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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Wednesday

1st block  Grammar- Coordinating Conjunctions March 17, 2010

List coordinating conjunctions: And, or, but, so, nor, yet, for*
*for is usually a preposition unless it means because or the reason for.
  • Example (for as conjunction)  The children were tired, for they had run a long distance.
  • Example (for as preposition).  The students were busy for a long time.
p. 475. Exercise 60 -
Write the coordinating conjunctions in sentences 1-6
Daily:  Answer questions about Chap. 23
1. What was Atticus's response to Bob Ewell's "attack"?

2. What is Atticus' planning for Tom Robinson?
3. What is a capital offense?
4. What problem does Jem have with juries?
5. Why don't town people serve on juries?
6. Interestingly, there was one person on the jury who was ready to let Tom go free. What family was he from?
7. What physical evidence are we given in Chap. 23 that Jem is growing up?
8. What is Jem's definition of family background?
9. What does Scout say about folks?
10. Jem mentions Boo again at the end of the chapter. What does he say?
We read Chap. 24 in class; Read Chap. 25-26 for homework.

2nd block:  Speech Bellringer - Section 1 Review p. 10  answer questions 1-3. For numbers 1 and 3 write the question and fill in the correct answer. Question 2, you may give the answer only.
Paper Plate - Personal Introduction Speeches

3rd block Advanced Speech Bellringer:  p. 390 - List the three parts of the typical organization pattern for a brief impromptu speech.
Divide into groups to present sales commercial for the product "Thuginator."  Group presentations.

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