Monday, 27 February 2012
CST English 7 - Mirror Test (Part 1)
Grammar 4.1
HW: Finish/ Study PRS #5/ Did you turn in your Lyrics Assignment?
Tuesday, 28 February 2012
CST English 7 - Mirror Test (Part 2)
Finish Grammar 4.1
HW: Finish/ Study PRS #5/ Finish Grammar 4.1
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Nique, Christian (passbacks) and Alyssa - please see me before you begin your QW.
1. QW #30
Please write out the following sentences.
Underline the VERB PHRASE.
Write HV above the helping verbs and MV above the main verbs.
A. He did answer the question
B. Casey should take the bus
C. The students were talking a lot!
D. Andrea will take the test today.
E. You must not tell lies.
2. Finish/ Correct Grammar 4.1
3. Read "Casey at the Bat" (pages 300-301)
4. Casey at the Bat Assignment
HW: Finish Casey at the Bat Assignment
Thursday, 1 March 2012
1. QW #31
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS, then follow the directions
A. You should be allowed to use cell phones in class.
B. Teachers should not give homework
C. Boys play video games and girls don't.
Do you agree with this statement? Do you disagree with this statement?
What makes this true or false for you?
What do you know from your own life that makes this true or false?
Please answer the above questions entirely. You MUST agree or disagree. Back up your opinion with evidence from your own life, or from someone you know.
***This should look like a well written paragraph when you are finished (AT LEAST 8 SENTENCES).
2. Go Over "Casey at the Bat" Assignment
3. Grammar 4.2
Finding Direct and Indirect Objects
HW: Finish/Study PRS #5/ Finish CATB Assignment
Friday, 2 March 2012
1. QW # 32
Write a non-fictional (real) narrative (story) about your favorite OR least favorite trip.
You should include all of the features of a plot pyramid: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax and Falling Action.
This should be AT LEAST 8 DETAILED SENTENCES!
2. Collect QW's 30-32
3. Collect CATB Assignment
4. Take PRS #5 Quiz
5. PRS #6 List
6. Finish Grammar 4.2
7. Spilling Open Poetry (if time)
HW: Enjoy the weekend and sleep in!
Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Agenda for 2/20-2/24
Monday, 20 February 2012
No School - Washington's Day
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Alyssa and Justin - See me before you begin your quickwrite (Passbacks)
1. QW #26
Please write out the following words.
Please define the following words using your PRS #4.
Be sure the proper prefix, root, or suffix is included in the word's definition.
Use what you know already to help define words.
1. Expulsion
2. Hyperactive
3. Produce
4. Exit
5. Artifact
6. Factory
7. Magnify
2. Go over Grammar Tests
2. Go over Grammar Tests
3. Read Chapters 32 and 33 in The Samurai's Tale
4. Binder Reminder
HW: Study/ Finish PRS List #4.
Wednesday, 22 February 2011
1. QW #27
A verb is something you do. Ask yourself this question when identifying verbs.
EXAMPLE:
Miss Hawkins yells at her students.
Q: What is Miss Hawkins doing?
A: Yelling
"yells" is the verb.
Please write out the following sentneces.
Underline the verbs.
1. Katherine walked her Corgi yesterday.
2. Mary eats sushi a lot.
3. Kyle bought a new video game.
4. He ran very quickly.
5. They did question their score.
If you are confused, please write out the sentences and wait until we review.
2. Finish The Samurai's Tale
3. Begin Poetry Terms (Notes)
4. Binder Reminder
HW: Study/ Finish PRS #4 List
Thursday, 23 February 2012
1. QW #28
Please make up five fake words with PRS #4.
Be sure you write the word and its definition.
EXAMPLE: Hypercandy: candy that makes you overly energetic
2. Finish Poetry Terms
3. Grammar 4.1
4. Binder Reminder
HW: Study/ Finish PRS #4 List and Print out/Write all lyrics to a song
Friday, 24 February 2011
1. QW #29
Please take out your poetry notes and answer the following questions.
You do not need to write the question or full sentences...only the answer (word).
A. What is the poetry term that means giving human-like qualities to an object?
B. What poetry term means repetition of sound at the beginning of words?
C. What poetry term means a comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as?"
D. What kind of poem is written about a hero?
E. What is the poetry term that helps a reader evoke their five senses?
2. Collect QW's #26-29
4. Take PRS #4 Quiz
6. Poetry Terms Assignment
Using your lyrics in front of you, please identify 8 different terms in your song.
