8-29-2016 AH English II

Bellringer Composition notebooks 8-29-16 Math Minutes

Answers Math Minute 3 7. How would you find 28% of 612? a. Take 0.28 multiplied by 612 b. Take 0.28 divided by 612 c. Take 0.0028 multiplied by 612 d. Take 0.028 divided by 612 8. If y = x2 and x = (–8), then y = 9. 3|− 10| = 10. P = 2L + 2W. Find P if L = 10 and W = 5. Answers 1. (– 0.6) + 0.8 = 2. –14 – (2)(3) = 3. 8 – (–3) = 4. 5. If 2a + 3 < 10, then which of these could be a value of a? a. 6 b. 4 c. 2 d. 10 6. Write 36% as a decimal.

Reminder – Summer reading test tomorrow! Marble steps Tree Broken Leg Trial The rivers Finny The Super Suicide Society Devon The surgery Leper Gene The Olympics Brinker Blitzball War

Reminders Folder check tomorrow– must be in order NO EXCUSES Tardies begin TODAY *Hint* You should probably expect an assessment after the summer reading test on commas, semi-colons, and the 12 vocabulary words we have covered so far next week some time! If you do not feel 100% confident on these things, please see me to VISA - ASAP. 

This week’s EQs EQ9: Can I use strong vocabulary to create a clear picture of my experiences, and/or a story’s plot? (Vivid & descriptive words) EQ1: Can I write or speak using English properly? (subject-verb agreement) EQ12: Can I use a semicolon to link related clauses? (semicolons, commas, comma with FAN boys!) Commonly Confused Words!

Groups in stations You are currently sitting with your “home” group. Groups: Discuss the following. (Group roles – recorder, reader, presenter, time-keeper/manager) There are 7 stations total. Your group must try to get to all 7. You will have 5 minutes at each station, timed with the online stop watch. Work together, and work smart! How you decide to complete this is up to you and your group!

Exit Slip Read this sentence. “Hemingway, considered by many to be one of the greatest American writers of all time. He was the first important writer to discover Key West and make it his home.” Which of these is the best way to rewrite the underlined section in this sentence? a. all time; he was b. all time—was c. all time, he was d. all time, was “Actually, the island itself was formed long ago by volcanic explosions the surface primarily consists of lava fields, mountains, and craters from explosions.” a. volcanic explosions, the surface b. volcanic explosions: the surface c. volcanic explosions; the surface d. volcanic explosions. The surface Which of these sentences uses to or too correctly? a. Do you plan too eat all that? b. I only did what I have been asked to do. c. We decided that it was just to hot for any activity but swimming. d. Although I to questioned his motives, I still believed it was the best plan.