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Daily Agenda/Bell RingerQuarter 1
2009-2010
Monday, 9/14/09Objective:
Students will: identify pronouns and antecedents.Agenda:
Bell Ringer: IDENTIFY THE PRONOUNS: 1. He is my best friend. 2. We arrived at seven, but they came even later. 3. Jane said that she called you last night. 4. After we eat, let’s go to the movies. 5. Matt and he are taking trumpet lessons.
AVID School Supply Drive—donate by Friday for extra credit
Open House: Wednesday, 9/23Check suppliesOrganize binderNotesPractice
PronounsNominative Case
Singular: I, you, he, she itPlural: we, you, they
Objective CaseSingular: me, you, him, her, itPlural: us, you, them
Possessive CaseSingular: my, mine, your, yours, his, her, hers,
itsPlural: our, ours, your, yours, their, theirs
Tuesday, 9/15/09Objective: Students will identify pronouns.Agenda:
Bell Ringer: IDENTIFY THE PRONOUN AND ANTECEDENT 1. The orchestra will give its final performance tonight. 2. The orchestra have tuned up their instruments. 3. Marla and Denise played their trumpets together. 4. Neither the conductor nor the musicians have taken their
places on stage. 5. Each musician played his or her solo.
AVID School Supply Drive—donate by Friday for extra credit
Open House 9/23NotesGrade p. 25P. 27, Ex. 7
Pronoun NotesReflexive Pronouns
Singular:, myself, yourself, himself, herself, itselfPlural: ourselves, yourselves, themselves
Common Indefinite PronounsAll both few no one anotherEach many nothing any eitherMost others anybody everybody neitherSeveral anyone everyone nobody someNone someone anything everything
Demonstrative PronounsThis that these those
Interrogative PronounsWhat which who whom whose
P. 25, Exercise 61. we—Janice and Bonnie
our—Janice and Bonnieus—Janice and Bonnie
2. I—Gwenyou—Karame—Gwen
3. his—Armonhers—Karen
4. them—poemstheir—children
5. her-Stacy
Ex. 6 continued6. he—Miguel7. Your—Leon
I—Mrs. Johnsonit—report
8. they—twins 9. she—Lani
us—Lilly, Pearl10. his—Kent
their—parents
Wednesday, 9/16/09Objective: Students will identify pronouns and
antecedents.Agenda:
Bell Ringer: IDENTIFY THE PRONOUNS AND ANTECEDENTS 1. The report is written, but it still must be typed. 2. The guests could see themselves on the television set. 3. Andrea and Lynn said they enjoyed the fair. 4. Paul told Mary that he received an A on his math test. 5. Jason makes himself breakfast every morning.
AVID School Supply Drive—donate by Friday for extra credit
Open Hours, 9/23Grade p. 27, ex. 7Pronoun practice
Write each pronoun and identify its antecedent
1. Malcolm and his family flew to Scotland to see where their ancestors had come from.
2. They took a ferry to Lewis Island, where Malcolm’s mother’s grandmother had once lived with her family.
3. There they found her house, complete with its original furnishings.
4. “You must be my relatives, too,” said Mrs. Morrison, opening the door to their knock.
5. “We are related to your great-aunt,” said Malcolm.
6. “She was my great-grandmother,” he added.
7. “I remember your grandmother,” Mrs. Morrison said to Malcolm’s mother. “She was younger than mine.”
8. “In fact, you remind me of her,” she added.
9. Mrs. Morrison showed the family the house and served them lunch.
10. They enjoyed the baked potato, but when she offered them haggis, only Malcolm ate it.
Write each pronoun and identify its antecedent
Answers1. his—Malcolm
their—Malcolm and his family2. They—Malcolm and his family
her—grandmother3. they—Malcolm and his family
her—grandmotherits—house
4. You—Malcolm and his familymy—Mrs. Morrisontheir—Malcolm and his family
5. We—Malcolm and his familyyour—Mrs. Morrison
Answers—continued 6. She—great aunt
my—Malcolmhe—Malcolm
7. I—Mrs. Morrisonyour—mothershe—grandmothermine—Mrs. Morrison
8. you—motherher—grandmothershe—Mrs. Morrisonme—Mrs. Morrison
9. them—family10. They—family
she—Mrs. Morrisonthem—the familyit—haggis
Thursday, 9/17/09Objective: Students will identify sentences with
vague pronoun references.Agenda:
Bell Ringer: In one paragraph (5-7 sentences), describe one goal that
you have for this year. How are you going to reach that goal?
AVID School Supply Drive—donations due by FridayGrade pronoun practiceVague pronoun practice
Homework: bell ringers due tomorrow
Correct the pronoun errors1. Lisa and Jenn wanted to take her car.2. Lisa went to get them.3. Each car handles differently, depending on
how it is pressed.4. Paul’s dog chased their tail.5. The storms destroyed every house she hit.
