10-31 Class--HALLOWEEN!

Today we corrected our grammar work on pronouns from yesterday. Next we discussed subject pronouns.

Class/Homework
Page 435 #1-10, #11-20
You had plenty of time to get this finished in class.

**Also: do not forget about your chart quiz tomorrow! You will need to memorize the chart on page 432.
**Also: the Princess Bride Study Guide for Chapter 6 & 7 is due on Thursday

10-30 Class

Today we will begin our unit on pronouns by discussing subject, object, and possessive pronouns in general. You will have to memorize the chart on page 432 by Wednesday. On Wednesday I will have a blank chart prepared for you to fill in.

Class/Homework:

• Page 433 #1-15 answers only,
• rewrite the sentences for #16-25
• Princess Bride Study Guide Chapter 7 due on Thursday

A brief look at our shortened week together:
Monday--Pronouns: a general look
Tuesday--Subject pronouns
Wednesday--Object pronouns/chart quiz
Thursday--(1/2 day of school) short fill in the chart quiz from page 432 and begin the Princess Bride movie!

10-25 Class

Today you took your test over nouns.

This weekend you must complete Chapter 6 of the study guide I gave you on Wednesday. We will be discussing this on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

10-26 Class

Today we had our retreat!

Don't forget tomorrow is your test on nouns! Also, if you want to do some homework this evening, your Princess Bride Study Guide for Chapter 6 is due Monday!

10-25 Class

Today we corrected the entire review for our unit on nouns. Your test will be FRIDAY!

We also discussed sections 4 and 5 of the Princess Bride. You were given a study guide for Chapters 6 and 7. You must complete Chapter 6 of the study guide for Monday. You will have time to work on it after your test on Friday!

10-24 Class

Today we corrected the first portion of the review. Next I gave out the second half that will be corrected on Wednesday.

You will have your test on Friday.
Class/Homework
Page 424-425 Part E, follow the directions in the book
Page 425 Part F, follow the directions in the book
Part G, follow the directions in the book
Page 422, Check Point Part B, follow the directions in the book

10-23 Class

Today you worked on the 1st part of the review for the test:

Class/Homework
Page 423 Part A #1-10, answers only
Part B #11-25, answers only
Part C #26-35, answers only
Part D #36-45--label the Subject, Verb, DO, and IO (answers only), if there isn't a DO or an IO, write NONE

10-19 Class

Today we corrected the predicate noun homework from 10/17.

Next we discussed possessive nouns on page 420.

Class/Homework
Page 420-421 Part A #1-7; rewrite the sentences to make them more concise, using proper forms of possessive nouns

Page 421 Part B #11-30, answers only

Next week expect a test on Thursday over this entire unit on nouns. (page 408-422).

10-18 Class

Today you received the new Princess Bride Study Guide that will take you through the rest of part 5 of the book.

This will be due Monday. On Monday, we will discuss the plot sequence and play out some scenes in class!

Tomorrow bring to class homework from 10/17 so we can correct it!

10-17 Class

Today we corrected the work from last night over singular and plural nouns.

Next we discussed/took notes over predicate nouns.

Remember: to find a predicate noun it must:

• have a linking verb connecting the subject to a noun in the predicate that will further identify it. (examples of popular linking verbs: is, are, were)
• you can have more than one predicate noun in a sentence

Class/Homework

Page 416 #1-5; write out the sentence. Divide between the subject and predicate. Underline the PN(s).

Page 417 Check Point #1-15, follow the directions

Bring your Princess Bride novels tomorrow!

10-16 Class

Today you took a quiz over Nouns as subjects, IOs, and DOs.

Following the quiz you had a class/homework assignment:
Page 419 PART A #1-10 (AO=answers only)
Part B--rewrite the paragraph following the directions on the page.

10-13 Class

Today we corrected our work on Indirect Objects.

Afterward, you had an entire class period to do the following:

• review all of the work we did on nouns this week and come to my "office" (actually just my desk :) and ask questions if you had any
• read The Princess Bride and complete the Study Guide for pages 81-150

Class/Homework

Monday we will have a quiz over nouns as subjects, direct objects, and indirect objects. You will also have to finish the Princess Study Guide and turn this on Monday as well.

