I am getting emails about writing contests that you may like to participate in as a BONUS OPPORTUNITY. The deadline, requirements, and due date of each contest is unique. If you are interested, see me and I will let you know what is "live" at the time of your inquiry.
ALL BONUS writing contests need to go through me ... I must see and submit the student work for it to count.
Dear Mr. President Essay Contest
Library of Congress Letters About Literature
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
The End oF October
Monday papers were returned and we discussed Maus and the Diaries before Tuesday's Test.
Tuesday TEST on Maus and Diaries. After the test there will be time to read the NEW Upfront Magazine or Brave New World
Block Days: Bring Grammar Book for Punctuation Review!
CHECK comments made on PAPER #1 by Block Day. See me if you have any questions. Let's learn from mistakes and not do the same for PAPER #2.
Friday BNW Reading WS (Part 1) due. It can be found on the Brave New World page of the class website.
Saturday 11-3-12 PART 2 of the Personal Narrative Pre-Write due to turnitin.com
NEXT WEEK: Monday 11-5-12 Vocabulary Story Lesson 6 due - see last week's vocabulary post from last week for details.
Tuesday TEST on Maus and Diaries. After the test there will be time to read the NEW Upfront Magazine or Brave New World
Block Days: Bring Grammar Book for Punctuation Review!
CHECK comments made on PAPER #1 by Block Day. See me if you have any questions. Let's learn from mistakes and not do the same for PAPER #2.
Friday BNW Reading WS (Part 1) due. It can be found on the Brave New World page of the class website.
Saturday 11-3-12 PART 2 of the Personal Narrative Pre-Write due to turnitin.com
NEXT WEEK: Monday 11-5-12 Vocabulary Story Lesson 6 due - see last week's vocabulary post from last week for details.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Block Days and Friday
Block Days we discussed Inventions and the role they played in Human History ... leading up to our reading of Brave New World next week...
We discussed Maus (discussion questions) and the diaries
Friday:
Turned in Langer Diary Questions, returned some papers, took vocabulary quiz 5
Time to read BNW after quiz
Next week:
1. Maus and Diaries Test Tuesday
2. BNW Reading Assignment #1 Due Friday
3. Saturday 11-3 Paper Pre Write #2 uploaded to turnitin.com
We discussed Maus (discussion questions) and the diaries
Friday:
Turned in Langer Diary Questions, returned some papers, took vocabulary quiz 5
Time to read BNW after quiz
Next week:
1. Maus and Diaries Test Tuesday
2. BNW Reading Assignment #1 Due Friday
3. Saturday 11-3 Paper Pre Write #2 uploaded to turnitin.com
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Tuesday 10-23-12
Today we completed Vocabulary Book page 63 (11-20). Then we discussed the MAUS discussion Questions and the Diaries.
Individual blog posts list KEY assignments we put in our planners on Monday.
Individual blog posts list KEY assignments we put in our planners on Monday.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Brave New World
Assignments posted on the Brave New World page of the Class Website.
You are to complete the Reading WS 20122013 document.
The OTHER document will be for in class discussions...this is a document from which I may use questions for a literature quiz or your test or semester exam.
FIRST reading Assignment due Friday 11-2-12 (UP TO and INCLUDING Chapter 3)
SECOND assignment due Tuesday 11-6-12 (Chapters 4-9)
THIRD assignment due Friday 11-9-12 (Chapters 10-14)
FINAL assignment due Tuesday 11-13-12 (Chapters 15-end)
We'll have a quiz on block day 11/7 or 11/8 (depending on your block) and another on Block Day 11/15 or 11/16. The quizzes will be 10-20 questions in Multiple Choice or fill in the blank format.
You are to complete the Reading WS 20122013 document.
The OTHER document will be for in class discussions...this is a document from which I may use questions for a literature quiz or your test or semester exam.
