January 29, 2008
We did an activity with the suffixes -able and -ible, and found a general rule about when to use -able and when to use -ible. We also discovered that these suffixes turn words into adjectives -- most of the time.
A1 only: On a sheet of lined paper (file under "Reading") write at least 5 sentences about a time when you really wanted to win (or to at succeed at something).
All classes: On the same lined sheet of paper where you wrote your entry about winning,
list groups that have been treated with cruelty or disrespect. Label it groups that have been treated with cruelty or disrespect. Think of what you know of history and of the world. Make a list of at least 5 groups.
Book orders were handed out. They are due by January 31.
If you have extra time in class, read your portfolio book.
Make sure you've turned in your portfolio book approval. You'll still get full points, but have missed the chance for the ten extra credit points.
We created a "choral montage" using sentences from Words By Heart.
Reading from Words By Heart:
A1 to the bottom of page 14 "She sat silent beside him the rest of the way home."
A2 to the bottom of page 14 "She sat silent beside him the rest of the way home."
A3 to the bottom of page 14 "She sat silent beside him the rest of the way home."
(This class didn't get to do the choral montage yet. They wrote down pages and words to remind them where their sentences are.)
A4 to the bottom of page 14 "She sat silent beside him the rest of the way home."
