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Roots Test

Roots Test: Frag/fract, celer, multi

Quizlet: frag/fract, celer, multi

This week in English...

There are a lot of students out with the flu or strep throat this week. I know when you return,  there will be a lot of make-up work and assignments to complete. I created this post to streamline the English information for the week to help you out. If you still need help or don't understand, please let me know. If you have misplaced your pronoun notes or practice sheets, they are posted on the blog here.

Monday-We took the winter reading scantron test. This is something you have to make-up on the chromebook. It's not for points, but it has to be done within two weeks.

Tuesday- Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns
Copy the notes below into your note-taker

•  Reflexive and Intensive pronouns end in “self” or “selves.”  Reflexive and intensive pronouns must refer back to a previous antecedent in the sentence.
• Reflexive Pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence and are used as direct objects, indirect objects, or objects of prepositions.
• Intensive Pronouns are used to emphasize another word in the sentence.

This video explains reflexive/intensive pronouns.

Complete practice questions in pronoun practice packet labeled "Reflexive/Intensive Pronouns"

Wednesday- Indefinite Pronouns

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• An Indefinite Pronoun does not refer to a specific person, place, thing, or idea.
• Indefinite pronouns often do not have antecedents.
• Indefinite pronouns can be singular, plural, or singular/plural.
• Pronouns containing –one, -thing, or –body are always singular.
•  Singular Indefinite Pronouns-Use a singular personal pronoun to refer to a singular indefinite pronoun.
• Plural Indefinite Pronouns-Use a plural personal pronoun to refer to a plural indefinite pronoun.
• Singular OR Plural Indefinite Pronouns-Some indefinite pronouns can be singular or plural . Often the words/phrase that follows the indefinite pronoun will tell you whether the pronoun is singular or plural.
• **Why does this matter???
• Agreement can help keep your sentences and writing clear. 
• Make sure that all pronouns agree with their indefinite antecedents in number.

This video explains indefinite pronouns. (Stop at the 12.45 point because the information after is not relevant to you in this class.)

Complete practice questions in pronoun practice packet labeled "Indefinite Pronouns"

Thursday- We completed a mini-quiz on pronouns to helps us prepare for the test next week. You will need to make this up once you have completed the notes/practice above. 

Friday- We went over the mini-quiz from yesterday and discussed commonly missed questions. Then, students completed a pronoun practice document through Google Classroom. 

Study Skills-Ms. McIntyre

Google Form

Pronouns

Today we will begin a new unit on pronouns. There are several pages of notes and practice that students should have in their binder to study with before the test. Students received a copy of everything they need in class. If a student misplaces his/her copy, they can print new ones below.

Pronoun Notes

Pronoun Practice Pages

Friday Pronoun Practice 

Mini Courses

It’s time for our 4th Annual HTMS Mini-Course Day! Mini-Courses will be held on Friday, December 14th and are a great way to learn more about a topic of interest or practice a skill! Please read the following information carefully about searching the catalog and signing up for a Mini-Course:

• The Mini-Course Catalog is available now using the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hRLbydeS1haPR7EjDLHwuFdBZuvUC4yuFIDPdIsS9Lc/edit?usp=sharing
• The Sign Up link will be available in your English/ Language Arts Google Classroom 12/6/18 at exactly 3:00 pm. 
• Many courses will fill up quickly so please choose a few that you are interested in before logging in to sign up.
• If you do not get your desired mini-course and want to be placed on stand-by for that particular course, you have the option to complete the Stand-By Form. This link will be attached to the information in your ELA Google Classroom. You will need to register for another course in case a spot does not open up.
• If you sign up for a course and decide to NOT come to school on Friday, December 14th, please cancel your sign up or email Mrs. DeMent so that your spot can be given to a student from the stand-by form.

We are looking forward to a great day of fun learning!!!

Grammar Review

Yesterday, students completed a practice test for direct/indirect objects and predicate words. We discussed the practice test in class in preparation for the test that is scheduled for tomorrow. Students also completed additional grammar practice that wasn't part of the practice test. The key for the grammar review can be found below.

Grammar Review Key