1. Extended Advisory Check in with me first! – Quentin—to Mrs. Walsh – Leah—to Mrs. Wright (Friday’s quiz) – Toni Rae—to Mrs. Wright (Friday’s quiz) – Pete—to Mrs. Wright (Friday’s quiz)

2. Wednesday, April 21 st Bellwork: Grammar Review—on DyKnow— Join now Bellwork: Grammar Review—on DyKnow— Join now The Giver and Gathering Blue The Giver and Gathering Blue – Read Chapter 19-20 (pg. 146-162) with Group 1 – Group 2 read Chapter 10-13 (pg. 100-129) – Euphemism, pg. 13-14 in packet Homework: Packets should be almost finished (except for the last few pages). Study for vocabulary quiz on Friday!!

3. Announcements Announcements... Friday is a WHITE day (because it is a make-up day for the snow day we missed, which was also a white day) Friday is a WHITE day (because it is a make-up day for the snow day we missed, which was also a white day) Giver Packets will be due next week Giver Packets will be due next week Giver Test OR Giver & Gathering Blue Test next Wednesday Giver Test OR Giver & Gathering Blue Test next Wednesday TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY FOR MINI RELAY DONATIONS!! TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY FOR MINI RELAY DONATIONS!!

4. Gerunds Practice Underline each gerund phrase. Go on to the next page. Remember that a gerund ends in –ing and is used as a noun (a thing in the sentence). 1.Some people keep Valentine’s Day by sending heart-shaped cards to friends. 2.Sharing valentines with others can brighten a wintry February day. 3.The custom of celebrating Valentine’s Day stretches back a long way. 4.Many historians believe the holiday sprang from an ancient Roman custom of honoring two brothers by the name of Valentine. 5.Coloring eggs is an activity that belongs to another holiday.

5. 6.Easter is often associated with the blooming of spring flowers. 7.In Christian traditions, Easter marks the rising of Jesus from the dead. 8.At the same time as Easter, Jews observe Passover by preparing a special meal, a seder. 9.By eating the special foods at the seder, Jews remember the flight of their ancestors from slavery in Egypt. 10.Playing jokes on people seems a strange way to celebrate a holiday. 11.However, exchanging gag gifts was a custom in France that grew into our April Fool’s Day. 12.A lesser-known spring holiday is dedicated to planting trees—Arbor Day.

6. Euphemism Definition: the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant. Definition: the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant. For example, instead of saying someone died, we say they “passed away.” For example, instead of saying someone died, we say they “passed away.” You may not be sure about what ALL of the words on pg. 13-14 really mean, but discuss the ones you do know. You may not be sure about what ALL of the words on pg. 13-14 really mean, but discuss the ones you do know. Discuss with a partner to answer #9-11 in a few sentences each. Discuss with a partner to answer #9-11 in a few sentences each.