February 21, 2014 English I Objective: We will analyze a writing prompt-

Closing Task: I will write an essay-

Complete the following sentences in notebook:

1. Women jogging, men lifting, _______________.

2. Fire burning, hot chocolate brewing, _______________.

3. Homework calling, time quickly passing, _______________.

Add absolute phrases to the following sentences.

1. ________________, _______________, my grandpa smiled.

2. ________________, _______________, the band played.

3. ________________, _______________, Terry cried.

Tutoring Monday Tuesday 4-5 p.m.

An ABSOLUTE PHRASE is a group of words that gives more information about a noun or a pronoun-

Writing an Essay • Read the quote, look at the picture, think about the

statement in the box-

• Read the prompt-

• Look at the pictures and think about how they can help you write the essay-

• On back of handout - Brainstorm your ideas

School * homework Education * college

Sport * scholarships BEING THE BEST ATHLETE

Relationships * friendship LOVE

Idea 1 What is it? What does it look like? Why is it important to work for it?

Idea 2 What is it? What does it look like? Why is it important to work for it?

Thesis: Write a sentence in which both ideas are stated and why it important to work for these two things-

Introduction: 2 sentences

Address the prompt Thesis

February 20, 2014 English I Objective: We will analyze a passage-

Closing Task: I will write a short answer response-

Complete the following sentences in notebook:

1. Women jogging, men lifting, _______________.

2. Cell phone broken, Pablo crying, _______________.

3. Furniture dirty, friends calling, _______________.

Add absolute phrases to the following sentences.

1. ________________, _______________, the teacher fainted.

2. ________________, _______________, Danny danced.

3. ________________, _______________, the car stopped.

Tutoring Monday Tuesday 4-5 p.m.

An ABSOLUTE PHRASE is a group of words that gives more information about a noun or a pronoun-

Closing Task: I will write a short answer response-

• Read the question and know what to look for-

• Read the passage

• Highlight and define unfamiliar words

• Write notes on the side of the text

• Answer the question

How does the author’s use of detail depict the relationship between the narrator and Aunt Margaret? Use textual evidence to support your answer. It did not occur to me that I was suspected of stealing this toy, even when Aunt Margaret, five minutes later, burst into my room and ordered me to come and look for Sheridan’s butterfly. I protested that I had already done so, but she paid my objections no heed and seized me roughly by the arm. “Then do it again, Miss, and mind that you find it.” Her voice was rather hoarse and her whole furrowed iron-gray aspect somewhat tense and disarrayed, yet I had the impression that she was not angry with me but with something in outer reality-what one would now call fate or contingency. When I had searched again, lackadaisically, and again found nothing, she joined in with vigor, turning everything upside down. We even went into the den, where Myers was sitting, and searched all around him, while he watched us with an ironical expression, filling his pipe from a Bull Durham sack. We found nothing, and Aunt Margaret led me upstairs to my room, which I ransacked while she stood and watched me. All at once, when we had finished with my bureau drawers and my closet, she appeared to give up. She sighed and bit her lips. The door cautiously opened and Aunt Mary came in. The two sisters looked at each other and at me. Margaret shrugged her shoulders. “She hasn’t got it, I do believe,” she said.

How does the author’s use of detail depict the relationship between the narrator and Aunt Margaret? Use textual evidence to support your answer. It did not occur to me that I was suspected of stealing this toy, even when Aunt Margaret, five minutes later, burst into my room and ordered me to come and look for Sheridan’s butterfly. I protested that I had already done so, but she paid my objections no heed and seized me roughly by the arm. “Then do it again, Miss, and mind that you find it.” Her voice was rather hoarse and her whole furrowed iron-gray aspect somewhat tense and disarrayed, yet I had the impression that she was not angry with me but with something in outer reality-what one would now call fate or contingency. When I had searched again, lackadaisically, and again found nothing, she joined in with vigor, turning everything upside down. We even went into the den, where Myers was sitting, and searched all around him, while he watched us with an ironical expression, filling his pipe from a Bull Durham sack. We found nothing, and Aunt Margaret led me upstairs to my room, which I ransacked while she stood and watched me. All at once, when we had finished with my bureau drawers and my closet, she appeared to give up. She sighed and bit her lips. The door cautiously opened and Aunt Mary came in. The two sisters looked at each other and at me. Margaret shrugged her shoulders. “She hasn’t got it, I do believe,” she said.

