Target - Thursday, April 24th , 2014 Problem: Select the appropriate definition for the following word.

Exuberant (deep or intense)

a.Filled with lively energy

b.Profound insight

HW: all homework due today

Center #2 – Thursday/Friday Center 1 – CRCT Coach Booklet, pages 76-90 (notebook paper)

Center 2 – Homonyms, Analogies, Classifying Ideas (3 worksheets you may write on worksheets)

Center 3 – Spelling (4 worksheets you may write on worksheets)

Center 4 – Reading Comprehension – The Wild Ride of Gemini 8 (notebook paper)

Center 5 – Common Core Standard Bellringers, Day 1-5: story, Lyndon B.Johnson, (if time) Day 6-10, Giraffe (notebook paper)

Target - Wednesday, April 23rd , 2014 Copy words and complete the analogy (a likeness or correlation).

1.Doctors: Patients

Teachers: _______

a.Principals b. Students c. classroom

2.Bad: Worst Good: ____

a. better b. gooder c. best

HW: See Agenda

AGENDA – Monday/Tuesday, April 21st & 22nd Homework

1)Read Daily 30 minutes

2)(4/23) Additional Little Red Book:read 290-295, complete pg. 30, A. Mixed Review, pg. 31 Mastery Test

3)(4/22)Additional Little Red Book: read 286-287,288-289,327, read page 138, complete page 139, A. #1-10.

4)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)CRCT Review: Coach Book, Bell Ringer Standards

Target - Tuesday, April 22nd , 2014 Copy sentence(s) and select the correct figurative language being used.

1.A single dim ray, like the thread of the spider, shot from out the crevice.

a.simile b. metaphor c. hyperbole

2.The breeze – the breath of God - is still.

a. metaphor b. personification c. hyperbole

HW: See Agenda

AGENDA – Monday/Tuesday, April 21st & 22nd Homework

1)Read Daily 30 minutes

2)Additional Little Red Book: read 286-287,288-289,327, read page 138, complete page 139, A. #1-10.

3)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)CRCT, pages 150-153, 154-155, 156-157, 161-181

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

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

This Week Notes/Reminders:

•Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th

•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

This Week Notes/Reminders:

•Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th

•Centers: Wednesday-Thursday

•Common Assessment #3 – Friday

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

This Week Notes/Reminders:

•Book Report Due: Friday, March 28th

•Centers: Wednesday-Thursday

•Common Assessment #3 – Friday

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.