FIRST reading Assignment due Friday 11-2-12 (UP TO and INCLUDING Chapter 3)
SECOND assignment due Tuesday 11-6-12 (Chapters 4-9)
THIRD assignment due Friday 11-9-12 (Chapters 10-14)
FINAL assignment due Tuesday 11-13-12 (Chapters 15-end)
We'll have a quiz on block day 11/7 or 11/8 (depending on your block) and another on Block Day 11/15 or 11/16. The quizzes will be 10-20 questions in Multiple Choice or fill in the blank format.
Vocabulary Assignments Before Thanksgiving
Friday 10-26-12 Multiple Choice Quiz on Lesson 5
Monday 11-5-12 Vocabulary Story Lesson 6
Details:
As always...type, double space, Times New Roman 12 point font
Your story needs a title - in italics
Your story MUST be at least 3 paragraphs ... it needs a beginning, a middle, and an end.
Use 10 words from lesson 6 (put in bold)
Indicate word count at the end ... aim for 500-750 words
TOPIC:
Start your story with .... It hit me like a ton of bricks.
Include ALL the following phrases (use on bold):
Got a screw loose
Sharp as a tack
Nail it down
On the level
Flew off the handle
Friday 11-9-12 Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 6 (Multiple Choice)
Friday 11-16-12 TEST lessons 4-5-6 (Multiple Choice)
Monday 11-5-12 Vocabulary Story Lesson 6
Details:
As always...type, double space, Times New Roman 12 point font
Your story needs a title - in italics
Your story MUST be at least 3 paragraphs ... it needs a beginning, a middle, and an end.
Use 10 words from lesson 6 (put in bold)
Indicate word count at the end ... aim for 500-750 words
TOPIC:
Start your story with .... It hit me like a ton of bricks.
Include ALL the following phrases (use on bold):
Got a screw loose
Sharp as a tack
Nail it down
On the level
Flew off the handle
Friday 11-9-12 Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 6 (Multiple Choice)
Friday 11-16-12 TEST lessons 4-5-6 (Multiple Choice)
Klaus Langer Diary Questions
Cut and Paste and put into a WORD DOCUMENT. Bring to class on Friday 10-26-12.
1. In what year was Klaus Langer born?
2. In what year did WWII begin?
3. Klaus Langer was part of a Zionist youth group. What is a Zionist youth group?
4. What was Kristtallnacht?
5. Why did Kristallnacht cause Klaus' normal life to come to a "crushing halt" (12)?
6. The Langer family tried to emigrate from Germany to other countries. What troubles did they encounter in the process?
7. What is the HITLER YOUTH? Who became members?
8. In your opinion, is Klaus Langer's diary emotional? Is it matter-of-fact? How would you describe the way he recorded history?
For historical facts, research the Holocaust Encyclopedia on the USHMM website.
1. In what year was Klaus Langer born?
2. In what year did WWII begin?
3. Klaus Langer was part of a Zionist youth group. What is a Zionist youth group?
4. What was Kristtallnacht?
5. Why did Kristallnacht cause Klaus' normal life to come to a "crushing halt" (12)?
6. The Langer family tried to emigrate from Germany to other countries. What troubles did they encounter in the process?
7. What is the HITLER YOUTH? Who became members?
8. In your opinion, is Klaus Langer's diary emotional? Is it matter-of-fact? How would you describe the way he recorded history?
For historical facts, research the Holocaust Encyclopedia on the USHMM website.
Monday 10-22-12
Today we took the GRAMMAR quiz and went over due dates until Thanksgiving. I'll post all relevant information by Block Day.
We also completed 1-10 on page 63 from the vocabulary book.
TONIGHT: Turn in Pre-Write Part 1 for the Personal Narrative (turnitin.com)
Today: I collected the Diaries responses from Friday's Blog Post. I did not collect the response from the FRONT of the MAUS Discussion WS. We'll discuss in class tomorrow. COMPLETE the back for BLOCK DAY.
Friday:
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 5 (Multiple Choice Format)
Klaus Langer Diary Questions
COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
Maus and Diaries test Tuesday 10-30-12
Brave New World Reading WS (Up to and including Chapter 3) 11-2-12
Pre-Write Personal Narrative Part 2 due 11-3-12 (turnitin.com)
We also completed 1-10 on page 63 from the vocabulary book.
