Journal WriteUsing the best vocabulary you can think of,

write at least one paragraph about your spring break.Try to include at least one compound

sentence and at least one colon.

Paragraph Correctionwelcome back to IICMA! I hopes you

all enjoyed your time off. I have some crazy news, in just 2 weeks you will take you’re CST! What does that mean. Today we will begin our practice; the CST Bonanza! (8)

Today, we will begin reviewing key skills for our CST!

CST Bonanza!

The CST is just 2 weeks away!Is Ms. Roth worried?

Heck no! You are all smart, however if we don’t put in the work we need to now, you may not remember all the knowledge we’ve gained this year.

Do we know all this stuff?Most of it, some of it we haven’t reviewed

formally, but I know you know the information!

So, how will this work?We will read the standard, break down what

it means, and then practice.

It wouldn’t be a bonanza, if there weren’t some fun!You may work with one other person of my

approvalYou need to keep track of your tally Winning students will win an ice-cream or

pizza party

Standard # of Questions

# Correct Percentage

Breaking down the first standard7RC2.1 Structural Features of

Informational Materials: Understand and analyze the differences in structure and purpose between various categories of informational materials (e.g., textbooks, newspapers, instructional manuals, signs).Huh?What words confuse you?What do you think this means?Let’s start!

Take a look at handout 1

Journal WriteIf a genie could grant you three wishes,

what would they be and why?If your wishes just have to do with money,

or things, why do you think that is?

Paragraph correctionWe is going to continue practiceing

CST skills today. We will continue with 4 more standards and then we will correct our ansers. Remember to use the “tip of the day” from yesterday, and the one we learnt today. (8)

Tip of the DayYesterday: Read all questions and

answers before you read a passage Why?

You will save time and brain energy!

Today: Eliminate all wrong answers as soon as you can. Why?

Sometimes, you can find an answer choice just by “process of elimination.”

HomeworkStandard 7RC2.1

Standard 7RC2.2

7RC2.3Structural Features of Informational

Materials: analyze text that uses cause-and-effect organizational patternHuh?

Cause and Effect?

7RC2.4Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-

Level-Appropriate Text: Identify and trace the development of an author’s argument, point of view, or perspective in text.ArugmentPoint of ViewPerspective

7RC2.5 Comprehension and Analysis of

Grade-Level-Appropriate Text: Understand and explain the use of a simple mechanical device by following technical directions.

How to read a manual?

7RC2.6 Expository Critique: Assess the

adequacy, accuracy, and appropriateness of the author’s evidence to support claims and assertions, noting instances of bias and stereotyping.

Bias:Stereotyping:

Journal WriteWhat is one thing you have always wanted

to do, but you haven’t yet? Why?

How can you realistically do that?

Paragraph CorrectionToday we will review another consept before

we practice our standards. This grammer skill is considered advanced but I know that you will be sucessful if you listen atentively and focus.

Tip of the Day Read all questions and answers carefully Pay special attention to words like except,

least, and most Why?They are usually BEST ANSWER

questions

What does it mean to be active?When you are active, you do an activity?

Example: You go on a run on the beach.

What does it mean to be passive?You watch others do things.Watch someone go on a beech run.

The same thing applies to English Active voice

The students passed the test.

Passive voiceThe test was passed by the students.

Write about your morning…I woke up. I brushed my teeth and washed

my face…

1I ate a piece of chocolate cake. 2The librarian read the book to the students. 3The money was stolen. 4They are paid on Fridays. 5The movie is being made in Hollywood. 6I washed my car three weeks ago. 7His hair was cut by a professional. 8I will introduce you to my boss this week. 9It would have been fixed on the weekend. 10The national anthem is being sung by Jason

this time. 

Warm-Up: Grammar ReviewStep 1: Define the following words. Give an example of each

Step 2: Explain when you use the following punctuation. Use each inan example.

Independent ClauseDependent ClauseComplex SentenceCompound Sentence Modifying PhraseActive VoicePassive Voice

Semi-colonCommaCapital LetterColon

Paragraph correctionWe will learn the difference between a

hypen and a dash. Many people in america today does not know the distintion. The difference between these 2 element of grammer will be taught by Ms. roth.

