Target - Monday, April 21 st, 2014 Figurative Language – Copy sentences and choose the best answer. 1.Problem: What activity is the author describing The

Target - Monday, April 21st , 2014 Figurative Language – Copy sentences and choose the best answer.

1.Problem: What activity is the author describing

The violets bowed their heads.

a.The violets looking down

b.The violets wilting

c.The violets blooming

d. The violets waking up

HW: See Agenda

AGENDA – Monday, April 21st Homework

1)Read Daily 30 minutes

2)Little Red Book, Sentence Fragments, Read pages 25-26, complete page 27#1-10, 588, 10. Fragments, 1-10. Page 30, Mixed Review, A. 1-10. B. Complements, 1-5.

2) Grammar Quizzes: (See Prizes/reward for most quizzes completed)

http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/index.htm

3. Spelling Quizzes: www.spellingcity.com (Moore Bucks)

Notes/Reminders:

•CRCT Dates: April 30th – May 6

Classwork:

1)Common Assessment #4.

- Use Notebook Paper.

AGENDA – Friday, April 18th Homework

1) Read Daily 30 minutes




Notes/Reminders:


Classwork:

1)Team-Games Tournaments (TGT)

•Rules

•Point System

•Study (5 minutes)

•Let the Games Begin!

Target - Thursday, April 17th , 2014 Copy and select the correct meaning of the word. Then confirm the meaning by checking the sentence’s context.

Stodgy

a.Heavy, dull

b.Fat, overweight

Sentence: She had trouble getting through the stodgy Biology Book.

HW: See Agenda

AGENDA – Thursday, April 17th Homework

1) Read Daily 30 minutes




Notes/Reminders:


Classwork:

1.Review and Correct Language Arts Activity Center #1

2.Argumentative Papers – review, share.

Target - Monday, April 14th , 2014 Copy and select the correct meaning for the underlined word.

1.She was greatly piqued when they refused her invitation.

a.A feeling of excitement

b.A feel of irritation or resentment

c.A feel of anger

HW:

1) Read daily 30 minutes.

2) Practice Quizzes on Teacher Website.

AGENDA – Monday, April 14th

Notes/Reminders:


•Centers start tomorrow (if you do not have a folder, your work cannot be graded or counted without one)Classwork:

1. Common Assessment #3 Review (Group)

1.(continued) Team ELA testing practice.

If you were out the Friday before spring break, please wait to be assigned a group by Mrs. Santiago.

Target - Wednesday, April 2nd , 2014 Copy and select the correct spelling for the definitions.

1.To overcome or take control of

a.Conker

b.Conquer

c.Conquere

2.Just;only

a.Merly

b.Meerly

c.Merely

HW: 1. Read daily 30 minutes.

AGENDA – Wednesday, April 2nd

Notes/Reminders:

Classwork:

1.QUIZ - CRCT Coach Book Complete pages 20-39, 42-85, notebook paper (ANSWERS ONLY).

2.Review Common Assessment #3

Target - Tuesday, April 1st , 2014 Copy and determine for the sentences below, which has the correct sentence structure. Justify response.

1.I really would like to have a hot yummy sausage pizza tonight.

2.I really would like to have a hot, yummy sausage pizza tonight.


AGENDA – Tuesday, April 1st

Notes/Reminders:•Media Center book/return checkout

•Please bring back BIG RED BOOK no later then Wednesday,4/2.

Classwork:

1. QUIZ - CRCT Coach Book Complete pages 20-39, 42-85, notebook paper (ANSWERS ONLY).

Target Monday March 31st , 2014 Copy and determine for the sentences below, which has the correct sentence structure. Justify response.

1.Let’s go watch the movie at the new drive-in movie theatre.

2.Let’s go watch the movie at the new, drive-in movie theatre.


AGENDA – MONDAY, MARCH 31ST.

Notes/Reminders:•Book Report Due: Last day to turn in.

•Media Center book/return checkout: Tuesday, April 1

•Please bring back BIG RED BOOK no later then Wednesday,4/2.

Classwork:

1. Review Mid-term, go over answers before turning in final copy – ask any questions now. There is no retake.

2. CRCT Coach Book – CRCT Preparation.

Complete pages 20-39, notebook paper.

