MUG shots

1. MUG shots Capitalization, adjective (comparative/superlative), verb (irregular) • in 1980, ronald reagan becomed the most oldest president ever sworn into office. Rules:

2. Creative Minds at Work Thinking Outside of the Box

3. November 2, 2009 MUG shots Vocabulary words and definitions Mini-lesson: Interjections Adverb worksheet Journal Reader Response Painting Poetry

4. Journal You awaken one morning and find you have turned into an animal. You have the same mind but a different body. What animal are you? Describe your day. (at least 6 sentences)

5. TREPID: (Latin) afraid, disturbed Intrepid: (adj) bold; unafraid; brave; courageous Trepidation: (n) state of fear or alarm; dread REV: (Latin) to fear, respect Irreverent: (adj) not showing proper respect Revere: (v) to hold in awe; worship; admire; respect FORMID: (Latin) to fear Formidable: (adj) difficult to overcome; intimidating; daunting SPEC/SPIC: (Latin) to see Conspicuous: (adj) standing out; unusual; obvious Despicable: (adj) deserving hatred or disgust; vile Respective: (adj) corresponding to each person or thing in a series; particular

6. Interjections: word added to a sentence to convey emotion. not grammatically related to any other part of the sentence. I heard one guy say to another guy, "He has a new car, eh?" I don't know about you but, good lord, I think taxes are too high!

7. Introductory Interjections always followed by a comma Yes, I will make sure your request is approved. Ouch, that hurt! Oh no, I forgot that the exam was today. **Though common in speech, interjections should be used sparingly and never in formal papers. **

8. Coordinating conjunction joins two sentences elements that have identical functions. and but or for nor yet so FANBOYS

9. Correlative conjunctions either…or neither…or not only…but both…and whether…or

10. Subordinating conjunction though after because if where than since as unless before that though when whereas

11. Conjunction Adverb however therefore moreover further then consequently accordingly also thus

12. **In what type of sentence is a coordinating conjunction found? **In what type of sentence is a subordinating conjunction found?

13. Excerpt from Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes

14. First paragraph is ALWAYS your opinion. Did you like the reading? Did you understand it? Did you like the character? Then, back it up! Why? Did a quote stick out? Did you love the setting? There is no wrong or right answer; this is simply your opinion! • Second paragraph is does this relate to you or to the real world? Are teenagers really like this? Do you think this is realistic? Back it up! Remember, this is your opinion. Who cares what your friend says, this is your paper and your opinion. • What would you do for a friend? What are some characteristics of a good friend to you? Do you think any of your friends would do something for you, even if it is not that extreme?

15. The poem- “Rock Concert”

16. First paragraph is ALWAYS your opinion. Did you like the reading? Did you understand it? Did you like the character? Then, back it up! Why? There is no wrong or right answer; this is your opinion! Second paragraph is does this relate to you or to the real world? Are teenagers really like this? Do you think this is realistic? Why or why not? Back it up! Remember, this is your opinion. Who cares what your friend says, this is your paper and your opinion. Third paragraph is what was your first rock concert? Can you remember the smells, the people, the food, etc.? Do you still have your ticket? When you read this again, what do you see? A concert you went to or something else like a music video?

17. Free Verse • No rhyming, rhythm, tempo, line rules • Can be how ever you want the poem • My only rules are: at least three lines and the title of the paint chip somewhere in the poem

18. Winter Sea Green Dark ocean water on a wintry day Color of a sea captain's hat in a portrait Color of a boat through the fog Depressing shade as the ship sinks to the depths of the ocean floor The color of the waves thrashing against the wood of the ships foundation Color of the sea in a painting First sight of land through the fog

19. Winter sea green is the dark ocean water on a wintry morning, the color of the thrashing waves against the ship- during a wintry storm. The shade of the ship peaking through the morning fog; The color the ship turns as it sinks to the depths of the ocean floor, And the dream of the first sight of land that never was.

20. Frosted Gold is the skeletal forms of golden rod on a wintry morning the color of yellowed love letters in an attic, of the crumbling pages of old books. It’s the color of afternoon light in February, or the ochre- tinged wallpaper in a farmhouse bedroom

21. MUG shots Fossils of fishes, insects, and reptiles can bee found in many places. Rules: Plurals, using the right word

22. November 3, 2009Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 MUG shots Journal Vocabulary check and exercise Conjunctions/adverbs worksheet Mini-lesson: sentence types/finish conjunction notes Reader Response: “Rock Concert” MUG shots Quiz (2/4) SSR (2/4) Painting Poetry

23. Journal “It was blue and round. It resembled a …” Fit this somewhere in at least 5 sentences and underline it when you use it.

