Mrs. Comer's class will have a spelling test on Friday, so study, study, STUDY!!!
The words and definitions are on pages 60 and 61 of the Wordskills book.
The words are:
assure
benefit
claim
condition
contribution
effort
express
immediate
increase
issue
oppose
participate
prompt
result
society
Mr. Frost's class will have a packet for Thursday and Friday. Minute Math is due on Friday.
I am so proud of my SRA classes and how hard they are working! Great job everybody!!!
Don't forget, you are working for a special treat for Friday, so keep up the great work!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
October 28th
I am so proud of my SRA classes!!! We are currently on Lesson 28 and about to start on Lesson 29! Friday we will have a treat in my class! Thanks to all of the parents for your support in helping me with this wonderful bunch of students! I appreciate you all!
Don't forget to wear dark colors tomorrow for the funeral of Mr. Bob Remainder. We will all miss him and his assistance in math.
Don't forget to wear dark colors tomorrow for the funeral of Mr. Bob Remainder. We will all miss him and his assistance in math.
Coordinating Conjunctions/Simple and Compound sentences
Here is an easy way to remember several of the coordinating conjunctions: FANBOYS
F=for
A=and
N=nor
B=but/because
O=or
Y=yet
S=so
(4+3) = 7
(S+V) = simple sentence
(4+3) + (4+3) = 14
(S+V) + (S+V) = compound sentence
Independent clause
+
Coordinating conjunction
+
Independent clause
=
Compound Sentence
F=for
A=and
N=nor
B=but/because
O=or
Y=yet
S=so
(4+3) = 7
(S+V) = simple sentence
(4+3) + (4+3) = 14
(S+V) + (S+V) = compound sentence
Independent clause
+
Coordinating conjunction
+
Independent clause
=
Compound Sentence
Week of October 27th
The homework in Mrs. Comer's class for this week includes the following.
Spelling Test on Friday October 31
Main Idea quiz Friday October 31
Tuesday November 4th NO SCHOOL!!!
Tuesday:
Combine simple sentences from homework last night (paragraph written with only simple sentences) using conjunctions.
Write spelling words and definitions on index cards.
Write 1 paragraph telling me what you think of Shi Huangdi from the story in the Literature book, "The First Emperor".
Wednesday:
Write 5 Compound sentences of your own, and 5 within "The First Emperor"
Write a sentence using 7 of the 15 spelling words.
What is the one thing you hope to be remembered by? Why?
Thursday:
Review simple/ compound/ and complex sentences
Study for spelling test!
Review main ideas and supporting detail notes for quiz!
The homework for Mr. Frost for Tuesday is Workbook page in Prentice Hall workbook page 30.
Spelling Test on Friday October 31
Main Idea quiz Friday October 31
Tuesday November 4th NO SCHOOL!!!
Tuesday:
Combine simple sentences from homework last night (paragraph written with only simple sentences) using conjunctions.
Write spelling words and definitions on index cards.
Write 1 paragraph telling me what you think of Shi Huangdi from the story in the Literature book, "The First Emperor".
Wednesday:
Write 5 Compound sentences of your own, and 5 within "The First Emperor"
Write a sentence using 7 of the 15 spelling words.
What is the one thing you hope to be remembered by? Why?
Thursday:
Review simple/ compound/ and complex sentences
Study for spelling test!
Review main ideas and supporting detail notes for quiz!
The homework for Mr. Frost for Tuesday is Workbook page in Prentice Hall workbook page 30.
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