Thursday, February 28, 2019

February 28, 2019

Day 36
* Warm-Up *
Theme Thursday
Page 16 / Week 8 - February 25, 2019 to March 1, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Theme Thursday: What is an overall lesson you could learn from what you read today?

 * Vocabulary *
All vocabulary entries need to have the following:
3 Complete Sentences
2 Circled Vocabulary Words
...and don't forget to write out the date at the top:
February 28, 2019

* Grammar *
Review Phrases, Clauses, & Sentence Structure
Click on the link above to start the Review Competition with your table.
Packets Due Tomorrow, p. 1-35


* Literature *
Short Story & Story Element Review, p. 16-17
Page 16 Notes
Page 16 Example
Page 17 Notes
Packets Due Today, p. 1-17

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

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

The underlined pronoun makes the sentence ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.

Although vacuuming and skydiving burn an equal number of calories, it is arguably more fun.

                      A) NO CHANGE
                      B) skydiving
                      C) the activity
                      D) that one
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

February 27, 2019

Day 35
* Warm-Up *
Wordy Wednesday
Page 16 / Week 8 - February 25, 2019 to March 1, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Wordy Wednesday - Summarize what you read today in one word and explain your word in complete sentences.
* Grammar *
Review: (Ref. #1, p.5) S, Pred, DO, IO, PN, PA
Packets Due Friday, p. 1-35

***** INDEPENDENT WORKTIME *****

 1) Vocabulary
Unit 4: Synonyms & Antonyms, p.23

2) Literature 
Short Story & Story Element Review, p. 16-17
Page 16 Notes
Page 16 Example
Page 17 Notes
Packets Due Thursday, p. 1-17

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

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

The underlined pronoun makes the sentence ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.

King Louis XIII of France purchased lands for the famous Gardens of Versailles in 1632, and Louis XIV oversaw four major building campaigns for the gardens from approximately 1661 to 1709. His efforts are the major reason Versailles exists as the national treasure it is today.

                      A) NO CHANGE
                      B) The king's
                      C) Their
                      D) The latter king's
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019

Day 34
* Warm-Up *
Talk About It Tuesday
Page 15 / Week 8 - February 25, 2019 to March 1, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Talk About It Tuesday - Simply write a summary of what you read today in complete sentences.

 * Vocabulary *
None due to Early Release

* Grammar *
Reference Sheet #3-4
Sentence Structure
Notes - #15 - pg. 4
Wks. - 35
Packets Due Friday, p. 1-35


* Literature *
Short Story & Story Element Review, p. 16-17
Page 16 Notes
Page 16 Example
Page 17 Notes
Packets Due Thursday, p. 1-17

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

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

The underlined pronoun makes the sentence ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.
Cameron and his half brother looked very different; he had much higher cheekbones.

                      A) NO CHANGE
                      B) Cameron
                      C) the boy
                      D) one brother

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Monday, February 25, 2019

February 25, 2019

Day 33
* Warm-Up *
Music Monday
Page 15 / Week 8 - February 25, 2019 to March 1, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Music Monday: Identify a song or sound that you think of based on the reading today and then write your response in a complete sentence.

 * Vocabulary *
Unit 4: Definitions, p. 22
* Grammar *
Reference Sheet #3-4
Noun Clauses
Notes - #14 - pg. 4
Wks. - 33 & 34
Packets Due Friday, p. 1-35

* Literature *
Short Story & Story Element Review, p. 16-17
Page 16 Notes
Page 16 Example
Page 17 Notes
Packets Due Thursday, p. 1-17 (Do NOT turn in early)

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

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

The underlined portion in the second sentence contains a noun that makes the paragraph ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.

Paula and Mildred laughed it off when they both showed up at the office Halloween party as the character Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. However, she told her family later that her costume had been more accurate.

                      A) NO CHANGE
                      B) one
                      C) the woman
                      D) Paula
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Friday, February 22, 2019

February 22, 2019

Day 32
* Vocabulary *
Unit 3: Test

 When finished with Vocab Test, copy Grammar Notes into packets.
& Free Read

 * Grammar *
Reference Sheet #3-4
Adjective Clauses
Notes - #12 - pg. 3
&
Adverb Clauses
Notes - #13 - pg. 4
Wks. 30-32

* Literature *

Reading illustrations: -
A Christmas Story Trailer
Can’t Put My Arms Down
Tongue Stuck
Fight Scene
Brother under sink
Images for Story

Literature On Your Own
Grover Dill and the Tasmanian Devil
 read Short Story, p.10-15
complete Questions, p. 8-9
When finished, have pages 8&9 checked by a teacher

 * Free Read when finished with Literature *
* 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.
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Thursday, February 21, 2019

February 21, 2019

Day 31

* Warm-Up *
Theme Thursday
Page 14 / Week 7 - February 18, 2019 to February 22, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Mark-out Monday - "President's Day"
Theme Thursday: What is an overall lesson you could learn from what you read today?

* 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
Infinitive Phrase
Notes - #11 - pg. 3
Wks. - 28 & 29

* Literature *

Reading illustrations: -
Images for Story

Literature On Your Own
Grover Dill and the Tasmanian Devil
 read Short Story, p.10-15
complete Questions, p. 8-9
When finished, have pages 8&9 checked by a teacher
* Cool Down *
Don't forget to list three things we covered today!


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

The underlined portion in the second sentence contains a noun that makes the paragraph ambiguous. Replace it with the choice that best reduces that ambiguity.

Jon Hamm and Chris Pine recently joined the cast of "American Summer: First Day of Camp." The actor is excited about the prequel's Netflix release.

                      A) NO CHANGE
                      B) He
                      C) Hamm
                      D) The man

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

February 20, 2019

Day 30

* Warm-Up *
Wordy Wednesday
Page 14 / Week 7 - February 18, 2019 to February 22, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Mark-out Monday - "President's Day"
Wordy Wednesday: Choose one word that represents what you read today in class, then write 1 to 3 sentences describing why you chose that word.

* Vocabulary *
Unit 3: Illustrations, pg. 19
Packet due tomorrow (p.15-20 & 1 journal) / Test Friday

 If you have turned in your vocab packet, it is free read time and open library (3 at a time.)

 * 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
Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #8
Dialogue, Figurative Language
Story Elements: p. 1-3: Notes #9
Theme, Analogy
Theme:  explanation
Shrek trailer - Themes
Analogy: explanation
Shrek - Analogy

Grover Dill and the Tasmanian Devil - in the packet
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 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,

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