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 * Grammar and Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt **** Internet Review **

As you visit each site and complete the activities, take a screen shot to show that you completed each activity, so I can grade it!

1. Visit [|http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1458] Earn 500 grains of rice on English Vocabulary and take a screen shot.

2. Earn 500 grains of rice on English Grammar then take screen shot. [] go to grammar

3. Visit [] –

4. Visit

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Complete the Super Challenge Quiz for Grades 6, 7 and 8

What was your score? Remember to take a screen shot of each! Grade 6? Grade 7? Grade 8?

5. Visit

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Take a screen shot of the certificate that you earned!

6. Visit

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Complete the three appositives exercises and take a screen shot or each!


 * Tuesday 3-31-15**

Poetry


 * Monday 3-30-15**

Wrote a letter about spring break.


 * Thursday 3-19-15**

Completed WS 19.1


 * Wednesday 3-18-15**

Finish paper.


 * Tuesday 3-17-15**

Use the S-E-E Writing Model

Find an article and use the following to complete the assignment.

1st paragraph- I read about xxxxxxxxxxxx because xxxxxxxxxx. For example xxxxxxxxxx. Another example xxxxxxxxxxx. As a result or Therefor xxxxxxxxx. 2nd paragraph-I learned xxxxxxxxxxxx because xxxxxxxxxx. For example xxxxxxxxxx. Another example xxxxxxxxxxx. As a result or Therefor xxxxxxxxx. 3rd paragraph- The last thing is xxxxxxxxxxxx because xxxxxxxxxx. For example xxxxxxxxxx. Another example xxxxxxxxxxx. As a result or Therefor xxxxxxxxx. 4th paragraph- conclusion


 * Monday 3-16-15**

Complete WS 19.2 about complete subjects and predicates.


 * Friday 3-13-15**

Wrote sentences with participles, participle phrases, adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases.


 * Thursday 3-12-15**

Write 3 sentences: simple with a participle or participle phrase, compound and complex. Finish IXL W.1, W.2 and W.3


 * Wednesday 3-11-15**

Finish IXL W.1, W.2 and W.3


 * Tuesday 3-10-15**

Finish and hand in posters. Finish IXL W.1, W.2 and W.3


 * Monday 3-9-15**

Finish and hand in posters. Finish IXL W.1


 * Thursday 3-5-15**

Get started on your misplaced modifiers poster.


 * Wednesday 3-4-15**

Misplaced Modifiers


 * Tuesday 3-3-15**

Finish grammar presentation


 * Monday 3-2-15**

Finish grammar presentation


 * Friday 2-27-15**

Add the following:

Indirect Object Articles Coordinating Conjunctions Subordinating Conjunctions


 * Thursday 2-26-15**

Make a Parts of Speech presentation

Grammar Include the following: Subject Noun Subject Pronoun Action Verb Helping Verb Linking Verb Direct Object Predicate Noun or Pronoun Predicate Adjective Prepositional Phrases Infinitives Adjectives Adverbs


 * Wednesday 2-25-15**

1. Review participle phrases. 2. Write 5 sentences with participle phrases. 3. Finish paper and 15 sentences.


 * Tuesday 2-24-15**

Finish paper and write out the first 15 sentences making sure that they are perfect!


 * Monday 2-23-15**

Finish paper and write out the first 9 sentences making sure that they are perfect!


 * Thursday 2-19-15**

Write papers. They need to be over 500 words.


 * Wednesday 2-18-15**

Participle Phrase WS


 * Tuesday 2-17-15**

Adverb WS 16.2


 * Monday 2-16-15**

Write and identified simple, compound, complex, and compound/complex sentences


 * Friday 2-13-15**

Everyone finish types of sentences on IXL and write sentences on the whiteboard.


 * Thursday 2-12-15**

Share your folktale and read your Part II to the class. Finish IXL, types of sentences.


 * Wednesday 2-11-15**

Share your folktale and read your Part II to the class.


 * Tuesday 2-10-15**

Finish folktale assignment and be ready to read your Part II tomorrow.


 * Monday 2-9-15**

Read and pick a folktale from the following site: http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html

Write the following from the folktale you chose:

characters setteng conflict climax resolution

Write a Part II for the folktale.


 * Friday 2-6-15**

Wrote sentences and made new sentences with others.


 * Thursday 2-5-15**

Finish GRAMMAR handout and finish EE.1-EE.4


 * Wednesday 2-4-15**

Work on GRAMMAR handout.


 * Tuesday 2-3-15**

Work on IXL start the EE.1-EE.4


 * Monday 2-2-15**

Completed an adverb worksheet.


