Hope you enjoyed your break! Get your journals from the crate and turn to the next blank page.

1. Welcome Back Hope you enjoyed your break! Get your journals from the crate and turn to the next blank page. You need to turn your cell phone (iPod, MP3, etc.) OFF or put it on silent and place it in the mini-crate.

2. January 6, 2014 In the upper right corner of your notebook, write today’s date EXACTLY this way. Title your page: How to Take Notes

3. Here’s what you write now… Your notes do NOT have to be complete sentences. * They’re YOUR notes to help YOU remember information. Write the important things that will help you remember.

4. Yes, you write this too… Use abbreviations, or “text language” * Examples: Wednesday = Wed. People = ppl Homework = hmwk Make your notes neat and legible! * If you can’t read it then it isn’t helping you to remember the information.

5. Write this too… Organize your notes. Column Style You can use the margin of your paper or make your columns within the red line of your paper. Example Example Main Idea Causes of Civil War • Slavery • South wanted lower taxes • South made their living from farms. Notes

6. Yeah, write this too… Webbing Organize your notes. Put your main idea in a circle or box. Have strands to show sub-main ideas or notes about that main idea. Notes slavery Main Idea Notes South wanted lower taxes • Civil War Causes Notes South made living from farms

7. 4th 6wks Vocabulary Turn to the next 4 blank pages – one can be the back of the last page. Write “4th 6wks Vocabulary” in the upper right corner. Like this Every MONDAY we will have vocabulary words that you will write down and look up the definition in the dictionary. This is the page you will do that on.

8. 4th 6wks Vocabulary Use the dictionary to write the definition to the following words: Ambiguous Clarify Recognize Contemporary When you’re finished, leave the dictionary on your desk and put your journal in your class crate at the back.

9. January 7, 2014 Turn to the next blank page – there is nothing on the front or back of the page. Write today’s date in the upper right hand corner EXACTLY like this… Title your page: Two Main Parts of a Sentence We will be using “Webbing” for note taking.

10. Here’s what you write now… Words make up the two main parts of a sentence: the SUBJECT and the PREDICATE. SUBJECT Usually appears before the verb. Tells who or what a sentence is about. Often a noun or pronoun Verb: describes action of noun or pronoun. Pronoun: can take the place of a noun, but doesn’t specifically name a person, place, thing, or idea. Noun: names a person place, object/thing, or idea.

11. Write this down too… Predicate Can be singular or compound. Includes the verb, and tells what’s being done to the subject. May represent an action or thought. Compound: Two actions Ex: …captured the flag and scored a point. Singular: One action. Ex: …captured the flag.

12. Here are some examples. You might want to write down at least two of each. Subject Examples The pirates captured the ship and stole its treasure. John and Peter quit their jobs to pursue a career in acting. The boy runs. (Who or what runs? The boy.) The bandits captured the stagecoach. (singular) The bandits captured and looted the stagecoach. (compound) Predicate Examples

13. BELL RINGER – January 8, 2014 Can be done on the same page as your Subject & Predicate examples. Use your vocabulary words from this week to create a complete sentence for each word. That means you will have a total of FOUR complete sentences. Identify the SUBJECT, the PREDICATE, and the VOCABULARY word in your sentence.

14. January 8, 2014 Turn to the next blank page – there is nothing on the front or back of the page. Write today’s date in the upper right hand corner EXACTLY like this… Title your page: Commonly Misused Punctuation: Apostrophe, Comma, and End Punctuation We will be using “Column Style” for note taking.

15. Let’s get started with the notes! Correct punctuation is used to clarify the meanings of sentences. Apostrophe ‘ • Shows Possession • Add -’s to form the possessive of most singular nouns and plural nouns not ending in s. • Ex:My mother’s car is • black. • Creates a contraction or shortened forms of words. • Ex: I’m (I am), • We’re (we are), • You’re (you are).

