Advanced English September 14-15 6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts. a) Identify word origins and derivations. b) Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary. c) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words. f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. 6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry. e) Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. f) Use information in the text to draw conclusions and make inferences. h) Identify the main idea. Identify and summarize supporting details. k) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern. l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. 6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. a) Use text structures such as type, headings, and graphics to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts. b) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. e) Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and implied information. g) Identify main idea. h) Summarize supporting details. i) Compare and contrast information about one topic, which may be contained in different selections. j) Identify the author’s organizational pattern. 6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion. a) Identify audience and purpose. b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. d) Establish a central idea and organization. e) Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if appropriate. f) Write multiparagraph compositions with elaboration and unity. g) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. h) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences. i) Revise sentences for clarity of content including specific vocabulary and information. j) Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing.

Things to Do Today Take the Grammar Pre-Assessment. Review TVFS Chapter 1 Quiz. Introduce Google Classroom. Take the RI. Take the Interest Inventory. Type writing pre-assessments. Start reading The View from Saturday chapter 2.

Grammar Pre-Assessment: Use the paper at your table Grammar Pre-Assessment: Use the paper at your table. Put your name and bell at the top. 3. Write each of the following sentences correctly. 1. List the eight parts of speech. We are learning about meteorology the study of weather The shirts come in the following four colors blue green brown and red His address is 2330 River Rd Sterling VA 22179-2322 Tom a freshman plays violin in the local orchestra Yes a taco is a fried filled tortilla 2. Write the following sentence and label the part of speech of each word: No, the very beginning was no fun because it was very boring.

4. Number 1-10. Write whether each sentence is a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on. The best movie of all the ones showing. I know the person who painted the mural at the downtown library. Stop. Drive two miles, after the water tower, turn left. Went with Georgia to the store for more eggs and flour. That is my uncle, he is a member of the school board. Because Lloyd and Joan have already sold their house. I will go to the orthodontist tomorrow she is going to fit me for a new retainer. The computer crashed again, so I restarted it. Before I had saved enough money to buy a new bicycle.

The View from Saturday Quiz-Chapter 1 1.From which character’s point of view is this chapter primarily told? 2.Explain what a B and B letter is. 3.Describe Noah. 4. How does Noah’s experience with his grandparents prepare him for the Academic Bowl Championship? 5.Who is Ms. Olinski? 6.Who are The Souls? 7. What do you think the title The View from Saturday means?

Google Classroom and Drive Sign in to the computer with your login: Username: yourlunchnumber\vbstudents.com Password Go to Google Chrome, and type Google Classroom into the search bar. Click on Google Classroom when it comes up. You will need to sign in twice: Username: yourlunchnumber@vbstudents.com Click the plus sign in the top right corner to join your class. Type your class code to join.

RI Directions Open a new tab in Google Chrome. Go to the Brickell Academy homepage. Go to “Students”. Go to “Sharepoint”. Go to “Login with Clever” (upper left side). BE PATIENT!!!!!!!!!!! Click on the Login with Active Directory. When you get to the Clever page, bookmark it! Click on the HMH button. BE PATIENT!!!! Then, scroll down to the Assessments section. Click on the RI (Reading Inventory) in blue on the bottom left. Take the assessment, following all instructions.

When you finish the RI… Take the Interest Inventory on Google Classroom. Type your writing pre-assessment. Read TVFS Chapter 2-Quiz on FRIDAY, 9/16 (A Day) or MONDAY, 9/19 (B Day).