1. FOA week 4

2. Purpose 9/2/2014
"Dress for success" is a phrase all of us have heard before, but it means something different to each person. Write a paragraph explaining what "dress for success" means to you.
Do you think that wearing uniforms to school would help students “dress for success”? Explain why or why not?

3. 9/2/2014 1. Read the sentence below.
Small fenced areas magically changes into great arenas.
Which is the best way to correct the sentence?
F Small fenced areas magically change into great arenas.
G Small, fenced areas magically changes into great arenas.
H Small fenced areas magically changing into great arenas.
J Small, fenced areas, magically change into great arenas.
2. Read these sentences.
Let’s talk in the morning.
We should talk before our classes start.
The bus stop is a good place to talk.
Which of these best combines the sentences?
A Let’s talk before our classes start at the bus stop.
B Let’s talk at the bus stop before our classes start.
C Let’s talk before the bus stop when our classes start.
D Let’s talk at the bus stop about our classes.
3. Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?
A We live in Austin, on Baker street near hays high school.
B We live in austin, on Baker Street near Hays High School.
C We live in Austin, on Baker Street near Hays High School.
D We live in Austin, on Baker street near Hays high school.

4. Purpose 9/3/2014
Write 2 paragraphs to explain why honesty is important in a friendship.

5. September 3,2014
W.O.W.
A role model is a person you look up to. Before you begin writing, think about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person? Write a paragraph in which you explain whom you admire and why you admire this person.

6. Purpose 9/4/2014
Your principal wants to invite a celebrity speaker to your school. Think about the celebrity you would choose to have speak; then, write a letter to persuade your principal to invite this person. Be sure to include convincing reasons and details to support your choice.

7. September 4,2014 1. What can be inferred from the picture?
A. Communication is important for effective teamwork.
B. Taking turns is necessary for success.
C. Quick thinking is the best way to win a game.
D. Sports provide healthy learning experiences for young people.
2. From this photo, a viewer can conclude that the children
A. enjoy traveling to different cities to dance.
B. have never done this dance before.
C. are in the United States.
D. are performing at a festival.

8. Purpose 9/5/2014
Your principal has asked students to suggest a school rule that should be changed. Think of one rule that you would like to have changed. Write a letter convincing your principal that this rule should be changed. Be sure to support your opinion with convincing reasons and evidence.

9. September 5,2014 Place commas where they belong in the sentence
1.Arthur when are you coming to visit me?
2. We will go to the restaurant now for we are very hungry.
3. I need to visit my mother wash my car and buy six stamps.
4. “If I don’t wake up in time” he whispered “I will be in trouble.”
5. I visited Florence Italy last summer.