1 Monday, September 8, 2014 Corrections: apostrophe, using the right word, hyphen Ill bet you didn’t no that youll sleep through one third of you’re life.

Apostrophe in Contractions Rule: When using an apostrophe with contractions, the apostrophe is placed where a letter or letters have been removed. Examples: doesn't, wouldn't, it's, can't, you've, etc. Incorrect: does'nt 2

Today We Will: Bellwork ALS donations – must have $100 by Friday! Sadie Hawkins dance coming up! Scholastic book orders Make-up tests Return papers Vocabulary Packets Review Character/Setting 3

Characters Protagonist vs. Antagonist Interview with a protagonist & antagonist video 4

Protagonist: The protagonist is the one who plays the main part (main character) It is the character that the action centers around The protagonist is not always the “good guy” 5

Antagonist: The antagonist is the character that is in conflict with the main character, or the protagonist The antagonist is not always a villain, but is usually perceived in a negative way Not all stories have an antagonist. 6

How Can They Be The Same? Protagonists and antagonists can share morals, values, codes of honor and even objectives It becomes confusing when the antagonist has charming qualities 7

How Can They Be Different? Protagonists and antagonists can differ in a wide range of ways. Historically, they have traits of good and evil. Other times they share a morals, but find themselves in opposition for some reason. Sometimes the antagonist is not an opponent as much as someone, or something, that provides the hero with the opportunity to grow and change. For this reason, the antagonist is sometimes called the pivotal character. 8

Tuesday, September 9, 2014 Corrections: subject-verb agreement, capitalization canned foods was first developed in order to feed napoleon’s army. 9

Subject-Verb Agreement (yes, again! ) Rule: A singular subject (she, Bill, car) takes a singular verb (is, goes, shines), whereas a plural subject takes a plural verb. Example: The list of items is/are on the desk. If you know that list is the subject, then you will choose is for the verb. 10

Today We Will: Bellwork ALS Donations Sadie Hawkins Dance Finish Character & Setting Review Retake character and setting quiz Complete Duffy’s Jacket plot diagram Receive Antagonist Wanted Poster project (due Monday) Main Idea - Intro 11

Wednesday, September 10 Corrections: wordy sentence, reflexive pronoun In China, brides traditionally adorn their selves in bright red, putting on crimson apparel. 12

Reflexive Pronouns Rule: A reflexive pronoun is used with another noun (or pronoun) when something does something to itself. Example: John pinched himself. (The reflexive pronoun himself tells us that John did something to John.) 13

Today We Will: Bellwork 14

Thursday, September 11, 2014 Corrections: comma (nonrestrictive phrase/clause), sentence fragment, comparative/superlative adverb, capitalization during the 1940s in america world war II caused a most huge increase in industrial production. Corrections: capitalization, subject-verb agreement ancient rock drawings proves that Horse Racing is a t least 3,000 years old. 15

Sentence Fragments Rule: A fragment resembles a sentence in a number of ways. Both are groups of words that begin with a capital letter and conclude with an end mark. The one important difference is that a fragment does not contain a main clause. When you analyze a group of words looking for the main clause, you have to find three things: a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. If one of these three items is missing, a fragment results. 16

Today We Will: Bellwork Vocabulary Packets Due Vocabulary Review September 11 passage 17

Friday, September 12, 2014 Bellwork: In your journal section, head paper correctly and assignment title is Journal #4 Journal until the timer goes off on the following: 18 Sarah bent down to look through the tiny door at the back of the room. She couldn't believe what she saw! What happens next?

Today We Will: Bellwork (Make-up from yesterday) Review vocabulary/spelling packets Turn in Unit 4 Vocabulary/Spelling Packets 2 sheets of loose leaf paper & head correctly Spelling Test Bellwork Test Vocabulary Test Early Finisher – finish journal, read AR 19