TONIGHT: Turn in Pre-Write Part 1 for the Personal Narrative (turnitin.com)
Today: I collected the Diaries responses from Friday's Blog Post. I did not collect the response from the FRONT of the MAUS Discussion WS. We'll discuss in class tomorrow. COMPLETE the back for BLOCK DAY.
Friday:
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 5 (Multiple Choice Format)
Klaus Langer Diary Questions
COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
Maus and Diaries test Tuesday 10-30-12
Brave New World Reading WS (Up to and including Chapter 3) 11-2-12
Pre-Write Personal Narrative Part 2 due 11-3-12 (turnitin.com)
Friday, October 19, 2012
SO SO Sorry...
I picked up the Grammar Quizzes when I thought I was getting the rubrics...therefore the sub will be giving you a MAUS WS and two diary entries to read.
Homework:
Monday we'll have the Grammar Quiz you planned to take today
Be prepared (with you notes from class today) to discuss the FRONT side of the MAUS Discussion Question WS ... Complete the BACK for BLOCK DAY.
Due Monday:
Active Read the Diary of Petr Ginz and his sister Eva Ginzova
Answer the following Questions:
1. What is a Ghetto in WWII?
2. What are the Nuremberg Race Laws?
3. How did Hitler die?
4. What was the difference in the FEMALE vs MALE diary in terms of TONE, MOOD, VOICE?
5. How did Petr and Eva try to hold out hope?
Historical Information can be found searching the Holocaust Encyclopedia on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Website (www.ushmm.org).
A BONUS related to a film about Petr Ginz...ATTEND the film showing at Chapman University in Orange on November 13th at 7 PM. Call ahead to check on availability and to make sure the program is still running as scheduled!
*** If you go, have your ticket signed by an employee and have your picture taken outside the building. I'll give you a few questions to answer based on the film screening. Bring your paperwork to me BEFORE school the next day.
Homework:
Monday we'll have the Grammar Quiz you planned to take today
Be prepared (with you notes from class today) to discuss the FRONT side of the MAUS Discussion Question WS ... Complete the BACK for BLOCK DAY.
Due Monday:
Active Read the Diary of Petr Ginz and his sister Eva Ginzova
Answer the following Questions:
1. What is a Ghetto in WWII?
2. What are the Nuremberg Race Laws?
3. How did Hitler die?
4. What was the difference in the FEMALE vs MALE diary in terms of TONE, MOOD, VOICE?
5. How did Petr and Eva try to hold out hope?
Historical Information can be found searching the Holocaust Encyclopedia on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Website (www.ushmm.org).
A BONUS related to a film about Petr Ginz...ATTEND the film showing at Chapman University in Orange on November 13th at 7 PM. Call ahead to check on availability and to make sure the program is still running as scheduled!
*** If you go, have your ticket signed by an employee and have your picture taken outside the building. I'll give you a few questions to answer based on the film screening. Bring your paperwork to me BEFORE school the next day.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Paper #2 Personal Narrative
The second paper of the year is an opportunity to look at WHO you are and HOW your personality has been shaped by the people you have met, places you have visited, experiences you have had, and your exposure to media, sports, pop culture, etc.
Due Dates are as follows:
Paper 2: Personal Narrative:
Due Dates:
Pre-Write PART 1 due uploaded to turnitin.com by 10-22-12
Pre-Write PART 2 due to turnitin.com by 11-3-12
Pre-Write Document called English 2 Personal Narrative is attached to papers page of class website.
Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by: November 12th
Rubric brought to class: November 13th
Final Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by: December 1st
Rubric brought to class: November 30th
Details/directions to download/rubrics can be found on the papers page of the class website. The DOCUMENT is called 201213PersonalNarrative.doc
Due Dates are as follows:
Paper 2: Personal Narrative:
Due Dates:
Pre-Write PART 1 due uploaded to turnitin.com by 10-22-12
Pre-Write PART 2 due to turnitin.com by 11-3-12
Pre-Write Document called English 2 Personal Narrative is attached to papers page of class website.
