Friday , March 14, 2014

1. Friday, March 14, 2014 • In My Homework, please write: • Ex. 51, p. 427 • Do Synonyms & Antonyms • Spelling Quiz Unit 11

2. Daily Language Practice • 1. Whitman saw Lincoln often in Washington, D.C., and admires him tremendously. (1) • 2. He felt that he represented American democracy in it best and most purest form. (2)

3. Vocabulary Unit Eleven • Practice Spelling • Today is March 14, 2014. • If I can’t read it, it is wrong. • Predict your score. • Begin Synonyms & Antonyms.

4. Vocabulary Practice • 1. The soldier was given a medal for his _____ in combat. • 2. I will ____ dad while you finish setting up his surprise party. • 3. Students are often not very ____ on a Monday morning; they usually want to sleep. • 4. That cherry soda has a tendency to ____ clothes so do not get any on you. • 5. I enjoy his ____ me with the stories about his various vacations.

5. Ex. 50, p. 426-7 • 1. Preston’s dad bought him several tiny cars for his birthday. • 2. He told Preston and his friends stories about “matchbox” cars. • 3. In 1952, one of their creators gave his daughter a small “Road Roller” in a matchbox-sized container. • 4. Two toy-store owners gave the “matchbox” name to the cars. • 5. Initially, stores sold children and adults four different models of these cars.

6. Ex. 51, p. 427 • For ex. 51 • Write sentence. • Label each predicate noun, predicate pronoun and adjective.

7. TAS Questions • What can you tell me about surfing? • How can you construct meaning from informational texts?

8. Sentences. • How can I effectively use them?

9. Why a resume?