Monday, September 30, 2019

September 30, 2019

MONDAY
* Warm-Up *
Music Monday
Page 13 / Week 7 - September 30, 2019 to October 4, 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 *
Adverb Clauses
Notes - #13 - pg. 4
Reference Sheet #3-4
Wks. 32

* Literature *
Short Story & Story Element Review, p. 16-17
Page 16 Notes
Page 16 Example
Packets Due TOMORROW, p. 1-17
Test Wednesday - allowed to use packet if you get an 80% or better.

* 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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Friday, September 27, 2019

September 27, 2019

FRIDAY
* 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
Wks. 30-31

* Literature *
(for the week)

Grover Dill and the Tasmanian Devil - story in packet
Lit Packet p. 8-9 & Plot Sheet Page 17 Notes - With your Table

When your ENTIRE table is finished with p.8-9 & Plot Sheet, prove it and you can read independently in the hall or outside.


* 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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Thursday, September 26, 2019

September 26, 2019

THURSDAY

* Warm-Up *
Theme Thursday
Page 12 / Week 6 - September 23, 2019 to September 27, 2019
What are you reading this week?
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  (3 journals)
Study:  Quizlet or Word List
Test tomorrow

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

* 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 - story in packet
Lit Packet p. 8-9 & Plot Sheet Page 17 Notes - With your Table


* 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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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

September 25, 2019

WEDNESDAY
* Warm-Up *
Wordy Wednesday
Page 12 / Week 6 - September 23, 2019 to September 27, 2019
What are you reading this week?
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 & 3 journals) / 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 - story in packet
Lit Packet p. 8-9 & Plot Sheet Page 17 Notes - With your Table


* 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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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

September 24, 2019

TUESDAY

* Warm-Up *
Talk About It Tuesday
Page 11 / Week 6 - September 23, 2019 to September 27, 2019
What are you reading this week?
Talk About It Tuesday: In a complete sentence, describe in detail one specific event from your reading.

* 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:
September 24, 2019
* 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
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 - story in packet
Lit Packet p. 8-9 & Plot Sheet Page 17 Notes - With your Table


* 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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