Rough Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by: November 12th
Rubric brought to class: November 13th
Final Draft uploaded to turnitin.com by: December 1st
Rubric brought to class: November 30th
Details/directions to download/rubrics can be found on the papers page of the class website. The DOCUMENT is called 201213PersonalNarrative.doc
Monday, October 15, 2012
Week of October 15th
Monday 10-15 we took our literature Quiz on A Management of Grief, A Pair of Tickets, and Story of an Hour
After the quiz: Complete Vocabulary Book Page 61-62 Lesson 5 Completing the Sentence
DUE Wednesday my MIDNIGHT:
Upload Final Draft of Paper to www.turnitin.com
(under revision tab)
all classes BRING RUBRIC on THURSDAY 11-18-12
It is the same rubric as the rough draft. You NEED to turn in the same rubric, the one with my writing on it from teh rough draft.
Friday 10-19-12 Grammar Quiz #1
Active and Passive Voice of Verbs, Prepositions, Italics, and Thesis Statements
Due Monday 10-22-12
Personal Narrative Part 1 (passed out block day 10/16 and 10/18)
Due Monday 10-29-12 Personal Narrative Part 2
Friday 10-26-12
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 5
After the quiz: Complete Vocabulary Book Page 61-62 Lesson 5 Completing the Sentence
DUE Wednesday my MIDNIGHT:
Upload Final Draft of Paper to www.turnitin.com
(under revision tab)
all classes BRING RUBRIC on THURSDAY 11-18-12
It is the same rubric as the rough draft. You NEED to turn in the same rubric, the one with my writing on it from teh rough draft.
Friday 10-19-12 Grammar Quiz #1
Active and Passive Voice of Verbs, Prepositions, Italics, and Thesis Statements
Due Monday 10-22-12
Personal Narrative Part 1 (passed out block day 10/16 and 10/18)
Due Monday 10-29-12 Personal Narrative Part 2
Friday 10-26-12
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 5
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Upcoming Assignments
Friday 10-12-12
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 (Multiple Choice)
After the vocabulary Quiz...take the Scholastic Magazine and worksheet...read and complete for Monday
DUE MONDAY 10-15-12:
Vocabulary Lesson 5 Story
Scholastic Magazine ... read and prepare WS for debates
LITERATURE QUIZ will be Monday 10-15 ...a special extra weekend to study/reread stories!
Due TUESDAY at Midnight:
Upload your final draft to www.turnitin.com. Submit under REVISION ... it is a REVISION of the draft...NOT A NEW ASSIGNMENT.
ALL STUDENTS in BLOCKS 2-4-6 bring the rubric to class Thursday before school (same rubric as rough draft) ... Block 5 you can bring it to class.
Due Friday 10-19-12
Grammar Quiz - Italics, Thesis, Prepositions and prepositional phrases, and voice of verbs
We'll push the Vocabulary Quiz back a week since we only have class Monday and Block Day.
Due Monday 10-22-12
Active Read Diaries give to you in class on BLOCK DAY
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 (Multiple Choice)
After the vocabulary Quiz...take the Scholastic Magazine and worksheet...read and complete for Monday
DUE MONDAY 10-15-12:
Vocabulary Lesson 5 Story
Scholastic Magazine ... read and prepare WS for debates
LITERATURE QUIZ will be Monday 10-15 ...a special extra weekend to study/reread stories!
Due TUESDAY at Midnight:
Upload your final draft to www.turnitin.com. Submit under REVISION ... it is a REVISION of the draft...NOT A NEW ASSIGNMENT.
ALL STUDENTS in BLOCKS 2-4-6 bring the rubric to class Thursday before school (same rubric as rough draft) ... Block 5 you can bring it to class.
