Journals 1-11
Journal #1: Part A- What are the root words of the following and what do they mean?
- Declarative, Interrogatory, Imperative
Part B- Complete Skillsbook Pg. 138 # 1-8 and 1-4
Journal #2: Part A: Copy As Is
1) Simple Sentence- has only one independent clause, no dependent
Ex. My back aches.
2) Compound Sentence- has two independent clauses joined by semi-colon or
coordinating conjuction
Ex. I don’t feel good; I feel too sick to eat.
3) Complex Sentence- one independent clause, one or more dependent clauses
Ex. I won’t complain about class, even though I don’t feel good.
4) Compound-Complex Sentence- two or more independent clauses, one or more
dependent clauses
Ex. I had a bad flu, and because I had to get well soon, I didn’t go to
school.
Part B: Complete Skillsbook Pg. 140 # 2-6
Journal #3: Part A: Copy as is
Clause: a written thought that includes a subject and a predicate
Ex. I went to the grocery store, and I couldn’t find any orange juice.
Clause 1
Clause 2
Part B: Label independent and dependent clauses in a partner’s 1-4 from pg.
140, Journal #2
Part C: Complete Skillsbook pg. 140 “Extend” paragraph
Journal #4: Part A: Switch journals with a partner from your group and label
dependent/independent clauses within each sentence from Journal #3 Part C
Part B: Complete Skillsbook pg. 139 # 1-5
Journal #5: What is a sign/symbol with which you are familiar?
Can you list 3-4 symbols with a denotative and connotative meaning?
Journal #6: Part A: There are 3 types of dependent clauses
Adverb clause: entire clause is used as an adverb
Adjective clause: entire cause is used as an adjective
Noun clause: entire clause is used as a noun/pronoun
Part B: Complete Skillsbook pg. 135 #2-10
Journal #7:
Describe the setting(s) of The Catcher in the Rye including place(s), appearance,
geographical location, time period, etc.
Analyze the protagonist Holden Caulfield by describing his character (both strengths and
weaknesses). If he lied in the present time, would you like hime? Would he be your
friend?
Journal #8: Questions based on CAHSEE prep packet given on Monday 3/7
1) What does the CAHSEE cover?
2) What type of questions are on the CAHSEE?
3) When do students first take the CAHSEE?
4) How and how soon do you know how well you did on the exam?
5) What happens if you don’t pass the CAHSEE?
6) What if a student has special needs on the CAHSEE?
7) What if a student is not a native English Speaker?
8) What are some tips for studying for the Language Arts section of the CAHSEE?
9) What are some general test taking tips for the CAHSEE?
10) What are some tips for the essay portion?
Journal #9: Copy as is
Irony- situation or words that have an outcome contrary to expectations
Situational irony-when something happens that is the opposite of what is expected
Verbal irony-the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of the
literal meaning
Dramatic irony-the audience is aware of something ironic happening in the plot of
a story when the character or characters involved are unaware.
* NOTE: JOURNALS 10 AND 11 ARE ONLY COMPLETED BY PERIOD 1
STUDENTS AT THIS TIME. PERIOD THREE MUST CATCH UP ON WORK
DUE TO SETBACK CREATED BY THE CAHSEE SCHEDULING ON 3/8 AND
3/9
Journal #10: Compare and Contrast
1)yourself –and- 2) The protagonist of The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield
Journal #11: Write a one paragraph summary of The Catcher in the Rye chapter 14