ARTHUR BECOMES KING 11/10I. Bellwork:

A. Copy: There are four ways to structure a sentence: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

B. Copy: A simple sentence = one independent clause. A compound sentence = two independent clauses joined by punct/conj.

C. Ex. [Energy is part of youth], but [both are quickly spent].

D. Underline the subject(s) once and the main verb(s) twice in the following sentence. Identify all clauses. Then, identify all parts of speech: “My middle-aged body is sore; my middle-aged face is wrinkled.”

REVIEW: TONE (DON’T COPY)

A. Definition: The author’s use of language to show the author’s feelings or attitude. Tone is shown with word choice, punctuation, sentence structure, and figures of speech

HOW PUNCTUATION AFFECTS TONE

Woman without her man is nothing

Woman without her man is nothing

REVIEW: IDIOMS (DON’T COPY)

A. Definition: 1. A phrase with a special meaning

that is different from the literal meaning of the words that make it up.

2. Different languages and cultures have different idioms

3. Ex. Dying to see you. Catching someone’s eye.

IDIOMS

List as many English idioms you can think of with a partner

II. VOCAB (971)

Copy the parts of speech and definitions of these words:1. Petulantly: 2. Vulgar:3. Sumptuous: 4. Combatant: 5. Throng:

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. What makes you act petulantly?2. What are some movies with lots of

vulgar humor?3. Where could you go for a sumptuous

meal?4. What makes someone a good

combatant?5. What are some occasions in which you

throng with others?

Review: Ways to make your writing better

1. Mix up the length and types of your sentences (use a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences)1. Don’t say: We are done reading To Kill

a Mockingbird. Don’t bring the novel to class. Bring your textbook to class. Don’t forget to bring your textbook.

2. Instead, say: Since we are done reading To Kill a Mockingbird, don’t bring it to class anymore. Instead, bring your textbook. Don’t forget!

III. USE WHAT WE JUST TALKED ABOUT IN ANSWERING THESE WRITING PROMPTS:

A. In the story, Arthur, referred to as “Wart,” experiences a sudden change in status.

B. How would you react if you were suddenly given great responsibility? (25 words)

C. How might your friends react? (25 words)

IV. Background Information (Copy!)A. Merlin experiences time backwards.

He already knows what will happen in the future because he just came from there.

B. Sir Ector is the Wart’s (King Arthur’s) foster father

C. Kay is the Wart’s foster brother—Sir Ector greatly favors Kay

D. There are many versions of the Arthurian legends. There is no “official version.”

WHAT’S HAPPENED SO FAR?

King Uther Pendragon is dead. There is no heir. The next king will be

determined by whomever can pull the sword out of the stone.

Kay hears about this. He wants to go to London for the jousting tournament and to try to pull the sword out of the stone.

The Wart (Arthur) is going along as Kay’s squire (his servant).

KEEP IN MIND…

Who is the hero? What is the quest? What is the test?

DUE NEXT CLASS…

Finish reading (quiz next class!) LE: 985 (1,2) RS: 985 (1,2) Reading Questions Vocab: Write a good sentence with

each vocabulary word.