5 comments
For each time they discover something new, it seems to be more advanced.
I'm surprised that so many of these statues and artifacts can last for that long.
A lot of the carvings are about groups of people.
In 1978, John Romer discovered a treasure of Ramesses XI
Some artifacts were even searched for underwater.
4 Questions
How did these artifacts last for so long over time?
What do these artifacts say about the Ancient Egyptians?
What do the inscriptions say on the coffins?
How were the ancient Egyptians so technically advanced?
3 Vocabulary Words
Subsidiary-serving to assist or supplement; auxiliary; supplementary.
Cartouche- a rounded, convex surface, usually surrounded with carved ornamental scrollwork, for receiving a painted or low-relief decoration, as an escutcheon.
Cult- a particular system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
2 Literary terms
"This lightly mustached greywacke head of a king wearing the red crown of lower Egypt..."
"The splendid sheet-gold cosmetic box from the pyramids entrance passage: the hinged lid and base are fashioned in the form of a bivalve shell."
Overview Sentence
These pages talk about the most recent finds of Egypt and how their is almost more to find to discover more about Ancient Egypt.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
186-200 ROAR
5 Comments
In 1936, Fernand Bisson de la Roque discovered caskets of silver in el-Tod
The Unas Causeway is a gallery of Egyptian Art
In 1942 they discovered the tomb of prince Shoshenq
In 1944 they found the Ptahshepses Belt
In 1950 they found the treasure of Queen Takhut
4 Questions
How did the Egyptians make such intricate statues?
What did the big bird statues stand for?
What does the scarab stand for?
Were tombs like a maze to keep out invaders?
3 Vocabulary
embalming-To treat (a corpse) with preservatives in order to prevent decay
papyrus-a tall, aquatic plant, Cyperus papyrus, of the sedge family, native to the Nile valley: the Egyptian subspecies, C. papyrus hadidii, thought to be common in ancient times, now occurs only in several sites.
jadeite-a mineral, essentially sodium aluminum silicate, NaAlSi2O6, usually fibrous, occurring in compact masses, whitish to dark green: a form of jade.
2 Literary Terms
"a giant mud-brick mastaba"
"two inlaid gold bracelets, bearing the cartouches of Psusennes I"
1 Overview
These pages are talking about the treasures that are founded in the tombs.
In 1936, Fernand Bisson de la Roque discovered caskets of silver in el-Tod
The Unas Causeway is a gallery of Egyptian Art
In 1942 they discovered the tomb of prince Shoshenq
In 1944 they found the Ptahshepses Belt
In 1950 they found the treasure of Queen Takhut
4 Questions
How did the Egyptians make such intricate statues?
What did the big bird statues stand for?
What does the scarab stand for?
Were tombs like a maze to keep out invaders?
3 Vocabulary
embalming-To treat (a corpse) with preservatives in order to prevent decay
papyrus-a tall, aquatic plant, Cyperus papyrus, of the sedge family, native to the Nile valley: the Egyptian subspecies, C. papyrus hadidii, thought to be common in ancient times, now occurs only in several sites.
jadeite-a mineral, essentially sodium aluminum silicate, NaAlSi2O6, usually fibrous, occurring in compact masses, whitish to dark green: a form of jade.
2 Literary Terms
"a giant mud-brick mastaba"
"two inlaid gold bracelets, bearing the cartouches of Psusennes I"
1 Overview
These pages are talking about the treasures that are founded in the tombs.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Pg 175-185
5 COMMENTS
In 1930, they discovered a lot of gold that belonged to el-Amarna
In 1930 also, they discovered 4 statues named, Mersuankh and his family.
The royals usually had a lot of jewelry
In the 1930's John Romer discovered the jewels of the high priest Herihor
All the tombs were huge for the Kings and Queens
4 Questions
Why couldn't the Egyptians put other bodies in their tombs instead of wasting all that space?
Why did the Egyptians always make these statues with mixed animals or some fantasy animals?
Did the group statues show some good relationship with the family?