16. More notes… • Separate main clauses within sentences which are joined by coordinating conjunctions. • Ex:Doug will play the game, or he will mow the lawn. • Used to separate elements that introduce or modify sentences. • Ex:After looking at several cars, Michael decided on a sporty model. Comma , FANBOYS (For And Nor But Or Yet So) • Use with dates that include a month, day, and year. • Ex:January 7, 2014 • Use with large numbers. • Ex: 234,578

17. BELL RINGER – January 9, 2014 Add to your 4th 6wks Vocabulary Use the dictionary to look up the definition to the word: revise On the next blank page (after your notes from yesterday). Use your sentences from yesterday and revise the sentences and use apostrophes and commas in the sentence. You should have FOUR new sentences.

18. Continuing from yesterday’s Commonly Misused Punctuation Notes… End Punctuation • Periods end most sentences. • Ex: Mary asked us about selling her cell phone. • Question marks end direct questions. • Ex: Is Mary going to sell her iPhone? • Exclamation points end emphatic statements. • emphatic: speaking or acting in a forceful way; excited; enthusiasm. • Ex: Mary sold me her cell iPhone for $10! • Sit down!

19. Exit Ticket – January 9, 2014 You need to do this on a sheet of paper to turn in. Write your heading in the upper left corner inside of the red line: First & Last Name Class Period Coach Cole – English January 9, 2014 Week 1: Vocabulary Sentences Directions: Write a paragraph (5 to 8 sentences) using your vocabulary words, apostrophe, comma, and end punctuation. Use a highlighter to highlight the subject, predicate, vocabulary word, and the punctuation in each sentence.

20. Turn to 4th6wks VocabularySection Use the dictionary to write the definition to the following words: Overview Reliable Transition ExpositoryRevise Convey When you’re finished, leave the dictionary on your desk and turn to the next blank page and write today’s date in the upper right corner: January 13, 2014.

21. Elements of an Expository Essay January 13, 2014 What is an expository essay? An essay in the PRESENT TENSE that defines and explains an IDEA or ANOTHER PERSON. 3 Simple Steps to a Successful Expository Essay 1. READ the quote. 2. THINK about the statement given and how it applies to the quote. 3. WRITE Thesis Details Examples Reasons Importance

22. Introductory/lead paragraph invites the reader to explore the topic. Thesis statement found in the introductory/lead paragraph and reveals the overall purpose of the essay. Main Point Supporting details about main point. Main Point Body of Essay Supporting details about main point. Main Point Supporting details about main point. Concluding paragraph – restates the thesis and offers the reader the opportunity to think more on the topic. Expository Pillar

23. In an EXPOSITORY ESSAY remember to SHOW your reader with your words. Don’t tell. What does that even mean?! Discussion Time

24. Paraphrase relevant facts or stories. Elaborate on key components. (to expand or give more detail) Use specific details and examples to support the main idea. Proofread and delete unrelated or unnecessary information. STAY FOCUSED ON THE TOPIC.

25. Turn to the next two side-by-side blank pages. Get a copy of the MODEL ESSAY – PROMPT and the EXPOSITORY MODEL ESSAY. Set your page up like this (use glue, tape, or staple): Model Essay Prompt on the LEFT page Model Essay on the RIGHT page. Expository Model Essay Model Essay - Prompt Use a sticky note to make a tab that says “EXPOSITORY ESSAY MODEL”

26. Example Look at the MODEL ESSAY – PROMPT. READ the following quote Always roll up the sleeves on your shirt. It gives the impression that you’re working, even if you’re not. – Ashton Kutcher THINK about the following statement: The first impression of another person is what stays in the memory. WRITE an essay explaining the importance of getting to know people before forming an opinion about them.

27. First, let’s take a look at the prompt. READ the following quote Always roll up the sleeves on your shirt. It gives the impression that you’re working, even if you’re not. – Ashton Kutcher THINK about the following statement: The first impression of another person is what stays in the memory. WRITE an essay explaining the importance of getting to know people before forming an opinion about them. When you see the word “explaining” that’s the keyword you need to remember to know that it is an EXPOSITORY essay.

28. More on the prompt. Thesis statement • Be sure to – • Clearly state your controlling idea • Organize and develop your • explanation effectively • Choose your words carefully • Use correct spelling, capitalization, • punctuation, grammar, and sentences. This tells you what the grader (person reading your paper) will be looking for. USE THE DICTIONARY to check spelling.