March 6, 2009
None, but you can always READ. *Also you can work on your biography speeches.
Miss Clark
Saturday, February 28, 2009
March 2, 2009
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Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
Lesson 22 – More Latin Roots
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Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
Lesson 22 – More Latin Roots
permit
transfer
dismissed
suffer
transmitted
contracted
commitment
attract
submit
commit
references
offered
omit
admit
distract
subtraction
refer
Miss Clark
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sentence Variety - Example for Journal writing (Tuesday night)
Putting Variety in Your Sentences
You have probably seen interesting topics covered by dull writers. Something
that should be exciting seems dry and boring on the page. On the other hand,
you may have seen a dull subject covered by a very good writer. Suddenly the
breeding habits of crested mollusks seem riveting.
In this article, our top expert looks at a key technique for making a plodding
paragraph get up and dance. Putting some variety in your sentences can make
dull writing dynamic. Check out the article to learn how.
There is more to good writing than managing not to break any rules of grammar.
In fact, good writing often means carefully and deliberately breaking grammar
rules to create an effect. This only works if you understand the rules and know
how to follow them.
A sentence fragment can be an excellent tool to emphasize something or to make
a paragraph more lively. This paragraph is getting a bit dull. Wham! I throw in a
sentence fragment to liven things up.
You don't have to break the rules to keep things from getting dull. Try varying
the length and style of your sentences to keep the reader's eyes from glazing
over.
Here is an example from a recipe for pancakes:
First you take 2 cups of flour.
Then you take one egg.
Then you take 1 cup of milk.
You mix the flour and eggs and milk together.
Then you add a pinch of salt.
Then you add two tablespoons of sugar.
Then you mix it all together.
This makes pretty dull reading. The lines are very repetitive. The cook might fall
asleep halfway through making breakfast. Here is an alternative:
There is nothing like the smell of fresh pancakes in the morning to make the whole
day sparkle. They're easy to make, too. Start with a big mixing bowl and add in 2
cups of flour, a cup of milk, and an egg. After that you just need a few more things.
A pinch of salt. Two tablespoons of sugar. Maybe some fruit. Turn on the griddle
and start mixing it all together.
The second example has all of the same information, but every sentence is
different. It starts with a long, flowing sentence about the appeal of pancakes.
The second sentence is much shorter. After a couple of longer sentences there is
a short, choppy list. Variety is the key.
Taken from: www.whitesmoke.com/weekly-downloads.html
You have probably seen interesting topics covered by dull writers. Something
that should be exciting seems dry and boring on the page. On the other hand,
you may have seen a dull subject covered by a very good writer. Suddenly the
breeding habits of crested mollusks seem riveting.
In this article, our top expert looks at a key technique for making a plodding
paragraph get up and dance. Putting some variety in your sentences can make
dull writing dynamic. Check out the article to learn how.
There is more to good writing than managing not to break any rules of grammar.
In fact, good writing often means carefully and deliberately breaking grammar
rules to create an effect. This only works if you understand the rules and know
how to follow them.
A sentence fragment can be an excellent tool to emphasize something or to make
a paragraph more lively. This paragraph is getting a bit dull. Wham! I throw in a
sentence fragment to liven things up.
You don't have to break the rules to keep things from getting dull. Try varying
the length and style of your sentences to keep the reader's eyes from glazing
over.
Here is an example from a recipe for pancakes:
First you take 2 cups of flour.
Then you take one egg.
Then you take 1 cup of milk.
You mix the flour and eggs and milk together.
Then you add a pinch of salt.
Then you add two tablespoons of sugar.
Then you mix it all together.
This makes pretty dull reading. The lines are very repetitive. The cook might fall
asleep halfway through making breakfast. Here is an alternative:
There is nothing like the smell of fresh pancakes in the morning to make the whole
day sparkle. They're easy to make, too. Start with a big mixing bowl and add in 2
cups of flour, a cup of milk, and an egg. After that you just need a few more things.
A pinch of salt. Two tablespoons of sugar. Maybe some fruit. Turn on the griddle
and start mixing it all together.
The second example has all of the same information, but every sentence is
different. It starts with a long, flowing sentence about the appeal of pancakes.