Due Friday 10-19-12
Grammar Quiz - Italics, Thesis, Prepositions and prepositional phrases, and voice of verbs
We'll push the Vocabulary Quiz back a week since we only have class Monday and Block Day.
Due Monday 10-22-12
Active Read Diaries give to you in class on BLOCK DAY
Vocabulary Lesson 5 Story
The vocabulary story for lesson 5 needs to be A STORY. It must have at least three paragraphs. The first paragraph is a beginning, the middle paragraph(s) are the body of the story, and the final paragraph is a conclusion. Give your story a catchy title!
TYPE - TIMES NEW ROMAN 12 POINT FONT
DOUBLE SPACE
PROPER USE OF: ITALICS, VOICE OF VERBS and PREPOSITIONS
USE 10 OF THE WORDS - UNDERLINE OR BOLD THE WORDS AS USED.
TOPIC...MAKE A CHOICE:
a. I'D LIKE TO BE ABLE TO FLY USING MY OWN POWERS
b. I'D LIKE TO BE ABLE TO MAKE MYSELF INVISIBLE.
YOU NOW POSSESS THIS SUPERPOWER FOR THE STORY YOU ARE ABOUT TO WRITE. START WITH: IT WAS JUST A TEENY-WEENY LITTLE LIE...
DUE MONDAY 10-15-12
TYPE - TIMES NEW ROMAN 12 POINT FONT
DOUBLE SPACE
PROPER USE OF: ITALICS, VOICE OF VERBS and PREPOSITIONS
USE 10 OF THE WORDS - UNDERLINE OR BOLD THE WORDS AS USED.
TOPIC...MAKE A CHOICE:
a. I'D LIKE TO BE ABLE TO FLY USING MY OWN POWERS
b. I'D LIKE TO BE ABLE TO MAKE MYSELF INVISIBLE.
YOU NOW POSSESS THIS SUPERPOWER FOR THE STORY YOU ARE ABOUT TO WRITE. START WITH: IT WAS JUST A TEENY-WEENY LITTLE LIE...
DUE MONDAY 10-15-12
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
BLock Days 10-10 and 10-11
Block Days I passed back all papers I had corrected and entered into SOTW AS OF CLASS TIME.
We completed Vocabulary Book page 56 and discussed strategies for success in vocabulary. After 3 quizzes and a test, are you satisfied with your vocabulary grade? Are you studying? If so, how? Is it working? Does a change need to be made? We discussed creating flash cards and getting another person involved to assist in studying for the quizzes. A check-up on our study skills for this part of our curriculum.
We completed the Thesis Worksheet and Lit Stories review.
We had a debate on the article "Unsafe Behind the Wheel"
Vocabulary Quiz Friday - Multiple Choice
Lit Quiz Friday...write in PEN...PRINT
We completed Vocabulary Book page 56 and discussed strategies for success in vocabulary. After 3 quizzes and a test, are you satisfied with your vocabulary grade? Are you studying? If so, how? Is it working? Does a change need to be made? We discussed creating flash cards and getting another person involved to assist in studying for the quizzes. A check-up on our study skills for this part of our curriculum.
We completed the Thesis Worksheet and Lit Stories review.
We had a debate on the article "Unsafe Behind the Wheel"
Vocabulary Quiz Friday - Multiple Choice
Lit Quiz Friday...write in PEN...PRINT
Monday, October 8, 2012
Monday 10-8 and Tuesday 10-9
Monday Vocabulary Story Lesson 4 was turned in and Vocabulary Book page 55 (Synonyms and Antonyms) was completed and corrected. We started working on the goldenrod paper re: thesis statements and support.
Due Tuesday:
Complete MAUS
Goldenrod study sheet #s 4-5-6
I'll pass out the new Upfront Magazine and reading WS - read the two articles for discussion about the author's purpose in writing PLUS prepare for a DEBATE on the two topics! Active read the articles so you can contribute to the class discussion!
Friday...
