September 25, 2000

DOL: Capitalization, Fragment, Commas (Appositive), Spelling

The first five books of the hebrew bible or the torah. Contane

The laws of judaism and the early history of the jewish people.

JOURNAL: The Constitution test tomorrow will be. . .

DIAGRAMMING: Fall and summer are my favorite seasons.

CURRENT EVENTS:

Return papers and Homework Helps

Spelling rules

Biographical Sketch - what works, what doesn't

Discuss Animal Farm or Giver - double entry journals - questions

Legislative Branch - discussion of dittos - test review - 3X5 card option

September 26, 2000

DOL: Capitalization, Fragment, Spelling, Punctuation (Book Title),

In his book "things fall apart." Chinua Achebe relates the

story of a beautiful fascinating african culture that has all but

disappeared.

JOURNAL: One question I need to ask before the test today . .

DIAGRAMMING: I do not understand the phrases, "madder than a

wet hen" and "don't get your knickers in a knot."

Current events

Spelling rules

Legislative Branch review and test

Executive Branch Packet

Book - process

SEPTEMBER 27, 2000

DOL:Capitalization, Fragment, Punctuation (Direct Quotation))

In 1963 African-american leader Martin Luther King, jr., said I

have a dream . . . that myfour little children will one day live in a

nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin. But

by the content of their character

JOURNAL: On rainy days I like to . . .

DIAGRAMING: Do your homework.

Current events

Spelling rules

Book - process plot

Executive Packet - HATS

September 28, 2000

DOL: Capitalization, Fragment, Commas

The sun was just slipping below the horizon when aunt Nakki

who had ridden her camel from the sultry south. Arrived at our

camp near Siwa egypt.

JOURNAL: My favorite animal. . .

DIAGRAMMING: Buy an elephant at the store.

Current events

Spelling rules

Hand in Biographical Sketch - final draft

Executive Branch packets - HATS

September 29, 2000

DOL: Quiz - "Tired Feet Make History" - 34 corrections

JOURNAL: . . .

DIAGRAMMING: He bought a race car, and she bought a horse.

Current events

Spelling test

Executive Branch Packet

Process book