Monthly Archives: November 2014

ELA 11-20-14

Journal 8: Write what we’ve memorized of the poem so far. (to line 9.5)Grammar: Verb 6- Transitive/Intransitive (p.728-29, 1-15)Vocab 2: Ex. 2- SentencesStart reading scene VI

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ELA Journals 7-8

J7- Response journal #2: Compare/Contrast Anne and Peter. 3 similarities/3 differencesJ8- Write poem to line 9.5 (What we’ve memorized so far.)

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ELA 11-18-14

J7: Response Journal #2- Compare/contrast Anne and Peter. (May use Venn Diagram)Grammar: Verbs5- Active/passive voice: p.726-27, 1-7 and 1-4Vocab 2: Guessinations + word and definitionRead scene V in Anne Frank

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Anne Frank Vocab 2:

Glutton- greedy person. Food lover.Mediate- to intervene; to resolve conflict.Enamored- to be in love with somebody; captivated.Antagonize- to provoke anger or arouse somebody’s hostilityCalligraphy- skill of handwriting, lettering.Egotistical- narcissistic, conceited, selfish person.Seethe- to be angry, fume.Incriminate- to make appear guilty; … Continue reading

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Writing Journals 5-9

DW5- Write a story with the phrase “…I grabbed the rake and went after him/her/it…” in it somewhere. DW6- FREE WRITEDW7- Describe fall weather using: at least 1 simile, 1 metaphor, 1 hyperbole.DW8- Describe a Thanksgiving feast using the 5 … Continue reading

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Elaboration in Essays: Utah Compose

Log in to utahcompose.org Go to your Language Arts class and then the ‘Lessons’ tab. –choose the ‘Elaboration Techniques in Essays’ lesson. Here is the assignment that you will do on a separate piece of paper as you complete the lesson.ElaborationinEssays

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Utah Compose: After-School Clubs essay

Log in to Utah Compose (www.utahcompose.org) and go to your Language Arts class. You’ll find this essay prompt under the ‘practice’ tab. Essay must be at least 3 “fat” paragraphs!  You need to revise 2 times to see if you … Continue reading

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ELA 11-10-14

J6- Response Journal #1 (on unit outline)Grammar: Verbs 3- p. 724-25, 1-9 (collected verbs 2 and verbs 3)Vocab 1: Ex. 4- Synonyms. Look up two synonyms for each vocabulary word.            QUIZ on Wednesday!Finish reading scene 3 in Anne Frank.

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ELA Agenda 11-6-14 (HOMEWORK!)

Journal 5Memorize poem to line 7Spelling 3 TESTGrammar: Verb3 (p722-23, 1-13)HOMEWORK: Vocab1-Ex.3: PicsRead Anne Frank, Scene III

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Writing Journals 1-4

Remember-Daily Writings are 1/2 page! DW1- Describe the day and the life of a Halloween character.Dw2- Write a ‘thank you’ letter to someone, anyone. Letter format.DW3- Describe (using DETAILS) some fall traditions that you have. (family, friends, foods, holiday, sports, … Continue reading

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