Bellringer:
December 9, 2014
Learning Targets: I CAN...
➔ choose the correct homonym to properly complete a sentence. (Bellringer)
➔ apply my knowledge of the root word “form” to help determine or clarify the
meaning of unknown words. (Roots Vocab Unit 4)
➔ define and identify the different modes of communicating that writers and
speakers use to achieve their purpose. (Writing Structure PWPT and notes)
Task:
For each of the following sentences, write the correct word of the pair in parentheses.
At least one word in each pair appears in the essay we will be reading today.
1. No boats are (allowed, aloud) in this area.
2. If you read the sign (allowed, aloud), it sounds fine.
3. The sign maker might be from across the (see, sea).
4. Do you (see, sea) the error in his sign?
5. (They’re, Their) sign is the funniest I’ve seen.
6. (They’re, Their) sure it’s spelled correctly.
7. (Their, There) spelling error can be seen for half a mile.
8. (Their, There) are plenty of people who stop here.
9. We headed down the (rode, road).
10.They (rode, road) with us to look for more signs.
Bellringer:
December 10, 2014
Learning Targets: I CAN...
➔ apply my knowledge of the root word “apt/ept” to help determine or
clarify the meaning of unknown words. (Roots Vocab Unit 4)
➔ define and identify the different modes of communicating that writers
and speakers use to achieve their purpose. (Writing Structure PWPT
and notes)
Additional task:
Try to define the root word “mode” as it’s being used in the different contexts
below.
1. “Some computers provide several so-called processor modes.”
2. “The radio stations all seemed to switch to “Christmas mode”
immediately after Thanksgiving.”
3. “She finally realized they weren’t totally in stare-down mode; instead,
they were actually communicated telepathically.”
4. “A kangaroo’s mode of travel includes the use of its hind legs and tail.”
5. “Most colleges offer students choices for their preferred mode of study:
either full-time, part-time or online courses.”
6. “Historical modes of transportation included a horse and buggy.”
7. “Google Docs offers three mode options: editing, suggesting and
viewing. While typing this, I’m in the editing mode.”
Bellringer:
December 11, 2014
Learning Targets: I CAN...
➔ apply my knowledge of the root word “apt/ept” to help determine or
clarify the meaning of unknown words. (Roots Vocab Unit 4)
➔ define and identify the different modes of communicating that writers
and speakers use to achieve their purpose. (Writing Structure PWPT
and notes)
Task:
If you were a tutor, how would you explain to your student what he or she
needs to write to complete the assignment? In other words, your student
asks, “I don’t understand what I’m supposed to do, or how to do it”…What
would you say?
Student’s Assignment/ Prompt:
Defend why it is or isn’t important to be a good friend. Describe the
difference between a good friend and a bad one and give an example
from personal experience.