Handouts 11/30-12/4

If you misplace the notes or practice given in class, you can print it out from here.

Pronoun Notes

Pronoun Practice

Creative Writing-Thanksgiving

Congrats on finishing your test! Now you can relax and work on a creative (and funny) piece of writing. Choose one of the pictures below to base your story upon. The picture could represent the beginning, middle, or end of your story. Your narrative should be at least two pages long, and it should include characters, a good plot, and avoid "dead" verbs whenever possible. You may be able to use some suspense strategies, too! Your story should have the proper English heading and be titled "Creative Writing-Thanksgiving" with your own creative title underneath.

Here is a timeline for the writing process with this piece:

• Wednesday- After your test, you will pick a picture and brainstorm ideas for the story behind the picture. Once you are finished brainstorming, you can begin your rough draft. 
• Thursday- Complete your rough draft...make sure it has a good plot, characters, and strong action verbs. Add dialogue and good descriptive details to your story. If you are done with your rough draft early on Thursday, add the following to your story:
• Add at least one suspense strategy. 
• Considering your rising action, how can you add to your rising action to make the problem in the story bigger? 
• Add at least five figurative language phrases or words. 
• Make sure you are "showing" the reader what is happening through details and description rather than "telling" them. Add details and description whenever possible
• Remove the "dead" verbs from the story. The dead verbs tombstone is on the next page of the blog. 
• Friday- Edit and Revise your story. Make sure you have flawless spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Use your notes on commas to help you make corrections. The story will be graded for perfection. The sub will let you know if you can work with a partner or not. 
• Monday- You will publish a final draft of your story. If you choose to type it, you will need to print at home (or bring money to print in the library). 
• Make sure you have all of the requirements (above) and it is edited to perfection. 
• Use the proper English heading with your own creative title and the date 11/24/15
• Do not write on the back of paper
• Write neatly and carefully
• If you make an error, draw one line through it and move it. Don't scribble it out. 
• Don't skip lines and done use a pen that bleeds. 
• The final draft is due in class on Tuesday. 

Notes 11/9/15-11/13/15

Here are the handouts from this week. If you misplace your copies, you can print them out here.

Verbs and Their Jobs Notes

Verbs and Their Jobs Practice

Caught Ya Grammar (11/9-11/11/20)

Caught Ya Grammar (11/23-12/4)

There will be a quiz on "Verbs and Their Jobs" on 
Wednesday, 11/18/15. 

Creative Writing-Turkey

Congrats on finishing your test! Now you can relax and work on a creative (and funny) piece of writing. Look at the picture below and write the story behind the picture. The story should include characters, a good plot, and avoid "dead" verbs whenever possible. You may be able to use some suspense strategies, too! Your story should have the proper English heading and be titled "Creative Writing-Turkey"

Verb Notes/Comma Game

Use the link below to see a Google Slides presentation that will allow you copy your verb notes. Use the note taking template on the back of your stations sheet.

Remember, you will need these notes to complete the activity at this station.

Verb Notes Slideshow


If you finish the comma practice early, you take this quick comma quiz:
Comma Quiz

There will be a test on Friday (11/6/15) that includes verbs, subjects/predicates, and comma rules. Study all week! 

Notes and Handouts from 11/2/15-11/6/15

This week we reviewed a lot of material already covered this year. The material review included comma rules, identifying subjects and predicates, and identifying verb types. Students were given several practice sheets and notes to use to study for the test this Friday (11/6/15).

If you misplace any of your notes, you can print them out from the links below.

• Monday/Tuesday: Verb and Station Notes
• Wednesday: Verbs, Subject & Predicate, Comma Practice
• Thursday: Verbs, Subject & Predicate, Comma Practice Test

**The key to the practice test will be posted on Thursday in addition to discussing correct answers in class.

Remember, there will be a test on this material Friday 11/6/15.