*** Each Friday a new grammar and vocabulary unit/review will be covered. A story will be due on Monday and a subsequent quiz the following Friday. That will be ROUTINE this year.
ALL vocabulary stories will be:
Typed - double spaced using Times New Roman 12 Point Font
Each vocabulary word will be indicated in BOLD
The word count (based on guidelines) will be listed after the FINAL WORD
Have a title
Be at least three paragraphs (remember 1 idea per paragraph) ... which means it is a story as it has a beginning, middle, and an end (is fully developed)
Friday in class we will begin review UNIT 21 in the Writer's Choice Book. It is expected that you follow the grammar rules outlined in UNIT 21 (Lessons 21.1, 21.2, 21.3 and 21.10) when you create your vocabulary story. Both the Vocabulary and Grammar topics will be covered on a quiz.
Vocabulary Lesson 1 + Grammar Unit 21 REVIEW Begins
DUE Tuesday 9-3-13
Word Count 200-400 words
Write your story using ALL 20 vocabulary words. Base your story on ONE of the following prompts:
A character from one of the summer reading titles.
A character from one of the books from 9th grade English class.
A character from a Disney ANIMATED film.
Vocabulary Quiz #1 covers lesson 1...FRIDAY 9-6-13
Multiple Choice Format (definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and completing the sentences)
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