Use these links to practice for Wednesday's test on clauses, prepositions, and prepositional phrases.
Infinitves - explanations
http://www2.puc.edu/Faculty/Rosemary_Dibben/Grammar/infinitives.shtml
new link on preps. (added Monday night)
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-start.cgi?Grade=6&Unit=7&Topic=Prepositional+Phrases&x=25&y=9
http://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/exercises/prepositions_ex1.htm
http://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/exercises/prepositions_ex2.htm
http://www.quia.com/quiz/298373.html?AP_rand=219568485
http://www.towson.edu/ows/ESLexercisePrep2.htm
http://www.english-in-chester.co.uk/stayintouch/prepositional-phrases-english-language-practice_32.html
(drag and drop answers for speed)
http://aliscot.com/bigdog/prep_exercise.htm
http://www.quia.com/cc/73781.html
Make sure you watched last week's videos on prepositional phrases.
Enjoy these zany videos on Prepositions
You will not be able to answer all the quesations on this page as we have not studied gerunds yet. However, this is a VERY useful exercise to try (wink wink!)
http://www.grammaruntied.com/phrases/phrasequiz1/Iquizphrase.html
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou
Monday, October 18, 2010
Mentor Text - Essay Writing
Read this sample essay paragraph that earned an A+ on the last writing assignment by Bennett. You will be writing another one of these tomorrow. See if you can see why Bennett earned the highest grade. Comments welcome.
Oceans
by Bennett Smith
On a beautiful summer day John Drinkwater, a scuba diving specialist, prepares to explore the awesome oceans. A number of major oceans cover about 70% of our Earth’s surface. The largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean. Surprisingly, The Pacific Ocean is 69,000,000 square miles wide. While oceans themselves cover 70% of the Earth’s surface, the Pacific covers 30%. The deepest point, The Mariana Trench, can fit 28.7232 Empire State Buildings inside it. The Atlantic Ocean has various amounts of geological features. For instance, the Mid Atlantic Ridge runs right through the Atlantic Ocean. Another feature is the mysterious Bermuda Triangle that is located on the Atlantic. Additionally, there are lots of hydrothermal vents that squirt out waters form 500 – 780 degrees Fahrenheit. The Arctic Ocean is known for its cold waters. Astonishingly, in the winter the Arctic Ocean is mostly sea ice, but sometimes it forms glaciers. The salinity level increases in the Arctic because the water freezes and leaves the salt behind. Not only has global warming affected the water temperature, but also it affects animals’ habitat. From the ring of fire of the Pacific, to the Mid Atlantic Ridge of the Atlantic, and the bone chilling waters of the Arctic, oceans are one of the most interesting and fun topics people can learn about. John Drinkwater is all prepared, and he is finally ready to explore the amazing underwater world of his ocean.
Oceans
by Bennett Smith
On a beautiful summer day John Drinkwater, a scuba diving specialist, prepares to explore the awesome oceans. A number of major oceans cover about 70% of our Earth’s surface. The largest ocean is the Pacific Ocean. Surprisingly, The Pacific Ocean is 69,000,000 square miles wide. While oceans themselves cover 70% of the Earth’s surface, the Pacific covers 30%. The deepest point, The Mariana Trench, can fit 28.7232 Empire State Buildings inside it. The Atlantic Ocean has various amounts of geological features. For instance, the Mid Atlantic Ridge runs right through the Atlantic Ocean. Another feature is the mysterious Bermuda Triangle that is located on the Atlantic. Additionally, there are lots of hydrothermal vents that squirt out waters form 500 – 780 degrees Fahrenheit. The Arctic Ocean is known for its cold waters. Astonishingly, in the winter the Arctic Ocean is mostly sea ice, but sometimes it forms glaciers. The salinity level increases in the Arctic because the water freezes and leaves the salt behind. Not only has global warming affected the water temperature, but also it affects animals’ habitat. From the ring of fire of the Pacific, to the Mid Atlantic Ridge of the Atlantic, and the bone chilling waters of the Arctic, oceans are one of the most interesting and fun topics people can learn about. John Drinkwater is all prepared, and he is finally ready to explore the amazing underwater world of his ocean.Saturday, October 16, 2010
Homework Sheet Week 9+10
Click above to get next week's homework sheet. The next two weeks close this first trimester. Can you belive one third of fifth grade is almost already over. Be VERY organized with your studies next week as many grades are being taken for your Report Cards. Finish the trimester STRONG! Word of the Week
Precocious
Phrase of the Week
You'll always know when you are on the right road; it's uphill.
Note: Buxton class Teddy Bear skit is Monday, Graham class Tuesday.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Prepositional Package H/W
Remember:
- Pages 7-8-9 from your prepostional package for H/W.
- Graham class ONLY - Write three P2s for the topic sentence on the back of the power plan. Next, write three P3 for just one of the P2s.
- work on your prepositional phrase skit. By the end of tomorrow's session, your group should be able to run through your play from start ot finish. Remember the WILF
- Daily Editing Books due tomorrow. This is an easy A+. You just need to hand it in completed on time.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Prepositional Phrase Practice -Videos
A reply from Mr. Warton
To Mr. Buxton's Students,
It was exhilarating to talk with you about the challenges of living in a diverse, global world. You really are the leaders that our city, state, and nation is waiting for to grow up and solve many of the problems we adults can't figure out. Thank you for your thoughtful and smart comments. Always think critically, listen intently, and speak and write with clarity and passion.
Mr. Wharton
Watch these videos to recap what we learned about prepositional phrases today
Will your prepositional phrase song be full of prepositional phrases like this one?
Use this link to practice for next week's Prpositional Phrase Test
"Wink Wink Nudge Nudge Bob's your Uncle"- This exercise could be VERY useful next week! (click on -pop quiz)
http://eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/POS/pos7.htm#Pop Quiz 1
To Mr. Buxton's Students,
It was exhilarating to talk with you about the challenges of living in a diverse, global world. You really are the leaders that our city, state, and nation is waiting for to grow up and solve many of the problems we adults can't figure out. Thank you for your thoughtful and smart comments. Always think critically, listen intently, and speak and write with clarity and passion.
Mr. Wharton
Watch these videos to recap what we learned about prepositional phrases today
Will your prepositional phrase song be full of prepositional phrases like this one?
Use this link to practice for next week's Prpositional Phrase Test
"Wink Wink Nudge Nudge Bob's your Uncle"- This exercise could be VERY useful next week! (click on -pop quiz)
http://eslus.com/LESSONS/GRAMMAR/POS/pos7.htm#Pop Quiz 1
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