Were there alot of tomb robbers back then?
3 Vocabulary
Tumuli-an artificial mound, esp. over a grave; barrow.
Mortuary-a funeral home
Fief-a fee or feud held of a feudal lord; a tenure of land subject to feudal obligations.
2 Literary terms
"Crown of silver set with carnelians and surmounted by three horned solar discs with double plumes"
"Stand for an oil lamp in bronze, modeled in the form or Eros holding a vine branch
1 Overview
These pages talk about the aritfacts found in the tombs of royals.
In 1930, they discovered a lot of gold that belonged to el-Amarna
In 1930 also, they discovered 4 statues named, Mersuankh and his family.
The royals usually had a lot of jewelry
In the 1930's John Romer discovered the jewels of the high priest Herihor
All the tombs were huge for the Kings and Queens
4 Questions
Why couldn't the Egyptians put other bodies in their tombs instead of wasting all that space?
Why did the Egyptians always make these statues with mixed animals or some fantasy animals?
Did the group statues show some good relationship with the family?
Were there alot of tomb robbers back then?
3 Vocabulary
Tumuli-an artificial mound, esp. over a grave; barrow.
Mortuary-a funeral home
Fief-a fee or feud held of a feudal lord; a tenure of land subject to feudal obligations.
2 Literary terms
"Crown of silver set with carnelians and surmounted by three horned solar discs with double plumes"
"Stand for an oil lamp in bronze, modeled in the form or Eros holding a vine branch
1 Overview
These pages talk about the aritfacts found in the tombs of royals.
pg 151-175
5 comments
The Egyptians made many many sculptures
In 1920 they discovered the Statues of Meryrehashtef
The coffins and statues usually consisted of gold
The tomb of tutankhamun was a huge find in egypt history
In 1926, they found the scarabs from Deir el-bahri
4 Questions
Why did Tutankhamuns coffin consist the most gold out of every other coffin?
What made Tatankhamun's find so important?
Why is making all these discoveries important?
Did gold show the amount of wealth the dead person had?
3 Vocabulary
Regalia-the ensigns or emblems of royalty, as the crown or scepter
calamities-a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury
-textiles-A cloth, especially one manufactured by weaving or knitting; a fabric
2 Literary terms
"tomb shedded new and wholly unexpected light on the richness..."
"a gilded woof richly inlaid with glass and semiprecious stone..."
1 Overview sentence
These pages talk mostly about the Tutankhamun Tomb.
The Egyptians made many many sculptures
In 1920 they discovered the Statues of Meryrehashtef
The coffins and statues usually consisted of gold
The tomb of tutankhamun was a huge find in egypt history
In 1926, they found the scarabs from Deir el-bahri
4 Questions
Why did Tutankhamuns coffin consist the most gold out of every other coffin?
What made Tatankhamun's find so important?
Why is making all these discoveries important?
Did gold show the amount of wealth the dead person had?
3 Vocabulary
Regalia-the ensigns or emblems of royalty, as the crown or scepter
calamities-a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury
-textiles-A cloth, especially one manufactured by weaving or knitting; a fabric
2 Literary terms
"tomb shedded new and wholly unexpected light on the richness..."
"a gilded woof richly inlaid with glass and semiprecious stone..."
1 Overview sentence
These pages talk mostly about the Tutankhamun Tomb.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Roar Pg 101-150
5 COMMENTS
-On most of the coffins, their were Egyptian writing
-Some coffins were really big and some were very small
-In 1903 they discovered the Face of Khufu
-In 1904 they found Two portraits of Queen Tiye
-In 1907 they found the "tomb of 2 brothers"
4 Questions
How are all these discoveries made?
Why were their Egyptian writing on some of the coffins?
What made some coffins bigger and smaller?
How come their are always some sort of gift left inside the coffin?
