Tuesday

1st, 2nd, and 5th:  Test practice questions
1. Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
The teachers at the conference voted for ________ favorite authors.
a. its
b. his
c. her
d. their

Choose the sentence that contains a pronoun error.
a. The hen caught his wing on the nail.
b. Mother brought her appointment book.
c. The doctor and the patient told their jokes while the power was off.
d. Grandfather sharpened his chisel.

Choose the sentence in which the underlined pronoun is an error.
a. Both Dwight and his cousin are bringing their music.
b. Either Sarita or Maria can pay her tutor.
c. Every ballerina is wearing her tutu.
d. Each of the band members is practicing their songs.
Class Work - Worksheets on direct and indirect objects (1st, and 5th); 2nd - finish paragraphs from Seabiscuit
 
Speech Bellringer 4th and 6th - Jan. 18, 2001;  read Communication breakthrough p. 32
Answer questions 1 & 2
Class work - Planks of Confidence - group activity work & presentations