Class Work Week 11

 

NOVEMBER 5, 2001

DOL: Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement, Comma (Independent

Clauses), Fragment

The clavicle, or collarbone, is the most frequently broken bone in the body. Because

they're a relatively thin bone, and often involved in shoulder injuries.

JOURNAL: My least favorite tradition . . .

DIAGRAMMING: The first Thanksgiving was in Jamestown, Virginia,

not in Plymouth, Massachusets.

Current events

Flag History and Etiquette

Homework Helps

Standardized test prep

Turn in mandalas from House on Mango Street

Spelling or Vocabulary for homework

Constitution III test - Wednesday

Essay - Why are the Salem Witchcraft Trials important?

Diary of Anne Frank finish reading or questions

 

November 6, 2001

DOL: Quiz - "In a Day's Work" - 19 corrections

JOURNAL: Your choice of topic . . .

DIAGRAMMING: However, Jamie became ill suddenly.

Current events

Flag History and Etiquette

Standardized Test prep

Return House on Mango Street Pick up Tom Sawyer

Essay

Constitution Test III - review

Never Forget

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 7, 2001

DOL: Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement, Usage (Right Word),

Punctuation (Book Title), Spelling

In Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, the scientist goes out in search

of their creation, whom has escaped from the laboratory.

JOURNAL: My idea of patriotism. . .

DIAGRAMMING: Flags are colorful and remind us of our country.

Current events

Flag History and Etiquette

Standardized test prep

Constitution Test III - take

Never Forget

November 8, 2001

DOL: Pronoun (Indefinate Reference), Hyphen (Single-Thought

Adjective), Comma (Independent Clause)

Though icebergs are found in saltwater seas, they are formed from freshwater,

and are well known sources of drinking water for parched sailors.

JOURNAL: My reaction to: "I'll stand by my country - right or wrong."

DIAGRAMMING: The American flag should be flown up front, to the right,

and with respect.

Current events

Flag History and Etiquette

Standardized test prep

Essay edit

Never Forget

Map project

November 9, 2001

DOL: Pronoun (Indefinite Reference), Punctuation

(Book Title), Comma (Introductory Phrase)

In 365 Amazing Days in Sports he takes a day-by-day look at sports in

history. (The author of this book is Eric Sherman.)

JOURNAL: When I think of war veterans. . .

DIAGRAMMING: What I know of personal sacrifice. . .

Current events

Flag History and Etiquette - "In Flanders Fields"

Standardized test prep

Map projects