1-30 Class

Today we discussed conjunctions and interjections.

Classwork/Homework
Read pages 546 and 547
Page 547 Part A #1-10 answers only
Part B, rewrite the paragraph
Page 548 Part B #11-20, answers only

Coming Up...
Tomorrow we will review for the test on Thursday over prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Remember that you have to memorize the prepositions on page 537. (You were told this last week!) Make sure that you added "at", "like","since", and "via" to your list. The list has a total of 48 words.

Friday we will do a writing activity on correcting problem sentences. Many of you, in your essays, seemed to have trouble clearly stating your ideas in sentences. We will look at a section of our book beginning on Page 294 and do some activities together to sharpen our writing.

Beginning Monday of next week we will be delving into our Business Letters!

1-29 Class

Today you took a quiz over prepositions.

Classwork/Homework:
After the test, you were responsible for completing this work by tomorrow:
Read page 541 and complete Page 542 Part A #1-10, answers only. You also need to rewrite the paragraph in Part B and make all the necessary corrections.

In order to do part A, you will need to actually read page 541 and read the examples given. Please make your best attempt at the work and we will discuss it tomorrow in class.

1-26 Class

Today we discussed Adverb Phrases and Adjective Phrases and how to look at a prepositional phrase to put it into the correct category.

Class/Homework:
Page 543 take notes
Page 544 #1-9, answers only Part A
Part B rewrite the paragraph

ALSO FOR MONDAY: There will be a 30 question quiz on prepositions, objects of prepositions, adverbs vs. prepositions and prepositional phrases on Monday. Also, your business name and complete address is due Monday as well.

New Writing Assignment

In our next writing assignment, we will be writing business letters. In order to prepare for this assignment beginning next week, please find a business/company whose goods/services you have used. You may have either really appreciated their goods/services, so that in a letter you can thank them and show your appreciation. You also have the option of letting a company or business know that you did not enjoy/appreciate their goods/services.

Use the internet to search for the name and mailing address of where you can send your letter of appreciation or concern to the company. First, search for the company name in google or yahoo. Next, after you have found the company's website, search their links for the customer service mailing address.

Bring the full name and address of the company to school by Monday.

Please continue reading below for today's agenda and this evening's homework.

1-25 Class

Today we talked about what you read yesterday on page 536/537 and reviewed the "try this" example problems. Next we discussed prepositional phrases on page 539.

Class/Homework:
Page 538 Part A#6-10 answers only,
Part B #11-20, answers only
Page 539 #1-10 Part A, answers only
Part B, rewrite the paragraph and follow the directions

YOU WILL HAVE A QUIZ OVER THIS MATERIAL ON MONDAY!

1-24 Class

Today everyone took a "retest" on adverbs and adjectives. Afterwards you were to have read about our next unit of grammar: prepositions on page 536/537. You were to also have tried #1-5 on page 538.

1-22 Class

Today we graded the assignment you did on Friday and I collected it.

Next you started and hopefully almost completed the review assignment. This is due tomorrow. You will have a test over the adverb unit tomorrow as well.

Homework:
STUDY FOR THE TEST TOMORROW!
Page 527 Part A and B
Page 528 Parc C and D (rewrite the sentences for D only)

MEMORY ESSAY RUBRIC

MEMORY ESSAY RUBRIC

____ (50 pts) includes "showing" not telling details

____ (20 pts) proper MLA heading and includes the rubric

____ (20 pts) proper grammar and punctuation; evidence paper was properly edited

____ (30 pts) use of the three senses HIGHLIGHTED in your paper

____ (50 pts) memory is organized and easy to understand

____/170 pts

1-19 Class

Today we corrected last night's homework. You kept this assignment and added today's assignment to it. I will collect it all on Monday.

Today's assignment talked about double negatives on page 525.

Homework:
Page 524 Check Point--rewrite the sentence UNLESS it does not have an error (then just put Correct)
Page 525 #1-10 answers only
Page 526 Check Point--Part B--(write down the correct modifier UNLESS the sentence does not have any errors, simply write CORRECT).

Also: Your Memory Final Draft is DUE MONDAY!!! Please copy the rubric above and have it to hand in on Monday!

1-18 Class

Today I gave you back the editing check list from your editor.
Next we discussed comparative/superlative adverbs and the difference between adjectives and adverbs.

Homework:

1. One other person MUST read your essay. When that person has finished reading and making editing marks on your page, you MUST have him/her sign it. Tomorrow I will be checking for the signature and giving you points toward your writing grade.
2. Page 521 #1-10 answers only.
3. Page 523 #1-10 ---I changed the directions slightly from what the book tells you, so make sure you do it correctly: write down the correct modifier and tell whether the modifier is an ADV (adverb or an adjective) and then tell what word the ADV or ADJ modifies.
   

You had plenty of class time to get this assignment started and you were given examples on how to complete it properly.