If you cannot find eight, ask two other classmates to look before you ask me.
1. QW #27
A verb is something you do. Ask yourself this question when identifying verbs.
EXAMPLE:
Miss Hawkins yells at her students.
Q: What is Miss Hawkins doing?
A: Yelling
"yells" is the verb.
Please write out the following sentneces.
Underline the verbs.
1. Katherine walked her Corgi yesterday.
2. Mary eats sushi a lot.
3. Kyle bought a new video game.
4. He ran very quickly.
5. They did question their score.
If you are confused, please write out the sentences and wait until we review.
2. Finish The Samurai's Tale
3. Begin Poetry Terms (Notes)
4. Binder Reminder
HW: Study/ Finish PRS #4 List
Thursday, 23 February 2012
1. QW #28
Please make up five fake words with PRS #4.
Be sure you write the word and its definition.
EXAMPLE: Hypercandy: candy that makes you overly energetic
2. Finish Poetry Terms
3. Grammar 4.1
4. Binder Reminder
HW: Study/ Finish PRS #4 List and Print out/Write all lyrics to a song
Friday, 24 February 2011
1. QW #29
Please take out your poetry notes and answer the following questions.
You do not need to write the question or full sentences...only the answer (word).
A. What is the poetry term that means giving human-like qualities to an object?
B. What poetry term means repetition of sound at the beginning of words?
C. What poetry term means a comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as?"
D. What kind of poem is written about a hero?
E. What is the poetry term that helps a reader evoke their five senses?
2. Collect QW's #26-29
3. Check-off PRS #4 List (Study)
4. Take PRS #4 Quiz
5. PRS #5 List
6. Poetry Terms Assignment
Using your lyrics in front of you, please identify 8 different terms in your song.
If you cannot find eight, ask two other classmates to look before you ask me.
7. Binder Reminder
HW: Have a great weekend!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Agenda for 2/13-2/17
Monday, 13 February 2012
Ben and Lizzy - please see me before you begin your QW (passbacks)
1. QW #23
Please write out the following sentences.
Underline all the Nouns.
Circle all the Pronouns.
A. The beads Allison used were so awful, they fell apart.
B. With the water running, she brushed her teeth.
C. Our favorite day is Saturday.
D. Iphones can be very expensive.
E. His car broke down and he had to wait an hour for a tow truck.
2. Correct Grammar 3.9
3. Grammar 3.10
4. Read Chapter 28 in Samurai's Tale
5. Grammar Review
6. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish Grammar 3.10
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Happy Valentine's Day!
1. QW #24
Please write out the following sentences.
Underline the correct pronoun.
HINT: You need to know if the indefinite pronoun is singular or plural to decide.
A. Anyone can get (his or her, their) driver's license.
B. Both (his or her, their) grades are amazing.
C. Many in the car accident will pay with (his or her, their) cash.
D. Some students decided to finish (his or her, their) homework.
2. Correct Grammar 3.10
3. Work on Grammar Review
4. Read Chapters 28-30
HW: Study for Grammar Test/ Read Chapters 29-30 in Samurai's Tale
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
NO QW today. Please take out a blank sheet of paper and title it "ST, Chapter 29-30 Quiz"
Samurai's Tale, Chapter 29-30 Quiz
1. Who replied to Harutomo's (Taro's) poem to Aki?
A. Aki, of course!
B. Lord Akiyama
C. Lord Zakoji
2. What did Lord Zakoji (Aki's father) ask Harutomo (Taro)?
A. To become a priest also
B. To stop writing Aki
C. To kill Lord Akiyama
3. What happened to Harutomo's (Taro's) good friend Yoshitoki?
A. He died in battle
B. He killed 100 men
C. He won Iwamura Castle
4. Harutomo is asked to be a messenger. If he got caught, what would happen to him?
A. They would cruicify (kill) him.
B. He would be let go
C. They would capture him and use him as bait to get to Akiyama.
5. Have your heading in proper MLA format.
1. Go over Grammar Review answers
2. Read Chapter 31 in Samurai's Tale
3. Binder Reminder
HW Study for Grammar Test tomorrow!