3. We will go over answers before end of class.

Target Thursday, March 27th , 2014

Copy the sentences below and decide which sentence is correct. Justify response.

1.The hot, July breeze warmed my skin.

2.The hot July breeze warmed my skin.

HW: 1. Work on Book Report

Agenda – Thursday, March 27th

This Week Notes/Reminders:

•Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th

•Interim Exam – Friday

Classwork:

1. Review HW Pgs. 187-188, 609, #8, p. 146

2. Present - Argumentative paper supporting verdict – Typhoid Mary.

3. Skill builder Workbook, 32, 34,35 A & B.

RUBRIC

Argumentative Writing Name___________________________

IDEAS: 40… 35… 30… 25… 20… *Claim(s) are introduced and distinguished from opposing claims

*Claim(s) are supported with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate, credible sources.

*Clear understanding of the topic or text is demonstrated by the writer.

*Concluding statement or section follows from and supports the argument presented.

ORGANIZATION: 20… 17… 15… 12… 10… *Reasons and evidence are organized thoughtfully and logically.

*Words, phrases, clauses create cohesion and clarify the relationship among claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

STYLE: 20… 17… 15… 12.. 10… *Formal style is established and maintained towards target audience. (no slang or colorful language.)

*Precise language and domain-specific vocabulary is used to argue Score:

Peer ratings

Student Name ___________________ Place an X by the ranking you believe the argumentative presentation deserves. 1st _____ 2nd _____ 3rd _____ 4th _____ 5th _____ (Lowest) (Highest)

Target Tuesday, March 26th , 2014 Copy the sentences below and decide which sentence is correct.

1.The violist played a beautiful, haunting melody.

2.The violist played a beautiful haunting melody.HW: 1. Complete any missed homework

assignments from Little Red Book. Pgs. 87-188, 609, #8, p. 146

2. Work on Book Report

Agenda – Tuesday, March 25th



•Centers: Next Week

•Common Assessment #3 – Friday

Classwork:

1. Handout: Let’s Talk about text.

2. Type Argumentative paper supporting verdict – Typhoid Mary.

Target Tuesday, March 25th , 2014 Copy all sentence(s) below, and identify and correct the misplaced and/or *dangling modifiers in the sentences below.

1.The torn employee’s handbook lay on the table.

2.I ate a hot dish of oatmeal for dinner last night.

3.The car dealer sold the Jetta to the college student with black seats.

4.When nine years old, my father enrolled in college.

HW: 1. Complete any missed homework assignments from Little Red Book. Pgs. 87-188, 609, #8, p. 146 2. Work on Book Report

Agenda – Tuesday, March 25th



•Centers: Wednesday-Thursday


Classwork:

1.Review Homework 187-188, #3 PRACTICEAND APPLY #1-10, PAGE 609, #8 SENTENCE STRUCTURE, #1-10, p. 146.

2. Finish - Write Argumentative paragraph supporting Verdict.

3. Skill builder Workbook, 32, 34,35 A & B.

Target Answers

1. The employee’s torn handbook lay on the table.

2. I ate a dish of hot oatmeal for dinner last night.

3. The car dealer sold the Jetta with black seats to the college student.

4. When I was nine years old, my father enrolled in college.

*answers may vary slightly when correcting dangling modifiers.

Target Monday, March 24th , 2014 Copy all sentence(s) below, and identify and correct the misplaced modifier in the sentence below.

1.On her way home from work, Sarah found a silver man’s ring.2.HW: READ PAGES 292-293, 326-327, COPY SENTENCES AND COMPLETE PAGE 146, Mixed Review, A. Using Modifiers 1-10, B. Choosing the Right Modifier, 1-5.

Agenda – Monday, March 24th



•Centers: Wednesday-Thursday


Classwork:

1.Review Homework 187-188, #3 PRACTICEAND APPLY #1-10, PAGE 609, #8 SENTENCE STRUCTURE, #1-10.

2. Read Informational Text: Typhoid Mary, Bridges to Literature, page 80.

3. Argumentative Topic: Guilty or Not Guilty

4.(LA 3) Write Argumentative paragraph supporting Verdict.

5.Skill builder Workbook, 32, 34,35 A & B.

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Target - Monday, April 21 st, 2014 Figurative Language – Copy sentences and choose the best answer. 1.Problem: What activity is the author describing The