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The Stormi Giovanni Club. Day 3. Concept talk . How do people adapt to new places?. Amazing Words. Adjust- to fit in, or adapt Will you adjust to the school? Engrossed- fully occupied or taking all of one’s attention He was engrossed in his homework. TEACH YOUR PARTNER THESE WORDS.
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The Stormi Giovanni Club Day 3
Concept talk How do people adapt to new places?
Amazing Words • Adjust- to fit in, or adapt • Will you adjust to the school? • Engrossed- fully occupied or taking all of one’s attention • He was engrossed in his homework. • TEACH YOUR PARTNER THESE WORDS
Vocabulary • Cavities-holes in teeth • I had no cavities at my dental exam. • Combination- set of numbers to open a lock • I forgot the combination for my locker. Teach your partner these words.
Vocabulary • Demonstrates- shows • She demonstrates how to kick a soccer ball. • Episode- part of a series • We watched the final episode together. • Teach your partner these words.
Vocabulary • Profile- public image • Her job was to improve the profile of the restaurant. • Strict- tough • His dad was really strict on his bed time. Teach your partner these words.
Fluency • Listen to how I read the email conversation between Stormi and her friends on page 118. • Did you notice the way I used my voice to express important words? • Practice with your partner. Read this section, and make sure you use your voice to express important words.
Spelling • Sensible or sensable • Washable or washible • Valuable or valuible • Flexible or flexable • Forgettible or forgettable • Tolerible or tolerable
Indefinite and Reflexive Pronouns • Indefinite pronouns do not always have definite antecedents • Reflexive pronouns reflect the action of the verb back upon the subject • Reflexive pronouns end in –self or –selves • Which are reflexive pronouns? • Someone, anybody, no one, few, all, many, both, himself, itself, ourselves, yourselves
Daily Fix it Lets take a look at our Daily Fix it
Writing • Persuasive writing; • Introductory paragraph-your position • Each paragraph should focus on your evidence • Describe and then prove the opposing views key points wrong • Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting evidence
Writing • Your topic is: • Where will you throw your party? Inside or out? Why?