Thursday, February 2012
QW #25
You do not need to write the questions.
Answer the following questions in full sentences:
A. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
B. Why?
C. What would you do there?
D. Who would you take with you?
1. Turn in QW's 22-25
2. Take Grammar Test
3. PRS #4
3. Grade Chapter 3 for Completeness (if time)
4. Binder Reminder
HW: Enjoy the long weekend!
Friday, February 2012
Lincoln's Day - No School
Ben and Lizzy - please see me before you begin your QW (passbacks)
1. QW #23
Please write out the following sentences.
Underline all the Nouns.
Circle all the Pronouns.
A. The beads Allison used were so awful, they fell apart.
B. With the water running, she brushed her teeth.
C. Our favorite day is Saturday.
D. Iphones can be very expensive.
E. His car broke down and he had to wait an hour for a tow truck.
2. Correct Grammar 3.9
3. Grammar 3.10
4. Read Chapter 28 in Samurai's Tale
5. Grammar Review
6. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish Grammar 3.10
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Happy Valentine's Day!
1. QW #24
Please write out the following sentences.
Underline the correct pronoun.
HINT: You need to know if the indefinite pronoun is singular or plural to decide.
A. Anyone can get (his or her, their) driver's license.
B. Both (his or her, their) grades are amazing.
C. Many in the car accident will pay with (his or her, their) cash.
D. Some students decided to finish (his or her, their) homework.
2. Correct Grammar 3.10
3. Work on Grammar Review
4. Read Chapters 28-30
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Study for Grammar Test/ Read Chapters 29-30 in Samurai's Tale
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
NO QW today. Please take out a blank sheet of paper and title it "ST, Chapter 29-30 Quiz"
Samurai's Tale, Chapter 29-30 Quiz
1. Who replied to Harutomo's (Taro's) poem to Aki?
A. Aki, of course!
B. Lord Akiyama
C. Lord Zakoji
2. What did Lord Zakoji (Aki's father) ask Harutomo (Taro)?
A. To become a priest also
B. To stop writing Aki
C. To kill Lord Akiyama
3. What happened to Harutomo's (Taro's) good friend Yoshitoki?
A. He died in battle
B. He killed 100 men
C. He won Iwamura Castle
4. Harutomo is asked to be a messenger. If he got caught, what would happen to him?
A. They would cruicify (kill) him.
B. He would be let go
C. They would capture him and use him as bait to get to Akiyama.
5. Have your heading in proper MLA format.
1. Go over Grammar Review answers
2. Read Chapter 31 in Samurai's Tale
3. Binder Reminder
HW Study for Grammar Test tomorrow!
Thursday, February 2012
QW #25
You do not need to write the questions.
Answer the following questions in full sentences:
A. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?
B. Why?
C. What would you do there?
D. Who would you take with you?
1. Turn in QW's 22-25
2. Take Grammar Test
3. PRS #4
3. Grade Chapter 3 for Completeness (if time)
4. Binder Reminder
HW: Enjoy the long weekend!
Friday, February 2012
Lincoln's Day - No School
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Agenda for 2/6-2/10
Monday, 6 February 2012
Anthony L., Carson, and Nathan - please see me before you begin your quickwrite.
1. QW #21
Write out the following words.
Attempt to define them based on the prefix, root, or suffixes they include.
Example (equitable - something that is equal)
HINT: You may need to take out your PRS #3 List
A. Dictator
B. Credible
C. Epicenter
D. Operator
E. Preacher
F. Incredible
E. Equator
2. Talk about Essays/ Look at Response to Literature Rubric
Print out Rubric for some extra points!
3. Read Chapter 25 in Samurai's Tale
4. Correct and Post Grammar 3.8
HW: Be prepared to type essay tomorrow/ Finish PRS #3 Flash Cards (Study).
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
No QW - Typing in Library
HW: Finish PRS #3 Flash Cards (Study)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
No QW - Typing in Library
HW: Finish PRS #3 Flash Cards (Study)
RESPONSE TO LITERATURE ESSAYS DUE TOMORROW!
Thursday, 9 February 2012
If you get your essay back don't panic! We're doing something with it today!
Anthony L, Carson, and Nathan - see me (passbacks)
1. QW #22
Please make up FIVE fake words using your PRS List #3.
