Thursday, February 3, 2011

Friday, February 4, 2011

Bell-Ringer:  character in Words by Heart Quiz.doc


Test on mis- , definition, and words

New spelling assignment -less means without

Suffix to study:   -less which means without       Extra Credit:  -less makes words into adjectives.
Words to learn:
1.    hopeless
2.    useless
3.    careless
4.    fearless
  1. worthless
Review of meanings: Know these for points.
un- means not
im- means not
il- means not
The prefixes un-, im-, and il- are found on adjectives.
mis- means incorrect or bad (If is found on words that are verbs and sometimes nouns.)


 From Words by Heart:
pages 73-79    Sammy and Winslow and the tree
pages 96-99   The White Man's Burden

Noticing how we learn about characters.
 


similes and metaphors 
Do you understand the difference between literal and figurative?
Do you understand the difference between a metaphor and a simile?


Extra Credit:

Quotes and Poems on Forgiveness


Reminder: Third Term Requirements