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.

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

January 6, 2014In the upper right corner of your

notebook, write today’s date EXACTLY this way.

Title your page:

How to Take Notes

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.

Yes, you write this too…

Use abbreviations, or “text language”

* Examples: Wednesday = Wed.

People = pplHomework = hmwk

Make your notes neat and legible!* If you can’t read it then it

isn’t helping you to remember the information.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

In an EXPOSITORY ESSAY remember to SHOW your reader with your words. Don’t tell.

What does that even mean?!Discussion Time

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.

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”

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.

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.

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.