Language Arts:
Today we took notes on gerunds, participles and infinitives. We reviewed appositives and non-restrictive clauses. We corrected Simple Solutions #25. We learned, discussed and read examples of five types of leads to use in introductory paragraphs.
We copied the vocabulary for Chapter 5 of The Outsiders and reviewed the vocabulary from Chapter 4.
We discussed the sequence of events in the plot.
Papers were handed back; parent signature sheets were made available. We discussed how we have to be more careful when completing assignments and projects by following the rubric.
Some students recited the Gettysburg Address.
We started notes on Figurative Language and learned about euphemisms.
Homework:
Structural Analysis: Vocabulary "script"/ "scrib" and "cede"
Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders, Story Box, work on packet
Simple Solutions #26
Explain to someone what a euphemism is. Give some examples.
Get your red binder signed.
Long term:
Write three introductory paragraphs using three different leads from the handout received in class
Due next Tuesday 11/25
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