Thursday and Friday August 21 and 22 I can use commas to separate introductory words and phrases. I can apply knowledge of denotation to determine meaning of words. I can apply before, during, and after reading strategies. I can demonstrate comprehension of text.

Grammar  Comma Rule #2- Introductory Elements  Use a comma after words such as well, yes, no, and why when they begin a sentence.  Use a comma after an introductory participial phrase.  Use a comma after a succession of introductory prepositional phrases.  Use a comma after an introductory adverb clause.

Grammar: Comma Rule #2 Use a comma after introductory element. EXAMPLE: Known in China four thousand years ago, falconry is an ancient sport.  Write the sentence on your own paper. Decide where the commas should be used. If a sentence does not need a comma, write C (for correct). 1. Although falconry is indeed an ancient art in America many men still enjoy the sport. 2. Having sharp claws and hooked beaks falcons are by nature good hunters. 3. During the hunt a falconer usually wears a heavy leather gauntlet. 4. In the field is the desired game. 5. When the hunter sees a crow or pigeon and takes the hood off the falcon quickly attacks the game.

Check Yourself 1. Although falconry is indeed an ancient art in America, many men still enjoy the sport. 2. Having sharp claws and hooked beaks, falcons are by nature good hunters. 3. During the hunt, a falconer usually wears a heavy leather gauntlet. 4. In the field is the desired game. CORRECT 5. When the hunter sees a crow or pigeon and takes the hood off, the falcon quickly attacks the game.

Vocabulary Complete the vocabulary packet. Use your context clues.

Vocabulary Answers 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. B

Vocabulary Answers 11. C 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. C 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. A

Circle justice  Your job:  Underline at least 5 facts you learned about circle justice as we read  Put a ! by anything that you find interesting or like  Put a  by anything you dislike

Circle of justice You will have 12 minutes to complete the following questions with a partner: 1. True or False: Minnesota was the first state in the nation to use circle sentencing? 2. List 3 Goals of Circle Sentencing 3. _____________ was the first place in Minnesota to try the circle sentencing technique. 4. List 4 sentences that Circle Sentencing can include. 5. What is the key difference between sentencing circles and other forms of restorative justice? 6. List the five basic steps for circle sentencing. 7. Summarize one of the case studies in the article. You both need to write the answers on your own paper!

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Read Chapter 1  Follow along as we read together!  Look for literary devices as we read.

Exit Slip  Chapter 1 Summary and Questions