Writing a thesis statement The thesis statement is your statement of purpose. Thesis statements do not use "I" or "my;" even though the idea present in

your thesis statement is your own, use third person for a stronger, more

confident approach.

• Use the following format for developing a good thesis statement. – A) Write your topic. – B) Write your opinion about the topic. – C) Write three or four reasons why you hold that opinion.

• Example: – A) Topic: nuclear power – B) Opinion: should not be used – C) Why:

1. It is potentially dangerous. 2. It is more expensive than other alternatives. 3. It causes water, land and air pollution.

• Thesis statement = A+B+C – Nuclear power should not be used because it is potentially

dangerous, it is more expensive than other alternatives, and it causes water, air and land pollution.

February 19, 2014 English I Objective: We will analyze a passage-

Closing Task: I will write a short answer response-

Complete the following sentences in notebook:

1. People hungry, traffic backed up,

2. Sun burning, tempers rising,

3. Children playing, dogs barking,

4. Essay finished, food waiting,

5. Stars bright, sky clear,

Tutoring today 4-5 p.m.

An ABSOLUTE PHRASE is a group of words that gives more information about a noun or a pronoun- EXAMPLE: noun + adjective

Going into his cold dark "study" he placed the lantern on the table and, stooping to its light, read the message again and again. It was the first time that Mattie had ever written to him, and the possession of the paper gave him a strange new sense of her nearness; yet it deepened his anguish by reminding him that henceforth they would have no other way of communicating with each other. For the life of her smile, the warmth of her voice, only cold paper and dead words! Confused motions of rebellion stormed in him. He was too young, too strong, too full of the sap of living, to submit so easily to the destruction of his hopes. Must he wear out all his years at the side of a bitter querulous woman? Other possibilities had been in him, possibilities sacrificed, one by one, to Zeena's narrow-mindedness and ignorance. And what good had come of it? She was a hundred times bitterer and more discontented than when he had married her: the one pleasure left her was to inflict pain on him. All the healthy instincts of self-defense rose up in him against such waste...

Relationships can be complicated and difficult. What conflict is being faced by the character who is telling the story? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

Passage analysis- Glue passage onto notebook page-Under objective and closing task for the day- Highlight the evidence that shows the answer to the question- Answer the question in notebook-

Closing Task: I will write a short answer response-

Open-ended response • Idea

– The conflict that the character in this passage faces is…

• Insert – The conflict derives from (evidence from passage that shows

the conflict)

• Interpret – This evidence proves/demonstrates/reveals that…

• Insight – The character is stuck in a marriage that… – Bitter woman, hopes destroyed, the character is stuck in an

unhappy marriage and feels rebellion in his heart.

Read the following quotation. It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog. Mark Twain

Fighting for love without knowing whether it is worth it or not can be damaging. Think carefully about this statement. Write an essay explaining why it is important to understand why a relationship is worth fighting for.

Grading scale 0 – 89 words 25 90 – 99 words 50 100 – 109 words 70 110-124 words 85 125+ words 100+

February 18, 2014 English I Objective: We will analyze a passage-

Closing Task: I will write a short answer response-

Complete the following sentences in notebook:

Eyes wide, mouth open, we stood in amazement at our loss.

1. Hands cold, jackets wet,

2. Baby sick, mom tired,

3. Teacher angry, students eager,

4. Foot injured, day gloomy,

5. Parents upset, students determined,

Tutoring today 4-5 p.m.

