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Hope you enjoyed your break!Get your journals from the crate and turn to
the next blank page.You need to turn your cell phone (iPod,
MP3, etc.) OFF or put it on silent and place it in the mini-crate.
Welcome
Back
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January 6, 2014In the upper right corner of your
notebook, write today’s date EXACTLY this way.
Title your page: How to Take Notes
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Here’s what you write now…Your notes do NOT have to be complete sentences.
* They’re YOUR notes to help YOU remember information. Write the important things that will help you remember.
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Yes, you write this too…
Use abbreviations, or “text language”
* Examples: Wednesday = Wed.
People = pplHomework = hmwkMake your notes neat and legible!
* If you can’t read it then it isn’t helping you to remember the information.
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Write this too…
Organize your notes.
Column Style
Main Idea
Notes Causes of Civil War
- Slavery- South wanted
lower taxes- South made
their living from farms.
Example Example
You can use the margin of your paper or make your columns within the red line of your
paper.
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Yeah, write this too…
Organize your notes.
Webbing
Main Idea
Notes
Notes
Notes
Put your main idea in a circle or box. Have strands to show sub-main ideas or notes about that main idea.
Civil War Causes
slavery
South wanted lower taxes
South made living from farms
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4th 6wks VocabularyTurn to the next 4 blank pages – one
can be the back of the last page. Write “4th 6wks Vocabulary” in the upper right corner. Like this
Every MONDAY we will have vocabulary words that you will
write down and look up the definition in the dictionary. This is
the page you will do that on.
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4th 6wks Vocabulary Use the dictionary to write
the definition to the following words:
Ambiguous Clarify RecognizeContemporary
When you’re finished, leave the dictionary on your desk and put your journal in your
class crate at the back.
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January 7, 2014Turn to the next blank page – there is
nothing on the front or back of the page. Write today’s date in the upper right hand corner EXACTLY like this…
Title your page:Two Main Parts of a Sentence
We will be using “Webbing” for note taking.
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Here’s what you write now…Words make up the two main parts of a sentence: the SUBJECT and the PREDICATE.SUBJECT
Tells who or what a
sentence is about.
Often a noun or pronoun
Noun: names a person place, object/thing, or idea.
Pronoun: can take the place of a noun, but doesn’t specifically name a person, place, thing, or idea.
Usually appears before the verb.
Verb: describes action of noun or pronoun.
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Write this down too…
Predicate
Includes the verb, and tells what’s
being done to the subject.
May represent an action or thought.
Singular: One action. Ex: …captured the flag.
Compound: Two actions Ex: …captured the flag and scored a point.
Can be singular or compound.
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Here are some examples. You might want to write down at least two of each.
The pirates captured the ship and stole its treasure.John and Peter quit their jobs to pursue a career in acting.The boy runs. (Who or what runs? The boy.)
The bandits captured the stagecoach. (singular)The bandits captured and looted the stagecoach. (compound)
Subject Examples
Predicate Examples
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BELL RINGER – January 8, 2014Can be done on the same page
as your Subject & Predicate examples.
Use your vocabulary words from this week to create a
complete sentence for each word. That means you will
have a total of FOUR complete sentences. Identify the
SUBJECT, the PREDICATE, and the VOCABULARY word in your
sentence.
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January 8, 2014Turn to the next blank page – there is
nothing on the front or back of the page. Write today’s date in the upper right hand corner EXACTLY like this…
Title your page:Commonly Misused Punctuation:
Apostrophe, Comma, and End Punctuation
We will be using “Column Style” for note taking.
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Let’s get started with the notes! Correct punctuation is used to clarify the meanings of sentences.
Apostrophe ‘
- Shows PossessionAdd -’s to form the possessive of most singular nouns and plural nouns not ending in s.
Ex: My mother’s car is
black.- Creates a contraction
or shortened forms of words.
Ex: I’m (I am), We’re (we
are), You’re (you
are).
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More notes…
Comma , - Separate main clauses
within sentences which are joined by coordinating conjunctions.
Ex: Doug will play the game, or he will mow
the lawn. - Used to separate elements
that introduce or modify sentences.
Ex: After looking at several cars, Michael decided on a sporty model.
