Prepositional phrases (new comma rule on its way). Continue analysis of quotes in class. Start to report out to larger group. HW: Prepositional phrase worksheet.
Comma Quiz. Started in class discussion. Quote analysis of "War Party." Quotes Here. Analysis sheet here. 1 quote from beginning, middle and end for a total of 3. All 3 parts of analysis applied to each quote.
Reviewed homework on commas and talked about quiz tomorrow. Finished story by Louis L'Amour "War Party" Explained upcoming discussion groups including rules of discourse. HW: Review comma rules. Study attached sheet to help you remember.
Discussed posts on Edmodo about setting. Practiced applying comma rules in class. HW: Commas in complex and compound sentences.
Classwork: Reviewed homework on commas. HW: Refer to the 2 links below. Read part one about setting and refer to the chart on that page. Then look at the script of the story to determine where (1) the setting affects the characters in the film and (2) the setting creates conflict. This should not be difficult to determine! Compose a 250 word paragraph to analyze the effect of setting on the story. Make sure you use direct quotes from the script and talk about each quote you use. (Note: This is a little different than the last assignment where you just plunked the quote on the page). Script of movie. Setting Lesson.
Went over feedback on book reviews. Discussed commas in a series and commas in compound sentences. Started film on the Dustbowl from American Experience. HW: Comma Worksheet
Quiz on compound/compex sentences. Submitted book reviews. Edgar Allan Poe's "A Tell Tale Heart" assignment posted on Edmodo. HW: Finish this assignment for homework.
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