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DUE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH Go to this power-point to find the information you will need for this assignment: noun-types-and-capitalization-lessonPart IWrite the definitions, and one example, for each.noun-concrete noun-abstract noun-singular noun-plural noun-possessive noun-common noun-proper noun-When do we capitalize nouns? Part 2- PracticeWrite … Continue reading →

Prefix :: meaning :: examplesGroup Amis- :: bad, badly; wrong, wrongly :: misbehave, misspellde- :: reduce down, away from :: defeat, decreasebi- :: two :: bicycle, binoculartri- :: three :: tricycle, trianglequad :: four :: quadrilateral, quadrantGroup Boct :: eight … Continue reading →

Due Friday, October 2Go to this blog that discusses some commonly confused homophones. Assignment:For each set of homophones:             ~Write each word and it’s meaning/definition.              ~Write a sentence for each word, using it correctly. Number each set of words. (1-7) … Continue reading →

Gesticulate– to make gestures; body movement communicating something. Wave, motion, signal.Mosque– Muslim place of worship.Cajole– to persuade or coax. Sweet-talk.Viscous– thick and sticky. Gelatinous, gluey.Galvanized– stimulate somebody to act. Spurred, roused.Militant– aggressive; involved in fighting. Confrontational, radical.Eliciting– provoke a reaction; … Continue reading →

J12- What is the difference between being brave and being reckless?Give an example of each–one from the book, and one from real life. That’s four examples total.J13- Make a prediction about the novel. 1 paragraphJ14-Why do the cats become so … Continue reading →

J12Literature Circle Discussion #4Vocabulary 1– Quiz  (All four vocabulary exercises due!)

J7- Describe the refugee camps. and the refugees that are there. 1 paragraphJ8- Who do you tell your secrets to? Why do you trust this person?J9- What place feels most like ‘home’ to you? What makes it feel this way?J10- … Continue reading →