FANBOYS (For And Nor But Or Yet So)
- Use with dates that include a month, day, and year.
Ex: January 7, 2014- Use with large numbers.
Ex: 234,578
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BELL RINGER – January 9, 2014Add to your 4th 6wks VocabularyUse the dictionary to look up the
definition to the word: revise
On the next blank page (after your notes from yesterday).
Use your sentences from yesterday and revise the
sentences and use apostrophes and commas in the sentence.
You should have FOUR new sentences.
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Continuing from yesterday’s Commonly Misused Punctuation Notes…End Punctuation
- Periods end most sentences.
Ex: Mary asked us about selling her cell phone. - Question marks end direct
questions.Ex: Is Mary going to
sell her iPhone? - Exclamation points end emphatic statements.
emphatic: speaking or acting in a forceful way; excited; enthusiasm. Ex: Mary sold me her cell iPhone for $10!
Sit down!
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Exit Ticket – January 9, 2014You need to do this on a sheet of
paper to turn in.Write your heading in the upper left
corner inside of the red line:First & Last NameClass PeriodCoach Cole – EnglishJanuary 9, 2014
Week 1: Vocabulary Sentences
Directions: Write a paragraph (5 to 8 sentences) using your vocabulary words,
apostrophe, comma, and end punctuation. Use a highlighter to highlight the subject,
predicate, vocabulary word, and the punctuation in each sentence.
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Turn to 4th 6wks Vocabulary Section Use the dictionary to write
the definition to the following words:
Overview Reliable Transition
Expository Revise ConveyWhen you’re finished, leave the dictionary
on your desk and turn to the next blank page and write today’s date in the upper
right corner: January 13, 2014.
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Elements of an Expository EssayJanuary 13, 2014What is an expository essay?
An essay in the PRESENT TENSE that defines and explains an IDEA or ANOTHER PERSON.3 Simple Steps to a Successful Expository Essay
1. READ the quote.2. THINK about the statement
given and how it applies to the quote.
3. WRITE
ThesisDetails
ExamplesReasons
Importance
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Introductory/lead paragraph invites the reader to explore the topic.
Thesis statement found in the introductory/lead paragraph and reveals the overall purpose of the
essay.Main Point
Main Point
Main Point
Body of Essay Supporting details
about main point.
Supporting details about main point.
Supporting details about main point.
Concluding paragraph – restates the thesis and offers the reader the opportunity to think more on the topic.
Expository Pillar
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In an EXPOSITORY ESSAY remember to SHOW your reader with your words. Don’t tell.
What does that even mean?!Discussion Time
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Paraphrase relevant facts or stories.
Elaborate on key components.
(to expand or give more detail)
Use specific details and examples to support the main idea.
Proofread and delete unrelated or unnecessary information.
STAY FOCUSED ON THE TOPIC.
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Turn to the next two side-by-side blank pages.
Get a copy of the MODEL ESSAY – PROMPT and the EXPOSITORY MODEL ESSAY.
Model Essay - Prompt Expository
Model Essay
Set your page up like this (use glue, tape, or staple):
Model Essay Prompt on the LEFT page Model Essay on the
RIGHT page.
Use a sticky note to make a tab that says “EXPOSITORY ESSAY MODEL”
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ExampleLook at the MODEL ESSAY – PROMPT.
READ the following quote
Always roll up the sleeves on your shirt. It gives the impression that you’re working, even if you’re not.
– Ashton Kutcher
THINK about the following statement: The first impression of another person is what stays in the memory.WRITE an essay explaining the importance of getting to know people before forming an opinion about them.
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First, let’s take a look at the prompt.
READ the following quoteAlways roll up the sleeves on your
shirt. It gives the impression that you’re working, even if you’re not.
– Ashton KutcherTHINK about the following statement:
The first impression of another person is what stays in the memory.WRITE an essay explaining the importance of getting to know people before forming an opinion about them. When you see the word
“explaining” that’s the keyword you need to remember to know that it is an EXPOSITORY essay.
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More on the prompt.Be sure to –
• Clearly state your controlling idea
• Organize and develop your explanation effectively
• Choose your words carefully
• Use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences.
This tells you what the grader (person reading your paper) will be looking for.
Thesis statement
USE THE DICTIONARY to check spelling.