I have noon for the week of Oct. 11 - 14 week, so that means that I will only be available in the morning and after school.
There are still students who have not brought in their boxes of facial tissue (i.e. Kleenex).
Period #1 English Grammar- I handed back the Spelling Quiz.
Italics and hyphen. Spelling words 5 - 10 of List #4.
List #4 1. disdain, 2. longevity, 3. triage, 4. blog (verb), 5. endearment, 6. segregate, 7. foibles, 8. alms, 9. vex, 10. , 11. polytheists, 12. corruption, 13. transaction, 14. obliging, 15. disdain, 16. defiant, 17. conscientious, 18. allay, 19. hysterics, 20. frenzy, 21. presentiment, 22. attribute, 23. interchangeable, 24. dogmatic,
We will be spending a lot more time on the Grammar rules. Some people are having difficulty in specific situations and these need to be resolved.
H.W. - Spelling words 5 - 10 in List #3. Spelling (Know how to spell each word, define each word and use each word in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word.)Grammar - . Ex. "C" on pages 35.
Period #3 History 7 - Quiz on Pages 9 - 14 on Wednesday. (BEKA quiz - fill in the blanks, true/false, and identify.
Grade 8 students wrote the map quiz and generally did well.
We got into Chapter 2 and covered up to page13.
H.W.- Read Genesis Chapter 12. Make sure that you have read to the end of page 14 for Tuesday be sure to have answered Questions 4 - 9 and the Identify on page 14.
Period #4 English Literature 7
"I Meet the Sheriff".
We reviewed the work completed on the intro. and statement for the rough cop; we then started the rest of the paragraph
You are to find a theme and show how it is illustrated in "I Meet the Sheriff". This is to be expressed in an "all-purpose" paragraph. We will work on the rough copy of the paragraph tomorrow.
We will be working on this paragraph in class over the next few days.
H.W. - Complete the rough copy for Tuesday..
Period #5 English Grammar 7 -
We have been working on capitalization on pages eight and nine.
Parts of the "All-Purpose Paragraph" (Always follow the rules for Formal Writing that I gave you in class)
1. Introduction -
This introduces the topic of the paragraph to the reader. It does not state how it will be covered or the context of the topic.
2. Statement -
This indicates how the subject will be covered, the point that is to be proven, the sources for proof and shows how the topic will be covered.
3. Example -
In order to prove a point there needs to be examples or sources. At this point the evidence, usually in the form of examples, is presented.
4. Explanation -
At this point the example must be tied in to the topic or point that is being made. The connections need to be made between the example and the topic. How does the example prove the point.
5. Conclusion -
This part of the paragraph reflects the statement but also comments on how it was proven.
LIST #3 - 1. drowsy, 2.proclamation, 3. disgruntled, 4. dastardly, 5. recalibrate, 6.discreet, 7. pervasive, 8. propensity, 9. pixel, 10. sync. 11. pontificate, 12. belittle, 13. skeptic, 14. desecrate, 15. innocuous, 16. obligation, 17. procrastinate, 18. obstinate, 19. ostracize, 20. propagate, 21. Prudence, 22. Procure, 23. pall, 24. phenomenon, 25. precarious
List #4 1. disdain, 2. longevity, 3. triage, 4. blog (verb), 5. endearment, 6. segregate, 7. foibles, 8. alms, 9. vex, 10. haughtily, 11. polytheists, 12. corruption, 13. transaction, 14. obliging, 15. disdain, 16. defiant, 17. conscientious, 18. allay, 19. hysterics, 20. frenzy, 21. presentiment, 22. attribute, 23. interchangeable, 24. dogmatic,
H. W. -List #3 words 15 - 20. Spelling (Know how to spell each word, define each word and use each word in a sentence that shows the meaning of the word.) Exercise "E" on page 11. .
Period # 6 - Life Skills - How the brain works, dressing with modesty. Buying the lie.
Period # 7 English Literature 8 .
Life Skills
We reviewed romanticism and realism. Students reviewed plot, theme, setting, character, tone, mood, point of view, from last years classes.
HW: Read "Another April". Briefly state which element of the short story the author focuses: plot, theme, setting, or character.
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