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Bellringer : Who leaves a letter on Melinda’s locker and what does it say?

Week 5: October 3 - October 7 English.SST.201: (13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to join simple clauses. Bellringer : Who leaves a letter on Melinda’s locker and what does it say?.

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Bellringer : Who leaves a letter on Melinda’s locker and what does it say?

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  1. Week 5:October 3 - October 7English.SST.201:(13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to join simple clauses

  2. Bellringer: • Who leaves a letter on Melinda’s locker and what does it say?

  3. Bellringer:What scene did you choose to draw about yesterday and why? Answer the question using comma and a conjunction.

  4. Thursday: DOL • I went to the Homecoming Dance so I were not able to get in because I had three hall sweeps. (3 errors) • We have a pep rally today but I’m very excited about it. (2 errors)

  5. When I took my 1st quarter report card home, I was so excited to show my mom, and dad. 1 My mom said that if I made the A honor roll she would surprise me with something big so I knew I 2 was about to get a present! When my mom saw that I made the A honor roll, she gave me two Drake tickets! I wanted to take my sister but, I took my best friend 3 instead. 1. A. No change B. mom and, C. mom and dad D. ,mom and dad. A. No change B. big, so I C. big so, I D. big so I, A. No changeB. sister, but I C. sister but I, D. sister but I Monday: Practice ACTSkill: Comma Conjunction

  6. Directions: Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction (underline it!). Please add correct punctuation! You can rearrange or add words in the sentence to make it sound better, but only if it's necessary. 1. The black dog has won many prizes. He doesn't know many tricks. 2. She saw a cat run in front of her. She fell down while roller-skating. 3. There was a bad storm on the ship. The boat crew did not know how to handle it. 4. I wanted to buy a baby Pitbull. I started to save my money. 5. Terry did not like to read. She was not very good at it. Conjunctions Activity

  7. Definition: Sad, pathetic “I open up a paper clip and scratch it across the inside of my left wrist. Pitiful. If a suicide attempt is a cry for help, then what is this?” -pg. 87 PITIFUL

  8. Definition: A possible danger; a threat “The prisoners’ faces are menacing--you can’t take your eyes off them.” -pg. 92 MENACE

  9. 1. The mascot battle rages on! What is it about? How many choices have been considered/rejected? 2. How does Melinda feel about “Job Day?” Why do you think she feels this way? 3. Melinda recounts the “immigration debate” that takes place in History class. How does the debate go? How does David react? What important lesson does Melinda learn? 4. Thanksgiving at Melinda’s house. What a mess! What happens and what does it say about Melinda’s family and home life? How does Melinda feel about it all? 5. What does Melinda do with the turkey bones? Why do you think she does this? 6. How does David become Melinda’s“hero” in history class? What does he do? 7. Finally! There is a new mascot name! What is it? Do you think they will finally keep this one? Why or why not? 8. Christmas comes. What does Melinda do to prepare? What gift does she receive from her parents? Why does she STILL remain silent about what happened to her? 9. When Melinda returns to school, she amazes with her athletic ability in gym class. Her teacher is wowed. How do you think this make Melinda feel? Why? 10. How does Melinda continue to struggle with her subject in art? Why do all the kids like Mr. Freeman and his class? 11. IT stalks Melinda. How does he treat her? Why do you think he stalks her? 12. What happens when the school counselor calls about Melinda痴 grades? What is the response from the parents, Melinda, and then Melinda’s mother? Speak Activity: End of “Second Marking Period”DIRECTIONS: The class will be split into 4 groups. Each group will get a set of 3 questions. On poster paper, write the questions and answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Remember you’ve learned that a SENTENCE has a SUBJECT and a PREDICATE! You MUST include a FANBOYS conjunction in every response!

  10. Bellringer: Do you think that Heather is a good friend to Melinda? Why or why not?

  11. Monday: DOL The whether in chicago has been, windy yet it has been beautiful. (4 errors) My grades on my progress report will help me understand why its important to come to school everyday, and do all my work. (2 errors)

  12. Since I know the semester just started last week, I know I have a chance to start over and become a better a student. 1 This would mean that I would have to come to school every day, and on time. This would also 2 mean that I would need to pay attention in class, and I would 3 need to do all of my work. 1. A. No change B. over, and become C. over and, become D. over and become, A. No change B. day and on time C. day and, on time D. ,day and on time A. No changeB. class and, I C. class and ID. class and I, Monday: Practice ACTSkill: Comma Conjunction

  13. Combine the following sentences with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so). 1) She went to work. She did not want to go. 2) The scientists trained him well. They helped him find a job when his training was through. 3) Polar bears are fierce, territorial animals. Grizzly bears are the same. 4) Aaron canceled our plans together. I went by myself. 5) I will not give in to you. I am a strong person that can live life on my own. Conjunctions Activity

  14. Definition: A confusing and hard problem or question “How can I shop with Mom if I don’t want to talk to her? She might love it--no argiong that way. But then I’d have to wear the clothes she picked out. Conundrum--a three-point vocab word.” -pg. 98 CONUNDRUM

  15. Definition: an agreement that is reached by two people “Mr. Freeman has found a way around the authorities again. He painted the names of all his students on one wall of the classroom, then made a column for each week left of school. Each week he evaluated our progress and makes a note on the wall. He calls in a necessary compromise.” -pg. 103 COMPROMISE

  16. Speak Activity Melinda’s art helps her escape reality. Draw a picture of a scene from the novel that you think stands out in your mind. Please make sure to describe the picture in at least five complete sentences. Please use five different FANBOYS conjunctions with correct punctuation. You MUST UNDERLINE the conjunctions.

