1. Week 4

2. Tuesday

3. Bellringer: Planner Please copy your planner for the week TUESDAY – Essential Vocabulary –Subject-Verb Agreement- Literary Terms –Prewriting & Drafting- Begin Expository Writing WEDNESDAY – Compound Subjects –The Highwayman- Revisions –Start Revising Rough Drafts THURSDAY – Subject/Verb Agreement –Editing and Proofreading- Proofread your Essays FRIDAY – Complete Expository Writing – Essential Vocabulary/Literary Elements Quiz –Subject-verb agreement quiz –Publish your essays

4. Essential Vocabulary Informational Reading- writing that explains an idea or teaches a process Recreational Reading- writing to be read for pleasure Correlative Conjunction- a pair of words that connect words used in the same way (Both X and Y) Coordinating Conjunction- a word that connects words used in the same way (and, but, etc.) Conjunctive Adverbs- adverbs that act as transitions between ideas. They normally show comparison, contrast, cause-effect, sequence, or other relationships. They usually occur between independent clauses or sentences. A few common ones are accordingly, consequently, and finally.

5. Literary Terms Exposition: the introduction of characters, setting and conflict Rising action: adds complications to the conflict Conflict: the struggle between people, ideas, or forces (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. himself) Climax: the greatest interest or suspense Falling action: the logical result of the climax, events begin to resolve Resolution: presents the final outcome. The conflict is settled.

6. Subject-Verb Agreement Language Network p. 208 P. 210 odd –Singular and Plural subjects Singular subjects take singular verbs Plural subjects take plural verbs –Verb Phrases In a verb phrase, it is the first helping verb that agrees with the subject. Doesn’t and Don’t : use “doesn’t” with all singular subjects except I and you. Use ”don’t” with all plural subjects and with the pronouns I and you.

7. Pre-Writing and Drafting Language Network – PP. 448 to 450 Prewriting –Start by making a list of ideas about your topic –Start your Graphic Organizer Drafting –Identify the points you want to discuss. (Put one in each box.) –Write two details for each point. –Expand on one detail.

8. Expository Essay….let’s begin Expository writing explains steps in a process, gives reasons, or provides information about a topic Begin writing expository essays with attention to descriptive elements. Descriptive elements are sensory details, figurative language, and spatial relationships.

9. Step 1: Start your organizers! Fold your paper into four. Draw your main idea box in the center. TOPIC: Explain the good and bad things about tropical storms. Write what you think your main idea will be in the center box. Write your points (good and bad) into three blocks… Summarize your points and main idea in the fourth block.

10. HOMEWORK Finish your graphic organizer and rough draft if you did not finish in class.

11. Wednesday

12. Bellringer Choose the correct verb…write answers only. 1.Kente weavers (creates, create) complex designs with bright colors and geometric patterns. 2.Each element (has, have) a precise meaning. 3.A shield pattern (suggests, suggest) a defense against hostile forces. 4.The Ashanti people (wears, wear) kente cloth on important occasions. 5.Kente garments (appears, appear) in many museum collections.

13. Essential Vocabulary Informational Reading- writing that explains an idea or teaches a process Recreational Reading- writing to be read for pleasure Correlative Conjunction- a pair of words that connect words used in the same way (Both X and Y) Coordinating Conjunction- a word that connects words used in the same way (and, but, etc.) Conjunctive Adverbs- adverbs that act as transitions between ideas. They normally show comparison, contrast, cause-effect, sequence, or other relationships. They usually occur between independent clauses or sentences. A few common ones are accordingly, consequently, and finally.

14. Literary Terms Exposition: the introduction of characters, setting and conflict Rising action: adds complications to the conflict Conflict: the struggle between people, ideas, or forces (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. himself) Climax: the greatest interest or suspense Falling action: the logical result of the climax, events begin to resolve Resolution: presents the final outcome. The conflict is settled.

15. Compound Subjects Language Network p. 211 p. 212 Ex. A odd A compound subject is made up of two or more subjects joined by a conjunction such as and, or, or nor. When the parts of a compound subject are joined by or or nor, the verb should agree with the part closest to it.

16. The Highwayman Literature p. 386 Exposition: Line 1 – The scene is described Line 7 – the highwayman is described Conflict: He had to leave the girl Rising Action: Line 25 – He’s trying to get a kiss Climax: Line 78 - The girl killed herself to warn the highwayman Falling Action: Line 90 – The highwayman is shot down Resolution: Line 100 - They are together as ghosts

17. Revision Make smooth transitions. Will signal words and phrases help? Get rid of repetitive words. (“So”, “I”) Make sure you clarify whom you are talking about. Readers will forget if you use too many pronouns. Vary sentence length and structure. Add good descriptive words, figurative language, sensory details and spatial relationships. Check vocabulary. Does it give the image you want? Is there a better word choice? Do you need to add context clues to help your readers?

18. HONORS: Maximum Ride Pass out Assignment Sheet Read through Chapter 15 Remember to do summaries and vocabulary

19. HOMEWORK Finish your revision if you did not finish in class.

20. Thursday

21. Bellringer Choose the correct verb…write answers only. 1.When you talk with a friend, you often (compare, compares) things. 2.You might (tells, tell) each other about your summer vacations and compare the experiences. 3.Or you might (discusses, discuss) the advantages and disadvantages of playing certain sports. 4.Whether you (disagree, disagrees) or not, you will certainly have a lively conversation. 5.(Take, takes) the time to talk to your friends.

22. Essential Vocabulary Informational Reading- writing that explains an idea or teaches a process Recreational Reading- writing to be read for pleasure Correlative Conjunction- a pair of words that connect words used in the same way (Both X and Y) Coordinating Conjunction- a word that connects words used in the same way (and, but, etc.) Conjunctive Adverbs- adverbs that act as transitions between ideas. They normally show comparison, contrast, cause-effect, sequence, or other relationships. They usually occur between independent clauses or sentences. A few common ones are accordingly, consequently, and finally.

23. Literary Terms Exposition: the introduction of characters, setting and conflict Rising action: adds complications to the conflict Conflict: the struggle between people, ideas, or forces (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. himself) Climax: the greatest interest or suspense Falling action: the logical result of the climax, events begin to resolve Resolution: presents the final outcome. The conflict is settled.

24. Did we finish The Highwayman?

25. Agreement Problems in Sentences Language Network p. 213-223 p. 215 ex a odd –Subjects in unusual positions –Predicate nouns –Prepositional phrases Indefinite Pronouns as subjects p. 218 ex a odd Problem subjects p. 221 ex a odd –Collective nouns –Singular Nouns ending in s –Titles –Amounts of time

26. Editing and Proofreading When you use adjective and adverbs to make comparisons, use only form of comparison at a time. Check your spelling. Are your sentences complete? Do your subjects and verbs agree? Is your capitalization and punctuation correct?

27. HOMEWORK Finish editing your essay if you did not finish in class.

28. Friday

29. Bellringer Please define the following words in your notebook. Exposition Resolution Rising Action

30. QUIZ TIME!!!! When you are done, please finish the final draft of your Expository Essay.

31. Publishing Your essay should be as close to perfect as possible. Your paper should be headed properly. The essay must be written in blue or black ink. It should be free of major errors. If you make a mistake, simply draw a couple of lines through the word and continue writing. You should write in cursive. Any issues should be taken privately to Mrs. LePiane.

32. Publish your paper! You will have to finish the final draft as homework if you don’t finish in class. All essays are due by Monday.