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 (MC format)
Lit Short Stories Quiz (Short Answer format)
NOTE:
Tuesday MASS DAY
NEXT Wednesday PSAT testing
Due Tuesday:
Complete MAUS
Goldenrod study sheet #s 4-5-6
I'll pass out the new Upfront Magazine and reading WS - read the two articles for discussion about the author's purpose in writing PLUS prepare for a DEBATE on the two topics! Active read the articles so you can contribute to the class discussion!
Friday...
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 (MC format)
Lit Short Stories Quiz (Short Answer format)
NOTE:
Tuesday MASS DAY
NEXT Wednesday PSAT testing
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Literature Stories...Study Guide
Study Guide
1. Homework assignments/charts from each story
2. Be able to define the following terms and how they are used in the stories: Irony, Symbolism, acculturation, and FOIL.
3. Class notes from discussions for each story.
4. AND the information from our Goldenrod Worksheet:
How does the author use the concept of FOIL in A Management of Grief?
How does the author use the concept of FOIL in A Pair of Tickets?
A search for identity is a facet of the coming of age genre. How does the protagonist search for identity in A Pair of Tickets?
Shaila Bhave’s acculturation helps her manage her grief. How has she acculturated better than Kussum?
Three families experience loss in A Management of Grief. Which family seems to “manage” grief better?
The Story of an Hour contains both verbal and situational irony. How does the irony capture the readers’ attention?
1. Homework assignments/charts from each story
2. Be able to define the following terms and how they are used in the stories: Irony, Symbolism, acculturation, and FOIL.
3. Class notes from discussions for each story.
4. AND the information from our Goldenrod Worksheet:
How does the author use the concept of FOIL in A Management of Grief?
How does the author use the concept of FOIL in A Pair of Tickets?
A search for identity is a facet of the coming of age genre. How does the protagonist search for identity in A Pair of Tickets?
Shaila Bhave’s acculturation helps her manage her grief. How has she acculturated better than Kussum?
Three families experience loss in A Management of Grief. Which family seems to “manage” grief better?
The Story of an Hour contains both verbal and situational irony. How does the irony capture the readers’ attention?
Friday, October 5, 2012
Vocabulary, Maus and Lit Quiz...What's Important for next week?
The vocabulary Story topics for Lesson 4 are posted below (The First Week of October Post).
Due Monday 10-8:
Vocabulary Story Lesson 4
Create Thesis for Question #2,3 on Goldenrod Study Guide
Suggestion: Edit your paper re: grammar topics we have been discussing: Italics, Active Voice of Verbs, Propositions/Prepositional Phrases, and Thesis Statements
Due Tuesday 10-9-12 (TIE DAY/MASS)
Complete MAUS II (WS)
Complete #4-5-6 Goldenrod Study Guide
Due Friday 10-12-12
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 (Multiple Choice)
Literature Quiz (Story of an Hour, A Management of Grief, and A Pair of Tickets) Short answer ... bring a PEN
Looking Ahead:
Paper Final Draft Uploaded to turnitin.com Tuesday 10-16
PSAT Wednesday 10-17
Bonus Opportunity (posed earlier this semester) 10-18 at Warwick's in La Jolla
Grammar Quiz )Italics, Active/Passive Voice of Verbs, Prepositions/Prepositional Phrases, Thesis Writing) Friday 10-19 along with Vocabulary Quiz 5
Due Monday 10-8:
Vocabulary Story Lesson 4
Create Thesis for Question #2,3 on Goldenrod Study Guide
Suggestion: Edit your paper re: grammar topics we have been discussing: Italics, Active Voice of Verbs, Propositions/Prepositional Phrases, and Thesis Statements
Due Tuesday 10-9-12 (TIE DAY/MASS)
Complete MAUS II (WS)
Complete #4-5-6 Goldenrod Study Guide
Due Friday 10-12-12
Vocabulary Quiz Lesson 4 (Multiple Choice)
Literature Quiz (Story of an Hour, A Management of Grief, and A Pair of Tickets) Short answer ... bring a PEN
Looking Ahead:
Paper Final Draft Uploaded to turnitin.com Tuesday 10-16
PSAT Wednesday 10-17
Bonus Opportunity (posed earlier this semester) 10-18 at Warwick's in La Jolla
Grammar Quiz )Italics, Active/Passive Voice of Verbs, Prepositions/Prepositional Phrases, Thesis Writing) Friday 10-19 along with Vocabulary Quiz 5
Monday, October 1, 2012
Tuesday Topic ... Thesis Statements
Tuesday we'll discuss writing Thesis statements in class. Many of us need practice writing them...it will make our revision of paper #1 run smoothly if we look at a few key items!