Passage analysis- Glue passage onto notebook page-Under objective and closing task for the day- Highlight the evidence that shows the answer to the question- Answer the question in notebook-

An ABSOLUTE PHRASE is a group of words that gives more information about a noun or a pronoun- EXAMPLE: noun + adjective

Going into his cold dark "study" he placed the lantern on the table and, stooping to its light, read the message again and again. It was the first time that Mattie had ever written to him, and the possession of the paper gave him a strange new sense of her nearness; yet it deepened his anguish by reminding him that henceforth they would have no other way of communicating with each other. For the life of her smile, the warmth of her voice, only cold paper and dead words! Confused motions of rebellion stormed in him. He was too young, too strong, too full of the sap of living, to submit so easily to the destruction of his hopes. Must he wear out all his years at the side of a bitter querulous woman? Other possibilities had been in him, possibilities sacrificed, one by one, to Zeena's narrow-mindedness and ignorance. And what good had come of it? She was a hundred times bitterer and more discontented than when he had married her: the one pleasure left her was to inflict pain on him. All the healthy instincts of self-defense rose up in him against such waste... Relationships can be complicated and difficult. What conflict is being faced by the character who is telling the story? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

February 17, 2014 English I

Objective: We will analyze a writing prompt-

Closing Task: I will proofread and edit an essay-

Complete the following sentences in notebook:

1. Coming round the corner, holding a flower bouquet,

2. Hopping along the trail, hoping for a chocolate bunny,

3. Wanting a better grade, wishing for the time,

4. Afraid of losing, nervous about his performance,

5. Excited about a new day, happy about his new schedule,

Tutoring tomorrow 4-5 p.m.

Passage analysis- Glue passage onto notebook page-Under objective and closing task for the day- Highlight the evidence that shows the answer to the question- Answer the question in notebook-

No one other than Mr. Martin seemed to be in the house, but a sweet odor as of gardenias told them that someone else had been. Blotting her lashes with a white handkerchief, Helene walked through the kitchen to the back bedroom where she had slept for sixteen years. Nel trotted along behind, enchanted with the smell, the candles and the strangeness. When Helene bent to loosen the ribbons of Nel’s hat, a woman in a yellow dress came out of the garden and onto the back porch that opened into the bedroom. The two women looked at each other. There was no recognition in the eyes of the either. Then Helene said, “

Proofreading • Highlight all feedback!!

• Word count

• Essay format – Introduction

• Thesis

– Body • Topic sentence

– Conclusion

• 2nd person!!!!

Closing

Task: I will proofread and edit an essay-

Grading scale 0 – 89 words 25 90 – 99 words 50 100 – 109 words 70 110-124 words 85 125+ words 100+

February 13, 2014 English I

Objective: We will analyze a writing prompt

Closing Task: I will write an essay-

Test Review - Test TOMORROW!!! 1. concrete/abstract nouns 2. specific/general nouns

3. VERBS/PRESENT TENSE/PAST TENSE/FUTURE TENSE/PRESENT PERFECT TENSE/PAST PERFECT TENSE/FUTURE PERFECT TENSE

4. Present participles 5. Active/Passive Voice

6. Mood/Tone 7. Elements of an effective essay 8. Elements of a short answer response

Tutoring today 4-5 p.m.

February 12, 2014 English I

Objective: We will analyze a literary passage-

Closing Task: I will write an essay-

Complete the following sentences in notebook. An ABSOLUTE PHRASE is a group of words (not a complete sentence) that usually gives more information about a noun or a pronoun.

One kind of absolute phrase is made from a noun or pronoun plus a participle (a verb that ends with –ing or –ed): another kind is made from a noun and an adjective. Eyes wide, mouth open = noun + adjective Body quaking, hands trembling = noun + present participle Radiator rattling, engine coughing = noun + present participle Head back, hands raised = noun + adjective, noun + past participle

1. Walking down the hall, rushing to class,

2. Cars passing by, stars coming out,

3. Reading the newspaper, worried about the future,

4. Chewing gum, nervous about the meet,

5. Grabbing my keys, putting on my sweater,

Tutoring today and tomorrow 4-5 p.m.