The second sentence is much shorter. After a couple of longer sentences there is
a short, choppy list. Variety is the key.
Taken from: www.whitesmoke.com/weekly-downloads.html
Thursday, February 19, 2009
February 27, 2009
None, but you can always READ!
"Education Expert Advice from Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S.
Question: What are the benefits of reading as a teen?
Answer: Reading as a teen leads to success. When teens read more than just their classroom assignments, research clearly shows that they generally do well in school. First of all, the extra reading expands their vocabularies. It also shows them how different writers put down their thoughts leading to better writing skills. And teens who read more serious literary works gain skills in handling complex ideas. The more teens read, the more information they pick up. This leads to a solid core of knowledge that is useful in a wide variety of classes. For example, the teen who reads biographies has a better understanding of prominent people studied in history classes.
Another big dividend of reading as a teen is a good score on the verbal section of a college admissions test. No other activity builds the vocabulary and comprehension skills needed to do well on these tests as well as reading.
Besides helping teens do well in school, reading also helps them expand their horizons as they learn more about people and the world. Plus, reading can show teens that everyone has problems in his or her life and may even help teens see solutions to their own problems. Finally, reading is enjoyable. It can bring a great deal of pleasure to teens."
http://school.familyeducation.com/teen/reading/40617.html
Miss Clark
None, but you can always READ!
"Education Expert Advice from Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S.
Question: What are the benefits of reading as a teen?
Answer: Reading as a teen leads to success. When teens read more than just their classroom assignments, research clearly shows that they generally do well in school. First of all, the extra reading expands their vocabularies. It also shows them how different writers put down their thoughts leading to better writing skills. And teens who read more serious literary works gain skills in handling complex ideas. The more teens read, the more information they pick up. This leads to a solid core of knowledge that is useful in a wide variety of classes. For example, the teen who reads biographies has a better understanding of prominent people studied in history classes.
Another big dividend of reading as a teen is a good score on the verbal section of a college admissions test. No other activity builds the vocabulary and comprehension skills needed to do well on these tests as well as reading.
Besides helping teens do well in school, reading also helps them expand their horizons as they learn more about people and the world. Plus, reading can show teens that everyone has problems in his or her life and may even help teens see solutions to their own problems. Finally, reading is enjoyable. It can bring a great deal of pleasure to teens."
http://school.familyeducation.com/teen/reading/40617.html
Miss Clark
February 24, 2009
Journal: February is Snack Food month. Write an expository essay (five paragraphs -5) telling how to make your favorite after-school snack.
*Expository writing = An expository writing is meant to inform the reader. These are examples of expository writing:
* Tell what happened when...
* Write a report on...
* Explain how to...
* Describe how to (for)...
Link to expository writing: http://www.geocities.com/fifth_grade_tpes/expository.html
Miss Clark
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Biography Rubric
Biography Report Scoring Guide
Student_____________________________________
Score Report Component Criteria Comments
/20 Report Cover Illustration
Hand-drawn illustration, includes person’s name, birth & death dates
/20 Timeline
Timeline of at least 8 events in the person’s life and pictures are included
/25 Report Ideas & Content
• Where and when the person was born & died
• Where the person grew up, childhood life
• Adult life and why the person is famous
• How this person made an impact on others' lives
• Quotes and interesting information about the person
/25 Bibliography – Citing Sources
Read and locate information from three sources:
• Biography novel
• Internet source
• Encyclopedia (on-line or print)
/10 Important Person Poem
Five (5) line poem including important events in the person’s life
TOTAL: ________/100
Student_____________________________________
Score Report Component Criteria Comments
/20 Report Cover Illustration
Hand-drawn illustration, includes person’s name, birth & death dates
/20 Timeline
Timeline of at least 8 events in the person’s life and pictures are included
/25 Report Ideas & Content
• Where and when the person was born & died
• Where the person grew up, childhood life
• Adult life and why the person is famous
• How this person made an impact on others' lives
• Quotes and interesting information about the person
/25 Bibliography – Citing Sources
Read and locate information from three sources:
• Biography novel
• Internet source
• Encyclopedia (on-line or print)
/10 Important Person Poem
Five (5) line poem including important events in the person’s life
TOTAL: ________/100
Friday, February 13, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
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