Week 6 PowerPoint October 3 – October 7

Monday, October 3

Welcome Sharpen pencils and put phones away BEFORE the bell rings You need to take out your project planning sheet (for your Narrative Project) If you did not turn in the work from Friday, take it out and have it on your desk. Make sure you have a Week 5 Warm Up Sheet from me!

Pronouns and Antecedents A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun (I, me, we, you, us, our, them, they, etc.). The antecedent of a pronoun is the noun which the pronoun replaces or to which it refers. Sharon loves to walk on the beach. She watches the sunset often. She is a pronoun that refers to the antecedent Sharon. Why would you want pronouns?

Examples Donald enjoys playing basketball. He knows that it is his favorite sport. Antecedent: ___________ Pronoun: _________

Write a concise paragraph (4 – 5) sentences on the following topic: Project Reflection Write a concise paragraph (4 – 5) sentences on the following topic: What/Who is the immigrant story you have chosen? What period of their journey do you believe you will highlight? What medium do you believe you will choose? What is your current progress on the project? Do you have any questions for me?

Agenda Complete warm up Talk about project and reflection piece Begin notes on plot, irony, and conflict

Tuesday, October 4

Welcome Sharpen pencils and put phones away BEFORE the bell rings You will need your Week 6 Warm Up Sheet

“I'm fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in.”  ― George S. McGovern

Agenda Complete warm up Finish notes on plot, irony, and conflict Do the participatory activity and then review Begin reading the Sniper

Wednesday, October 5

Welcome Sharpen pencils and put phones away BEFORE the bell rings You will need your Week 6 Warm Up Sheet

Grammar Pattern of the Week Adverbs modify (add description to) a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. They truly answer the questions: “Where? When? In what manner? To what extent? Adverb Examples: Willfully, Abruptly, There Everywhere, Now, First, Very, Too

Example Sentences An action verb, adjective, or adverb is underlined in each sentence. Circle the adverb that describes the underlined word. My grandpa snored loudly. 2. Chloe played basketball yesterday.

Agenda Complete warm up Finish reading the sniper Complete Plot and Chart Activity Students complete the questions

Thursday, October 6

Welcome Sharpen pencils and put phones away BEFORE the bell rings You will need your Week 6 Warm Up Sheet

Agenda Complete Warm Up Complete Practice for Warm Up

Monday, October 7

Welcome Sharpen pencils and put phones away BEFORE the bell rings You will need your Week 6 Warm Up Sheet