P4 | English Assignments

Happy Reading!

Use the slides, checklist, and rubric to revise your writing to earn as many of the 100 points as possible.

If you need help printing: Email Mrs. Brucato by 8:30 am on Friday, 4/24.

A few project reminders:

Neatly attach all four paragraphs (Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.15 spacing) to your symbol in some way (no white-on-white; see Mrs. Brucato for construction paper!)
Display a typed 1-2 sentence symbol explanation + your theme statement (any font/size; big and bold) on your symbol.
Write your name where it is easily found.

You may drop off your amazing projects in the morning before school starts on Tuesday; my door will be open at 8:00 am!

Today, you will learn how to correct comma splices and run-on sentences using four strategies. After the lesson, please revise ALL of the lead-ins in your Giver project paragraphs so there are NO comma splices or run-ons.

Follow the order listed below:

1. Notes: 
Update your Table of Contents: Fixing Run-ons and Comma Splices (2 pages).
Glue in the TWO yellow handouts.
Fill in your notes (image attached).
Complete the practice handout on your own or with your table partner.
2. Practice: 
Play the Blooket --  60 questions answered correctly for full credit. 
You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 
NICKNAME = First name + first two initials of your last name: HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2.
There will be a quiz next week.

See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes if you were absent.

1. Finish paragraph #2 AND paragraph #3 by the start of our next class. 

Resources —> ✂️ The Giver Project —> Paragraph Outlines

2. Continue working on your symbol at home this weekend! Reminder: your symbol cannot just be a drawing.

These two pages were glued into your notebook today. If you didn't finish during class, please complete for homework. 

If you were absent, see Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes.

During class today, you started researching and collecting evidence for your final argument essay. 

Reminders:
Add all source links to the doc attached here, even if you chose to use the paper notetaker.
Press "Turn in" on this assignment at the end of class today. 
This is NOT homework. Please do not work on it outside of class.

Let's take your knowledge of the 26 Greek and Latin Word Parts you learned last week to the next level! There will be a quiz next Wednesday.

1. Memorize all 26 word parts. 

2. Play the Blooket to practice defining words with these word parts. Answer 50 questions correctly for full credit. 

You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 

Nickname = first name + first two initials of last name (ex. HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2)

New year, new Blookets!  If you were absent, copy down the notes (attached) and see Mrs. Brucato for the handout.

1. Memorize all 26 word parts taught in class today. This knowledge can help you figure out the meaning of new words. 

2. Play Blooket for more practice. Answer 50 questions correctly for full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 

*To receive credit, use your first name and the first two initials of your last name (ex. HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2). NO NICKNAMES, please!

Next class, there will be a 20-point reading comprehension quiz on "The Tell-Tale Heart." You will be able to refer to the story during your quiz, but it would be a good idea to reread it beforehand and review any missed questions on the solos. Because it is an open-book quiz, there will be no retakes.


Review the following Solos to help you study:
Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 1
Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 2
Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 3
Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 5

1. Compare your pre-assessment (GREEN) and post-assessment (PURPLE) rubrics AND stories side-by-side. 
2. Complete the reflection attached using complete sentences.

You may use your notebook, brainstorming handout, story arc, wall charts, and slides from our lessons. You MAY NOT copy/paste anything onto your doc.

This is a product assessment worth 50 points. You will have one hour to plan, draft, revise, and edit. Choose a story with only one or two scenes (make sure it has a beginning, middle, and end) so you can finish it in time. 

BREATHE! Time to show me what I know you can ALL do! Good luck and happy writing!

Today in class, you learned that the best writers are their own best editors. The final draft of your story is due before our next class.

Homework: 
Complete your "Narrative To-Do List" (attached).
Revise your story until all of the boxes are "YES" on the Writing Checklist in your notebook.
Record yourself reading your story out loud to catch any last-minute errors.
Areas to focus on:
-"Turning on the lights" with your dialogue
-Formatting dialogue
-Adding transitions
-Paragraphing correctly
-Writing in 3D (setting, actions, thoughts, dialogue)
-Strengthening the lead
-Strengthening the ending
-Conventions (Use Spell Check!)
-Following your story arc

Homework: Finish your 5 sticky note annotations in your notebook. Mrs. Brucato will check for completion tomorrow at the start of class.

If you were absent today:
1. Listen to or read the short story attached here to introduce our Realistic Fiction unit. 
2. As you listen, write 5 sticky notes about what makes this story realistic: Characters? Setting? Problem? Solution? Theme? 
3. See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes when you return.

Print the final draft of your paragraph and bring it to class on TUESDAY, 8/26, with a photo of yourself. Your photo should be of only you, and it can be from any time in your life. We will be decorating them in class to display on our classroom walls!  

*If you need Mrs. Brucato to print for you, email her before 8 a.m. on the due date. If you wait until you get to class, it will be considered late.