Monday, February 5 African American Cowboys / discussion "Outcasts"

A little bit of fun. Practice reading the following:

(why stress is a good thing!)

Coming up: vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, February 7 (handed out last Thursday / another copy below) On Tuesday, you will have a quick write on "The Outcasts of Poker Flat", where you will choose from one of the following questions:

1. If you had to choose one lesson from Bret Harte's "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" what would it be. Give specific evidence from the story to support your response.

2. How did the setting of Bret Harte's "The Outcasts of Poker Flat" impact character and plot development in the story. Support your response by weaving in text.

3. How does Harte's choice of point of view impact the story of "The Outcasts of Poker Flat"? Weave in specific examples into your response.

4. Who was the most admirable character in Bret Harte's "The Outcasts of Poker Flat"? Support your analysis with textual evidence.

5. Challenge question: Explain how Tom Simson and Piney Woods act as catalysts who bring out the best in the other characters. 

make sure to bring your copy of the short story

In class: please turn in your completed long graphic organizers from "The Outcasts of Poker Flat". Remember that this is a writing grade. I will accept it for full credit until the end of the day, after which it is late. Finishing up: the Role of Black Cowboys: African American Cowboys up to 4:43
And Roping as a Way of Life 2:30

Review / discussion of the choices for tomorrow's writing. Take out your copy of Bret Harte's "The Outcasts of Poker Flat"

Vocabulary vigilant to pour oil on trouble water

Note that there are 10 words and 2 idioms  Quiz on Wednesday, February 7

1..  vigilant-adjective- keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; watchful, observant, attentive, alert  

                                                                         eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed

2.  adroit-adjective- clever or skillful in using the hands or mind; adept, dexterous, deft, nimble, able, capable

3.  to fabricate-verb- to invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent;     falsify, fake, counterfeit

4.  pretext-noun- a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.

5.  to gesticulate-verb- use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.

6. to  badger- verb- to bother persistently

7. to  implore-verb- beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.

8.  drudgery-noun- hard, menial, or dull work.

9.  interminable-adjective-endless (often used hyperbolically); never-ending, unending, nonstop, everlasting, ceaseless,

10.  to perceive-verb- to become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.

Idioms

11. a wet blanket-a person who spoils other people's fun by failing to join in with or by disapproving of their activities.

12.  to pour oil on troubled waters- try to settle a disagreement or dispute with words intended to placate or pacify those involved.