3 Vocabulary
articulated- made clear or distinct
blinker-a device for flashing light signals.
hitherto-up to this time; until now
2 Literary terms
" a fine, brown quartzite head"
"The exquisite, long-legged casket with vaulted lid"
1 overview sentence
The pages take a lot about the tombs and kings of Egypt.
-On most of the coffins, their were Egyptian writing
-Some coffins were really big and some were very small
-In 1903 they discovered the Face of Khufu
-In 1904 they found Two portraits of Queen Tiye
-In 1907 they found the "tomb of 2 brothers"
4 Questions
How are all these discoveries made?
Why were their Egyptian writing on some of the coffins?
What made some coffins bigger and smaller?
How come their are always some sort of gift left inside the coffin?
3 Vocabulary
articulated- made clear or distinct
blinker-a device for flashing light signals.
hitherto-up to this time; until now
2 Literary terms
" a fine, brown quartzite head"
"The exquisite, long-legged casket with vaulted lid"
1 overview sentence
The pages take a lot about the tombs and kings of Egypt.
Roar 76-100
5 COMMENTS
-On some coffins, there is the portrait of the person on it
-The Palace of Amenophis was found in 1888
-The Kahun Papyri was found in 1889
-In 1893 he discovered a whole army of wooden soliders, "The Soldiers Of Mesehti
-In 1895, they discovered a bunch of blue artfiacts
4 Questions
Why were some of the artifacts blue?
What was the point of drawing the persons picture on the coffin?
-What was the wooden army made for?
Why were their many statues of animals?
3 vocabulary
Kilt-to draw or tuck up, as the skirt, about oneself
deities-a god or goddess
Epithet- any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality
2 LIterary terms
"a beautifully modelled, red slipped pottery lion"
"the extraordinary head, carved in green stone"
1 Overview
These pages talk about some of the more recent finds in Egypt
-On some coffins, there is the portrait of the person on it
-The Palace of Amenophis was found in 1888
-The Kahun Papyri was found in 1889
-In 1893 he discovered a whole army of wooden soliders, "The Soldiers Of Mesehti
-In 1895, they discovered a bunch of blue artfiacts
4 Questions
Why were some of the artifacts blue?
What was the point of drawing the persons picture on the coffin?
-What was the wooden army made for?
Why were their many statues of animals?
3 vocabulary
Kilt-to draw or tuck up, as the skirt, about oneself
deities-a god or goddess
Epithet- any word or phrase applied to a person or thing to describe an actual or attributed quality
2 LIterary terms
"a beautifully modelled, red slipped pottery lion"
"the extraordinary head, carved in green stone"
1 Overview
These pages talk about some of the more recent finds in Egypt
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Pg 51-75 Roar discoveries of egypt
5 comments
-The people who were in the tombs always had a lot of jewelry
-In 1859, Mariette discovered a series of Hyskos Sculptures
-in 1860, Mariette discovered an extraordinary wooden statue of the 5th dynasty high official Kaaper
-Mariette discovered many things and accomplished alot
-An important piece in the jigsaw puzzle of ancient egyptian chronology is the fragmentary annals text popularly known as the palermo stone
4 questions
What was the point in putting all that jewelry in the tombs?
How did Mariette discover all these artifacts?
How did egyptians make up there writing?
What did the egyptians use to make there statues?
3 vocabulary
Masonry-the craft or occupation of a mason.
Alabaster-a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.
Dockets-A summary or other brief statement of the contents of a document; an abstract.
2 Literary terms
-"modeled in solid gold and inland with carnelian, lapis and feldspar."
"..a series of superb black granite royal sculptures of somewhat bizarre type..."
1 Overview sentence
These pages take about how he discovered the artifacts and what they were.
-The people who were in the tombs always had a lot of jewelry
-In 1859, Mariette discovered a series of Hyskos Sculptures
-in 1860, Mariette discovered an extraordinary wooden statue of the 5th dynasty high official Kaaper
-Mariette discovered many things and accomplished alot
-An important piece in the jigsaw puzzle of ancient egyptian chronology is the fragmentary annals text popularly known as the palermo stone
4 questions
What was the point in putting all that jewelry in the tombs?
