Daily Edit
Week 29
March 18-22
Monday March 18th
1st
Academic vocabulary—for the following word, use the provided definition to answer the questions below.
Demonstrate: to explain or describe how something works or how to do something
1. Write the definition in your own words/how you would explain it.
2. Where do you see this word used in school (on a math test, writing a science lab report, etc.)?
2nd
Principal vs principle
Principal—adjective or noun; school administrator; most important person; original amount of money
invested
Principle—noun; basic assumption; ethical standard; primary source of something
Choose the correct word:
The______ at our school visits my math class at least three times a week.
a) principal
b) principle
3rd
Choose the sentence that best combines the underlined sentences.
She loves celebrating Valentine’s Day. She always gives everyone gifts.
a. She loves celebrating Valentine’s Day, to where she always gives everyone gifts.
b. Although she loves celebrating Valentine’s Day, she always gives everyone gifts.
c. She loves celebrating Valentine’s Day, so she always gives everyone gifts.
d. She always gives everyone gifts; she loves celebrating Valentine’s Day.
4th
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. Mark choice d if you find no mistakes.
a. My favorite subject is math.
b. the band is playing its best today.
c. My hair is a terrible mess!
d. no mistakes
5th
Choose the correct word:
The_______ of free speech is a good one, but sometimes your feelings can be hurt.
a) principal
b) principle
6th
Choose the sentence that best combines the underlined sentences.
We never go to the park on Saturday. We do go during the week.
a. We never go to the park on Saturday, but we do go during the week.
b. We never go to the park on Saturday and we do go during the week.
c. We do go during the week, but we never go to the park on Saturday.
d. We never go to the park on Saturday; we do go during the week.
7th
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. Mark choice d if you find no mistakes.
a. I saw John’s sister at the mall.
b. My favorite flavor of ice cream is chocolate.
c. My mother will take Miguel and I to school today.
d. no mistakes
Answer key:
1st
Answers may vary.
2nd
a—principal
rd
3
c—She loves celebrating Valentine’s Day, so she always gives everyone gifts.
4th
b—capitalize “the”
5th
b—principle
th
6
a—We never go to the park on Saturday, but we do go during the week.
7th
d—none of the sentences have grammar or usage mistakes
Tuesday March 12th
1st
Academic vocabulary—for the following word, use the provided definition to answer the questions below.
Select: to choose somebody or something from among several
1. Write the definition in your own words/how you would explain it.
2. Where do you see this word used in school (on a math test, writing a science lab report, etc.)?
2nd
Principal vs principle
Principal—adjective or noun; school administrator; most important person; original amount of money
invested
Principle—noun; basic assumption; ethical standard; primary source of something
Choose the correct word:
I am an environmentalist. I prefer cloth diapers over disposable on______.
a) principal
b) principle
3rd
Choose the sentence that best combines the underlined sentences.
Maria created a résumé. She copied it on expensive, high-quality paper.
a. Maria created a résumé, so she copied it on expensive, high-quality paper.
b. Maria created a résumé, but she copied it on expensive, high-quality paper.
c. Maria created a résumé, and she copied it on expensive, high-quality paper.
d. Maria created a résumé, therefore, she copied it on expensive, high-quality paper.
4th
Choose the correct word:
The amount of ______ in my account is steadily declining due to the trouble economy.
a) principal
b) principle
5th
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. Mark choice d if you find no mistakes.
a. We never eat candy or ice cream.
b. I really like to drinks soda.
c. My brother lives in Alaska.
d. no mistakes
6th
Choose the sentence that best combines the underlined sentences.
She checked the grammar in her essay twice. She asked her classmate to check the grammar once more.
a. She checked the grammar in her essay twice; in addition, she asked her classmate to check the
grammar once more.
b. She checked the grammar in her essay twice, so she asked her classmate to check the grammar once
more.
c. Since she checked the grammar in her essay twice, she asked her classmate to check the grammar
once more.
d. She asked her classmate to check the grammar once more even though she checked the grammar in
her essay twice.
7th
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. Mark choice d if you find no mistakes.
a. Where the black shirt to match those shoes.
b. Don’t eat too much candy.
c. Go to the store and buy more milk.
d. no mistakes
Answer key:
1st
answers may vary
nd
2
b—principle
3rd
c—Maria created a résumé, and she copied it on expensive, high-quality paper.
th
4
a—principal
5th
b—no “s” on drinks
6th
a. She checked the grammar in her essay twice; in addition, she asked her classmate to check
the grammar once more.
7th
a—“wear” not “where”
Wednesday March 13th
1st
Academic vocabulary—for the following word, use the provided definition to answer the questions below.
discriminate: to recognize or identify a difference; to be aware of differences
1. Write the definition in your own words/how you would explain it.
2. Where do you see this word used in school (on a math test, writing a science lab report, etc.)?
2nd
Choose the sentence that best combines the underlined sentences.
