1. 5/13/2014 - Bell ringer Objectives: Combine sentences Read and annotate a poem Directions: We have learned multiple methods to combine related sentences such as: using subordinating and coordinating conjunctions, relative pronouns that and who, and with semicolons. Please combine using these methods in the following sentences. 1.Chicago is a crazy city. It is the only one I’ve ever called home. 2.Her grandparents live in Chicago during the summer. They live in Tennessee when it’s cold. 3.The best part of living in Chicago is ___________. The worse part of living in Chicago is ___________. [Fill in the blanks and combine these two sentences.]

2. Today we will be reading and annotating a poem: “Chicago” Annotate by: -Circling any words or phrases that are confusing or unknown -Underline central ideas

3. 5/15/2014 - Bell ringer Objectives: Discuss today’s goals for performances Answer ACT style questions Our day to view our movies and perform our live skits at The Black Ensemble Theater is next Thursday. Please answer the following questions on your bell ringer sheet: In your opinion, what do we have left to do? What is one thing YOU can do to make sure the performances go smoothly next week?

4. ACT Passage #15 1.D – CATEGORY VI 2.J – CATEGORY I 3.B – CATEGORY V 4.J – CATEGORY III 5.B – CATEGORY I 6.F – CATEGORY II 7.C – CATEGORY I 8.F – CATEGORY VI 9.D – CATEGORY V 10.H – CATEGORY V 11.D – CATEGORY I 12.F – CATEGORY II 13.C – CATEGORY III 14.H – CATEGORY V 15.C – CATEGORY IV