Correct the case and number errors
6. Whom was the coach of the team?7. The javelins were kept in the case.8. After the meeting everyone are going to Jan’s
house.9. Send the winning teams to we.10. Them are a great relay team.
Friday, 9/18/09Objective:
Students will: identify pronouns and their antecedents; correct pronoun errors in sentences.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Write at least five endings for the
phrase, “I have always…”Turn in bell ringersQuiz
Monday, 9/21/09Objective:
Students will: recognize the ways in which pronouns must agree with their antecedents; use correct pronoun-antecedent agreement in writing..
Agenda:Bell Ringer: If you were a famous entertainer, how would
you treat your fans? How would you like them to treat you? Your response should be at least one paragraph (5-7 sentences).
AVID School Supply Drive—donate until 9/30Open House is Wednesday, 5-7pmNotesPronoun-antecedent agreement
Homework:Pronoun practice
Pronoun Notestheir—pronoun that shows ownershipthey’re—they arethere—indicates location
your—pronoun that shows ownershipyou’re—you are
its—pronoun that shows ownershipit’s—it is
Pronoun notesClear Reference: A pronoun must clearly refer to
its antecedent.Unclear reference
Andy wanted Nathan to use his car.Clear reference
Andy wanted Nathan to use his own car.Unclear reference
Ann got them and handed them over to Julia.Clear reference
Ann got the key.s and handed them over to Julia
Pronoun notesNumber: A pronoun may be singular or plural.
Gender: A singular pronoun referring to a third person may be masculine, feminine, or neuter (neither masculine or feminine). All other pronouns, including plural pronouns, are neuter.The man got ready for his vacation.Mrs. James was driving her car.Every dog has its day.
The pronoun is neuter because animals are referred to as neuter unless the sex is known.
I’m up to my old tricks. The pronoun is neuter—first-person pronouns are neuter.
The two boys ran until they got to the school. The pronoun is neuter because all plural pronouns are neuter.
Tuesday, 9/22/09Objective:
Students will: identify pronoun-antecedent agreement; identify sentences with vague pronouns.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Write one paragraph about the
funniest thing that ever happened to you.AVID School Supply Drive—donations due by 9/30Open House is tomorrow, 5-7 pmPronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Homework:Pronoun workout
Wednesday, 9/23/09Objective:
Students will identify and correct sentences with vague pronoun references.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Last night you fell asleep while typing at your
computer, but your fingers kept on typing. What did you write? Your response should be at least one paragraph (5-7 sentences).
AVID School Supply Drive—donations due by 9/30Open House: tonight 5-7pmGo over yesterday’s workPass back papers
Homework:Finish Unclear Pronoun exerciseReview for quiz
Thursday, 9/24/09Objective:
Students will identify and rewrite sentences with unclear pronoun references.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Imagine that you have been asked to
choose an animal to be the new school mascot. Write a paragraph explaining what animal you have chosen and why it is appropriate as the school mascot.
Turn in Bell RingersAVID School Supply Drive—donate by WednesdayLate PassesQuiz
Monday, 9/28/09Objective:
Students will rewrite sentences with unclear pronoun references.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: In what place would you least like to
live? Write a paragraph explaining why.Avid School Supply Drive—donations due by
WednesdayQuiz review
Homework:Simplifying with Pronouns
Tuesday, 9/29/09Objective:
Students will identify indefinite pronouns.Agenda:
Bell Ringer: You have won an Oscar for your acting ability. Write your acceptance speech that is at least one paragraph in length.
AVID School Supply Drive—donations due TOMORROW
Sign up for math and/or reading tutoring ASAP AIM High! Receive extra credit for attending
Collect homeworkIndefinite Pronoun Exercise
Thursday, 10/1/09Objective:
Students will: review indefinitely pronouns; practice pronoun-antecedent agreement.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Would you want to be a star if you were so famous
that you could never go out alone without hundreds of fans clamoring around you asking for autographs? If so, how would you handle your adoring fans? Explain in one paragraph.
AIM High Tutoring—extra credit for attending For math and/or reading
Check answers to p. 182 ex. 20P. 183 ex. 21
Homework:Bell Ringers due tomorrowReview for quiz
Friday, 10/2/09Objective:
Students will identify and correct sentences with unclear pronoun references.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Do you think it would be more difficult
to be blind or to be deaf? Why? Your explanation should be at least one paragraph.
Tutoring applications due MondayTurn in Bell Ringers (4)Quiz
Homework:Find an article in the newspaper or a magazine and
circle all the pronouns.
Monday, 10/5/09Objective:
Students will read and respond to an article.Agenda:
Bell Ringer: Why is there so much violence in schools? What can be done to stop the violence in schools? Respond in at least one paragraph.