How did Mariette discover all these artifacts?
How did egyptians make up there writing?
What did the egyptians use to make there statues?
3 vocabulary
Masonry-the craft or occupation of a mason.
Alabaster-a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc.
Dockets-A summary or other brief statement of the contents of a document; an abstract.
2 Literary terms
-"modeled in solid gold and inland with carnelian, lapis and feldspar."
"..a series of superb black granite royal sculptures of somewhat bizarre type..."
1 Overview sentence
These pages take about how he discovered the artifacts and what they were.
Pg 25-50 ROAR Ancient Egypt great discoveries
5 COMMENTS
- The book has many descriptive pictures of the artifacts
-The tomb of Queen mentuhotep was uncovered at Dra Abu'l-Naga during 1822
-The burial of Kamose was found in 1857
-In 1859, Mariette's workmen found Queen Ahhotep's tomb
-There was many gold in most of the coffins
4 Questions
-WHat made EGyptians make tombs for people?
-Did burying someone make them have a better afterlife?
-Why was there always so much gold in the coffins?
-What made explorers want to explore so much?
3 Vocabulay
Rifled-to cut spiral grooves within
Harim-The head of the second course of priests
cartouche- a rounded, convex surface, usually surrounded with carved ornamental scrollwork, for receiving a painted or low-relief decoration, as an escutcheon.
2 Literary terms
"The bronze dagger, with silver grip and gold covered pommel..."
"wearing the white crown of upper Egypt and dressed in a diaphanous white robe..."
1 Overview sentence
These pages take about some artifacts and discoveries on Egypt
- The book has many descriptive pictures of the artifacts
-The tomb of Queen mentuhotep was uncovered at Dra Abu'l-Naga during 1822
-The burial of Kamose was found in 1857
-In 1859, Mariette's workmen found Queen Ahhotep's tomb
-There was many gold in most of the coffins
4 Questions
-WHat made EGyptians make tombs for people?
-Did burying someone make them have a better afterlife?
-Why was there always so much gold in the coffins?
-What made explorers want to explore so much?
3 Vocabulay
Rifled-to cut spiral grooves within
Harim-The head of the second course of priests
cartouche- a rounded, convex surface, usually surrounded with carved ornamental scrollwork, for receiving a painted or low-relief decoration, as an escutcheon.
2 Literary terms
"The bronze dagger, with silver grip and gold covered pommel..."
"wearing the white crown of upper Egypt and dressed in a diaphanous white robe..."
1 Overview sentence
These pages take about some artifacts and discoveries on Egypt
Sunday, December 7, 2008
HIstory Of the discoveries of egyptt
5 COMMENTS
-The most important discovery made by French scholars was the Rosetta Stone.
-Several copies of the Rosetta Stones were made so scholars could study it
-Hieroglyphic progress was really slow
-Muhammad Ali let explorers explore
-Johann Ludwig Burckhardt had access to Islams holiest shrines
4 Questions
-Who had the biggest impact on Egypt discoveries?
-What was the first Egyptian discovery?
-Who was the first person to discover an artifact?
-When was it discovered?
3 Vocabulary
Roster-a list of persons or groups, as of military personnel or units with their turns or periods of duty.
Ballast-any heavy material carried temporarily or permanently in a vessel to provide desired draft and stability.
Ceded-to yield or formally surrender to another
2 LITERARY TERMS
The power vacuum left...
Filled their cabinets with curiosities...
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
This few pages take about one of the few early findings of Egyptian artifacts
-The most important discovery made by French scholars was the Rosetta Stone.
-Several copies of the Rosetta Stones were made so scholars could study it
-Hieroglyphic progress was really slow
-Muhammad Ali let explorers explore
-Johann Ludwig Burckhardt had access to Islams holiest shrines
4 Questions
-Who had the biggest impact on Egypt discoveries?
-What was the first Egyptian discovery?
-Who was the first person to discover an artifact?
