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!