Tutoring applications due TOMORROW“How to Battle School Violence”
Circle all statements that are facts Underline all statements that are opinions
Homework:Write one paragraph (at least 5 sentences) in
response to today’s articlePronoun test tomorrow
Tuesday, 10/6/09Objective:
Students will identify and correct unclear pronoun references.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: List five things that you must do in
order to get an A or B before the end of the quarter.
Tutoring applications due TODAYCollect homeworkTest
Thursday, 10/8/09Objective:
Students will: review 5-week exam; find evidence to support a claim.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Write a paragraph supporting the
statement “Beauty is only skin deep.”Collect yesterday’s workExam ReviewClaim/evidence
Homework:Continue working on finding evidence to support
your claim
Friday, 10/9/09Objective:
Students will write a paragraph in response to an article.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: “Pick battles big enough to matter,
small enough to win.” What do you think this means? Respond in one paragraph.
Turn in bell ringersReader’s Response Paragraph
Homework:Finish paragraph
Reader’s Response ParagraphTopic Sentence/ClaimEvidence
S—Statistics F—Facts E—Examples S—Stories Q—Quotes
AnalysisConcluding Sentence
RRP1. Claim
2. Evidence
3. Analysis—why does this support your claim
4. Concluding sentence
Tuesday, 10/13/09Objective:
Students will read and respond to an article.Agenda:
Bell Ringer: What is your biggest fear? Write about the fear and how you deal with it. Your response should be at least one paragraph (5-7 sentences).
Collect homeworkActive Reading
Homework:Create a claim for today’s article
Wednesday, 10/14/09Objective:
Students will make a claim and find evidence to support it.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: What is your favorite movie of all
time? Explain why in one paragraph.Reader’s Response Paragraph
Find SFESQ Write a full paragraph that includes claim, evidence,
analysisHomework:
Finish your paragraph.
Thursday, 10/15/09Objective:
Students will make a claim and find evidence to support it.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: What do you want to be when you
grow up? Why? What do you need to do in order to achieve that goal? Explain in one paragraph..
Reader’s Response Paragraph Find SFESQ Write a full paragraph that includes claim, evidence,
analysis
Homework:Finish your paragraph.
Monday, 10/19/09Objective:
Students will discuss and develop an argument based on a text.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Write a paragraph describing what
was probably most importantt o you when you were three.
Collect paragraphCollect “Nocturn” questionsDiscuss questionsIs the narrator guilty?
Homework:Finish paragraph in response to question: Is the
narrator guilty?
Tuesday, 10/20/09Objective:
Students will identify supporting details in a paragraph.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: “When people show you who they are,
believe them the first time.” What do you think this quote means? How does it apply to your life? Respond in one paragraph.
Extra Credit: Attend A Midsummer Night’s Dream Navy Pier, Friday 4:30pm, Saturday 11am Write a 2 paragraph reflection
Paragraph analysisRewrite paragraph
Homework:Rewrite paragraph
Paragraph Analysis1. Your partner’s name2. Identify the topic sentence3. Identify the evidence4. Identify the analysis5. Does the evidence support the claim? Why
or why not?
Wednesday, 10/21/09Objective:
Students will use supporting details to prove a claim.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Is it important to have school spirit?
Why or why not? Respond in one paragraph.Extra Credit: Attend A Midsummer Night’s
Dream Navy Pier, Friday 4:30pm, Saturday 11am Write a 2 paragraph reflection
Partner paragraphsHomework:
Enjoy the game!
Monday, 10/26/09Objective:
Students will analyze claims and evidence in a paragraph.Agenda:
Bell Ringer: You have just been informed that your garbage will not be picked up for a year. Write a plan for dealing with this situation. Consider ways to create less garbage and other ways to get rid of garbage. Your response should be at least one paragraph.
Turn in bell ringersPICTURES ARE TOMORROW!Collect work from FridayParagraph rewrite with a partnerCritique paragraphs
Homework:Look pretty for pictures!
Monday, 11/2/09Objective:
Students will analyze arguments, evidence, and analysis.Agenda:
Bell Ringer: At this point in time, what grade do you feel you deserve in this class? Your response should be at least one paragraph.
Extra Credit: Donate 1 box of tissue by MondayExtra Credit: Buy Monster, by Walter Dean MyersAll tutoring programs begin todayCollect work from last weekParagraph critique
Homework:Based on the critique you received today, identify how
you can improve your paragraph.
Tuesday, 11/3/09Objective:
Students will: identify claim, evidence, and analysis; use supporting details to prove a claim.
Agenda:Bell Ringer: Write one paragraph about what you consider to be
the most pressing problem in the United States and what people can do about that problem.
Extra Credit: donate 1 box of tissue by Monday Monster by Walter Dean Myers by Monday Late Passes due by Monday
10-Week Exam on ThursdayCritique paragraphsRewrite paragraphs
Homework:Finish rewriting paragraph