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