Be sure to include the definition of the prefix, root, or suffix in the definition.
EXAMPLE: epiword: on top of the word
EXAMPLE: credlie: to believe a lie
2. You will need - three different colored pencils (your choice)
Please make a key somewhere on your rubric or essay:
COLOR 1: Underline where you wrote the title of the novel AND the author's name.
COLOR 2: Underline where you included textual evidence
COLOR 3: Underline where you included your personal connections/thoughts (how you felt)
If you want to turn in it please put it in the period 4 box.
If you would like one more night to fix some errors, have me sign your paper so you can turn it in tomorrow for full credit (this means you need to turn in whatever was signed also)
3. Grammar 3.9
4. Read Chapter 26 in Samurai's Tale
HW: Finish PRS #3 Flash Cards (Study)/ Finish Grammar 3.9
Friday, 10 February 2012
1. No QW Today, please take out your Flash Cards and Begin studying for a few minutes.
I will be walking around to check off finished flash cards.
2. PRS #3 Quiz
4. Grammar Review
5. Correct Grammar 3.9
6. Turn in QW #21 and 22
7. Read Chapter 27 in Samurai's Tale (If time, not HW).
HW: None for this class :)
Anthony L., Carson, and Nathan - please see me before you begin your quickwrite.
1. QW #21
Write out the following words.
Attempt to define them based on the prefix, root, or suffixes they include.
Example (equitable - something that is equal)
HINT: You may need to take out your PRS #3 List
A. Dictator
B. Credible
C. Epicenter
D. Operator
E. Preacher
F. Incredible
E. Equator
2. Talk about Essays/ Look at Response to Literature Rubric
Print out Rubric for some extra points!
3. Read Chapter 25 in Samurai's Tale
4. Correct and Post Grammar 3.8
HW: Be prepared to type essay tomorrow/ Finish PRS #3 Flash Cards (Study).
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
No QW - Typing in Library
HW: Finish PRS #3 Flash Cards (Study)
Wednesday, 8 February 2012
No QW - Typing in Library
HW: Finish PRS #3 Flash Cards (Study)
RESPONSE TO LITERATURE ESSAYS DUE TOMORROW!
Thursday, 9 February 2012
If you get your essay back don't panic! We're doing something with it today!
Anthony L, Carson, and Nathan - see me (passbacks)
1. QW #22
Please make up FIVE fake words using your PRS List #3.
Be sure to include the definition of the prefix, root, or suffix in the definition.
EXAMPLE: epiword: on top of the word
EXAMPLE: credlie: to believe a lie
2. You will need - three different colored pencils (your choice)
Please make a key somewhere on your rubric or essay:
COLOR 1: Underline where you wrote the title of the novel AND the author's name.
COLOR 2: Underline where you included textual evidence
COLOR 3: Underline where you included your personal connections/thoughts (how you felt)
If you want to turn in it please put it in the period 4 box.
If you would like one more night to fix some errors, have me sign your paper so you can turn it in tomorrow for full credit (this means you need to turn in whatever was signed also)
3. Grammar 3.9
4. Read Chapter 26 in Samurai's Tale
HW: Finish PRS #3 Flash Cards (Study)/ Finish Grammar 3.9
Friday, 10 February 2012
1. No QW Today, please take out your Flash Cards and Begin studying for a few minutes.
I will be walking around to check off finished flash cards.
2. PRS #3 Quiz
4. Grammar Review
5. Correct Grammar 3.9
6. Turn in QW #21 and 22
7. Read Chapter 27 in Samurai's Tale (If time, not HW).
HW: None for this class :)
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Agenda for 1/30-2/3
Monday, 30 January 2012
-Izzy and Syrus - please see me before you begin your Quickwrite (passbacks)
-I need to see the following students about making up PRS #1:
Christian, Alyssa, and Cole.
-I need to see the following students to get grammar 3.7 score:
Cameron, Cole, James (QW's too), and Audrey.
1. New Seats
2. QW #18
Define the following five words using your PRS #2
If you do not have your list completed, now is a good time to copy it down from a neighbor.
EXAMPLE: Detract - to take away or move away from someone or something.
