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May 10, 2010 Conventions Day 3

May 10, 2010 Conventions Day 3. In the fourth sentence of paragraph 1, what is the intended meaning of both instances of the word “its?” What does “its” actually mean? Find the place in the text where “its” is actually used correctly. Explain why it is correct. Today we will:.

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May 10, 2010 Conventions Day 3

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  1. May 10, 2010Conventions Day 3 • In the fourth sentence of paragraph 1, what is the intended meaning of both instances of the word “its?” • What does “its” actually mean? • Find the place in the text where “its” is actually used correctly. • Explain why it is correct.

  2. Today we will: • Practice sentence combining. • Begin work on Act II project! • Read! • Divide work.

  3. Read the following sentences.Combine them! • I am really enjoying a novel called Cold Mountain. • Charles Frazier wrote Cold Mountain. • Cold Mountain is a Civil War novel.

  4. Now, pick the best way to combine the sentences. • I am really enjoying a Civil War novel which is by Charles Frazier, Cold Mountain. • I am really enjoying Cold Mountain, a Civil War novel by Charles Frazier. • A novel by Charles Frazier, Cold Mountain, that I am really enjoying, is a Civil War novel. • Cold Mountain, which is a Civil War novel, is by Charles Frazier, and I am really enjoying it.

  5. Try combining these sentences. • Jogging by yourself is enjoyable. • It is a healthy form of exercise. • You can become familiar with your neighborhood.

  6. Which is the best sentence? • You can become familiar with your neighborhood when jogging by yourself, which is an enjoyable and healthy form of exercise. • Jogging by yourself is an enjoyable, healthy exercise and a good way to become familiar with your neighborhood. • Jogging is an enjoyable and healthy form of exercise through which you can become familiar with your neighborhood and do by yourself. • An enjoyable and healthy form of exercise is jogging, which you can do by yourself, and you can become familiar with your neighborhood.

  7. Mini-Assessment Writing B • Review the questions you missed. • Choose up to three questions you missed. • On your score sheet document: • Record the question number and what that question required the student to do. • Explain why the correct answer is correct. • Explain why you think that question caused you difficulty. Remember to save in our class folder!

  8. Homework • Prepare presentation. Due on Tuesday, May 18.

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