My Name

The secret word is: tomato ketchup! 
H/W is at the end of this post. Make sure you read it!

Today's lesson Notes

Important H/W: Due Tuesday

• Bring in two items that you value for tomorrow’s class. Be sure to ask your parents for permission! (If you can't bring an item, bring a photo of the item)
• Go to this website to see examples: www.susanmullally.com

Remember - You have until WEDNESDAY (I have given you one extra day!) to share your monthly message with you parent(s). Don't forget to add the photo as evidence in the file here. Insert the photo into this file. People who created slideshows, make sure you EXPLAIN the slideshow and not just give them the slideshow. 

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Optional: Parts of Speech Studying - Your summative on this will be on 2-3 weeks. Study these exercises at your leisure.

Beginners: http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/parts_of_speech/quiz395.html

Making progress: https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/parts-of-speech_quiz.htm

Easy  http://www.usingenglish.com/quizzes/215.html

Harder   http://www.quia.com/cb/188350.html     

Hardest http://www.quia.com/rr/143009.html

Identity Unit

Root of the Week: CRED - Believe/trust

Make a copy of this digital notebook: Identity Unit
Make a copy of our first grammar unit: Parts of Speech


Read this if you are struggling for something to write about Example - My Name - 

Be prepared to come to class on Monday ready to talk about any stories behind you name/family name/nickname.

• How did your parents choose it?
• Does it have any other meanings?
• Has it created issues or problems for you?
• What do you like or dislike about your name

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Remember - You have until Tuesday to share your monthly message with you parent(s). Don't forget to add the photo as evidence in the file here. Insert the photo into this file. People who created slideshows, make sure you EXPLAIN the slideshow and not just give them the slideshow. 

Sharing the Monthly Messsage

Share your monthly message with your parent(s). You have until Tuesday 8th Sept to do so. Take a photo of you sharing the message. Insert the photo into this file. People who created slideshows, make sure you EXPLAIN the slideshow and not just give them the slideshow.

Have a great CWW. I will!

Notice and Note: Summative

You MUST read this text tonight - All Classes  TEXT. - Your assessment is on this story tomorrow. You may use any notes you take in class

Optional: 
Monthly Message -What are your class mates doing?
You really MUST read this too - This is what exemplary looks like!

This was exemplary. +1 if you can give a reason why in the comments

Monthly Message

MONTHLY MESSAGE - Drop your link in here. DUE DATES C/D class and E/F class -  This is needed by Monday's session. G/H By Tuesday's session. +2 if you get your work in BEFORE class starts. 

EXEMPLARY EXAMPLE of finished piece. How does yours compare?

How good is your evidence

Remember - MAKE sure you are giving specific evidence to support your ideas.

The FRIDAY MESSAGE

Win +1 if you watch this with a parent (decide which one needs to see it the most!)