Classwork Week 23
February 12, 2002
DOL: Verb Tense, Commas (nonrestrictive Clause),
Usage (Right Word), Parallel Structure
Helen Keller who's sight and hearing were took by an illness
during infancy went on to read, write, use sign language, and
she even graduated from college in spite of her physical
challenges.
JOURNAL: If you had a chance to travel anywhere in the world,
where would it be?
DIAGRAMMING: Are you ready for the next test on diagramming?
Homework Helps
Return papers
Current events
Outsiders - Whats a mural? Test.
Stem Cell research and colonies decision
Family Feud and mind maps
Mind maps Chapter 5
February 13, 2001
DOL: Apostrophe (Possessive),Run-on sentence, Capitalization
A totem pole is a large wooden pillar carved by native americans
in the coastal regions of the pacific northwest it expressees a familys
kinship with animals and spirits.
JOURNAL: React to the following quote: "I think there is a world
market for maybe five computers." - Thomas Watson, IBM Chairman, 1943 -
DIAGRAMMING: Compound sentences are diagrammed differently, and I
understand and can use that method.
Current events
"Rip Van Winkle" - allegory
Stem Cell research and colonies decision
Family Feud and mind maps
Mind maps Chapter 5
February 14, 2002
DOL: Punctuation (Direct Quotation and foreign words),
Capitalization
The motto of the united states is e pluribus unum, a latin
phrase meaning, out of many, one.
JOURNAL: One thing I wonder about the American Flag. . .
OR: The reason we show respect for the American Flag. . .
DIAGRAMMING: The band played musical instruments.
Homework Helps and return of papers
Current events
Stem Cell research and colonies decision
Family Feud and mind maps
Mind maps Chapter 5
"The Devil and Daniel Webster" - discussion and answer questions
February 15, 2002
DOL: Parentheses, Usage (Right word), Subject/Verb Agreement
The Central Intelligence Agency CIA is an governmental agency who collect information about other nations.
JOURNAL:What I know about the American Flag. . .
DIAGRAMMING: Is Bob at home?
Current events
Spelling test
Stem Cell research and colonies decision
Family Feud and mind maps
Mind maps Chapter 5