-When was it discovered?
3 Vocabulary
Roster-a list of persons or groups, as of military personnel or units with their turns or periods of duty.
Ballast-any heavy material carried temporarily or permanently in a vessel to provide desired draft and stability.
Ceded-to yield or formally surrender to another
2 LITERARY TERMS
The power vacuum left...
Filled their cabinets with curiosities...
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
This few pages take about one of the few early findings of Egyptian artifacts
Sunday, October 26, 2008
20- End of the book Chinese Cinderella
5 COMMENTS
-I feel bad for Adeline. Shes the only 1 left at school
-Adeline is also sick now with a 104 degree fever
-Im glad she recovered. Now she finally gets to go home again
-Adeline and Third Brother finally get to meet again
-Yeye is right, Adeline has a whole entire future to look ahead to
4 QUESTIONS
-Is Niang actually feeling a soft side for Adeline by sending her home?
-Why does Adeline only talk bad about herself?
-Will Adeline be sent into an arranged marriage like Big Sister?
-What happen during that 1 week when she was home?
3 VOCABULARY
-Adage-a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation
-Adversities- adverse fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress
-Besieged-to crowd around
2 LITERARY TERMS
-Anxiety spun its webs around my thoughts-personification
-Time went by relentlessly-personification
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These few chapters talks about how Adeline's life turns around in one moment when her dad allows her to go to college and her winning the prize.
-I feel bad for Adeline. Shes the only 1 left at school
-Adeline is also sick now with a 104 degree fever
-Im glad she recovered. Now she finally gets to go home again
-Adeline and Third Brother finally get to meet again
-Yeye is right, Adeline has a whole entire future to look ahead to
4 QUESTIONS
-Is Niang actually feeling a soft side for Adeline by sending her home?
-Why does Adeline only talk bad about herself?
-Will Adeline be sent into an arranged marriage like Big Sister?
-What happen during that 1 week when she was home?
3 VOCABULARY
-Adage-a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation
-Adversities- adverse fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune, calamity, or distress
-Besieged-to crowd around
2 LITERARY TERMS
-Anxiety spun its webs around my thoughts-personification
-Time went by relentlessly-personification
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These few chapters talks about how Adeline's life turns around in one moment when her dad allows her to go to college and her winning the prize.
CHPT 17-20
5 COMMENTS
-It sucks that Adelina has to go to boarding school
-I don't get why she hates Sunday, everyone loves Sunday
-She acts like the egg is the world to her
-Yay, another snobby girl that dislikes Adeline :]
-Ew, she has no bra :[
4 QUESTIONS
-What happened to the step brother and sisters?
-Why does Monica go to a boarding school when her parents are rich?
-Are books her life now?
-Who gave Adelina the egg?
3 VOCABULARY
-Serendipity-an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident
-Galvanism-the therapeutic application of electricity to the body.
-Jockey-a person who rides horses professionally in races
2 LITERARY TERMS
I was seized by a longing to escape-personification
The three of us placed our six hands on top of one another and made a giant fist-imagery
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
Once again, Adeline has been kicked out the house and she has to go to a boarding school all alone.dic
-It sucks that Adelina has to go to boarding school
-I don't get why she hates Sunday, everyone loves Sunday
-She acts like the egg is the world to her
-Yay, another snobby girl that dislikes Adeline :]
-Ew, she has no bra :[
4 QUESTIONS
-What happened to the step brother and sisters?
-Why does Monica go to a boarding school when her parents are rich?
-Are books her life now?
-Who gave Adelina the egg?
3 VOCABULARY
-Serendipity-an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident
-Galvanism-the therapeutic application of electricity to the body.