  17. Tuesday: DOL Today we were be working in groups, for I have to make sure that the people in my group do they’re work. (3 errors) I am confident that I will complete the free right assignment (2 errors)

  18. Tremel was on his way to school but stopped at the 1 corner store to buy some chips. He also wanted to buy Gatorade but the store 2 ran out the night before. Tremel made it to class on time and he had a successful 3 school day. 1) A. No Change B. school, but stopped C. school but, stopped D. school but stopped, A. No ChangeB. Gatorade, but theC. Gatorade but, D. Gatorade but the, 3) A. No Change B. on time and, he C. on time, and he D. on, time and he Thursday: Practice ACTSkill: Comma Conjunction

  19. This weekend I went to see the musical “FANBOYS.”I appreciate music with meaningful lyrics. I also enjoy connecting with others. When I arrived, I could not find parking. I could not find my tickets. Eventually I found tickets with a scalper who offered me the tickets if he could sit next to me. I could spend the whole concert frightened by this sketchy person. I could go home without hearing the sweet tones of my band. I had these two options. I made my decision to leave quickly. Before I could leave, the band members themselves arrived. I told them my story. They offered me free entrance to the concert. Thursday: FANBOYS ActivityDirections: Rewrite the following paragraph using FANBOYS conjunctions to combine sentences. Make sure to include correct punctuation where necessary. Underline the conjunctions you use.

  20. Exit Slip: Did the 3 P’s Plus One Strategy help you understand the passage better?

  21. Definition: a nest of wasps “I am not listening too closely as Heather ahems her way to what is on her mind. The noise of four hundred mouths moving, consuming, pulls me away from her. The background pulsing of the dishwashers, the squeal of announcements that no one hears--it is a vespiary, the Hornet haven.” -pg. 104 VESPIARY

  22. Definition: breaking of trust “Notes of love and betrayal are passed hand over hand as if the lab tables were lanes on Cupid’s Highway.” -pg. 109 BETRAYAL

  23. Heather betrayed Melinda by deciding to no longer be friends with her. Heather was trying to gain popularity and felt as though Melinda’s depressed self was pulling her down. Think of a time someone close to you betrayed you. I will not grade this on grammar or punctuation. Just write. Write about how it made you feel. What happened? Did things get better? Although I won’t be grading this on grammar or punctuation, you need to write a FULL PAGE. Include as many DETAILS as possible. Speak Activity:Friendship Free Write

  24. We be goin to a halloween party tomorrow and we will be attending another party on sunday ciara often she likes to play board games yet She doesn’t like to be around people Friday: DOL

  25. Friday: Quiz Part 1 English.SST.201: (13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to join simple clauses The housing market may still be on its way to recovery and the economy still on shaky grounds, but there are still 1 people who can surely afford to purchase these new properties. One of these people is a superstar from the NBA, for he makes millions a year. 2 The waterfront location, and state-of 3 the-art entertainment room will also most likely appeal to the hardworking player. A. NO CHANGEB. grounds but there C. grounds; but there D. grounds but, there 2) A. NO CHANGE B. NBA for he, C. NBA for, he D. ,NBA for he 3. A. NO CHANGEB. waterfront location and state-of-the-art C. waterfront and, state-of-the-art D. ,waterfront and state-of-the-art

  26. Friday Quiz Part 2 English.SST.201: (13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to join simple clauses Tatianna terrorizes the poodles next door yet she adores the German 4 shepherd across the street. She often plays with the German shepherd but he has fleas. She is 5 allergic to dogs and, cats which is 6 why she can’t get her own. 4) A. NO CHANGE B. yet, she adores the C. ,yet she adores the D. yes she adores, the 5) A. NO CHANGEB. shepherd; but he has C. shepherd but, he has D. shepherd, but he has 6) A. NO CHANGE B. dogs, and cats C. ,dogs and cats D. dogs and cats

  27. It was a Wednesday afternoon and James was just settling 7 down to work on his assignment when the telephone rang. Some of the others were going to the 8 park, but he still had work to complete so could not join them. James was angry and threw his 9 book down in temper. 7) A. NO CHANGEB. afternoon, and James C. afternoon and, James D. afternoon and James, 8) A. NO CHANGEB. are going to the park but he C. was going to the park, but he D. were going to the park but, he 9) A. NO CHANGEB. James was angry, and threw C. James will be angry, and threwD. James was angry and, threw Friday: Quiz Part 3 English.SST.201: (13-15) Use conjunctions or punctuation to join simple clauses

  28. Speak Activity:FACEBOOK PAGE • For this activity you are to draw out what Melinda’s facebook page would look like. This is an individual project. You must include: • A picture • Friends • Wall posts • A status • About Me Section • Interests Section

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