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==Bell Ringer: Parallel Structure ==

[|What is it?] Online Quiz

==Anchor Text: "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" == == == Directions: For each of the following words, write a brief and CORRECT definition; use the word in your own sentence, and draw a quick visual cue.
 * Word Study**
 * 1) Singular (look at context)
 * 2) Venerable
 * 3) vigor
 * 4) Mendicant
 * 5) Infamous
 * 6) Obscure
 * 7) Visage
 * 8) Eccentricity
 * 9) Veracious
 * 10) imbibe
 * 11) Sceptic
 * 12) Rejuvenate
 * 13) Repentance
 * 14) Dotage
 * 15) Complaisant
 * 16) Assimilate
 * 17) Coquetry
 * 18) Transient

Read and Annotate
We want to keep a close eye on the characters in this story. How are the characters described? Why is each important to the story?

Discuss/Model
As a class, describe the character of Colonel Killigrew. Use textual evidence in your analysis.

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 * Look at Student Example**

**Pattern:**

 * === Topic Sentence/Point ===
 * === Concrete Detail Sentence (Evidence. Embed quotes and use signal phrases.) ===
 * === Commentary 1 (Meaning or significance of evidence/quote) ===
 * === Commentary 2 (How does evidence support your point?) ===
 * === Concrete Detail Sentence (Evidence. Embed quotes and use signal phrases.) ===
 * === Commentary 1 (Meaning or significance of evidence/quote) ===
 * === Commentary 2 (How does evidence support your point?) ===
 * === Concluding Sentence ===



In Groups
With your small group, draft a paragraph containing 2 "chunks" to describe the character of the Widow Wycherly.

Formative Assessment: Open Response
Describe the character of Dr. Heidegger. Use textual evidence in your analysis.