-Jockey-a person who rides horses professionally in races
2 LITERARY TERMS
I was seized by a longing to escape-personification
The three of us placed our six hands on top of one another and made a giant fist-imagery
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
Once again, Adeline has been kicked out the house and she has to go to a boarding school all alone.dic
Saturday, October 25, 2008
CHPT 16-17
5 COMMENTS
-Its nice how the brother helps the sister with the life jacket
-Adeline finally has the chance to feel fairness from her aunt
-It's nice that she can finally have fun and not yelled by at someone
-I wonder what will happen when she sees Niang again
-Adeline was lucky! No one yelled at her yet :]
4 QUESTIONS
-Was Niang and Father ignorning Adeline purposely?
-Will they yell at Adeline later on?
-Niang just loves showing off her diamonds doesn't she?
-Why is Adelina happy when Niang is talking to her rudely?
3 VOCABULARY
-Dawdling-to waste time
-Enticing-to lead on by exciting hope or desire
-Scenic-of or pertaining to natural scenery
2 LITERARY TERMS
The whole place became friendlier- personification
The view is breathtaking - personification
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These chapters talk about how Adeline returns to her real home and how she is still treated bad.
-Its nice how the brother helps the sister with the life jacket
-Adeline finally has the chance to feel fairness from her aunt
-It's nice that she can finally have fun and not yelled by at someone
-I wonder what will happen when she sees Niang again
-Adeline was lucky! No one yelled at her yet :]
4 QUESTIONS
-Was Niang and Father ignorning Adeline purposely?
-Will they yell at Adeline later on?
-Niang just loves showing off her diamonds doesn't she?
-Why is Adelina happy when Niang is talking to her rudely?
3 VOCABULARY
-Dawdling-to waste time
-Enticing-to lead on by exciting hope or desire
-Scenic-of or pertaining to natural scenery
2 LITERARY TERMS
The whole place became friendlier- personification
The view is breathtaking - personification
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These chapters talk about how Adeline returns to her real home and how she is still treated bad.
Chapt 14-16 Chinese Cinderella
5 COMMENTS
-I bet Adeline is going to win the election
-I'm surprised that Aunt Baba could bring up the story about the whipping like nothing
-I feel bad for Adeline because she is a disgrace to her family and no one wants her
-Wow, even their housekeepers don't care about her
-I think Adeline is going to get screwed because her friends came over
4 QUESTIONS
-What's going to happen when her friends are over and when is Niang home?
-Why doesn't Niang ever believe anything Adeline says?
-Will Adeline have to go to a boarding home?
-Why would they put all the blame on Aunt Baba?
3 VOCABULARY
Gawking- An awkward, loutish person
Dismay-to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble
Jagged-having a harsh, rough, or uneven quality
2 LITERARY TERMS
It was a beautiful afternoon, sunny and cool. Avenue Joffre bristled with trams, cars, rickshaws, and pedicabs.-imagery
The jagged leaves on the giant sycamore trees lining the boulevard was turning russet and golden brown in the autumn sunshine,-imagery
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These chapters talk about how Adeline is going to get sent away from her house.
-I bet Adeline is going to win the election
-I'm surprised that Aunt Baba could bring up the story about the whipping like nothing
-I feel bad for Adeline because she is a disgrace to her family and no one wants her
-Wow, even their housekeepers don't care about her
-I think Adeline is going to get screwed because her friends came over
4 QUESTIONS
-What's going to happen when her friends are over and when is Niang home?
-Why doesn't Niang ever believe anything Adeline says?
-Will Adeline have to go to a boarding home?
-Why would they put all the blame on Aunt Baba?
3 VOCABULARY
Gawking- An awkward, loutish person
Dismay-to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble
Jagged-having a harsh, rough, or uneven quality
2 LITERARY TERMS
It was a beautiful afternoon, sunny and cool. Avenue Joffre bristled with trams, cars, rickshaws, and pedicabs.-imagery
The jagged leaves on the giant sycamore trees lining the boulevard was turning russet and golden brown in the autumn sunshine,-imagery
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These chapters talk about how Adeline is going to get sent away from her house.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Chinese Cinderella 12-14
5 COMMENTS
-I would never agree to a arranged marriage like Big Sister
-I think Niang was just using Big Sister to get her to marry another man
-Niang is so spoiled
-I think she was sad when they talked about PLT again
-I feel sad for her for getting beat by her dad.
