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Suffixes, "The Moustache" Part I, Sentence Type Review

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Word Work: Suffixes -ify/fy, -logy, -dom, -ism

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects the best definition of justify?

• discrimination based on inability to be right and reasonable

  
  

• to make something right and reasonable

  
  

• the study of being right and reasonable

  
  

• a rank or position that lets a person determine if an idea is right and reasonable

  
  

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects the best definition of terminology?

• the study of words and definitions related to a specific field

  
  

• behavior characteristic of a word and definition related to a specific field

  
  

• to have the position of a word and definition related to a specific field

  
  

• to become a word and definition related to a specific field

  
  

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects the best definition of coupledom?

• to become a couple or pair

  
  

• the process of becoming a couple or pair

  
  

• the study of couples or pairs

  
  

• the state of being in a couple or pair

  
  

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects the best definition of fanaticism?

• behavior characteristic of someone excessively concerned about something

  
  

• to make someone excessively concerned about something

  
  

• the rank of someone excessively concerned about something

  
  

• the story of someone excessively concerned about something

  
  

Open Ended

Write one sentence that correctly applies one word:

• justify;

• terminology;

• coupledom; and

• fanaticism.

​Reading: "The Moustache" Part I

Multiple Select

Based on what you learned about Cormier and Woman's Day, what do you think the plot of "The Moustache" will be?

• It will be about a hair-removal product that removes a woman's unwanted facial hair but leaves her with unsightly burns.

  
  

• It will be about the ways in which a moustache signals independence, aging, and maturity.

  
  

• It will be about a woman who uses a fake moustache to earn fair wages and gain ownership over her life.

  
  

• It will be about a man who shaves his moustache and takes over all the housework and grocery shopping for his family.

  
  

​To summarize, Cormier was a popular American author known for his bleak depictions of youth culture. His short story, "The Moustache," was originally published for a magazine with an audience of primarily adult women. Keep these details in mind as you read the story and consider how it influences your understanding of it.

Now Review Vocabulary on page 4 of Edio (video and chart)

​Page 48 in ELA Notebook

Multiple Select

What emotion most closely reflects how you feel about the story's main character, Mike?

• I do not enjoy his character, and I think that he is an unrealistic portrayal of a seventeen-year-old boy.

  
  

• I enjoy his character, and I am learning about the world from a new perspective.

  
  

• I enjoy his character, and I think that his perspective and actions are similar to my own.

  
  

• I think his character is okay, and I do not have any thoughts about his perspective.

  
  

Multiple Choice

Why is Mike relieved when his grandmother says, "Mike, Mike"?

• He was worried that her feeding tubes would impact her ability to speak.

  
  

• He was worried she would be disappointed that his sister did not visit as originally planned.

  
  

• He was worried that she was angry with him for not visiting more often.

  
  

• He was worried she would not remember who he was.

  
  

Open Ended

Explain a connection you made between the first half of "The Moustache" and something else you read, learned about, or experienced.

You can start your response with:

• I made a connection between . . .

​The Superpowers of Stories

What better way to learn about the superpowers of stories than to listen to someone tell a powerful story? Karen Eber is a TED speaker, consultant, and public speaker who is an expert storyteller. She uses stories to demonstrate that through the connective powers of story, you can reach a wider audience. Her TED talk, "How your brain responds to stories -- and why they're crucial for leaders" is included in this lesson and segmented into three sections to better help you process and discuss it.

View the video on Page 4 of Edio

Multiple Choice

What is the point of the story about the man who failed his exam because he did not know the name of the person who cleaned the room?

• It demonstrates that all your hard work could be useless.

  
  

• It demonstrates that some professors create unfair assessments.

  
  

• It demonstrates that you need to pay attention to the details.

  
  

• It demonstrates the power of making people feel seen.

  
  

​Now Continue watching the second/third part of the video on page 5 &6 of Edio

Multiple Choice

How did Briana, the college advisor, use a story to connect university leadership to data about the graduation rates of students with autism?

• Briana used the story of Michelle to keep university leaders' interest after she presented a lot of data.

  
  

• Briana used the story of Michelle to complement the story that the data told. Briana decided to focus on the numbers.

  
  

• Briana used the story of Michelle to hook university leaders' attention and argue that they cannot let students fall through the cracks.

  
  

• Briana used the story of Michelle because she wanted to surprise university leaders with their family connections.

  
  

Open Ended

• What was the most surprising thing you learned?

Open Ended

What would you like to learn more about?