What’s a hyphen? What’s a dash?A hyphen is the smaller line (-) that is used

between compound wordsAnti-AmericanPro-ChoiceNon-negotiablePre-testPost-test

A dash is the longer line (—)used in a sentence to show a change in thought, an interuption, or a descriptionJohnny—the tallest student in the class—hit his

head on the doorway.

When do we use a hyphen Hyphens are generally used to separate a prefix from a root

in compound words. Compound words when the base is

Capitalized Pro-America

A number Post- 1990 Eighty-eight

An abbreviation Pre-IICMA

“Self” is used Self-esteem

When more than two words are used Father-in-law

When the prefix and first letter of the base are the same Anti-intellectual

To Hyphen or Not to Hyphen1) My sister in law came over to visit last

night.2)  I just realized that I have twenty seven

cousins on my mom’s side .3) Students enjoyed the self revision work

sheet.4) I completed the handout by myself.5) The teacher just gave me the don’t say

another word look. 6) The students attended the anti Death

Penalty Rally.7) My favorite time in History is pre Civil War.8) What time will we see the preview for the

movie?

Parts of Speech ReviewYou think you know them…IMPRESS ME!I will time you for 5 minutes to complete

the chart accurately, winner will receive a prize. Part of

SpeechDefinition Example When to

use it

Homework PracticeYour homework is to review the skills

discussed today!

Warm-Up: Grammar ReviewStep 1: Define the following words. Give an example of each

Step 2: Explain when you use the following punctuation. Use each inan example.

Independent ClauseDependent ClauseComplex SentenceCompound Sentence Modifying PhraseActive VoicePassive Voice

Semi-colonCommaCapital LetterColon

Done Early? Step 3:1) List all parts of speech, 2) define 3) give an example-This will be practice for the POS challenge

Paragraph CorrectionA more indepth review of grammar

skills will be done by me. After we review our skills will keep being practiced. Bye the end of the lesson I hope every student feel like a grammer guru!

Show me your skills!Independent Clause

Aka a simple sentenceAny subject and predicate (subject and action)

that is a complete thought o Can stand on its own

Every sentence in the English language contains at least one independent clause.

Dependent ClauseA subject and a predicate that is not a complete

though

Complex SentenceDC, IC or IC, DCEasy way to spot ‘em

o BISAWAWE & Co…Subordinating Conjunctionso After, although, as, because, before, how, if, once,

since, though, til, whether, while, until. When, where

Compound Sentence IC ; IC IC, fanboys ICFanboys

o For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, Soo You think you know coordinating conjunctionso Explain when you would use each

Modifying Phrase: a descriptive phraseThink of it like an adjective, except with a lot

of wordsTHEY ALWAYS WILL BE NEXT TO THE WORD

THEY MODIFY

Correct or Incorrect: Fix ‘em if wrongRunning to the store, a car hit Ms. Roth. I saw found a penny, crossing the street.Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg address

while traveling from Washington to Gettysburg on the back of an envelope

Warm-Up: Grammar ReviewStep 1: Define the following words. Give an example of each

Step 2: Explain when you use the following punctuation. Use each inan example.Noun

PronounAdjectiveAdverb Independent ClauseDependent ClauseComplex SentenceCompound Sentence Modifying PhraseActive VoicePassive Voice

Semi-colonCommaCapital LetterColon

Punctuation Warm- UPWhy don’t you like me

anymoreI have a dog a cat and a

mouseShe asked will you come

over todayI have an idea let’s go to

Disneyland this weekendI have seven cats Dopey

Grumpy Happy Sneezy Sleepy Bashful and Doc

Let’s go. To the mall today.Look; it’s Superman!

Here’s what you have to do ask the police man for directions

We never get to talk anymore we’re always too rushed

I asked her. “What is your problem”?

He told me “I can’t live without you” Tomorrow: let’s get our hair cut.

When do you have time to get all this done!

All About PronounsALL pronouns replace nouns

Some pronouns come at the beginning of a sentence.Example: Ms. Roth likes coffee. She likes

coffee.Some pronouns come at the end of a

sentence.Example: Ms. Roth sent the letter to Mrs. Wolfe.

