Chapter XV
I decided to put these blogs out early for those who are at home and want to work ahead over the break.
This NOT going to be required for when we get back, but will console those eager readers who don't want to lose the scent of the hunt!
You will be expected to continue reading in class and to to turn in your journals at the normal due date.
Enjoy your Spring Break!
MINI LESSON
WRITING PARAGRAPH RESPONSES - TAKE 2
Just a reminder - I've noticed many of the journals are beginning to sag in the quality of the responses given. A good, solid paragraph response should include:
1. A topic sentence that restates the question as a statement that includes an answer.
2. Several 4ESSDs to support the topic sentence. Remember, 4ESSD is:
Explanation - connect the dots and explain what you mean. You can't assume the reader knows otherwise.
Elaboration - add additional information to "fill in the gaps" and build off of what was said.
Evidence - imagine if this was a court case and you needed evidence to prove your point. Provide the evidence that makes your point completely clear and undeniable.
Examples - from the text that support your topic sentence. They can be direct quotations or just paraphrasing what happened.
and Specific Supporting Details - little, exact moments that definitely demonstrate precisely what you mean.
3. A conclusion that ties the 4ESSDs back to the topic sentence.
Okay, here we go...
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ASSIGNMENTS
Vocabulary Words:
innocuous
lassitude
quietus
raucous
bunkum
Journal Questions:
1. ZOO LANDERS. What did Vera mean when she said, "We're the zoo." Elaborate, explain and support your point with details. (one paragraph)
2. SIMPLY DIVINE. Vera tells Lombard that his whole situation could be "divine retribution." What is divine retribution? How could the situation be considered to be divine retribution within the context of the story? (one paragraph)
3. THE BLORE CONUNDRUM. How was Blore killed? In your opinion is it possible for either Vera or Lombard to have committed this murder? What conclusions can you draw about the murder at this point in the story? (one paragraph)
4. TWO MORE BODIES. In a double plot twist, two more bodies are found at the end of this chapter. Whose? What was the apparent cause of death for each? How does it fit with the poem? (one paragraph)
5. IF YOU LIKED ATTWN... Suppose you've enjoyed this book so far. Do some research and name at least three other famous Agatha Christie Mystries that you could read if you wanted to. Also, name three other famous mystery genre novelists. (3 titles, 3 authors)
For each question could you please write next to the suggested length if the paragraph needs to be in the 4ESSD's format?
ReplyDeleteQ: For each question could you please write next to the suggested length if the paragraph needs to be in the 4ESSD's format?
ReplyDeleteA: I'd love to, but it depends. Which Chapter and which question number are you thinking of?
If I already know who the killer is, what do I do about #4?
ReplyDeleteI have looked and looked to fine what page Vera says "We're the zoo,' but yet i still can not find it! would it be okay if you tell us what page this is said on?
ReplyDeleteFor the test you said that it would be open book and open journal,are we aloud to write anything in our journal that we would like as long as it is hand written and not printed on paper?
ReplyDeletefor question number 5, are the 3 bullets the ones by agatha christie?
ReplyDeleteDo we just do Chap.15 tonight or do we do day 1 for the essay and Chap.15?
ReplyDeleteOriginal Question : Are we supposed to just do Chap.15
ReplyDeleteNever mind I realized that was for the epilouge. :)
Mr. Chappell,
ReplyDeleteWill the vocab. be due when we finish the book on Thursday?
Mr. Chappell,
ReplyDeleteFor question 5, you want us to put 6 titles (3 Agatha, 3 other), but later below it says 3 titles. Is that a typo or...I'm confused!
Are we going to be reading more books like this? like the mystery and murder ones? Because those are a lot of fun! i like these kinds of books!
ReplyDeleteQ: Are we going to be reading more books like this? like the mystery and murder ones? Because those are a lot of fun! i like these kinds of books!
ReplyDeleteA: I'm glad you like it. We will be reading a Mythology book next, but if you like this you should read "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie for your nightly reader logs.
Q: I have looked and looked to fine what page Vera says "We're the zoo,' but yet i still can not find it! would it be okay if you tell us what page this is said on?
ReplyDeleteA: Try p. 226 just above the break reading Roman numeral II.
Q: If I already know who the killer is, what do I do about #4?
ReplyDeleteA: Answer it as best you can. You could either imagine what you thought at this point before you found out... or you could use simple logic to determine what is the rational conclusion based upon this information. You decide.
Q: For the test you said that it would be open book and open journal,are we aloud to write anything in our journal that we would like as long as it is hand written and not printed on paper?
ReplyDeleteA: Only journal questions from the blog are allowed. Otherwise I'd allow notes as well.
Q: for question number 5, are the 3 bullets the ones by agatha christie?
ReplyDeleteA: If you want them to be. Research 6 and choose the three that sound the most interesting.
Q: Mr. Chappell, Will the vocab. be due when we finish the book on Thursday?
A: That's a good idea, but I wasn't planning on having it due until you take the vocab test. You'll need your definitions.
Q: Mr. Chappell,
ReplyDeleteFor question 5, you want us to put 6 titles (3 Agatha, 3 other), but later below it says 3 titles. Is that a typo or...I'm confused!
A: That was a typo. Whoops. My bad. Any three titles with the matching authors will do.
now my sister in fith grade who loves reading found my book and started reading it. Now i cant even read my own book. But it is a good book. When i am able to read it.
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