Wednesday, January 20, 2010

1/19/10 - 1/22/10 - 8th Grade Language Arts

Tuesday, January 19
Read from your library book.
Go to the library and get a book/recheck a book if you do not have one.
Conclusion: Why is it important to continue reading as you get older?

Wednesday, January 20
Joke – Commonly Confused Words
Definition of homonym/homophone
Group Activity – List and Define 25 pairs of homonyms
Group Activity – Write a humorous paragraph using 6 of those pairs.

Thursday, January 21
Quiz over homonyms and homophones
Pronouns: (personal, subject, object)
Practice out of book – Green Writer’s Choice
Conclusion: What are the differences between subject, personal, and object pronouns? Give examples of each.

Friday, January 22
Pronouns: (Possessive, Indefinite, Reflexive, Intensive)
Practice out of book – Green Writer’s Choice
Conclusion: What are the differences between subject, personal, and object pronouns? Give examples of each.

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