7th grade classes--We learned about "preposition hot spots" in class today. Hot spots include dangling prepositions, which are usually just adverbs, and infinitive phrases, which look like prepositional phrases with verbs!
Throughout these grammar mini lessons, we have focused on how modifiers impact our language. In fact, we often get a kick out of seeing how we'd talk without these modifiers--like cavemen and women!
8th grade classes--We got up out of our seats today and sorted some comparing and contrasting expressions. Students should have the body paragraphs of their C/C work written by early next week. In fact, we'll be talking more about the lead and conclusion tomorrow and Thursday, so it's completely possible that students have a complete draft finished by then.
Hint: Don't forget to explain those scenes you mention in your paper. Dust off your anecdotal skills and use your sensory description in your explanations.
All classes: 2 RRJ entries due Friday, November 6, 2009.
Fondly,
Mrs. V~
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