Analyzing an Author’s Craft • An author’s craft is the ability and the skill he

uses to create short stories, novels, poems, articles, essays, etc.

• These skills include any and all writing devices and techniques.

• To analyze a piece of literature, you must identify what devices or techniques an author uses and explain why he does.

The road was about ten feet above and they could see only the tops of the trees on the other side of it. Behind the ditch they were sitting in there were more woods, tall and dark and deep. In a few minutes they saw a car some distance away on top of a hill, coming slowly as if the occupants were watching them. The grandmother stood up and waved both arms dramatically to attract their attention. The car continued to come on slowly, disappeared around a bend and appeared again, moving even slower, on top of the hill they had gone over. It was a big black battered hearselike automobile. There were three men in it.

Lost luggage. Frustrating delays. Bad food. It’s hard to get excited about flying these days. Hard, that is, unless you’ve just boarded the Airbus A300 owned by former Indian Airlines engineer B.C. Gupta.

February 11, 2014 English I

Objective: We will analyze a literary passage-

Closing Task: I will write a short answer response-

Complete the following sentences in notebook. An ABSOLUTE PHRASE is a group of words (not a complete sentence) that usually gives more information about a noun or a pronoun. One kind of absolute phrase is made from a noun or pronoun plus a participle (a verb that ends with –ing or –ed): another kind is made from a noun and an adjective. Eyes wide, mouth open = noun + adjective Body quaking, hands trembling = noun + present participle Radiator rattling, engine coughing = noun + present participle Head back, hands raised = noun + adjective, noun + past participle

1. Holding the pen, paper positioned on my desk,

2. Bell buzzing, students scrambling,

3. Lights out, thunder rolling,

4. Baggage packed, house locked up,

5. Trees planted, grass rolled out,

Literary Analysis

• List the words/phrases that show the setting

– The road

– Behind the ditch

• List words that show the mood

– Dark and deep

– The car continued to move slowly, slower

– It was a big black hearselike automobile

February 10, 2014 English I

Objective: We will analyze a literary passage-

Closing Task: I will write a short answer response-

Write the following in notebook. An ABSOLUTE PHRASE is a group of words (not a complete sentence) that usually gives more information about a noun or a pronoun. One kind of absolute phrase is made from a noun or pronoun plus a participle (a verb that ends with –ing or –ed): another kind is made from a noun and an adjective. Eyes wide, mouth open = noun + adjective Body quaking, hands trembling = noun + present participle Radiator rattling, engine coughing = noun + present participle Head back, hands raised = noun + adjective, noun + past participle

Examples of ABSOLUTE PHRASES in sentences.

You complete the numbers 3 and 4.

1. Eyes wide, mouth open, the students were shocked when they were given a free period.

2. Body quaking, hands trembling, the quarterback hoped for the best.

3. Radiator rattling, engine coughing,

4. Head back, hands raised,

Present Participles

1. Walking

2. Shaking

3. Jogging

4. Driving

5. Blurting

6. Raising

7. Stinging

8. Lingering

9. Managing

10.watching

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

February 7, 2014 English I

Objective: We will analyze a short response question-

Closing Task: I will share my conclusions and claims-

Write the following term and definition in notebook: Claim - to state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof- Write the following sentences correctly. The toys belong to there nephews and nieces. Ten toys are better then one toy. Place the food items their on the table. There going to the party as well, so we’ll return there books to them than. They are not just our friends, there like our family.

February 7, 2014 English I

Objective: We will analyze a short response question-

Closing Task: I will share my conclusions and claims-

Write the following sentences correctly in notebook: The toys belong to there nephews and nieces. Ten toys are better then one toy. Place the food items their on the table. There going to the party as well, so we’ll return there books to them than. They are not just our friends, there like our family.

February 7, 2014 English I

Objective: We will analyze a short response question-

Closing Task: I will share my conclusions and claims-

Write the following sentences correctly in notebook: 1. There grades are better then our grades. 2. We felt they’re presentation was more informative then

our presentation. 3. The whether ruined our day off so we stayed indoors and

watched movies. 4. Were gonna get in trouble for writing like this. 5. Our teacher taught us how to write good.

