ELA, 3/1/18
Warm-up, 3/1 1. Identify whether each item is an independent clause, dependent clause or both. Write ind, dep, or ind+dep. Even though it rained on my vacation. Nathan dropped the ball. Nathan dropped the ball after he got sacked. 2. Define tenebrous – WOD (Word of the Day)
WORD OF THE DAY….Tenebrous Dark, murky, obscure, causing gloom Last night, I walked quickly through the scary and tenebrous alley alongside the apartment building.
Turn to your notes from yesterday… Let’s review What is an independent clause? An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. What is a dependent clause? A dependent clause contains a subject and a verb, but is a fragment. It cannot stand alone as a sentence. What is a subordinate conjunction – dependent clauses are usually introduced by when, if, while, that, ….
Today’s Agenda, 3/1 1. Warm-up 2. Finish quiz 3. Read your article Make a list of pros & cons ( T-Chart) in the notes section of your journal Formulate your claim What is your opinion & what do you think should happen regarding your topic
Article T-Chart Notes, Pros and Cons, 3/1 Pros (FOR) Cons (AGAINST) Turn to the notes section of your journal and create this chart. Formulate your claim: