1` Monday, December 7, 2015 Corrections: subject-verb agreement, comparative or superlative adverb Action speak more louder than words.

Comparative/Superlative Adverb Rule: For short adverbs that do not end in -ly, comparative and superlative forms are the same as for adjectives: add -er for the comparative and -est for the superlative. If the adverb ends in e, remove it before adding the ending.

Today We Will: Bellwork & Rule Unit 17 Vocabulary (ACC Stave 2) Read Stave 2 Answer Stave 2 Questions

Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Corrections: subject-verb agreement, numbers, article adjectives The only way to have an friend are to be 1. 4

Subject-Verb Agreement Rule: A singular subject (she, Bill, car) takes a singular verb (is, goes, shines), whereas a plural subject takes a plural verb. (Do you know this one yet?)

Today We Will: Bellwork/Rule ACC Characterization (Next Slide to be copied in notes)

1/10/20167 CharacterDescriptionQuotation

1/10/20168 CharacterDescriptionQuotation Scrooge Protagonist, Shriveled cheeks, pointy nose, not grateful, loves money, “Bah Humbug!” Page 5 The nephewCheerful voice, handsome, eyes sparkled, jolly, happy “A merry Christmas, Uncle.” Page 5 Clerk (Bob Crachet)Short, Smiling, Always HappyThen up rose Mrs. Cratchit, Cratchit’s wife, dressed out but poorly in a twice-turned gown, but brave in ribbons, which are cheap and make a goodly show for sixpence; Page 67 The gentlemen collecting for the poor Sophisticated, Helped the poor and destitute, Pleasant, Gentlemen “It is more than usually desirable that we should make some slight provision for the poor and destitute.” Page 9 Jacob MarleyDead as a doornail, Ghost, old, not grateful, loves money, Sorry for the life he lived, Repetitive,

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Corrections: pronoun-antecedent agreement, using the right word, unnecessary comma He who loses their honesty, has nothing else too loose. 9

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Rule: The pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number. A singular pronoun must replace a singular noun; a plural pronoun must replace a plural noun.

Today We Will: Bellwork & Rule

Thursday, December 10, 2015 Corrections: double negative, subject-verb agreement, apostrophe, comma in dialogue H. Spencer once said “No one can’t be perfectly happy til all is happy.” Corrections: using the right word, reflexive pronoun, spelling He whom flees proves his self gilty. 12

Double Negative (1of 2) Rule: Double negatives occur when two forms of a negative word are present in the same clause. Double negatives in a single clause cancel each other out and transform the meaning into a positive. Example: Double Negative: I don’t want nothing. Translation: I want something.

Reflexive Pronoun (2 of 2) Rule: A reflexive pronoun is a special kind of pronoun. It is usually used when the object of a sentence is the same as the subject. Each personal pronoun (such as I, you, and she) has its own reflexive form. (See chart from previous weeks)

Today We Will: Bellwork & Rule (L7.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking) Discuss persuasion (dictionary, video, shoulder partner discussion, class discussion) (L7.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies) Discuss the steps of brainstorming – review notes from previous lesson.(W.7.1.a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically) Write a persuasive friendly letter (1 as a class, 1 independently) (W.7.2.e Establish and maintain a formal style)

What does it mean? Using the dictionaries under your desk, define the word persuasion. (Reading tab) Keep the definition in mind as you watch the following video. Turn to your shoulder partners and discuss (Voice Level 1)different ways that persuasion pertains to everyday life. Be prepared to discuss. (3-5 minutes)

Think About It… Based on the video and the discussion you had with your shoulder partner: 1.Recall what you learned about persuasive writing. 2.How can you identify persuasive writing? What is the purpose? 3.Elaborate on the three methods used to appeal to an audience when trying to persuade them into buying a service, product, idea or feeling.

Think About It… 4. Does persuasive writing of some kind exist in your life? Explain. 5. What action would you take if you were trying to persuade someone? 6. After analyzing the video & identifying the three methods of appeal, explain what morals are. What are the pro’s and con’s of using moral appeal?

Pro’s and Con’s of using moral appeal PRO’SCON’S

Think About It… 7. What alternatives could you use when trying to persuade if a moral appeal did not work? 8. After watching and then evaluating the video and using the notes provided, what was the most important information portrayed to you?

Let’s Persuade! Take out your “9 Steps” handout & letter writing rubrics – review Persuasive Friendly Letter – We will write a letter to your principal arguing that it is important for students to be allowed free dress days at least monthly. (Using the blank copy)

Your Turn! You will now write a persuasive friendly letter to Scrooge arguing that Christmas is a good time of year. You must persuade Scrooge that Christmas is worth celebrating. Beginning of the novel Scrooge?

What Did We Learn? L7.1Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking? (Bellwork) L7.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies? (defined and discussed persuade and persuasive writing) W.7.1.a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically? (Brainstorm & letter writing) W.7.2.e Establish and maintain a formal style? (Letter writing)

Exit Slips: In your own words, define the word persuade and give one example of persuasion.

Friday, December 12, 2014 Journal #17 – Imagine that you were in Scrooge’s position. How would you feel about having the experiences he had with the Spirit’s? Would it change the way you view life? Explain.