24. Sentence Typesreally…really…quickly… Simple: A simple sentence, also called an independent clause. Compound: contains two independent clauses joined by a coordinator. Complex: an independent clause joined by one or more dependent clauses. Compound-Complex: at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses

25. Sentences you should know but for some reason you do not know… Some students like to study in the mornings. I tried to speak Spanish, and my friend tried to speak English. When he handed in his homework, he forgot to give the teacher the last page.  The dog lived in the backyard, but the cat, who thought she was superior, lived inside the house.

26. MUG shots Beutiful, fern-like plants been captured in stone, to. Rules: Verb, spelling, using the right word

27. November 4, 2009Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 MUG shots Vocabulary sentence check/quiz Journal MUG shots Quiz (1) SSR (1) Grammar Review packet Mini-lesson: Prepositions/sentence types Finish painting poetry (1) Picture writing

28. Journal What would the world be like if it was just black and white? (at least 5 sentences)

29. Preposition a word that relates a noun or pronoun that appears with it to another word in the sentence

30. MUG shots Beutiful, fern-like plants been captured in stone, to. Rules: Verb, spelling, using the right word

31. November 4, 2009Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 MUG shots Vocabulary sentence check/quiz Journal MUG shots Quiz (1) SSR (1) Grammar Review packet Mini-lesson: Prepositions/sentence types Finish painting poetry (1) Picture writing

32. Journal What would the world be like if it was just black and white? (at least 5 sentences)

33. Preposition a word that relates a noun or pronoun that appears with it to another word in the sentence

34. Examples: near the tall, gently swaying trees on account of the rain in the stands

35. MUG shots Hole or partial skeletons can be useful to scientists Rules: Using the right word, end punctuation

36. Three Steps to Effective Definition Tell readers what term is being defined Present clear and basic information Use facts or examples readers will understand

37. words to choose from… Honesty Love Family Truth Fear Happiness

38. Choosing a Definition Choosing a definition is a key step in writing a definition essay. You need to understand the term before you can define it for others. Read the dictionary, but don't just copy the definition. Explain the term briefly in your own words. For example, you could write forever on the term "love." To limit it, you would write about either "romantic love," "platonic love," or "first love."

39. Personal Experience Sentence Every light on in the apartment The fear struck me as the shadow was approaching. Fear Horror Terror Panic Fright “The Grudge” “The Ring” It by Stephen King Synonyms Other ways of knowing

40. Thesis Statement of a Definition Essay The thesis statement usually identifies the term being defined and provides a brief, basic definition. (term) (basic definition) Assertiveness is standing up for your rights.

41. MUG shots Athens, a city in greece named after athena, the greek goddess of war and wisdom. Rules: Sentence fragment, capitalization

42. November 9, 2009Objectives: 1.1, 1.2, 6.1, 6.2 • MUG shots • Vocabulary words and definitions • Journal • HUGE grammar review • Go over Chart for vocabulary tomorrow, POS test Tuesday (4) and Thursday (1/2), Vocabulary test Friday, Novel Pages due 11/19 or 11/20, and wikispace by Sunday

43. OCUL: (Latin) eye Inoculate: (v) to protect against disease, error, or harm Ocular: (adj) having to do with the eye TOL: (Latin) bring upwards; lift Extol: (v) to praise; glorify MISS: (Latin) send Omission: (n) the act of leaving out or neglecting Submissive: (adj) tending to obey or yield CLOS/CLUD: (Latin) to close off; to shut Cloister: (v) to shut away; isolate Disclose: (v) to reveal; make known; divulge Seclude: (v) to put in a private place; to hide

44. Journal Describe the picture on the next slide. (at least 7 sentences) BE CREATIVE

46. MUG shots In Greek myth, centaurs were half man and half horse apparently, that did not seam totally weird too people back than. Rules: Using the right word, run-on sentence

47. Journal Most people are born with five senses- sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. If you had to give up one sense the rest of your life, which would you pick, and why? (at least 6 sentences)

48. November 10, 2009 MUG shots Vocabulary check and worksheet Journal Grammar review 4th period: test

49. Journal Describe the picture on the next slide without telling the reader it is a tree. (at least 9 sentences) BE CREATIVE