4 QUESTIONS
-Why would Big Sister ever marry another man she doesn't even know?
-Why won't Niang just let Adeline have some freedom?
-Why does Adeline get beat by her dad for just going to a birthday party?
-Why doesn't Niang let Adeline keep her coin? Its just a coin.
3 VOCABULARY
Tremuously-characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness
Termelon- A kind of seed
Abstinence-forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, esp. from the use of alcoholic beverages
2 LITERARY TERMS
special package wrapped in gold foil-imagry
He looked very smart in a brand new navy jacket with a sharply creased matching trousers, white shirt and necktie-imagry
OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These chapters are talking about how Adeline's life is slowly getting worse and worse.
-I would never agree to a arranged marriage like Big Sister
-I think Niang was just using Big Sister to get her to marry another man
-Niang is so spoiled
-I think she was sad when they talked about PLT again
-I feel sad for her for getting beat by her dad.
4 QUESTIONS
-Why would Big Sister ever marry another man she doesn't even know?
-Why won't Niang just let Adeline have some freedom?
-Why does Adeline get beat by her dad for just going to a birthday party?
-Why doesn't Niang let Adeline keep her coin? Its just a coin.
3 VOCABULARY
Tremuously-characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness
Termelon- A kind of seed
Abstinence-forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, esp. from the use of alcoholic beverages
2 LITERARY TERMS
special package wrapped in gold foil-imagry
He looked very smart in a brand new navy jacket with a sharply creased matching trousers, white shirt and necktie-imagry
OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These chapters are talking about how Adeline's life is slowly getting worse and worse.
Chinese Cinderella Chpt 9-11
5 COMMENTS
-Niang is being so cheap by giving her step children bad clothes and her own children better clothes
-I feel bad for the brothers that had to shave their heads
-The step children should be able to eat food like they do
-Their plan sounds like it can actually work
-Niang seems like a scary mother
4 QUESTIONS
-Why are the step getting less respect and privileges than Niangs real children?
-How come they can't be served good food like the first floor when they are already rich?
-Did Niang really know about their plans so Niang moved Big Sister down one floor?
-Why did they have to kill PLT? Thats so mean.
3 VOCABULARY WORDS
Riveted-to fasten or fix firmly
Grotesque-odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre
Scanty-meager; not adequate
2 LITERARY TERMS
...three identical, loose fitting long Chinese gowns made of dark blue wool, with traditional mandarin collars and cloth buttons.-imagry
...stylish Western outfit with a Peter Pan collar and matching tie and belt-imagry
OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These 3 chapters talk about how Niangs step children are treated with less respect and how they live unfair lives.
-Niang is being so cheap by giving her step children bad clothes and her own children better clothes
-I feel bad for the brothers that had to shave their heads
-The step children should be able to eat food like they do
-Their plan sounds like it can actually work
-Niang seems like a scary mother
4 QUESTIONS
-Why are the step getting less respect and privileges than Niangs real children?
-How come they can't be served good food like the first floor when they are already rich?
-Did Niang really know about their plans so Niang moved Big Sister down one floor?
-Why did they have to kill PLT? Thats so mean.
3 VOCABULARY WORDS
Riveted-to fasten or fix firmly
Grotesque-odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantastically ugly or absurd; bizarre
Scanty-meager; not adequate
2 LITERARY TERMS
...three identical, loose fitting long Chinese gowns made of dark blue wool, with traditional mandarin collars and cloth buttons.-imagry
...stylish Western outfit with a Peter Pan collar and matching tie and belt-imagry
OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These 3 chapters talk about how Niangs step children are treated with less respect and how they live unfair lives.
Monday, October 13, 2008
5/4/3/2/1
Chinese Cinderella Chpt 5-8
5 COMMENTS-
-Niang is still flashy as always.
-I would love to live in their new house. :]
-I think its not fair for them to have no money at all.