 * Friday 1-30-15**

Finish paper then finish IXL R.2


 * Thursday 1-29-15**

Write a paper using the S-E-E Writing Model

1st paragraph After looking at the CNN website, I chose an article about __titled,"____." I chose this article because____.__

__2nd and 3rd paragraphs__

__I learned that__. For example ___. Another example__ _. As a result or Therefore _.

4th paragraph is a conclusion. Please write how you feel or your reaction to the article.


 * Wednesday 1-28-15**

R.1 on IXL then start R.2


 * Tuesday 1-27-15**

Adjective Clauses Worksheet.


 * Monday 1-26-15**

Adjective Clauses Worksheet.


 * Friday 1-23-15**

Wrote a simple sentence, compound sentence, 3 complex sentences and a compound/complex sentence.


 * Thursday 1-22-15**

IXL P.1


 * Wednesday 1-21-15**

10 minutes finishing up papers.

Wrote 10 sentences and identified parts of speech.


 * Tuesday 1-20-15**

Using the handout about people you admire, write a 4 paragraph paper using the S-E-E Writing Model

3rd 9 weeks!


 * Wednesday 1-14-15**

Finished 10 sentences and wrote sentences identifying parts of speech for points.


 * Tuesday 1-13-15**

Wrote and labeled the 1st 10 sentences of your story.


 * Monday 1-12-15**

Finish your paper and work with peers to make it great!


 * Friday 1-9-15**

Wrote a simple, compound and complex sentence. Write a 2 page paper about anything you wish.


 * Thursday 1-8-15**

Wrote and identified compound and complex sentences. Completed a worksheet identifying simple, compound and complex sentences.


 * Wednesday 1-7-15**

Wrote and identified compound and complex sentences.


 * Tuesday 1-6-15**

Completed the Indirect Object worksheet.

Wrote simple, compound and complex sentences.


 * Monday 1-5-15**

Wrote and talked about your break.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFSQAiR2b7g


 * Wednesday 12-16-14**

Short Story Project


 * Tuesday 12-16-14**

Short Story Project


 * Monday 12-15-14**

Short Story Project


 * Friday 12-12-14**

Short Story Project


 * Thursday 12-11-14**

Short Story Project


 * Wednesday 12-10-14**

Start final product!


 * Tuesday 12-9-14**

Graded rough draft. They are due today!


 * Monday 12-8-14**

Finish rough draft.


 * Friday 12-5-14**

Picked a holiday card and started the holiday writing project.

Short Story Project

Use your imagination and description to create a short story (400 word minimum – 800 word maximum) based on a holiday card scene. Your story must include setting, characters (human and/or animal), conflict, rising action, climax, resolution, and theme appropriate for the holiday season.

General Layout of Project:


 * Page 1 – Cover Page **
 * Use colored paper with card attached
 * Include title of story
 * Include author’s name (you!)


 * Page 2 – Title Page **
 * Use white typing paper
 * Include title of story, author and illustrator (you!), publisher, place of publication (Hutchinson, KS), and copyright date (December 2014)


 * Page 3 – Dedication Page **
 * Use white typing paper
 * Must have a complete sentence dedication to someone of your choice


 * Page 4 – Endorsement Page **
 * Use white typing paper
 * Include (3) endorsements by classmates (each one must be in quotation marks and signed)

1 small, 1 medium, 1 large (minimum) ***Extra pictures/borders will enhance your project**
 * Page 5+ - Story Pages **
 * Use white typing paper
 * Must have reference to Holiday
 * Write in first person (I, we) or third person (he, they)
 * Use at least 5 direct quotes of characters written correctly (10 quote max.)
 * Must include at least 3 colorful (original) illustrations relating to your story

Thursday 12-4-14


 * Read all the comics in the class. Pick the one that you feel is the best and write a paragraph explaining your choice using the S-E-E Writing Model **

Wednesday 12-3-14


 * Finish narrative comic strip.**

Tuesday 12-2-14


 * Finish your Thanksgiving Break paper. Then turn a narrative from your break into a comic strip.**

Monday 12-1-14


 * Write about your Thanksgiving Break using the S-E-E Writing Model**

Monday 11-24-14


 * Write a sentences identifying adjectives and adverbs.**

Thursday and Friday


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Wednesday 11-19-14


 * Finish typing your informational essays and work on [] CC.1 adverbs**

Tuesday 11-18-14


 * Finish 3 sentences and make sure that they are our folder. Finish typing your informational essays and work on []**

Monday 11-17-14


 * //Using buhlerdocs, name a documet,//** //sentences, **drag it or move it to YOUR writing folder**//