My car didn’t start this morning. I asked my neighbor to jump start it.
a. My car didn’t start this morning, but I asked my neighbor to jump start it.
b. My car didn’t start this morning, so I asked my neighbor to jump start it.
c. My car didn’t start this morning; I asked my neighbor to jump start it.
d. none of the above
3rd
Choose the correct word:
I deeply respect the student who understands the ______of doing her own homework because it's the
right thing to do.
a) principal
b) principle
4th
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. Mark choice d if you find no mistakes.
a. She loves celebrating her birthday.
b. I want a new car.
c. Her mom drives her to work every day.
d. no mistakes
5th
Choose the correct word:
The first______ for a gourmet chef is to buy locally grown food.
a) principal
b) principle
6th
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. Mark choice d if you find no mistakes.
a. I think the new employee is very handsome.
b. Do you want another piece of cake?
c. I would love another peace of cake
d. no mistakes
7th
Choose the sentence that best combines the underlined sentences.
My mom works a lot. She spent the holiday working in her office.
a. My mom works a lot, so she spent the holiday working in her office.
b. Even though my mom works a lot, she spent the holiday working in her office.
c. My mom works a lot; in fact, she spent the holiday working in her office.
d. none of the above
Answer key:
1st
answers may vary
2nd
b. My car didn’t start this morning, so I asked my neighbor to jump start it.
3rd
b—principle
th
4
d—none of the sentences contain grammar/usage mistakes
5th
b—principle
6th
c—“piece” not “peace”
th
7
c. My mom works a lot; in fact, she spent the holiday working in her office.
Thursday March 14th
1st
Academic vocabulary—for the following word, use the provided definition to answer the questions below.
Compose: to create something, especially a piece of music or writing
1. Write the definition in your own words/how you would explain it.
2. Where do you see this word used in school (on a math test, writing a science lab report, etc.)?
2nd
Choose the correct word:
The____ from my junior high school is now retired and lives in Arizona.
a) principal
b) principle
3rd
Choose the sentence that best combines the underlined sentences.
I have to start work at 7:00 a.m. I get up very early.
a. I have to start work at 7:00 a.m. and I get up very early.
b. I have to start work at 7:00 a.m. because I get up very early.
c. I have to start work at 7:00 a.m., so I get up very early.
d. none of the above
4th
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. Mark choice d if you find no mistakes.
a. I used to live in Seattle.
b. My dog is all white except for one brown spot on her ear.
c. She hurt my feeling.
d. no mistakes
5th
Choose the correct word:
It is a basic _____ of criminal law that the accused is innocent until proven guilty.
a) principal
b) principle
6th
Choose the sentence that best combines the underlined sentences.
My brother moved back to Alaska. He likes the cold weather.
a. My brother moved back to Alaska, because he likes the cold weather.
b. My brother moved back to Alaska, so he likes the cold weather.
c. My brother moved back to Alaska; however, he likes the cold weather.
d. none of the above
7th
Find the sentence that has a mistake in grammar or usage. Mark choice d if you find no mistakes.
a. David helped me write my essay.
b. I spilled coffee all over my report.
c. Can you stop by the store after work.
d. no mistakes
Answer key:
1st
answers may vary
2nd
a—principal
3rd
c. I have to start work at 7:00 a.m., so I get up very early.
th
4
c—feeling should have an “s” on the end
5th
b—principle
6th
a. My brother moved back to Alaska, because he likes the cold weather.
th
7
c—needs to end with a question mark
Friday March 15th
1st
Academic vocabulary—for the following word, use the provided definition to answer the questions below.
Assess: to examine something in order to judge or evaluate it
1. Write the definition in your own words/how you would explain it.
2. Where do you see this word used in school (on a math test, writing a science lab report, etc.)?
2nd
Academic vocabulary review
Match the vocabulary words with the correct definition.
_______1. assess
a) to explain or describe how something works or how to do something
_______ 2. compose
b) to choose somebody or something from among several
_______ 3. demonstrate
c) to recognize or identify a difference; to be aware of differences
_______ 4. discriminate
_______ 5. select
d) to create something, especially a piece of music or writing
e) to examine something in order to judge or evaluate it
3rd
Choose the correct answer for the definition below.
 to examine something in order to judge or evaluate it
a) discriminate
c) assess
b) select
d) compose
4th
Fill in the blank using the word bank below.
select
assess
demonstrate
compose
discriminate
In Language Arts, I am often asked to _____ an essay about the books I’ve read.
5th
Choose the correct answer for the definition below.
 to explain or describe how something works or how to do something
a) discriminate
c) assess
b) select
d) demonstrate
6th
Fill in the blank using the word bank below.
select
assess
demonstrate
compose
discriminate
My sister was up late preparing for her science presentation; she has to ______ her knowledge of the human brain
for her professor.
7th
Choose the correct answer for the definition below.
 to recognize or identify a difference; to be aware of differences
a) discriminate
b) compose
Answer key:
1st
Answers may vary
nd
2
1: E; 2: D; 3: A; 4: C; 5: B
3rd
c—assess
4th
compose
th
5
d—demonstrate
6th
demonstrate
th
7
a—discriminate
c) assess
d) demonstrate