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andSuccess CriteriaStudents will be able to:

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Learning Targets

• recognize transition word problems within sentences> identify correct transition in writing

• understand commonly misused/misspelled words in own writing> create word maps for spelling/usage words> use commonly misspelled/misused words in own writing


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1. familiar2. fascinate3. fiery4. foreign5. forty6. generally7. government8. height9. heroes10. humorous11. hypocrite12. immediately

Spelling/Usage list:

In Writer’s Notebook, write a story using all 12 spelling/usage words.


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give your own definition of the word

Create a concept map for your word

Word in Middle

tell why word is difficult to spell for many and create a technique/tip to spell correctly

use the word in a sentence and identify the part of speech

create a symbol or picture that demonstrates the meaning of the word


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giving assurance to someone or over something

Create a concept map for your word

DEFINITELY

It's difficult to spell because of the i's and the placement of the e many people confuse this word with defiantly

KEY: there is NO A!!! Remember DEFINITE and then just add ly

We should definitely do spelling words every week since most people spell these common words wrong.

used as an adverb here


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TueNov. 18

Learning Targets

· recognize punctuation errors in other’s writing> identify correct punctuation in other’s writing

· understand how to compare and contrast biographies and portraits> begin writing a compare contrast of Obama portraits


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Compare Contrast Expository Writing1. Write 5 sentences that describe a wellknown

political, religious, or entertainment figure 2. Underline the subject once and verb twice –

determine if they agree


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Who did you write about?


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Disagreement can arise from different interpretations of the same facts or from emphasizing some facts and ignoring others

Fact vs. Opinion


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Read 5.10: Comparing and Contrasting Biographies


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In Writer's Notebook• Think of 2 friends/relatives

• Imagine each is writing a biography about you

• How would the biographies differ? Why?


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CompareContrast Writing AssignmentWrite an essay for Ms. Homanick's Art Class comparing and contrasting the two portraits of Barack Obama. Notice color, light, facial expression. clothing, and the position and stance of the subject.

• Purpose: To compare and contrast two portraits of the same subject

• Audience: Art Students

• Length: 34 paragraphs


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WedNov. 19

Learning Targets

• recognize transition word problems within sentences> identify correct transition in writing

• understand parallel structure> define and identify parallel structure

• understand aspects of comparecontrast writing> complete the writing a comparecontrast response to Obama

portraits


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Parallel Structure


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Parallel StructureDefinition: using same PATTERN of words, phrases or clauses

Reason: to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance


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Examples of Parallel Structure

With GERUND form:> Mary likes hiking, swimming, and bicycling.

With INFINITIVE phrases:> Mary likes to hike, to swim, and to ride a

bicycle.or

> Mary likes to hike, swim and ride a bicycle


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Parallel Structure

• Outcome: Sentences and paragraphs that are symmetrical, elegant, and clear.

• In contrast: When one (or more) items in a series is not parallel, the reader's expectation of symmetry is violated. The sentence is confusing and awkward.


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Close Your Eyes and Imagine What You See

How does the image of the cabin change?

The repetition of the word "with" creates phrases that add both detail and rhythm to the sentence


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Parallel StructureDeliberate repetition of the prepositional phrase creates the parallel structure of the sentence

You can repeat NOUNS, VERBS, ADVERBS to create parallel structure


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1. The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner.

2. The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and his motivation was low.

3. The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and to do some warmup exercises before the game.

4. The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that there would be time for him to show his slide presentation, and that questions would be asked by prospective buyers.

5. The dictionary can be used to find these: word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and looking up irregular verbs.


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The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.The teacher said that he was a poor student because he waited until the last minute to study for the exam, completed his lab problems in a careless manner, and lacked motivation.The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, that they should not eat too much, and that they should do some warmup exercises before the game.— or —The coach told the players that they should get a lot of sleep, not eat too much, and do some warmup exercises before the game.The salesman expected that he would present his product at the meeting, that there would be time for him to show his slide presentation, and that prospective buyers would ask him questions.The dictionary can be used to find these: word meanings, pronunciations, correct spellings, and irregular verbs.


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ThuNov. 20

Learning Targets

• understand the logical sequence of sentences in a paragraph> identify which order of sentences is logical

• understand parallel structure> define and identify parallel structure

• understand commonly misused/misspelled words> identify spelling words in context

• apply the steps of the writing process to an expository essay> use expository writing to produce a sustained, complete, and effective essay


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Mr. Sines is familiar with making foreign policies, the government, and students who are humorous.

The heroes were fascinated by the victims' height, how much they weighed, and severity of injuries.

Generally, a hypocrite over forty will want to argue with anyone, will want to try to be funny, and say fiery remarks.

Mrs. Horne immediately left the game after the team lost, garbage was picked up, and locking the doors.


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Spelling/Usage list: 3rd hour


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Spelling/Usage list: 2nd hour


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Spelling/Usage list: 1st hour


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1st hour


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Which invention has had a greater impact on society – the telephone or the television?

Write 5 sentences that explain your opinion – underline subjects once, verbs twice


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What is other technology that you use regularly? Write down as many as you can in 1 minute


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Expository Writing Summative Assessment

> What technological innovation has had the strongest influence on your personal life or on society as a whole?

> Write an expository essay that explores the logical connection between an invention and its consequences.

> Use any of the following organizational patterns: Informational (like the Business Plan) Cause and Effect, ProblemSolution or CompareContrast

INVENTION ESSAY

ROUGH DRAFT in WRITER'S NOTEBOOK DUE MONDAY

• Context: This year's Inventor's Day Contest• Audience: Panel of Judges who are teenage and adult inventors


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PreWriting Questions:• How might the world be different if this invention did not exist?• What are the positive and negative effects of the invention?• What analogy could I use to describe the invention?• From what perspective will I write?• Would a visual enhance my essay?

• Why am I writing?• For whom am I writing?• What point do I want to make?• How can I best use the information I have to make my point? (problemsolution, causeeffect, comparecontrast)

After brainstorming your idea consider the following:


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