--Pick up an index card from the front table. On the index card, write the three sentences below. Finally, label the subject and verb of each of the sentences.
- I go walking in my sleep.
- You are another day older.
- Wisdom often comes with age.
S. the C.
--If you were absent last class, you must complete the On-Demand Writing task (SEE 3/28/2014 AGENDA) ASAP. Make arrangements with Mr. Martin.
--our main focus today is on the following standard:
English 9 students:
--ceremonial dropping of the hammer
Instruction -- The Grammar Hammer--“Missing comma after an introductory element”
--go over the Jump Off by labeling the S/V for each of the provided sentences
--Transition -- pick up the "Missing comma after an introductory element" packet from the front table--read instructions, add commas to the sample sentences, model rule/tips with sample sentences above
--our main focus today is on the following standard:
English 9 students:
- Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of English 9 grammar hammer rules.
--ceremonial dropping of the hammer
Instruction -- The Grammar Hammer--“Missing comma after an introductory element”
--go over the Jump Off by labeling the S/V for each of the provided sentences
--Transition -- pick up the "Missing comma after an introductory element" packet from the front table--read instructions, add commas to the sample sentences, model rule/tips with sample sentences above
--complete PRACTICE
--go over PRACTICE, reiterating rule/tips
--For HW, prepare for the "Missing comma after an introductory element" assessment--you must really “know your way around” this error and fixing it in order to be successful on said assessment.
Transition -- column by column, pick up your writing piece from last class and your last grammar hammer assessment from Mr. Martin
Writing Workshop/Application Activity
--go over PRACTICE, reiterating rule/tips
--For HW, prepare for the "Missing comma after an introductory element" assessment--you must really “know your way around” this error and fixing it in order to be successful on said assessment.
Transition -- column by column, pick up your writing piece from last class and your last grammar hammer assessment from Mr. Martin
Writing Workshop/Application Activity
--Mr. Martin explains rationale behind "the one comment"
--re-read your writing piece and attend to Mr. Martin's comment:
- if you need the quotation integration document, see Mr. Martin
--reflect upon your performance on the last grammar hammer assessment--what areas still have room for growth?:
- revisit materials related to your areas for growth--revise your writing piece (e.g., box FANBOYS words)
Transition -- re-submit your writing piece
HW Time
Closure -- Final Countdown (time permitting)
HW
--Prepare for the "Missing comma after an introductory element" assessment, which will take place next class.
--Actively read Chapter 5 (if you have not already done so) and Chapter 6 of Dragonsong via the Post-it Note Strategy. We're almost at the halfway point of the novel already! Expect Mr. Martin to collect some of your Post-its soon.
--YOU MUST BRING YOUR DRAGONSONG BOOK TO CLASS EVERY DAY BETWEEN NOW AND THE END OF THE DRAGONSONG UNIT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR BOOK, EXPECT CONSEQUENCES FOR LACK OF PREPARATION.