Ms. Roth sent the letter to her.

Pronouns that start sentences Pronouns that end sentencesI MeHe HimShe HerYou YouWe UsThey ThemIt It

PracticeFill in the blanks:______ (Sergio) ran to meet _______ (Julian)

at Vons._______ (many people) like listening to

______ (Lil Wayne)._______ (Destiny) passed a note to ______

(Kamarie) and _________ (Ms. Roth) got mad.

__________ (Mr. Melbourne) asked __________ (all students) to complete their homework.

All about adjectives All adjectives describe nouns.

Example: Her shoes are beautiful.Some adjectives show describe a noun by

showing ownership.Example: Ms. Roth’s hair is brown. We call these adjectives possessive

adjectives. Example: Her hair is brown. We need to make sure a possessive adjective

belongs with its pronoun.

Pronoun Possessive AdjectiveI, me MyHe, him HisShe, her Her You, you YourThey TheirIt Its

Word of the Day: AntecedentAnte: BeforeAntecedent: a phrase that comes before

Sentence: An antecedent must agree with a noun or pronoun in person, number or gender

Example:I loved Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. It was a great book!

Non-Example:

I loved Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. He was a great book!

Problems…She met John at Mike's party. He told her

about his new friend.Who? Huh?

You need clear pronoun reference!

AgreementsIYouHeSheThey

PRACTICE:China was one of the most powerful

countries in the world until it isolated himself.

The great emperor decided to select their advisers based on merit.

Traders on the Silk Road had to be careful to protect his possessions because robbers could attack them.

More PracticePeople in New York were excited to sell his

goods on the street.Once China was isolated, they began to

lose power. In Japan, the tsunami destroyed many of

their natural resources. The samurai were fighters. They protected

his lords.

Warm-Up: Grammar VocabStep 1: Define the following words. Give an example of each

Step 2: Explain when you use the following punctuation. Use each inan example.Antecedent

PronounAdjectiveProper NounModifying PhraseActive VoicePassive Voice

Semi-colonCommaCapital LetterColonHyphenDash

Grammar SkillsIn each of the following sentences:1) Circle the subject and underline the predicate2) Label all parts of speech you can identify (if something is a noun, be

specific—proper or pronoun)3) Correct any punctuation necessary :

Kortlyn asked how are you this morningEvery morning Bryan starts with the same routine wake

up brush his teeth and wash his face. Can you believe it is already May Tyler asked in

astonishment. Do Justin and Michaeal approve of Ms. Roth’s favorite

bands The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Who and Led Zeppelin

If you don’t want to get in trouble just finish your homework Kaya advised.

Special VocabularyDon’t let the words trip you up…

Below is a list of words that you must know before your CST; you don’t want a definition preventing your success. Please add these words to the bottom of you “special vocabulary” handout.Contradict: go against

Example: I hate chocolate. Snickers are my favorite candy. (The 2nd sentence contradicts the first)

Idiom: common expression whose meaning is not literal. Example: The student dragged his feet into his class; he had a

chip on his shoulder. Restatement: Say a definition again (through a synonym)

Example. The loquacious student would not stop talking. Contrast: Say a definition through its opposite (through an antonym)

Example: The student was not loquacious; I had to bribe her to say one word.

Special Vocab ContinuedAffix: A suffix or a prefix Cause and Effect: One event leads to another

Example: The student dropped a banana peel, and then Ms. Roth tripped.

Bias: A prejudice toward or against somethingThe teacher was biased towards poetry; that is the only thing her

students read.Stereotype: A generalization

All women are emotional. Foreshadow: Predict events to comeRevise for improvement: Make a statement better by

combining short sentences, separating run-on sentences, using conjunctions and modifiers correctly, put in active voice.

Plot: What happens in the storyEvents that advance the plot: think of the different points on

our plot diagrams.

Homework:Must do: Flashcards for all special vocabulary

wordsMay do: Prefix/root flash cards, applications

flashcards, part of speech flash cards

POS Def Example