February 3, 2014

Objective: We will analyze a written question-

Closing Task: I will create a power point presentation-

For presentation, use the passage on my web page- Write the following in notebook correctly: The men and women cheered for there team. A baby and his sisters sit their like obedient children. Your things are sitting right their on the table. Their going to the mall, you should go with them. We need to take they’re dog to the vet.

January 30, 2014 Objective: We will analyze written responses and essays-

Closing Task: I will re-write my responses-

I think guptas modified airplane idea is good because it gives people a chance to experience what being in a plane short of feels like. They try to share the same point of view, and how the storys are told. In a readers opinion its good that Gupta modified his own airplane.

Textual evidence • Short answers must include textual evidence that supports the claim being made. • The evidence must support your claim, your answer, your conclusion.

– If prompt reads: Explain why strapping your pet while riding in a car is important. – Your answer should read:

– Pets must be strapped in by a seatbelt when riding in a car because it will help keep it safe. According to Statton, 90% of animals involved in car accidents are seriously injured; and worse, 25% of those animals die because of their injuries. In tests conducted by Statton, he proved these high numbers would drastically decrease if animals were strapped in by a seatbelt. Not only will this simple act protect the animal, but pet owners will be saved from seeing their loved ones suffer or losing them altogether.

Gupta’s modified airplane is a good idea because you can

learn so much towards how to act when in a airplane. Gupta demonstrates what to do in case of an emergency. For example, flight attendant Ridhi Sehgal explains how the oxygen masks work. The oxygen masks will drop oxygen to the person using the mask. Also it is a very good idea because Gupta also trains engineering students and flight attendants and explains to public how an airplane works. He wants to inspire kids so that one day they might be also pilots.

Written Composition: Expository

Take risks. Ask big questions. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; if you don’t make mistakes, you’re not reaching far enough.

David Packard, co-founder of Hewlett-Packard

Taking a risk means acting without knowing whether the outcome will be good. Think carefully about this statement.

Write an essay explaining why it is sometimes necessary to take a chance. Be sure to— • clearly state your thesis • organize and develop your ideas effectively • choose your words carefully • edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling

Take a chance to do stuff you don’t know because that way you can have more experience about a stuff different don’t worrie if you don’t do right because at that point you ????? Something different and for the next time already you know what to do. don’t get nervias to do thinks the you don’t know just go and do it what if you do correct, that’s good because now you know more thinks then before you try, if someone teel the you don’t do it show to her or she the you can don’t live thinks for other day if you can do it today.

Finish illustrations – color and fill boxes - the colors in each should represent the emotion accordingly!!!

January 28, 2014 Objective: We will analyze mood in literature-

Closing Task: I will illustrate mood in words-

1. Fold your paper into 8 sections- 2. In each square draw a picture that shows an emotion- 3. List 5 words around each illustration that describe that emotion-

Confused Puzzled Baffled Perplexed mystified

EMOTIONS! elated irritated concerned worried inspired hopeful passionate afraid

Tone is the author’s attitude-

What is the difference between author’s attitude and mood?

January 27, 2014 Objective: We will analyze mood in literature-

Closing Task: I will illustrate mood in words-

1. Fold your paper into 8 sections- 2. In each square draw a picture that shows an emotion- 3. List 5 words around each illustration that describe that emotion-

QUIZ AT END OF PERIOD!!! Confused Puzzled Baffled Obscure Perplexed mystified

January 24, 2014 Objective: We will analyze a poem-

Closing Task: I will reflect on the poem and illustrate my thoughts-

Left side page: List the decisions and choices teenagers have to make on a daily/weekly/monthly/yearly basis-

1. Read the poem, The Road Not Taken-

2. Answer the response questions- 3. Illustrate the what making choices

mean to you-

January 22, 2014 Objective: We will examine the elements of an essay-

Closing Task: I will re-write my short answer and essay-

Follow the standard essay format- Introduction Body paragraph Body paragraph Conclusion Fill the lined boxes! First impressions will influence the reader’s mind of the score he will give you-

Do not use informal language! Well, boys and girls … wanna gonna cuz Pay attention to punctuation! Follow capitalization rules!