10-12 Class

Today we corrected last night's homework on DO's. Next I collected this work, along with Tuesday Night's homework on nouns as subjects.

Our discussion today centered around nouns as IOs. We even started putting it all together by labeling 1) the subject, 2) the verb, 3) the DO, and now 4) the IO.

Class/Homework:
Page 414/415 #1-15. Directions: find the Subject (S=), Verb (V=), Direct Object (DO=), and Indirect Object (IO=) for each sentence. Remember there may be more than one subject, verb, do, or io for each sentence.

Part B, follow the directions for #16-20.

10-11 Class

Today we corrected last night's homework.

Next we discussed nouns as direct objects (DOs). Remember DOs answer the questions "what" or "whom." Also, there can be more than one DO in a sentence.

Class/Homework:
Page 412/413
Part A: write the entire sentence. Draw a line under the verb and draw an arrow from the verb to the DO(s).

Part B: you do not have to write out the sentences. Simply write the verb (V=______) and the direct object (DO=______). Remember to make the direct object more precise like the directions ask.

10-10 Class

Today I handed back the Princess Bride Study Guide for section 3. We played out a scene from the end in class.

Next we corrected last night's homework.

Finally, we discussed Nouns as Subjects on page 411.

Class/Homework
Page 411 #1-10 (AO)
**also, I would take this fairly light grammar assignment to begin some of the Princess Bride reading that is due on Monday, Oct. 16th!

10-9 Class

Class/Homework

Page 409 #1-10 (AO)
Page 410 #1-3 Part A (AO)
Page 410 Part B all (AO)
Page 410 Part C--rewrite the paragraph making all corrections

Overview for Oct 9th - Oct 13th

Here is an overview of this week's tentative schedule. This week, you will have grammar exercises everyday. Also, on Monday, you will be given the Princess Bride study guide for pages 81-150. This will be due Monday, Oct 16th. The evenings you do not have a lot of grammar, I would make sure to read pages and do some of the study guide. Practice good time management skills!

Monday:
*Intro to nouns pages 408-410
*The Princess Bride Study Guide for pages 81-150 (this will be due next Monday)

Tuesday:
*Nouns as subjects page 411

Wednesday:
*Nouns as direct objects page 412 & 413

Thursday:
*Nouns as indirect objects page 414-415

Friday:
*An in-class reading day. Also a day to ask any questions about nouns thus far. You will have a quiz over nouns as subjects, DOs, and IOs on Monday. Also, your Princess Bride study guide will be due Monday.

10-5 Class

Homework:
Make sure you read up to page 81 for tomorrow. We will be acting out a scene in class tomorrow!

10-4 Class

Today we read a little more of The Princess Bride in class

Homework:
Make sure you have all of Section 1 and Section 2 study guide completed because I am collecting them tomorrow.

Finding Definitions

Having trouble finding a definition to a word? An antonym? You can also you the "reverse dictionary to try and explain a concept to the computer and in turn it will give you options for a possible word you are looking for. Sound interesting? Go to www.onelook.com

You may also try www.dictionary.com

10-2 Class

Today we began The Princess Bride! I think all of you will really enjoy this book; it has sword fights, an amazing hero, Rats Of Unusal Size (ROUSes), a gorgeous maid, and a beautiful love story.

I gave you SECTION 1 of the study guide to make sure you are following along and undestanding what you are reading. We will do this in class this week along with reading the book.

Homework:
*Finish the vocabulary and questions 1 & 2
*OPTIONAL extra credit homework this evening is for 2 points extra credit toward your homework grade: Complete the RESEARCH question at the top of SECTION 1 Study Guide and talk about your findings in class tomorrow.

Starting October 2nd!

We will begin The Princess Bride October 2nd! Please remember to bring your book with you!

9-29 Class

Today I gave you back your Understanding Sentences grammar test. We went over some of the questions you had on the test. Please remember: this material will not "go away." If there is something you are still unsure about SEE ME during lunch or homeroom or make an appointment with me for help after school.

After looking over the test, we did a listening activity.

Monday your Postcard to Funtasia is due!