Tuesday and Wednesday,
October 7 and 8
I can use semicolons correctly.
I can score 80% or higher on my book test.
I can create a totem pole.
I can write a first draft using four square graphic
organizer.
Grammar
• Semicolon rule #3
– Use a semicolon with items in a series that require
many, many commas.
• EXAMPLE: I’ve been to London, England; St. Andrews,
Scotland; and Paris, France.
Practice
1. At Halloween we gave out Reese's, Snickers,
and Crunch bars, gumballs, caramels, and
taffy, and apples and candy corn.
2. We have lived in Athens, Ohio Paris, Idaho
and Rome, Georgia.
3. Morning T.V. shows are hosted by Maria
Shriver, CBS Bryant Gumbel, NBC and David
Hartman, ABC.
Answers
1. At Hallowe'en we gave out Reese's, Snickers,
and Crunch bars; gumballs, caramels, and
taffy; and apples and candy corn.
2. We have lived in Athens, Ohio; Paris, Idaho;
and Rome, Georgia.
3. Morning T.V. shows are hosted by Maria
Shriver, CBS; Bryant Gumbel, NBC; and David
Hartman, ABC.
Touching Spirit Bear Test
• Write the answers on your own paper.
• Choose two of the essay questions to answer.
You should have at least a paragraph per
question. Make sure to restate the question in
your answer.
• Click your answers into the clicker.
Totem
• Have at least four drawings that represent you as
a person.
• Favorite Animal
• An animal that symbolizes your feelings when
angry.
• An animal that symbolizes your feelings when
happy.
• An animal that you have learned a lesson from.
• An animal that you respect.
Letter: Choose One
• Pretend you are Cole. Write a thank you letter to
Edwin or Garvey thanking them for helping in his
rehabilitation. Give specific examples from the
book.
• Pretend you are Peter. Write a letter to your
parents discussing your time on the island.
• Pretend you are Cole’s father. Write a letter to
Cole’s apologizing for the abuse.
• Pretend you are Cole. Write a letter to yourself
about the experiences you have encountered and
lessons you have learned.
Four Square