Wednesday, October 27, 2010

1. “Plant a Tree” Conventions Day 1 • When is it inappropriate to use sentence fragments in writing? • What effect does the sentence fragment at the end of paragraph 1 have on the author’s argument? • What is the other sentence fragment? • Fix the fragments! Wednesday, October 27, 2010 “Meaning cleaner air.”

2. Student Goals • Read independently. • Use context clues (antonym/contrast and examples/comparison) to define unfamiliar words. • Write a personal reflection. • Read and discuss rubric. • Compose rough draft. • Use Microsoft Word XP Review Tools to begin revision of rough draft.

3. Clue Words Antonym/Contrast Example/Comparison Also For example And For instance Like Such as As • Although • However • On the other hand • But • Unlike • Not • Instead of

4. Antonym or Contrast Clues • Maria has a high aptitude for science. Jessica, on the other hand, has to work hard to get passing grades. • Signal Words: • Aptitude means:

5. Antonym or Contrast Clues • The coastal town felt balmy. Further inland, however, the cold front brought harsh weather. • Signal words: • Balmy means:

6. Example and Comparison Clues • Carmen loathed the stage, and Miguel also disliked being in front of a crowd. • Signal words: • Loathed means:

7. Example and Comparison Clues • Following the chemistry teacher’s meticulous example, the students carefully set up their experiments. • Signal words: • Meticulous means:

8. Homework • Week 9, Countdown for Testing, due Mon., Nov. 1.