Classwork - Week 21
February 5, 2001
DOL: Run-on Sentence, Comma (introductory Adverb Clause),
number, Usage (Right Word).
When you think of "cricket" you probably think of a small
chirping insect its also the name of one of the most popular
sports in England.
JOURNAL: One of my most embarrassing moments. .
DIAGRAMMING: Could you alter your entire way of life?
Current events
Reading Logs
Return graded papers
Problem Solution Letter
Chapter 9-10
Family Feud - Summary (or presentation 5-6)
I-Books - Helen Keller
February 6, 2001
DOL: Commas (Appositive), Hyphen (Single-Thought Adjective),
Usage (Right Word)
John Wilkes Booth the man whom assassinated Abraham Lincoln
was a well known actor.
JOURNAL: The pros and cons of being an only child . . .
DIAGRAMMING: Did 102 passengers fit on the tiny Mayflower?
Current events
Film - Helen Keller
February 7, 2001
DOL: Usage (Right Word), Commas (series), Spelling, Capitalization
The declaration of independence states that life liberty and the pursuit
of happyness are rites belonging to every american.
JOURNAL: My favorite family vacation. . .
DIAGRAMMING: Weary but tireless, the seafarers neared the
Atlantic coast.
Current events
Competency testing
Chapter 9-10
Problem Solution Letter begin draft
February 8, 2001
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?
Current events
Outsiders
Early American Literature
Poetry Project
February 9, 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
Spelling test
Are there questions about the problem solution letter?
"The Devil and Daniel Webster" - discussion and answer questions