 * Number 1. Write a sentence on buhlerdocs with the following parts of speech and label them: SN or SPN, AV, Preposition, OP, ADJ, and ADV**


 * Number 2. Write a sentence on buhlerdocs with the following parts of speech and label them: SN or SPN, AV, DO, ADJ, and ADV**


 * Number 3. Write a sentence on buhlerdocs with the following parts of speech and label them: SN or SPN, LV, PrN, or Pr ADJ.**

Wednesday 11-12-14


 * Finish informational writing assignment using the S-E-E Writing Model**

Tuesday 11-11-14


 * Highlighted magazine article and started writing you paper using the S-E-E Writing Model**

Monday 11-10-14


 * Completed the front of a grammar worksheet and found an article from a magazine to write about.**

Friday 11-7-14


 * //Using buhlerdocs, name a documet,//** //sentences, **drag it or move it to YOUR writing folder**//


 * Number 1. Write a sentence on buhlerdocs with the following parts of speech and label them: SN or SPN, AV, Preposition, OP, ADJ, and ADV**


 * Number 2. Write a sentence on buhlerdocs with the following parts of speech and label them: SN or SPN, AV, DO, ADJ, and ADV**


 * Number 3. Write a sentence on buhlerdocs with the following parts of speech and label them: SN or SPN, LV, PrN, or Pr ADJ.**


 * When finished work on IXL Adverbs CC.1**

Thursday 11-6-14


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 * Finish Adjectives BB.1 then start Adverbs CC.1**

Wednesday 11-5-14


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 * Adjectives BB.1 then start Adverbs CC.1**

Tuesday 11-4-14


 * //Use buhlerdocs, name it sentences, drag it or move it to YOUR writing folder//**


 * 1. Write a sentence on buhlerdocs with the following parts of speech and label them: SN or SPN, AV, Preposition, OP, ADJ, and ADV**


 * 2. Write a sentence on buhlerdocs with the following parts of speech and label them: SN or SPN, AV, DO, ADJ, and ADV**


 * 3. Write a sentence on buhlerdocs with the following parts of speech and label them: SN or SPN, LV, PrN, or Pr ADJ.**


 * When finished work on IXL Adverbs CC.1**

Friday 10-31-14


 * Worked on IXL adjectives or BB.1**
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Thursday 10-30-14


 * Worked on IXL adjectives or BB.1**
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Wednesday 10-29-14


 * Worked on IXL prepositional phrases or N.2**
 * http://www.ixl.com/**

Tuesday 10-28-14


 * Write sentences focusing on adverbs, direct objects, and adjectives.**

Monday 10-27-14


 * Read stories to the class and checked prepositional phrases with me.**

Friday 10-23-14


 * Work on squash cemetery assignment.**

Thursday 10-22-14


 * Finished labeling every word of the first 5 sentences, and started the Squash Cemetery assignment.**

Wednesday 10-22-14


 * Students finished narratives and rewrote the first 5 sentences labeling every part of speech.**

Tuesday 10-21-14


 * Students finished narratives and rewrote the first 5 sentences labeling every part of speech.**

Monday 10-20-14


 * Students finished narratives and rewrote the first 5 sentences labeling every part of speech.**

Thursday 10-16-14


 * Read papers with no pronouns to the class. Work on narrative.**

Wednesday 10-15-14


 * Write half a page about doing something with friends or family. When finished, students will identify all the pronouns. Now rewrite the paper without the pronouns.**


 * Work on narrative paper.**

Tuesday 10-14-14


 * Labeled parts of speech on the rest of the worksheet.**


 * Write half a page about doing something with friends or family. When finished, students will identify all the pronouns.**

Monday 10-13-14


 * Labeled parts of speech in 6 sentences.**


 * Wrote 1st draft of a narrative.**

Friday 10-10-14


 * Finish all prewriting and print it!**

Thursday 10-9-14


 * Continue working on narrative.**


 * Setting- 150 words**
 * Conflict- 25 words**
 * Climax- 25 words**
 * Resolution 50 words**
 * Rising action**
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 * 3**
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Wednesday 10-8-14


 * Worked on IXL prepositional phrases or N.2**
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Tuesday 10-7-14


 * Finish character, mother and father descriptions by Wednesday. Start writing 150 words about the setting.**

Monday 10-6-14


 * Type 250 words about the main character of your narrative. Type 150 words about your character's mother and 150 words about the father.**

Friday 10-3-14


 * Free writing and talked about simple, compound and complex sentences.**

Thursday 10-2-14


 * Wrote sentences and identified subjects, verbs, direct objects, prepositional phrases and adjectives.**

Wednesday 10-1-14


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Tuesday 9-30-14


 * Started writing definitions and writing your own examples of sentences with helping verbs and being verbs.**
 * Wrote 4 sentences and labeled all the verbs correctly in each.**
 * The first sentence needs an action verb, the second a linking verb, the third a helping verb and the fourth a being verb.**

Monday 9-29-14**

Talked about the worksheet from Friday. Started writing definitions and writing your own examples of sentences with action verbs and linking verbs.

