Do-Now Thursday 09/29

Read the three definitions of the word duck Read the three definitions of the word duck. Then, read the sentences and put the number of the correct definition of duck as it is used in each sentence. 1. duck (duk), n. Any of various wild or domesticated water birds having a broad flat bill, short neck and legs, and webbed feet. 2. duck (duk), v. To lower quickly. 3. duck (duk), n. A strong cotton or linen cloth that is lighter than canvas. ______ 1. If you’re too tall, you’d better duck when you go through the door. ______ 2. We went to the park to feed the ducks. ______ 3. My new summer dress is made of duck. ______ 4. The duck ate the bread crumbs. ______ 5. If you duck, you won’t get hit by the ball. ______ 6. I’m going to have duck at the Chinese restaurant

Friday Do-Now 09/29/16

Read the underlined word in each sentence below Read the underlined word in each sentence below. Circle the letter of the sentence in which the word has the same meaning as in the original sentence. 1. The one-hundred piece puzzle was of a picture of a castle. A. Be careful not to puzzle her with your question. B. I bought an easy puzzle with large pieces for my four-year-old cousin. 2. I received a grade of a B on the essay. A. I will study my science notes to get a higher grade next time. B. The truck climbed up the steep grade. 3. Josh played in a summer baseball league. A. There are four towns who play little league on Thompson Field. B. The ship was found one league away from the shore. 4. Please close the door. There is quite a draft! A. I handed my rough draft of the speech to my peer editor. B. The old barn had a draft coming through the wooden walls.

Roll can mean: a) to move by turning over and over b) to be moved by wheels c) something rounded or cylindrical, as in a unit of film d) to enclose or wrap in a covering e) to cast, as in dice f) a list of people in a class or group g) a small cake of baked dough h) a rapid series of short sounds Match the following people with the definition of roll they most likely would use. 1._____ Baker 2._____ Drummer 3._____ Mathematician 4._____ Photographer 5._____ Dog Trainer 6._____ Truck Driver 7._____ Attendance Officer 8. ____ Rug Salesperson

Read this dictionary entry Float (floht) 1 Read this dictionary entry Float (floht) 1. verb- To rest on water or air. 2. verb - To move lightly or easily. 3. noun - A small floating object attached to the end of a fishing line that holds the line up. 4. noun –a decorated truck or flat platform that forms part of a parade. In the sentences below, which meaning of the word float is used? 1. The leaf fell from the tree and floated to the ground. 2. The fisherman had many floats in his tackle box. 3. Alyssa is riding on a float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.