LOOKING AHEAD

The final draft of your essay will be due on Monday.

1-17 Class

Today you worked with a partner in a peer editing session. You were given a check list of things to look for in a paper. At the end of the session, you were to compose a 10 sentence paragraph of your overall impressions of the paper. You were to site specific examples of areas of strength and weakness in the paper.

After the session was completely over, you handed in the editing checklist and returned the paper to the author.

ABSENT STUDENTS or STUDENTS HOME ILL
If you were absent today or if you went home sick, you will be meeting with me during homeroom tomorrow! If you have not handed in your rough draft, please make sure you bring it to our homeroom meeting tomorrow!

Enjoy the evening free of English homework! See everyone tomorrow!

1-16 Class

Today you turned in your rough draft. If you don't believe you turned in a rough draft with 100% of your effort, make changes to it on your computer tonight and bring in another copy tomorrow. If you feel what you submitted today was your best effort, I will hand it back to you tomorrow. Tomorrow in class we will hold a few peer editing sessions.

In class we discussed a little more about adverbs. Remember: always ask yourself what the word you have chosen as an adverb actually modifies. If it modifies a noun or a pronoun, it is NOT an adverb---it is an ADJECTIVE :)

Class/Homework:
Page 518/519 Part A, answers only, Part B--rewrite the sentences, adding an appropriate adverb.

1-12 Class

Today I collected your homework from last night.

Next we discussed your Memory Paper.

• You must use at least 3 of your senses in your description of your memory narrative. Highlight these in your paper
• Also, use specific, proper nouns, adjectives, and adverbs.
• Make sure the majority of your sentences are showing sentences, NOT telling sentences

We also discussed our next unit: adverbs.

DUE TUESDAY (remember there is no school Monday for MLK DAY)

• a typed rough draft of your Memory Narrative. It must be at least 750 words (about 1 1/2 pages).
• Read page 516 and take notes (What questions do ADV answer? What do ADV modify?) Also complete page 517 #1-10 answers only

You had a great deal of time in class to work today! I hope you used it wisely!

1-11 Class

Today we discussed a rule of writing good descriptions: "Show, Don't Tell". We read, discussed, and completed many examples from pages 262-265 in your book. We also paired up with a partner to do some work together.

Homework:
On page 265 Part B, you are going to choose 2 sentences out of the eight and write a 4-6 sentence "showing paragraph" to replace the "telling sentence" given. Remember to add great verbs and specific nouns, not just colorful adjectives and adverbs. These two short paragraphs are due tomorrow! We will be sharing with the class.

1-9 Class (Blog Down) and 1-10 Class

10-9 Class
Sorry, yesterday the blog was down and I could not post. If you have question about Tuesday Night's homework, please see Ms. Haney.

1-10 Class
Today we corrected our homework from yesterday. Next you took a test on adjectives.
For tonight's homework you are going to do some reading and brainstorming for your next writing assignment:
Read: Page 32 "Invitation to Write"---this is your next writing prompt.
Page 32 #1--this short paragraph will help jog your brain about the types of things you can write about.
Page 33 "Student's Process"

What to Write Tonight: Think about a memory that you have that you STRONGLY remember and had a STRONG emotional reaction to. This memory can have a happy, sad, frustrating, or angry emotion tied to it. Your writing will turn out the best if your emotions are strong. After you have thought about it, complete a chart similar to the one you read on page 33 under "Students Process". I will make sure you have this tomorrow and give you credit.

1-8 Class

Today we corrected the first part of the review for a mastery grade.

Next we discussed Possessive pronouns as adjectives and demonstrative pronouns and how they can be used as adjectives.

Homework:
Page 504 #1-10
Page 507 #1-10
Page 508 #1-24 evens only

1-5 Class

Today we began the first part of the review for the test.

Homework:
Page 509 & 510 Parts A, B, and C only

Looking Ahead:
Next week we will learn one more portion about adjectives. Tuesday you will do the remainder of the review and your test will be on Wednesday.During these class periods we will slowly be moving into our next writing piece: the Character Sketch. You have already read Pages 28-31 and answered the Think and Respond questions on page 31. You will be rereading this to refresh yourself with the material. I will not collect the Think and Respond questions you wrote out previously, but it will help to know the answers to these questions when we talk about these two readings next week.

1-4 Class

Today we corrected last night's work. I did NOT collect it. I will collect it tomorrow with tonight's homework assignment:

Tonight's Homework:
Page 502 #1-12 answers only,
Page 503 Part B--rewrite paragraph
Page 503 Check Point, follow the directions for 1-8

1-3 Class

Today we began the new semester discussing adjectives. We will continue with this unit for the next two days. Monday we will begin a new writing assignment: Character sketches.


Homework:
Page 497 #1-12
Page 498 #13-17
Page 499 #1-10