1. circumference
2. connect
3. defer
4. different
5. capture
3. Pick your prompt - Response to Literature Essay
a. Plot Summary
b. Character Sketch
c. Theme
4. Write, write, write
Do not include textual evidence. Take out your novel and write as much as you can!
Today is all about QUANTITY!
(practice what working looks like)
5. Turn in writing.
6. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish PRS #2/ Read Chapter 23 and 24 in Samurai's Tale (expect a quiz tomorrow!)
Justin...Please let me sign your Binder Reminder!
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
1. No Quickwrite today.
Please take out a blank sheet of paper and title it "Samurai's Tale, Chapters 23 and 24 Quiz"
2. Groups based on Essay Topic
3. Begin Textual Evidence Assignment; Today is all about QUALITY
4. Grammar 3.8 (Pages 57-59; DO NOT DO THE LAST PARAGRAPH)
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish PRS #2/ Grammar 3.8
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Finish Textual Evidence Assignment
HW: Finish PRS #2 List/ Finish Textual Evidence Assignment
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Izzy and Syrus - passbacks!
2. Collect Textual Evidence Assignments.
3 Go over Grammar 3.8
4. Write Samurai's Tale Introductions.
5. Collect Introductions
6. Binder Reminder
HW: Study/ Finish PRS List #2 AND finish textual evidence assignment.
Friday, 3 February 2012
1. QW #20
Please write the correct prefix or root next to the following definitions:
1. opposite, away
2. around
3. take, sieze
4. apart, not
5. together, with
2. Collect QW's 18-20
3. Check off completed PRS #2 Lists/ Study
4. PRS #2 Quiz
5. PRS #3 List
6. Write Conclusions
7. Collect Conclusions
HW: Sleep in over the weekend!
-Izzy and Syrus - please see me before you begin your Quickwrite (passbacks)
-I need to see the following students about making up PRS #1:
Christian, Alyssa, and Cole.
-I need to see the following students to get grammar 3.7 score:
Cameron, Cole, James (QW's too), and Audrey.
1. New Seats
2. QW #18
Define the following five words using your PRS #2
If you do not have your list completed, now is a good time to copy it down from a neighbor.
EXAMPLE: Detract - to take away or move away from someone or something.
1. circumference
2. connect
3. defer
4. different
5. capture
3. Pick your prompt - Response to Literature Essay
a. Plot Summary
b. Character Sketch
c. Theme
4. Write, write, write
Do not include textual evidence. Take out your novel and write as much as you can!
Today is all about QUANTITY!
(practice what working looks like)
5. Turn in writing.
6. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish PRS #2/ Read Chapter 23 and 24 in Samurai's Tale (expect a quiz tomorrow!)
Justin...Please let me sign your Binder Reminder!
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
1. No Quickwrite today.
Please take out a blank sheet of paper and title it "Samurai's Tale, Chapters 23 and 24 Quiz"
2. Groups based on Essay Topic
3. Begin Textual Evidence Assignment; Today is all about QUALITY
4. Grammar 3.8 (Pages 57-59; DO NOT DO THE LAST PARAGRAPH)
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish PRS #2/ Grammar 3.8
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Finish Textual Evidence Assignment
HW: Finish PRS #2 List/ Finish Textual Evidence Assignment
Thursday, 2 February 2012
Izzy and Syrus - passbacks!
1. QW #19
Please take out PRS #2
Please write FIVE FAKE words (as far as you know) for your prefixes and roots for this week.
Be sure to write your fake word along with its definition.
EXAMPLE: Circumexcuse - to talk in circles to get out of homework using an excuse.
2. Collect Textual Evidence Assignments.
3 Go over Grammar 3.8
4. Write Samurai's Tale Introductions.
5. Collect Introductions
6. Binder Reminder
HW: Study/ Finish PRS List #2 AND finish textual evidence assignment.
Friday, 3 February 2012
1. QW #20
Please write the correct prefix or root next to the following definitions:
1. opposite, away
2. around
3. take, sieze
4. apart, not
5. together, with
2. Collect QW's 18-20
3. Check off completed PRS #2 Lists/ Study
4. PRS #2 Quiz
5. PRS #3 List
6. Write Conclusions
7. Collect Conclusions
HW: Sleep in over the weekend!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Agenda 7 for 1/23-1/27
Monday, 23 January 2012
Juan and Hannah - please see me before you begin your quickwrite.
