Monday, October 31 ~ Happy Halloween

QUIZ - Chps. 10 & 11

Roots

• punct - point, dot
• tele - far
• temp - time
• uni - one

EQ: What do the terms contest and assert mean?

The Power of One

• Discussion
• Read Chapter 12

Homework

• If you're not caught up on your reading, then read. You should be through Chp. 11.
  
• Journal 16: From Ch. 11, write one paragraph of your opinion. What do you think of Geel Piet's advice on getting rid of a bully? Would you give your own child the same advice? 

 

Block Day, October 27&28~ Fish Bowl

Quiz - Roots and Grammar


 Activity - The Power of One

•   Read Chapter 10
  

Time for Fish Bowl Discussion #1

 HOMEWORK

• Read Chapter 11
• Journal 15: From Ch. 10, write a paragraph including one quote for evidence to explain why Kommadant wanted to host a concert in town. 
• Journal 16: From Ch. 11, write one paragraph of your opinion. What do you think of Geel Piet's advice on getting rid of a bully? Would you give your own child the same advice? 

Wednesday, October 26 ~ Review Day

Reminder

Quiz - Roots and Grammar on Block

Review 

In order to FINALLY honor Bob's request, we will play the fly swatter game.
Grammar review too!

Homework

• Study for quiz. Here's another practice link: Pronoun Antecedent Agreement

Tuesday, October 25 ~ Get Pumped for Grammar Tuesday

Roots

• poly ~ many
• portion ~ part, share

Reminders

• Quiz - Roots and Grammar - Block Day

Grammar - Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
EQ: What is an indefinite pronoun?

Three things to consider when there is a disagreement between indefinite pronouns and the other pronoun in the sentence:

1. Replace the plural pronoun with he or she. Use this sparingly.
2. Make the antecedent plural.
3. Rewrite the sentence so there are no problems with agreement. 

When someone is texting, they are not  paying attention to the road.

                                         

                                            When someone is texting, he or she is not paying attention to the road.

                                            When drivers are texting, they are not paying attention to the road.

                                                                          

                               A driver who is texting, is not paying attention to the road. 

Practice - Fix the following sentences using one of the three methods mentioned above.

1.Every presidential candidate must appeal to a wide variety of voters if they want to win the election.

2.Sam lent his bike to someone who allowed their friend to use it.

3.Why should anyone learn a second language? One reason is to sharpen their minds.

The Power of One

Finish Chapter 9

Homework

• Finish Chapter 9
• Quiz? Maybe

• More Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Practice: 

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement 

 

Monday, October 24 ~ Chapter 9

Roots

•  omni ~ all, every
•  pan ~ all
•  plu, plur, plus ~ more

Reminder
Roots and Grammar Quiz on Block

 

The Power of One

Discuss Cp.8

Read Chp.9

Homework

• Pronoun Antecedent Agreement 

Block Day, October 20 & 21 ~ PAA & Ch. 8

Ch. 7 Quiz

Roots

• multi - many, much
• numer - number
• oligo - few, little

Reminder

• Journal 11 due tomorrow, Friday (West class, be ready for journal check). 

Grammar - Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
EQ: What is an antecedent?

Watch Out! Indefinite pronouns on the loose!



You must pay attention to those pesky indefinite pronouns!
What is an indefinite pronoun?    They refer to nonspecific persons or things.
The PROBLEM is.... you might be tempted to treat them as plural. They must be considered SINGULAR!!



The following sentences did not heed the warning. How do we fix them?

1.  In my yoga class everyone performs at their own level.
2.  Each of the teams had their mascot at the game.
3.  Everybody in the girls' dorm has done their laundry.

What about collective nouns? (jury, committee, family, audience, class, team, couple)
Treat them as singular, however, if the members function as individuals, then treat them as plural. Example:

•  The jury has reached its decision. (as a group, singular pronoun)
•  The jury signed their names on the document. (as individuals, plural pronoun)

Here's a no-brainer - Compound antecedents connected by and treat as plural. Example:

• Catherine and Taylor finished their project early.

This might sound familiar - Compound antecedents connected by or or nor, either...or or neither ...nor make the pronoun agree with the nearest antecedent.

• Either Jake or Dave should receive candy for his great work.

Now take all you know about pronoun antecedent agreement and practice. 
 Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Practice

The Power of One ~ Chapter8

Homework

• Read Chapter 8
• (3) Discussion Questions Chapter 8.
• Quiz? Maybe.

Wednesday, October 19 ~ PSAT

Report to your Flex teacher.