-Niang was really mean to the girl who broke the pearl necklace
-I would be really scared if i was lost in a new place and didn't know how to get home
4 QUESTIONS-
-Why is her dad in hiding?
-Why is Niang so spoiled?
-Why does Niang treat her real children so much better then her step children?
-Why doesnt anyone pick her up?
3 VOCABULARY
Embroidered- To ornament with needlework
Disperse-to drive or send off in various directions; scatter
Tentatively-of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental
2 LITERARY TERMS
Imagery-It was a big, square, dark gray concrete building.
Imagery- Father led us into a charming garden, with a small lawn lined by clipped camellia bushes
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These chapters talk about how her good life is slowly changing to a worser life.
5 COMMENTS-
-Niang is still flashy as always.
-I would love to live in their new house. :]
-I think its not fair for them to have no money at all.
-Niang was really mean to the girl who broke the pearl necklace
-I would be really scared if i was lost in a new place and didn't know how to get home
4 QUESTIONS-
-Why is her dad in hiding?
-Why is Niang so spoiled?
-Why does Niang treat her real children so much better then her step children?
-Why doesnt anyone pick her up?
3 VOCABULARY
Embroidered- To ornament with needlework
Disperse-to drive or send off in various directions; scatter
Tentatively-of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental
2 LITERARY TERMS
Imagery-It was a big, square, dark gray concrete building.
Imagery- Father led us into a charming garden, with a small lawn lined by clipped camellia bushes
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE
These chapters talk about how her good life is slowly changing to a worser life.
5/4/3/2/1
Chapter 1 to 4. Chinese Cinderella
5 COMMENTS-
-The main character is really smart. She gets many awards.
-I think her brothers and sister are mean because they are blaming her for her mothers death.
-Niang seems like a gold digger because she's wearing expensive clothes and jewelry.
-The explain Niang like at the time in Of Mice and Men when they explain Curley's wife.
-Their family seems very rich.
4 QUESTIONS-
-Is the main characters Aunt Baba like her mom instead?
-Why doesn't the main characters siblings forgive her already? The incident was only coincidental.
-Why would Chinese women even bound their feet? I think thats gross.
-Why do some of her siblings praise her and some scold her?
3 VOCABULARY-
Concession-the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument.
Fringed-a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
Imperiously-domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing
2 LITERARY TERMS-
Imagery- She was almost as tall as father, stood very straight and dressed only in French clothes, many of which came from Paris. Her thick, wavy black hair never had a curl out of place.
Onomatopoeia- I rushed in and plopped my schoolbag down onto my bed.
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE-
These 4 chapters basically talk about the main characters young child days in life and that it begins to introduce her family and her ways in school.
5 COMMENTS-
-The main character is really smart. She gets many awards.
-I think her brothers and sister are mean because they are blaming her for her mothers death.
-Niang seems like a gold digger because she's wearing expensive clothes and jewelry.
-The explain Niang like at the time in Of Mice and Men when they explain Curley's wife.
-Their family seems very rich.
4 QUESTIONS-
-Is the main characters Aunt Baba like her mom instead?
-Why doesn't the main characters siblings forgive her already? The incident was only coincidental.
-Why would Chinese women even bound their feet? I think thats gross.
-Why do some of her siblings praise her and some scold her?
3 VOCABULARY-
Concession-the act of conceding or yielding, as a right, a privilege, or a point or fact in an argument.
Fringed-a decorative border of thread, cord, or the like, usually hanging loosely from a raveled edge or separate strip.
Imperiously-domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing
2 LITERARY TERMS-
Imagery- She was almost as tall as father, stood very straight and dressed only in French clothes, many of which came from Paris. Her thick, wavy black hair never had a curl out of place.
Onomatopoeia- I rushed in and plopped my schoolbag down onto my bed.
1 OVERVIEW SENTENCE-
These 4 chapters basically talk about the main characters young child days in life and that it begins to introduce her family and her ways in school.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
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