1. QW #13
-Please take out your Samurai's Tale books.
-Briefly explain what occurred in Chapter 17 in Samurai's Tale (we read this on Thursday).
-You must write a minimum of 6 sentences.
-One sentence must include textual evidence.
HINT: format your textual evidence as so: "textual evidence" (132).
2. Read Chapter 19 in Samurai's Tale
3. New Vocabulary List (PRS #1)
4. Briefly introduce Response to Literature Essay
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Work on Vocab. List
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
1. QW #14
Please take out your PRS List #1
Please make up five "fake" words using each of your new prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
Then, provide a definition for your new word.
EXAMPLE 1:
Homeworkible - able to do homework
(notice that the definition of the suffix -ible is in the definition: "able to")
EXAMPLE 2:
BiCorgis - having two CorgisThe words only make sense when you write a definition!
2. Response to Literature Introduction
3. Read Chapter 20 in Samurai's Tale (LRJ)
HW: Study PRS List #1/ LRJ for ST Chapter 20
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
1. QW#15
An antecedent is the word a pronoun is replacing.
For example: Hunny loves her toys.
Hunny is the antecedent the pronoun "her" is replacing.
Please write out the following sentences.
Underline the antecedents.
1. The earth spins on its axis.
2. Roger and Rorie are going to their house.
3. Mr. Lovell talks about his kids.
4. The sun warms the earth with its energy.
5. All teachers love his and her students.
2. Grammar 3.7 (we're skipping 3.5 and 3.6)
3. Collect LRJ
4. Read Chapter 21 in Samurai's Tale
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish PRS List #1
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Juan and Hannah see me please (passbacks)
1. QW #16
Take a moment and think about our upcoming essay: Response to Literature.
Answer ONLY THREE of following questions in AT LEAST two sentences (no, you do not need to write the questions):
This is a little more than a quick write...think about your responses carefully!
1. What is the Exposition of Samurai's Tale?
2. What are some features of the Rising Action of the novel?
3. What is one big change Taro (Harutomo) has gone through.
4. Do you think Taro (Harutomo) has made good choices in his life? Why or why not.
5. What is one thing you have learned from Taro (Harutomo)?
YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 6 FULL SENTENCES!
2. Read Samurai's Tale Chapters 21 and 22
3. Grade Grammar 3.7
4. Overview of PRS Test #1
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish PRS #1- Test tomorrow
Friday, 27 January 2012
1. QW #17
Please write the following sentences.
Underline the pronoun once.
Underline the antecedent twice.
(Remember, the antecedent is the noun the pronoun replaces)
1. Mike skipped Gator-Aid and now he has detention.
2. Pandora is the best because it plays everything.
3. Corgis are the cutest. They bark all the time.
4. Whenever you study, you get better grades.
2. Collect QW #'s 13-17.
3.PRS Quiz #1
(Keep these! Don't lose them!)
4. PRS List #2
(Make flash cards)
5. Read Chapter 23 in Samurai's Tale
HW: Enjoy your weekend!
Here is what we turned in this week:
1. Literary Response Journal for Samurai's Tale, Chapter 20 (due Wednesday)
2. Grammar 3.7 (due Thursday)
3. QW's 13-17 (due Friday)
4. PRS Quiz #1/ List (due Friday)
Juan and Hannah - please see me before you begin your quickwrite.
1. QW #13
-Please take out your Samurai's Tale books.
-Briefly explain what occurred in Chapter 17 in Samurai's Tale (we read this on Thursday).
-You must write a minimum of 6 sentences.
-One sentence must include textual evidence.
HINT: format your textual evidence as so: "textual evidence" (132).
2. Read Chapter 19 in Samurai's Tale
3. New Vocabulary List (PRS #1)
4. Briefly introduce Response to Literature Essay
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Work on Vocab. List
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
1. QW #14
Please take out your PRS List #1
Please make up five "fake" words using each of your new prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
Then, provide a definition for your new word.
EXAMPLE 1:
Homeworkible - able to do homework
(notice that the definition of the suffix -ible is in the definition: "able to")
EXAMPLE 2:
BiCorgis - having two CorgisThe words only make sense when you write a definition!
