[8 min] Subject Verb Agreement Bell Work for MONDAY: [8 min] Subject Verb Agreement Directions: In the blank, use the correct present tense form of the verb given at the beginning of each sentence. Write each sentence. 1. to disapprove: Not only the Zorteks from Saturn but also the Martian ambassador __________ of the unfriendly greeting from the United Nations. 2. to annoy: Each of my brothers __________ me with his bad habits, like nose- picking at the dinner table and spitting on the sidewalk. 3. to keep: Even though Jose has seen the film at least twenty times, Star Wars always __________ him on the edge of his seat. 4. to be: Where __________ the gas mask and HAZMAT gloves? It's time to change the litter box.

[45 min] Impromptu Writing AGENDA [45 min] Impromptu Writing 1. Make a thinking map to show claim, reasons, and evidence 2. Use a CLAIM word (therefore, so, hence, accordingly, as a result, proves that) 3. Use a REASON word (since, because, for, as shown from) 4. Use an EVIDENCE word (for example, another example, for instance, moreover, furthermore)

CLAIM: Technology is more helpful than harmful Technology is the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, and methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a pre-existing solution to a problem, achieve a goal, handle an applied input/output relation or perform a specific function. CLAIM: Technology is more helpful than harmful REASON: because it has improved communication and enhanced the medical field. EVIDENCE X 2: For instance, technology has______. “Quote from article we read” (Author 12). Explain how this evidence supports your claim. COUNTER ARGUMENT: Some people still say technology is more harmful. REBUTTAL: However, PROVE YOUR POINT HERE!

[35 min] Reading Poetry—”Spring and All” AGENDA [35 min] Reading Poetry—”Spring and All” TPCASTT paper as a norm Reread for imagery Focus on word choice What are the images? How does this develop the theme?