Classwork 2001-02 - Week 1
August 29, 2001
DAILY ORAL LANGUAGE: Commas (Nonrestrictive Clause), Usage (right word), Punctuation (Scientific Name), Spelling
The Taenaris macrops butterfly which feeds on ripe bananas has eyespots on it's wings that flash like the eyes of a predater.
JOURNAL: If I had one more day of summer vacation, I would . . .
DIAGRAMMING: The pleasant summer went too quickly.
Current events
Agendas - Homework Helps (live or die by 'em)
What to bring with you - what to leave at home
Government - What makes you think you have rights?
Education Code - your job / my job
Books
Parade of History - Letter People
August 30, 2001
DOL: Comma (Introductory Phrase), Usage (Right Words)
More then 2,000 years ago the Romans had toilets connected to sewers that carried away waist.
JOURNAL: Yesterday's current events were about . . .
DIAGRAMMING: Most students do their homework.
Current events
Agendas - return form
Books Giver or Animal Farm - Double Entry Journal
Bill of Rights vs. Ed Code
Declaration of Independence
Preamble to the Constitution - Vocabulary
August 31, 2001
DOL: Commas (nonrestrictive clause and series)
George and Moon Doggy who had only just met now laughed
together about life love and parking lots.
JOURNAL: The first chapter in our assigned book . . .
DIAGRAMING: Everyone should have freedom of speech.
Current events
Spelling - rules
Read Animal Farm or The Giver - questions and Reactions
Parade of History
Preamble to the Constitution - Check vocabulary