage on the front side of the text.
      • Part II
        • 2.Which choice best summarizes the first two paragraphs of the passage (lines 1-14)?

          A.Even though a character loses a parent at an early age, she is happily raised in a loving home.

          B.An affectionate governess helps a character to overcome the loss of her mother, despite the indifference of her father.

          C.Largely as a result of her father’s wealth and affection, a character leads a contented life.

          D.A character has a generally comfortable and fulfilling life, but then she must recover from losing her mother.

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book talks
  • The Odyssey-Narrative Text 4-Square due (Sirens and Scylla & Charybdis)

  • SLOT/SAT Practice Week 2-Read and annotate the passage from Jane Austin’s Emma, originally published in 1815, for the passage’s main purpose.
    • Week 2 Emma
    • Highlight textual evidence
    • Label and explain through annotation
      • Part 2
        • 1.The main purpose of the passage is to

          A.Describe a main character and a significant change in her life.

          B.Provide an overview of a family and a nearby neighbor.

          C.Discuss some regrettable personality flaws in a main character.

          D.Explain the relationship between a main character and her father.

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes
    • Book talks
  • The Odyssey-Read “The Sirens” and “Scylla & Charybdis” sections of the epic poem. Respond to the guided questions as you read.

  • SLOT-SAT Practice Week #1. Referencing Passage 1, what is the main focus of Kennedy’s inaugural address?
    • Highlight textual evidence
    • Label and explain all annotations
      • Part II
        • 2.Over the course of the passage, the main focus shifts from

          A.A description of the history of the United States to a proposal for improving the lives of its citizens.

          B.A commitment to helping allies of the United States to a call for better cooperation among opposing nations.

          C.An argument for improving the lives of people around the world to a recognition of that argument’s weaknesses.

          D.An explanation of the foreign policy of the United States to an example illustrating these policies.

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book Talks
  • The Odyssey-Read “The Land of the Dead” section of the poem. Respond to guided questions as you read.

  • SLOT-Referencing SAT Practice Week #1, Passage #1, what is the theme of President Kennedy’s inaugural address?
    • Highlight textual evidence
    • Label and explain all annotations
    • 1.A central theme of the passage is that

      A.those nations that dedicate themselves to democracy will receive aid and support from the United States.

      B.cooperation among all nations is necessary to protect the future of humanity.

      C.the Founding Fathers of the United States would be proud of the country’s progress over the last century.

      D.the United States should dedicate more resources to fighting tyranny around the world.

  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes
    • Book Talks
  • The Odyssey-Continue reading “The Cyclops” section of the poem. All sections of the text can be found under the Cardmarking 3 folder of the blog.

Enjoy your break!

Enjoy your break!
  • SLOT-Referencing Article of the Week #11, respond to the following prompt in 2 paragraphs.
    • Paragraph 1-Intro and Claim
    • Paragraph 2- Correctly embedded quote that supports your claim
      • “The threat from terrorism is real, but we will overcome it” stated by President Obama. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Argue your position using evidence from the text. 
  • SSR-Read novel for 10 minutes.
    • Book Talks
  • The OdysseyTroy
    • Exit Ticket-Compare and contrast Prince Hector with Prince Paris. Make sure to use the appropriate thinking map!