Mon day , May 12, 2014

1. Monday, May 12, 2014 • In My Homework, please write: • VocabularyQuiz Unit 14 on Friday • Finish Synonyms & Antonyms • Ex. 40, p. 459

2. Daily Language Practice • 1. During her thirtys, Emily Dickenson withdrew from the world, dressing all in white and never leaving her home and yard. (1) • 2. Few knew that this quiet shy woman writing poetry. (2)

3. Vocabulary Unit Fourteen • Practice definitions • Begin synonyms & antonyms.

4. Ex. 37, p. 457 • 1. Tools and weapons that date back to before 500 B.C. show great skill, and they serve as evidence that their makers were very talented. • 2. Because Israelites picked up many customs from the Egyptians, idols and extravagant jewelry are also on display; these artifacts date back to the time of Moses. • 3. When we visited the museum, we also marveled at documents containing historical accounts written thousands of years ago; the accounts are recorded on clay and stone.

5. Ex. 37, continued… • 4. Because they have been preserved well over time, many ancient scrolls can be read by those who know Hebrew; included on those scrolls is the oldest spelling of “Jerusalem.” • 5. These writings have been determined to be as old as 2,600 years; because they are so old, they must be carefully protected behind glass.

6. Ex. 40, p. 459 • For ex. 40 • Write the sentences. • Circle the independent clause. • Draw two lines under the subordinate and identify it as an adjective or adverb clause. • Draw one line under the subject and two lines under the verb.

7. TAS Questions • What can you tell me about canines? • How can you edit sentences?

8. What are the uses of phrases and clauses?