The Gymnast Day 4

Why do people try to change themselves?

Fitness- good physical shape Isaac’s fitness was better than Gary’s. Aspire- to desire something earnestly I aspire to be a doctor. TEACH YOUR PARTNER THESE WORDS

Bluish- somewhat blue Her lips were bluish from the cold. Cartwheels- perform such a handspring She can do three cartwheels in a row. Teach your partner these words.

gymnastics- exercises developing agility and coordination The gymnastics team won the competition. hesitation- the action of pausing He stuttered with his hesitation to talk in front of others. Teach your partner these words.

Limelight- the focus of public attention Frank loved being in the limelight. Skidded- slip, slide The dog skidded to a stop. Teach your partner these words.

Wincing- give a slight involuntary grimace Paul stopped wincing when the doctor came in. Teach your partner this word.

Suffix –ion, -ish Education collection instruction Suffix –ion can be used to change verbs into nouns To educate—the education To collect- the collection Sheepish childish babyish boyish Suffix –ish is used to form adjectives from nouns and other adjectives

Who and Whom Use whom as the object of the preposition such as to, for, or from. The cake was eaten by whom? The letter came from whom? Use whom as a direct object in formal writing. You called whom?

Lets take a look at our Daily Fix it

Persuasive writing; Introductory paragraph-your position Each paragraph should focus on your evidence Describe and then prove the opposing views key points wrong Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting evidence

Writing Your topic is: Describe your favorite time of the year, and explain what makes this time of year special to you. Persuade your reader that your choice is the best time of year.