Indent each new paragraph

Left side page: How do you feel about testing? Do you think it is a true measure or reflection of you?

Selection Analysis

• Read the two reading selections-

• Underline key points

• Define unfamiliar words/terms

• Summarize paragraphs-

Using tip cards- Select a sentence starter on car and use in your body paragraphs-

January 21, 2014 Objective: We will examine the elements of an essay-

Closing Task: I will re-write my short answer and essay-

Write the following in your notebook: Cornell Note Format Follow the standard essay format- Introduction Body paragraph Body paragraph Conclusion Fill the lined boxes! First impressions will influence the reader’s mind of the score he will give you-

Do not use informal language! Well, boys and girls … wanna gonna cuz Pay attention to punctuation! Follow capitalization rules!

Indent each new paragraph

January 17, 2014 Objective: We will examine the elements of an essay-

Closing Task: I will write an essay-

QUIZ

Notebook check next Friday-

January 17, 2014 Objective: We will analyze a literary passage-

Closing Task: I will write an analysis-

Write the sentences in passive to ACTIVE voice in notebook: (Now)

The children were frightened by the vicious dog. My grandma was loved by the entire family. The girls were intimidated by the competition. The team was shunned by the mean coach. Sally was touched by the child’s song.

In the ACTIVE VOICE, the subject of the sentence—the person, animal, or thing performing the action– is present before the verb. In the PASSIVE VOICE, the subject of the sentence is usually not present. If the subject of the sentence is present it is often at the end of a prepositional phrase (it is the object of a preposition). For example, in the sentence, “The book was eaten by the troll,” the subject troll is the object of the preposition “by”.

January 16, 2014 Objective: We will analyze a literary passage-

Closing Task: I will write an analysis-

Write the sentences in passive to ACTIVE voice in notebook: (Now)

The children were frightened by the vicious dog. My grandma was loved by the entire family. The girls were intimidated by the competition. The team was shunned by the mean coach. Sally was touched by the child’s song.

In the ACTIVE VOICE, the subject of the sentence—the person, animal, or thing performing the action– is present before the verb. In the PASSIVE VOICE, the subject of the sentence is usually not present. If the subject of the sentence is present it is often at the end of a prepositional phrase (it is the object of a preposition). For example, in the sentence, “The book was eaten by the troll,” the subject troll is the object of the preposition “by”.

What differences do you notice between the verbs in column BLUE and those in column GREEN?

ran said held went walked saw opened cut fell attached showed

scampered exclaimed gripped scurried moseyed spied ripped hacked tumbled stitched unfurled

Write a sentence using the verbs in the green column-

Words That Describe Tone • Amused • Humorous • Pessimistic • Angry • Informal • Playful • Cheerful • Pompous • Horror • Light • Sad • Clear • Matter-of-fact • Serious • Formal • Suspicious • Gloomy • Optimistic • Witty

Words That Describe Mood Fanciful Melancholy Frightening Mysterious Frustrating Romantic Gloomy Sentimental Happy Sorrowful Joyful Suspenseful

January 15, 2014 Objective: We will analyze a literary passage-

Closing Task: I will write an analysis-

Write the sentences in passive to ACTIVE voice in notebook: (Now)

The dog was barking at the mailman. The teacher was yelling at the principal. The girl was carrying her friend to the nurse’s office. The woman was driving to her son’s ball game. The singer was saddened by the tears in the boy’s eyes. In the ACTIVE VOICE, the subject of the sentence—the person, animal, or thing

performing the action– is present before the verb. In the PASSIVE VOICE, the subject of the sentence is usually not present. If the subject of the sentence is present it is often at the end of a prepositional phrase (it is the object of a preposition). For example, in the sentence, “The book was eaten by the troll,” the subject troll is the object of the preposition “by”.