2. Response to Literature Introduction
3. Read Chapter 20 in Samurai's Tale (LRJ)
4. Binder Reminder
HW: Study PRS List #1/ LRJ for ST Chapter 20
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
1. QW#15
An antecedent is the word a pronoun is replacing.
For example: Hunny loves her toys.
Hunny is the antecedent the pronoun "her" is replacing.
Please write out the following sentences.
Underline the antecedents.
1. The earth spins on its axis.
2. Roger and Rorie are going to their house.
3. Mr. Lovell talks about his kids.
4. The sun warms the earth with its energy.
5. All teachers love his and her students.
2. Grammar 3.7 (we're skipping 3.5 and 3.6)
3. Collect LRJ
4. Read Chapter 21 in Samurai's Tale
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish PRS List #1
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Juan and Hannah see me please (passbacks)
1. QW #16
Take a moment and think about our upcoming essay: Response to Literature.
Answer ONLY THREE of following questions in AT LEAST two sentences (no, you do not need to write the questions):
This is a little more than a quick write...think about your responses carefully!
1. What is the Exposition of Samurai's Tale?
2. What are some features of the Rising Action of the novel?
3. What is one big change Taro (Harutomo) has gone through.
4. Do you think Taro (Harutomo) has made good choices in his life? Why or why not.
5. What is one thing you have learned from Taro (Harutomo)?
YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 6 FULL SENTENCES!
2. Read Samurai's Tale Chapters 21 and 22
3. Grade Grammar 3.7
4. Overview of PRS Test #1
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Finish PRS #1- Test tomorrow
Friday, 27 January 2012
1. QW #17
Please write the following sentences.
Underline the pronoun once.
Underline the antecedent twice.
(Remember, the antecedent is the noun the pronoun replaces)
1. Mike skipped Gator-Aid and now he has detention.
2. Pandora is the best because it plays everything.
3. Corgis are the cutest. They bark all the time.
4. Whenever you study, you get better grades.
2. Collect QW #'s 13-17.
3.PRS Quiz #1
(Keep these! Don't lose them!)
4. PRS List #2
(Make flash cards)
5. Read Chapter 23 in Samurai's Tale
HW: Enjoy your weekend!
Here is what we turned in this week:
1. Literary Response Journal for Samurai's Tale, Chapter 20 (due Wednesday)
2. Grammar 3.7 (due Thursday)
3. QW's 13-17 (due Friday)
4. PRS Quiz #1/ List (due Friday)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Agenda 7 for 1/16-1/20
Monday, 16 January 2012
No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, 15 January 2012
Maddie and Ryan. Please see me before you begin your QW (passbacks)
1. QW #9
Please write out the following sentences.
Please circle all of the nouns.
Please underline the subject pronouns in each sentence.
1. His test was not great.
2. Sammie decided her drawing was the best.
3. Greg and his friend Kyle went to see the new Mission Impossible.
4. They screamed at the Statue of Liberty.
5. His imagination ran wild.
Please remember if you are stuck or confused to write out the sentences and wait until we review.
2. Samurai's Tale Vocabulary List #6
3. Read Samurai's Tale Chapter 16.
4. Begin Literary Response Journal for Samurai's Tale Chapter 16.
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Work on Vocabulary List/ Finish Literary Response Journal
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
1. QW #10
Please choose three of your Vocabulary Words.
Please write three sentences using those three words (as you do for your Vocabulary list each week)
Be sure each sentence contains your word!
2. Sentence Review
3. Samurai's Tale Vocabulary #6 List Review
4. Grammar 3.3 (ONLY page 53)
*This lesson will not be graded until we are finished with all of Chapter 3
5. Collect Samurai's Tale Chapter 16 Literary Response Journal.
6. Binder Reminder
HW: Work on/ Study Vocabulary List/ Read Chapter 17 in Samurai's Tale
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Maddie and Ryan. I have passbacks for you!
1. QW #11
Possessive Pronouns show ownership or a relationship to something or someone else.
EXAMPLE: Iris and Rob are friends of mine.
EXAMPLE: How do their visions of the future compare to yours?
Please write out the following sentences.
Please underline all of the possessive pronouns.
HINT: What pronoun is owning something?
