MONday , September 24, 2012

1. MONday, September 24, 2012 • HW: NONE • Opening: • COMPLETE AND SET ON DESK THEN READ: • Purple Grammar Book: • 1. p. 607, Exercise 43 • 2. p. 610, Ex. 45, #1-5 - • (Examples on pages 607-609 will help)

2. Page 607 Exercise 43 • Carnivorous mammals help to regulate the balance of nature, explained the ranger. • ~direct • “Carnivorous mammals help to regulate the balance of nature,” explained the ranger.

3. Direct or indirect quotation? • 2. Carla wondered what kind of animals were carnivores. • ~ indirect • Direct: Carla wondered, “What kind of animals are carnivores.”

4. Direct or indirect quotation? • Cats, dogs, weasels, bears, and foxes are all carnivores, said Jamal. • ~ direct • “Cats, dogs, weasels, bears, and foxes are all carnivores,” said Jamal.

5. Direct or indirect quotation? • The ranger added, Carnivores have well-developed canine teeth. • ~direct • The ranger added, “Carnivores have well-developed canine teeth.”

6. Direct or indirect quotation? • 5. Kent realized that his puppy was an example of a carnivorous mammal. • ~indirect • Direct: Kent realized, “My puppy is an example of a carnivorous mammal.”

7. Direct or indirect quotation? • 6. Did you know that carnivores live in all parts of the world except Antarctica? asked Kari. • ~direct • “Did you know that carnivores live in all parts of the world except Antarctica?” asked Kari.

8. Direct or indirect quotation? • 7.My teacher told me that most live on land, but some spend time in water. • ~indirect

9. Direct or indirect quotation? • 8. Spencer wondered when the tour would begin. • ~indirect

10. Direct or indirect quotation? • 9. I can’t wait to see the bear cub, declared Theresa. • ~direct • “I can’t wait to see the bear cub,” declared Theresa.

11. Direct or indirect quotation? • Here comes the wildlife tour bus, yelled the ranger. • ~direct • “Here comes the wildlife tour bus,” yelled the ranger.

12. Punctuating dialogue • Wolf pups learn to hunt by playing with each other explained Virginia. • “Wolf pups learn to hunt by playing with each other,” explained Virginia.

13. 2. Did you know that wolves hunt caribou and elk asked Kunal they must be quick and clever. • “Did you know that wolves hunt caribou and elk?” asked Kunal. “They must be quick and clever.”

14. When wolves gather to hunt said Saba they howl to warn other wolves to stay out of their territory. • “When wolves gather to hunt ,” said Saba, “they howl to warn other wolves to stay out of their territory.”

15. 4. Wolves added Joseph are careful that they are downwind from their prey. • “Wolves,” added Joseph, “are careful that they are downwind from their prey.”

16. 5. Wait exclaimed Anna don’t wolves hunt in packs? • “Wait!” exclaimed Anna. “Don’t wolves hunt in packs?” • “Wait,” exclaimed Anna, “don’t wolves hunt in packs?”

17. 1. Complete Exercise 45: This will be checked tomorrow! • 2. Complete Exercise 46 • Have at least 6 sentences. • Start a new line for each speaker. • Place in Notebook • 3. Read Quietly

18. Joey Pigza • Read Chapter 9, page 83 • Read Chapter 10, page 89 • Make entries on Joey foldable: • Equal out entries: • Make entries on tiers that are lacking. • Don’t have a lot of entries on one tier and only a few on another tier.

19. Short Story Elements: Cornell Notes • In the Red Literature book, turn to page 26. • The “Topic” of your Cornell Notes is “Short Story Elements” • Write down the definition of the following terms: • Plot • Exposition • Rising Action • Climax • Falling Action • Resolution • Summarize your notes in three to four sentences at the bottom of your paper. • On the back of your paper, draw the “Plot at a Glance” diagram. (Another simpler version of this is on page 39. You may draw this one.) • Read “The Dinner Party” on pages 28-29 and answer the 7 questions in the right-hand margin. Either copy the questions or write complete sentences.