Reminders

• Journal 11 due Friday.
• Read Chp. 7 - There will be a quiz.

Tuesday, October 18 ~ Grammar Tuesday

Reminders

• PSAT tomorrow.
• Journal 11 due Friday
  

Roots

• deca  - ten
• medi - half, middle, halfway, between
• meter - measure

Grammar - Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
EQ: What is an antecedent?

What is the pronoun? What is the antecedent?
Ex.  The English students finished their essays.

* The antecedent is the noun that the pronoun refers to.

Try it again.
What is the pronoun? What is the antecedent?
Ex.  Carl visited his girlfriend in Las Vegas.

The pronoun and its antecedent MUST agree. Plural pronouns need plural antecedents.....singular pronouns need ________ ________.

Checking In - Name the pronoun and antecedent.

1. The mountain climbers believe that they will reach the summit by Saturday.
2. Ms. B is exhausted after her long day.
3. The trick or treaters watched Mrs. West fill their bags with carrots and celery.

The Power of One

Begin Chp. 7 if time permits.

HOMEWORK

• Finish Chapter 7.
• Provide 3 discussion questions. See you on Block Day!
  

 

Monday, October 17 ~ Goin' on a Quote Hunt

Roots

• anni, annu, enni ~ year
• chron ~ time

Reminders

• PSAT on Wednesday.

The Power of One

Activity                             

You're Going on a Quote Hunt

• The instructor will assign each student a partner.
• Each pair needs to find (1) quote in Chps. 1-5 that supports each of the four statements listed below. 
• Have your quotes and page numbers ready, along with some discussion to defend your position.
• You have 15 minutes. Go!
• After time is called, the instructor will call on pairs at random to support one of their claims.
• Quotes and discussion must be relevant to the topic. (10 pts.)

1. Although Hoppie does not appear to show signs of racism towards Peekay, he does exhibit racism toward others.
2. Even though Mevrou is not exactly warm and fuzzy, she does show signs of caring about Pisskop.
3. Even though some might say Peekay's innocence as a child makes him weak, his innocence is actually beneficial to his survival.
4. Hoppie should or should not be considered a racist.

HOMEWORK

• Read Chapter 6 (West class, No HW if you already completed this chapter & J12)
• QUIZ? Maybe?
• Journal 11 - Roots in context.  

  

Tuesday, October 11 ~ Roots Quiz

Quiz ~ Paper and pen/pencil please.

Reminders

• Q1 Test ~ Wednesday, Thursday (Block Day)
• No School ~ Friday
• Return Digital Portfolio Permission slip on Block Day. Expect extra credit on your Q1 Test.

Grammar ~ Practice Subject Verb Agreement

1.  At the back of Matt's closet (are, is) an old football and a new helmet.

2.  A clear mind and a good attitude (are, is) the essentials needed for my classroom.

3.  Our ability to use language is one of our attributes that (set, sets) us apart from animals.

4.  Statistics (are, is) among the most difficult courses in the teaching program.

5.  The Power of One (teaches, teach) us that "....where there's life, there's hope" (6).


The Power of One ~ Finish Chp. 5

West Class: Journal 11 - Please write five bullet points that include either a good discussion question or a quote that you believe is significant (and why).


Homework

• Study roots
• Study grammar. Here are the practice links:

Fragment Practice 

Subject Verb Agreement Practice 

Run-On Practice 

 

Monday, October 10 ~ The Last Week of Quarter Uno!

Quiz ~ The Power of One - Chapter 4
 Go to Google Classroom ~ Journal 10 (West's class- do the bullet points in your journal)
 Write 10 bullet points which summarize Chp.4

Reminders

Roots Quiz ~ Tuesday
Quarter Test ~ Wednesday, Thursday (Block Days)
No School ~ Friday

What's on the quarter test?

• Know all of the roots (bio - vicis) 
• Grammar (fragments, run-ons, subject verb agreement) 
• Practice links here: Fragment Practice    Run-On Practice 

 
Grammar ~ Subject verb agreement practice

1.  The horrific killing of long-toed salamanders for their teeth (have, has) caused the lizard population to decline drastically.

2.  Kathryn and Lizzie often (sit, sits) together.

3.  A driver's license or two credit cards (is, are) required for the loan.

4.  Each of the seats (have, has) been filled.

5.  Three-fourths of the pumpkin pie (have, has) been thrown in the garbage



The Power of One ~ Begin Chp. 5

Homework

• Study for Roots Quiz
• Practice Grammar for the Q1 Test - Links are posted above.....do them!