1. In her mind, the best thing about the future is its endless possibilities.
2. The exploration of space will be just one exciting element in our future.
3. My puppy decided to chew up her toy.
Remember, if you are confused write out the sentences and wait patiently until we review.
2. Grammar 3.4 (Possessive Pronouns; pages 55-57).
3. Read Samurai's Tale Chapter 18.
4. Grade Check!
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Study Vocabulary/ Finish List!
You MUST turn in a list to take the test!
Friday, 20 January 2012
1. QW #12
Please match the following definitions with it's correct vocabulary word.
You need only write the correct word for each.
Please take out your Vocabulary List if you need it
1. believable (adj)
2. high regard/ honor (n)
3. messenger (n)
4. handle of a sword or dagger (n)
5. hard to handle because of size or weight (adj)
6. a protective barrier (n)
2. Collect Samurai's Tale Vocabulary List #6
3. Take Samurai's Tale Vocabulary List #6 Quiz
4. Correct Grammar 3.4 (page 56)
5. Grade Check (again!)
HW: Have a fantastic weekend!
What we turned in this week:
1. Literary Response Journal for ST Chapter 16 (due Tuesday)
2. Samurai's Tale Vocabulary #6 List/ Quiz (due Friday)
3. Grammar 3.4 (due Friday)
4. Quickwrites 9-12 (due Friday)
No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, 15 January 2012
Maddie and Ryan. Please see me before you begin your QW (passbacks)
1. QW #9
Please write out the following sentences.
Please circle all of the nouns.
Please underline the subject pronouns in each sentence.
1. His test was not great.
2. Sammie decided her drawing was the best.
3. Greg and his friend Kyle went to see the new Mission Impossible.
4. They screamed at the Statue of Liberty.
5. His imagination ran wild.
Please remember if you are stuck or confused to write out the sentences and wait until we review.
2. Samurai's Tale Vocabulary List #6
3. Read Samurai's Tale Chapter 16.
4. Begin Literary Response Journal for Samurai's Tale Chapter 16.
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Work on Vocabulary List/ Finish Literary Response Journal
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
1. QW #10
Please choose three of your Vocabulary Words.
Please write three sentences using those three words (as you do for your Vocabulary list each week)
Be sure each sentence contains your word!
2. Sentence Review
3. Samurai's Tale Vocabulary #6 List Review
4. Grammar 3.3 (ONLY page 53)
*This lesson will not be graded until we are finished with all of Chapter 3
5. Collect Samurai's Tale Chapter 16 Literary Response Journal.
6. Binder Reminder
HW: Work on/ Study Vocabulary List/ Read Chapter 17 in Samurai's Tale
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Maddie and Ryan. I have passbacks for you!
1. QW #11
Possessive Pronouns show ownership or a relationship to something or someone else.
EXAMPLE: Iris and Rob are friends of mine.
EXAMPLE: How do their visions of the future compare to yours?
Please write out the following sentences.
Please underline all of the possessive pronouns.
HINT: What pronoun is owning something?
1. In her mind, the best thing about the future is its endless possibilities.
2. The exploration of space will be just one exciting element in our future.
3. My puppy decided to chew up her toy.
Remember, if you are confused write out the sentences and wait patiently until we review.
2. Grammar 3.4 (Possessive Pronouns; pages 55-57).
3. Read Samurai's Tale Chapter 18.
4. Grade Check!
5. Binder Reminder
HW: Study Vocabulary/ Finish List!
You MUST turn in a list to take the test!
Friday, 20 January 2012
1. QW #12
Please match the following definitions with it's correct vocabulary word.
You need only write the correct word for each.
Please take out your Vocabulary List if you need it
1. believable (adj)
2. high regard/ honor (n)
3. messenger (n)
4. handle of a sword or dagger (n)
5. hard to handle because of size or weight (adj)
6. a protective barrier (n)
2. Collect Samurai's Tale Vocabulary List #6
3. Take Samurai's Tale Vocabulary List #6 Quiz
4. Correct Grammar 3.4 (page 56)
5. Grade Check (again!)
HW: Have a fantastic weekend!
What we turned in this week:
1. Literary Response Journal for ST Chapter 16 (due Tuesday)
2. Samurai's Tale Vocabulary #6 List/ Quiz (due Friday)
3. Grammar 3.4 (due Friday)
4. Quickwrites 9-12 (due Friday)
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