Short Answer Using textual evidence, identify and explain the mood of the passage. Grading Scale Only 4 letter words or longer count toward word count-

55 words 100 53-54 words 85 51-52 words 70 50 words 50 49 and fewer 25

DO NOT write in 1st or 2nd Person: I ME MY WE OUR US MYSELF I’M YOU YOUR YOU’RE YOURSELF WE’RE

January 14, 2014 Objective: We will analyze a literary passage-

Closing Task: I will write an analysis-

Copy the following notes in notebook: (NOW) ACTIVE VOICE PASSIVE VOICE

The boy hit the ball. The ball was hit. The dog ate the food. The food was eaten. The girl popped the balloon. The balloon was popped. The woman rang the doorbell. The doorbell was rung. The singer sang the song. The song was sung.

In the ACTIVE VOICE, the subject of the sentence—the person, animal, or thing performing the action– is present before the verb. In the PASSIVE VOICE, the subject of the sentence is usually not present. If the subject of the sentence is present it is often at the end of a prepositional phrase (it is the object of a preposition). For example, in the sentence, “The book was eaten by the troll,” the subject troll is the object of the preposition “by”.

Change the following sentences from PASSIVE VOICE to ACTIVE VOICE. You may need to add a subject to some of the sentences.

Example: The man was bitten by a mosquito. Passive voice The mosquito bit the man. Active voice

1. The movie was watched by the whole family. 2. The computer was turned on by the student. 3. The giant was fooled by Jack. 4. The princess was put to sleep by the magic

apple. 5. The bridge was crossed by the three billy goats.

The Metamorphosis

Analyze the introduction to short story-

January 13, 2014 Objective: We will improve our writing by understanding the importance of grammar.

Closing Task: I will re-write an essay- Copy the following notes in notebook: (NOW) VERBS are words that refer to actions or STATES OF BEING. VERBS appear in six different forms, or tenses. PRESENT TENSE: The frog jumps. PAST TENSE: The frog jumped. FUTURE TENSE: The frog will jump. PRESENT PERFECT TENSE: The frog has jumped six times. PAST PERFECT TENSE: The frog had jumped only once yesterday. FUTURE PERFECT TENSE: The frog will have jumped more than yesterday.

Essay – Rewrite your essay.

• Choose an abstract noun that is important:

– For example: love, beauty, friendship, etc.

• Write an essay in which you explain why this idea is important to you.

• Focus on all the general and specific nouns that relate to this idea. Grading scale

0 – 89 words 25 90 – 99 words 50 100 – 109 words 70 110-124 words 85 125+ words 100+

Introduction - 4 sentences min. Body paragraph Body paragraph Conclusion - 4 sentences min.

DO NOT write in 1st or 2nd Person: I ME MY WE OUR US MYSELF I’M YOU YOUR YOU’RE YOURSELF WE’RE

Be sure to use present tense verbs.

What differences do you see between the sentences in column 1 and those in column 2?

The boy hit the ball. The ball was hit.

The dog ate the food. The food was eaten.

The girl popped the balloon. The balloon was popped.

The woman rang the doorbell.

The singer sang the song.

January 10, 2014 Objective: We will improve our writing by understanding the use of general and specific nouns. Closing Task: I will write an essay -

Complete the following lines: (NOW) Create a table and column for each of the general nouns below- magazine teams grocery stores songs Copy the following table in which you insert the specific nouns in their general noun category-

magazines teams grocery stores songs

Walmart US Albertsons’s Big Girls Don’t Cry

Cowboys Food City People The Heat

Sports Illustrated

Big 8 Broncos Mavericks

I Feel Good Twist and Shout

Mad Santa Claus is Coming to Town

January 9, 2014 Objective: We will improve our writing by understanding the use of general and specific nouns. Closing Task: I will write an essay -

Complete the following lines: (NOW) If anger were an animal, it would be a tiger. If anger were an animal, it would be a _____. If fear were an animal, it would be a _____. If loyalty were an animal, it would be a _____. If beauty were an animal, it would be a _____. If speed were an animal, it would be a _____. If loneliness were an animal, it would be a ____.

