October Do NowsEnglish 2, 2013

10/1 Do Now Pg. 36

According to an article in Forbes Magazine these are some unusual jobs that pay surprisingly well if you’re willing to work hard, have determination, and a little business savvy.

Each bullet point lists the job and the average yearly income.

Embalmer ($43,680 a year)

Hot-Dog vendor ($30,000 -$100,000)

Personal Shopper ($25,000 – $100,000+)

Funeral Services Manager ($79,000)

Ice Cream Taster (food scientist) ($56,000)

Genetic Counselor ($55,820)

Live Mannequin/Human Statue (up to 100$ and hour)

Cruise Ship entertainer ($3,000 to $4,500 a month plus room and board)

What do you think of this list? What’s surprising? What didn’t surprise you? Did you know these were real jobs?

10/3 Do Now

Pg. 38

What part of the memo assignment are you struggling with the most? What is you plan for how to deal with this issue? Have you asked for clarification or help?

10/4 Do Now

Pg. 38

Open journaling (school appropriate).

10/7 Do Now

Pg. 40

Do you like scary stories? Why or why not? What story really frightened you as a child and why?

10/8 Do Now

Pg. 40

These are then ten most common phobias (fears)

1. Spiders

2. Snakes

3. Heights

4. Situations where escape is difficult

5. Dogs

6. Thunder and lightening

7. Fear of injections

8. Fear of social situations

9. Fear of flying

10. Fear of germs and dirt.

Which one bothers you the most and why? If you have more than one write about both.

10/10 Do Now

Pg. 42

Look back to the color chart on your “Mask of the Red Death” packet. From that list, which color do you prefer? Does the meaning of the color fit your personality in any way? Explain… Does knowing the meaning (or thinking about it) mean anything to you? Explain…

10/11 Do Now

Pg. 42

Open journaling (school appropriate).

10/15 Do Now

Pg. 44

What is your favorite fairytale? Why?

10/17 Do Now

Pg. 44

The word fairytale refers to a type of story, but over time the word has taken on new and different meanings. What else does it mean? What is the emotional connotation behind the word?

10/18 Do Now

Pg. 46

Open Journaling (school appropriate).

10/21 Do Now

Pg. 46

One of the other types of folklore is called “weatherlore”. What do you think these stories could be about? Explain your reasoning fully.

“rain before seven, clear by eleven”

The seagulls always fly inland when there is a storm on the coast.

“red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky at morning, sailor’s take warning.”

A ring around the moon is a sign of trouble to come or a weather change about to happen.

10/22 Do Now

Pg. 48

Listen to the song “Here’s the Tender Coming” by a singing group called The Unthanks. Lyrics are provided.

What do you think of it? Describe the emotions in the music.

10/24 Do Now

Pg. 54

Open Journaling (School appropriate)

10/25 Do Now

pg. 54

Do you think your personality was genetically determined? Explain… How is your personality like one or both of your parents? How much of that do you think is genetic or how they are raising you?

10/28 Do Now

Pg. 56

Using your senses (sight, smell, touch, hearing) describe your shoes.

Helpful questions that will help you write a strong paragraph description. What do they look like? How do they feel on your feet? Can you feel the floor through your soles? Do they smell? What are they made of and how does that material feel? What do they sound like on certain types of flooring? Why are you wearing them?

10/29 Do Now

Pg. 60

We know that we are shaped by both our genes (nature) and how we are raised (nurture); it isn’t an issue of one or the other. How do we teach a child to grow up to be a “good person”? How has you’re childhood influenced who you are today?

Do Now

Pg. 60

If you could know what diseases you might get someday would you want to know? Why or why not?