Friday, September 28, 2018

September 28, 2018

Day 32
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Happy Homecoming!!!

Warm Up *
Free Read Friday

* Vocabulary *
none


* Grammar *
Reference Sheet #3-4
Adjective Clauses
Notes - #12 - pg. 3
Wks. - 30 & 31

Literature *
Short Story & Story Element Review, p. 16-17

Work with a partner to complete - If 100% complete by Tuesday, you may use the packet on the Test scheduled for Wednesday.


* Cool Down *

Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

Write the following sentence and underline the Adjective Clause and circle the word it modifies.

Homecoming is an event that we celebrate at our school.



Thursday, September 27, 2018

September 27, 2018

Day 31
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Warm Up *
Throwback Thursday
p. 11 / Week 7 - September 24, 2018 - September 28, 2018
What are you reading this week?
Throwback Thursday - relate what you are reading to a past personal experience, movie, book, tv show, etc. Explain why you chose it and how it relates.


* Vocabulary *
Unit 3 Vocab Test


* Grammar *
Reference Sheet #2, pg. 18
Infinitive Phrase
Notes - #11 - pg. 3
Wks. - 28 & 29

Literature *
On Your OWN 

- Turn your Literature packet in (pages 1-9) when complete. Due TODAY!!

- Free Read


* Cool Down *
Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

For your final activity, read the following information. Write the complete answer.

Examine the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choose the answer that correctly separates the items in the series.

The perfect souffle requires high quality ingredients-delicate preparation, and absolute stillness while cooking.

                      A) NO CHANGE
                      B) ingredients; delicate preparation;
                      C) ingredients: delicate preparation:
                      D) ingredients, delicate preparation,

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

September 26, 2018

Day 30
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Warm Up *
Wordy Wednesday
p. 11 / Week 7 - September 24, 2018 - September 28, 2018
What are you reading this week?
Wordy Wednesday - Summarize what you read today in one word and explain your word in complete sentences.


* Vocabulary *
Unit 3: Test Prep
Finish, Check, & Turn-In Packet p. 15-20  (1 journal)
Study:  Quizlet or Word List
Test tomorrow


* Grammar *
Reference Sheet #2, pg. 18
Gerund Phrase
Notes - #10 - pg. 3
Wks. - 26 & 27

Literature *
(for the week)

Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #7
Narrator, Point of View
1st person
2nd person
3rd person

Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #8

Dialogue, Figurative Language
Monologue
Dialogue
Figurative Language

Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #9

Theme, Analogy
Theme:  explanation
Shrek trailer - Themes
A great resource for identifying themes
Analogy: explanation
Shrek - Analogy

On Your OWN 
Grover Dill and the Tasmanian Devil - handout
Lit Packet p. 8-9


- Turn your Literature packet in (pages 1-9) when complete. Due THURSDAY!!

- Free Read

* Cool Down *
Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

For your final activity, read the following information. Write the complete answer.

Examine the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choose the answer that correctly separates the items in the series.


New evidence suggests that children are more likely to confide in their pets than their siblings when faced with difficult circumstances like grief; illness; or divorce.

                      A) NO CHANGE
                      B) grief illness
                      C) grief, illness,
                      D) grief: illness:

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

September 25, 2018

Day 29
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Warm Up *
Talk About It Tuesday
p. 11 / Week 7 - September 24, 2018 - September 28, 2018
What are you reading this week?
Talk About It Tuesday - Simply write a summary of what you read today in complete sentences.


* Vocabulary *
Unit 3: Illustrations, p.19
Packet due Tomorrow / Test Thursday


* Grammar *
Reference Sheet #2, pg. 18
Participle Phrase
Notes - #9 - pg. 3
Wks. - 24 & 25

Literature *
(for the week)

Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #7
Narrator, Point of View
1st person
2nd person
3rd person

Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #8

Dialogue, Figurative Language
Monologue
Dialogue
Figurative Language

Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #9

Theme, Analogy
Theme:  explanation
Shrek trailer - Themes
A great resource for identifying themes
Analogy: explanation
Shrek - Analogy

On Your OWN 
Grover Dill and the Tasmanian Devil - handout
Lit Packet p. 8-9


- Turn your Literature packet in (pages 1-9) when complete. Due THURSDAY!!

- Free Read


* Cool Down *
Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

For your final activity, read the following information. Write the complete answer.

Examine the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choose the answer that creates a parallel sentence structure.

Backpacking across Europe requires fortitude, stamina, and being strong.
                      A) NO CHANGE
                      B) strong
                      C) strength
                      D) stronger

Monday, September 24, 2018

September 24, 2018

Day 28
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Warm Up *
Music Monday
p. 11 / Week 7 - September 24, 2018 - September 28, 2018
What are you reading this week?
Music Monday - Think of a sound or a song to represent something you read today. Write your response in complete sentences.


* Vocabulary *
Unit 3: Sentences, p.18
Packet due Wednesday / Test Thursday


* Grammar *
Reference Sheet #2, pg. 18
Appositive Phrases
Notes - #8 - pg. 2
Wks. - 22 & 23

Literature *
(for the week)

Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #7
Narrator, Point of View
1st person
2nd person
3rd person

Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #8

Dialogue, Figurative Language
Monologue
Dialogue
Figurative Language

Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #9

Theme, Analogy
Theme:  explanation
Shrek trailer - Themes
A great resource for identifying themes
Analogy: explanation
Shrek - Analogy

Grover Dill and the Tasmanian Devil - handout
Lit Packet p. 8-9



* Cool Down *
Don't forget to list three things we covered today!

For your final activity, read the following information. Write the complete answer.

Examine the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choose the answer that creates a parallel sentence structure.

Rwandan conservationist, Edwin Sabuhoro, is taking a new approach to wildlife poaching prevention: luring poachers away from crime by trained them to become farmers.
                  A) NO CHANGE
                  B) train
                  C) trains
                  D) training