We'll practice writing thesis statements in class.
We'll visit the Purdue OWL site.
All papers we write need thesis statements. It directs the writer to stay on focus and provides a "road map" for the reader!
We'll practice writing thesis statements in class.
We'll visit the Purdue OWL site.
All papers we write need thesis statements. It directs the writer to stay on focus and provides a "road map" for the reader!
The First Week of October
Today we reviewed Grammar Lessons thus far:
Active and Passive Voice of Verbs
Italics
AND Started ... Prepositions/Prepositional Phrases
We wrote down preposition rules:
1. Prepositional Phrases act as 1 part of speech (ADJ or ADV)
2. Do not end a sentence with a preposition as prepositions take objects...the formula for a prepositional phrase is
PREPOSITION + words + NOUN/PRONOUN = Prepositional Phrase
We edited our Vocabulary Lesson 3 stories to notice the prepositions in our writing/revise to cut down on strings of prepositions.
Some students went to the computer pod to look at comments made on their papers on www.turnitin.com
HOMEWORK DUE DATES:
TUESDAY:
Maus (complete I and WS ) due 10-2-12
FRIDAY:
Rescheduled Vocabulary Test (1-3)
MAUS II (up to and including chapter 2 ... and WS)
Monday 10-8-12
Use the 10 of the Vocabulary words from lesson 4 in a story...
TYPE
DOUBLE SPACE
TIMES NEW ROMAN 12 POINT
INCLUDE A TITLE (italics)
UNDERLINE the 10 words you used
Start The Story With...
Down by the swamp... OR My teeth were chattering... OR I am usually oblivious to...
Include a picture if it enhances your story!
Monday dismissal at 1 for the funeral
Tuesday 10-9-12
MAUS II (complete and WS)
Friday 10-12-12
Vocabualry Quiz (4) Multiple Choice
Literature Quiz ... Short stories, elements of a graphic novel vs comic book
Active and Passive Voice of Verbs
Italics
AND Started ... Prepositions/Prepositional Phrases
We wrote down preposition rules:
1. Prepositional Phrases act as 1 part of speech (ADJ or ADV)
2. Do not end a sentence with a preposition as prepositions take objects...the formula for a prepositional phrase is
PREPOSITION + words + NOUN/PRONOUN = Prepositional Phrase
We edited our Vocabulary Lesson 3 stories to notice the prepositions in our writing/revise to cut down on strings of prepositions.
Some students went to the computer pod to look at comments made on their papers on www.turnitin.com
HOMEWORK DUE DATES:
TUESDAY:
Maus (complete I and WS ) due 10-2-12
FRIDAY:
Rescheduled Vocabulary Test (1-3)
MAUS II (up to and including chapter 2 ... and WS)
Monday 10-8-12
Use the 10 of the Vocabulary words from lesson 4 in a story...
TYPE
DOUBLE SPACE
TIMES NEW ROMAN 12 POINT
INCLUDE A TITLE (italics)
UNDERLINE the 10 words you used
Start The Story With...
Down by the swamp... OR My teeth were chattering... OR I am usually oblivious to...
Include a picture if it enhances your story!
Monday dismissal at 1 for the funeral
Tuesday 10-9-12
MAUS II (complete and WS)
Friday 10-12-12
Vocabualry Quiz (4) Multiple Choice
Literature Quiz ... Short stories, elements of a graphic novel vs comic book
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