iDENTIFYING THEME WORKSHEET 3
Similar to the worksheet 2 that we completed in class, students are to read the short passages and identify the theme of them. Then, they are to cite evidence from the text that supports their theme.
tHE mAIN tHEME - tHE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
Read the excerpt from the passage and answer the 3 questions on theme on a separate sheet of paper. Summarize the main points of the article in the space provided on the back of the handout. Due Monday, November 9th.
Study Island pre-assessment
Students were given a reading packet with 4 short stories and 20 multiple choice questions on Thursday. The packet is due on Monday.
Practice creating persuasive leads
We have been working on the above handout for 2 days now. I have conferred with each of you individually about how you can improve your introductions, and left notes on the handout for you to refer to. Complete the Persuasive leads handout and turn it in tomorrow - Tuesday, October 27th.
Remember that your introduction should have 3 components:
Remember that your introduction should have 3 components:
- Hook - either an anecdote or question (if you choose to do a question, it must be open ended; that means, it cannot be answered with a yes or no
- Connecting statement to your claim (elaboration)
- Claim - choose a side on the argument
Sentence and sentence fragments a
For each numbered line, determine if the group of words is a complete sentence, or a sentence fragment.
A complete sentence is a group of words that has both a verb and a subject.
A sentence fragment is a group of words that is either missing a verb or a subject.
A complete sentence is a group of words that has both a verb and a subject.
A sentence fragment is a group of words that is either missing a verb or a subject.
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sENTENCE AND SENTENCE FRAGMENTS B
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sentence and sentence fragments c
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The diary of anne frank
Students were to answer the questions to Entry's 3 +4. Due Wednesday the 15th
Argumentative Essay
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Narrative Prompt
Interview a family member on their experience working as a teenager. Include the following:
- Name and their relationship to you (ex. mother, uncle, sister, etc.)
- What was their first job - name and industry (ex. J.C. Penny, Retail)
- How old were they when they got the job
- Did they have to wear a uniform; what did it look like?
- How did they get to work? (ex. walk, bus, drive)
- What values did they learn? (ex. time management, organization, etc.)
- What challenges did they face at the job? (ex. getting along with people, affect their grades, etc.)