= Verbs =

example: Jack **ran** a marathon. **ran** is the **action verb**
 * action verbs**- words that show action....visible actions or action of the mind

examples: We **are** going to a basketball game. **are** is the **helping verb** and **going** is the main verb or **action verb.** Your car **should be** crushed**. should** and **be** are both **helping verbs** and **crushed** is the main verb or **action verb.**
 * helping verbs**- verbs that help the main verb in a verb phrase.

examples: He **is** happy. My brother **is** a dentist.
 * linking verbs**- links or joins the subject of the sentence to a noun, pronoun or adjective which renames or describes the subject.

examples: I **am**. They **are**.
 * being verbs**- state of being in the form of the verb, be. They are: am, is, are was, were


 * Friday 9-26-14**

Labeled prepositions, object of the preposition and wrote some sentences.


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 * [[file:buhlerphms/Prepositions.pdf|Download]]
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 * Thursday 9-25-14**

Wrote sentences, identified and labeled the prepositions, object of prepositions, subjects, and verbs.


 * Wednesday 9-24-14**

Wrote sentences with prepositional phrases and identified them.

Write a sentence with two prepositional phrases. Write a sentence with a prepositional phrase at the beginning and at the end. Write a sentence with a prepositional phrase and an infinitive phrase.


 * Tuesday 9-23-14**

Finished prepositional phrase posters and wrote examples on the white board. Talked about infinitives.


 * Monday 9-22-14**

Introduced prepositions and prepositional phrases. Students are making a poster with 10 different sentences including 10 different prepositions and 10 different prepositional phrases. Please include a picture or pictures to go with the sentences.

= Prepositions: = Here are some common prepositions:
 * [[image:buhlerphms/prepositions.png caption="prepositions.png"]] ||
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Prepositional Phrases start with a preposition and end with a noun or pronoun.


 * Friday 9-19-14**

Work on your figurative language paper about you. Please write about yourself and include as many figurative language as possible. I want to read about YOU.


 * Thursday 9-18-14**

Students are writing a paper about themselves using including 7 examples of figurative language. The paper needs to have the following figurative language: metaphor, simile, analogy, alliteration, irony, hyperbole, and onomatopoeia.

The paper starts with alliteration with 2 sentences reacting or adding to the alliteration. This does not have to make sense. The alliteration should be fun.


 * Wednesday 9-17-14**

Finish idiom assignment. Write 3 examples of alliteration and irony.


 * Tuesday 9-16-14**

Took a quiz over metaphor, simile, analogy, onomatopoeia, personification and hyperbole.

Choose an idiom and make a poster. One side is the literal meaning and the other is the figurative meaning. Due Wednesday!


 * Monday 9-15-14**

Review onomatopoeia, personification and hyperbole. Wrote one of the 3 on the white board and everyone labeled them. Write your very own example of onomatopoeia, personification and hyperbole for tomorrow.


 * Friday 9-12-14**

Wrote 3 examples of metaphors. Wrote 3 examples of similes. Wrote 3 examples of analogies.

The link below has the definitions! Figurative Language


 * Thursday 9-11-14**

Mrs. Bowman helped students log into the computers and buhlerdocs. Everyone needs to create a folder for writing class. When creating your folder please use your last name comma first name, then your class period and writing.

Started figurative language presentations. Use the figurative language link for definitions and examples. The following figurative language will be in the presentation: metaphor, simile, and analogy.


 * Wednesday 9-10-14**

Review metaphor, simile and analogy. Wrote one of the 3 on the white board and everyone labeled them. Write your very own simile, metaphor and analogy for tomorrow.


 * Tuesday 9-9-14**

Wrote 3 examples of metaphors. Wrote 3 examples of similes. Wrote 3 examples of analogies.

The link below has the definitions! Figurative Language

Here are some examples of metaphors.

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 * Monday 9-8-14**

Finish 10 story summaries. You will hand them in tomorrow. Make sure you have 10 different story summaries of 3-5 sentences with a simple picture for each.


 * Friday 9-5-14**

Ten Stories About Me

Write 3-5 sentences summarizing longer stories about you! Include a picture with each!