Concrete Nouns come in two flavors: General Specific • General nouns are words that name different groups

of things. • Specific nouns are words that name different

particular things. – animal is a general noun. Bullfrog is a specific noun. – person is a general noun. George Washington is a specific

noun. – City is a general noun. Seattle is a specific noun. – Country is a general noun. Australia is a specific noun.

Think of three SPECIFIC NOUNS for each GENERAL NOUN. Example:

General Specific

music jazz, rock ’n’ roll, classical

bird owl, hummingbird, pigeon

city __________, __________, __________ country __________, __________, __________ book __________, __________, __________ person __________, __________, __________ game __________, __________, __________ author __________, __________, __________ street __________, __________, __________ candy __________, __________, __________ color __________, __________, __________ car __________, __________, __________

Essay – must be 125 words long – only words

that are 4 letters or longer count toward word count- • Choose an abstract noun that is important:

– For example: love, beauty, friendship, etc.

• Write an essay in which you explain why this idea is important to you.

• Focus on all the general and specific nouns that relate to this idea. Grading scale

0 – 89 words 25 90 – 99 words 50 100 – 109 words 70 110-124 words 85 125+ words 100+

Introduction - 4 sentences min. Body paragraph Body paragraph Conclusion - 4 sentences min.

Ignorance pervades society like a disease. It corrupts minds into thinking learning and knowing do not matter. It hinders one’s intelligence and keeps beings in darkness. Ignorance should be abolished. It should be destroyed with every word of knowledge.

DO NOT USE I ME WE OUR US YOU YOUR YOU’RE I’M WE’RE

What do these words have in common?

• boy

• girl

• teacher

• brother

• acrobat

• student

• sister

• nurse

• man

• lawyer

• woman

• cook

• custodian

• officer

• clown

The words _____, _____, _____, and _____ are _______________.

List five more nouns that name different people.

What do these words have in common?

• swamp

• St. Louis

• United States

• New Zealand

• beach

• El Paso

• Ireland

• New Mexico

• street

• city

• school

• home

• Las Cruces

• Montana

The words _____, _____, _____, and _____ are _______________.

List five more nouns that name different places.

What do these words have in common?

• house

• mirror

• soap

• shoe

• pencil

• fence

• lamp

• dish

• cabinet

• telephone

• door

• watch

• desk

• table

• book

The words _____, _____, _____, and _____ are _______________.

List five more nouns that name different things.

What do these words have in common?

• happiness

• truth

• pride

• jealousy

• sadness

• justice

• loyalty

• envy

• anger

• beauty

• forgiveness

• hate

The words _____, _____, _____, and _____ are _______________.

List five more nouns that name different emotions and ideas (abstract nouns).

What is a noun? • A noun is a word that names a person, a place,

or a thing-

• Nouns can name things that we can touch, taste, see, hear, feel, and smell.

– These are called concrete

nouns.

What is a noun? • A noun is a word that names a person, a place,

or a thing-

• Nouns can name things that we can touch, taste, see, hear, feel, and smell.

– These are called concrete

nouns.

• Nouns also name things we cannot touch, taste, see, hear, feel, or smell.

– These are called abstract

nouns.

Complete the following pattern with abstract and concrete nouns. In the first blank, put an abstract noun; in the second blank, put a concrete noun that tells something about the abstract noun.

• I can’t _______________, but I can see ______________.

• I can’t see love, but I can see a wedding ring.

• I can’t see chaos, but I can see a tornado.

• I can’t see happiness, but I can see a smile.

• I can’t see anger, but I can see _________ .

• I can’t see peace, but I can see _________ .

• I can’t see joy, but I can see _________ .

• I can’t hear sadness, but I can see _________ .

• I can’t hear victory, but I can see _________ .

• I can’t see beauty, but I can see _________ .

• I can’t see betrayal, but I can see _________ .