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Journal Prompt 17

3/30/2021

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Picture
Use the following image and prompt to create a short story. Separate sheet of paper to be turned in.  You will work on your own.  Use imagery to create distinct descriptions.  Remember to utilize the human senses to create your imagery and tell the story.  (smell, see, hear, taste, feel)  Ex:  the pounding of the chisel against stone echoed through the air = hear.   1 page front and back.  Create a fairytale... a fantasy...let your imagination soar!

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Journal Prompt 16

3/22/2021

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The sun was shining and it was an ordinary day like any other. Boooooom! Suddenly the air shook with vibrations from above. Oh my gosh, it was.....
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Journal Prompt 15

12/15/2020

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The lights flicker brightly. We had to hurry to get the packages ready.  Run!!!....
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Journal Prompt -14

12/7/2020

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I was sitting among the group but I knew I had to be quiet. Shhhh!! The sun on my face, the gentle breeze it was a cover for what was lurking behind...
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Daily Language Skills #14 Verbs - Transitive and Intransitive

12/7/2020

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  (Transitive Verb is an action verb that directs action from the performer of the action toward the receiver of the actin.  The "receiver" of the action is a person place, or thing--that is , a noun or pronoun.  An Intransitive Verb expresses action or tell something about the subject of the sentence but does not direct action toward another noun or pronoun.

Examples:

TRANSITIVE     The captain rang the bell.
INTRANSITIVE  The bell rang for dinner.
TRANSITIVE      The captain sailed the ship.
INTRANSITIVE   The ship sailed out to sea.

Exercise 1: Write the underlined action verb in each of the sentences below.  After each verb, write transitive or intransitive.  If you labeled the verb transitive, identify the noun toward which the action is directed.
  1. Early settlers hoped for new lives in the United States.
  2. They explored the new territory.
  3. Some colonists sailed back to their homelands.
  4. The other immigrants stayed in the US permanently.
  5. These people shared a dream of a better life
  6. They dared to cross the ocean.
  7. They settled in the new land.
  8. All built new lives.
  9. Some regretted their decision.
  10. Most believed in the promise of America.

Exercise 2: Revision Practice.- Revise each sentence by replacing the underlined words with a single, precise verb. (BTW a precise verb gives the reader an accurate understanding of the action that was or will be taking place...makes the idea perfectly clear.)  First time write sentence in print & pencil...revision in ink.  You will rewrite these sentences in cursive and ink. 
  1. The ship moved gracefully away from the dock.
  2. The family quickly and eagerly accepted the chance to immigrate.
  3. We moved quickly toward the refreshment stand.
  4. We noisily sipped our sodas.
  5. We walked as if we were very tired.
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Visual Journal  Prompt - 13                Visual Prompt

11/13/2020

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Picture
Directions:  This Prompt may be typed or handwritten on regular college ruled paper.  It will be turned in by the end of class.  Write a story for this visual prompt. Include a descriptive imagery and details. Things to think about.  Who are the characters?  What led up to this situation?  What is going on?  How will it end? Can you include an usual TWIST?.  Be sure to set up situation in the beginning.  You get to create your own beginning.  500 words. 
Assignment will be turned in through Google Classroom. 

If you finish this assignment early you may work on  your Spelling Packet #13 or read a book.  Do not disturb the other students.  Thank you.  Ms. Donahoe
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Journal Prompt 12

11/10/2020

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1. wrap fold, 2. heart, & 3. envelope pull
4. Box Fold
5. Football fold
Heart 2
Directions:  your journal prompt should be folded in one of the following fashions.  Use the attached links to fold your note.. and turn it in in this manner tomorrow.  Remember to make this a pretend creative writing prompt.  It can be about anything.
My palms were sweaty.  I told my best friend...she suggested I write a note.  Should I?  Yes.... I should tell my  secret...
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Journal Prompt-11

11/9/2020

 
We ended up sideways in the middle of the road....

Daily Language Skills Verb Diagnostic

11/9/2020

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Skill Check A: Write the action verb in each sentence below and label it transitive or intransitive.
  1. Thousands of people entered the United States in the nineteenth century.
  2. These immigrants traveled from many different countries all around the world.
  3. Many brought customs and traditions from their native lands.
  4. They envisioned new opportunities in the United States.
  5. Whole families moved from their homeland for numerous reasons.
Skill Check B:  Write the underlined word or words in each of the following sentences and label as an action verb or as a linking verb.
  1. Some left their homeland to look for better jobs.
  2. Many people had hopes of owning their own land.
  3. The United States was a land of opportunity for countless numbers of people.
  4. Many looked for new wealth in a new land.
  5. Some hoped for adventure.
  6. The immigrants were joyful and hopeful.
  7. Some fled their country because of war.
  8. Many people moved to the Unites States for religious freedom.
  9. The people walked away from everything familiar to them.
  10. Some immigrants quickly felt comfortable in their new land.
  11. Some describe the United States as a tapestry of cultures.
  12. Ellis Island was the first stopping place for may immigrants.
  13. This location became known worldwide as the entry to America.
  14. People form all walks of life entered America through Ellis Island.
  15. Life in the United States seemed exciting to the new arrivals.

Skill Check C:  Write the following sentences.  Underline the helping verbs and circle the main verbs in each sentence.  Draw a double-headed arrow to between the helping and main verbs.
  1. The immigrants must have been waiting to see the Statue of Liberty.
  2. They had often heard stories about the great wealth in America.
  3. They should have been warned about the immigration laws.
  4. Everyone was being thoroughly checked for physical ailments.
  5. The number of immigrants each year was being limited.



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DLS Study Guide 12 Nouns and Pronouns

11/3/2020

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This DLS is Study Guide for the upcoming quiz. You have already completed all the exercises for these and should know the answers and be able to provide examples.  This has been taken from your previous DLS notes and you may use them as guide to complete this DLS.  

Study Guide Activity Value 
Header -(6pt): Date, Theme: BA: DLS#, Write sentences/questions.
1. (2pts) Define a Noun:
2. (6pts) Label & Identify 3 examples each for: abstract and concrete nouns
3. (6pts)Label & Identify 3 examples each for: collective and compound nouns
4.(6pts) Label & Identify 3 examples each for: common and proper nouns
5. (2pts)What is an antecedent?  (restate question in your response)
6. Personal Pronouns: (2pts)(A) What do personal pronouns refer to (3 things)?(26pts) (B) create and fill in the table of personal pronouns.
7. [A](2pts)What is a demonstrative pronoun? [B](4pts)Label and list the Singular & Plural
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[C](4pts)Which two demonstrative pronouns are for items near and which two are for items far away?
8. (12 pts) Write 2 sentences that contain at least two pronouns and its antecedent(s).  Underline the pronouns, circle the antecedent, and draw an arrow from the pronoun to its antecedent.
9. (A)(4pts) What is an interrogative pronoun? Use your definitions to clearly define.
    (B)(. (5pts) Label and List the Interrogative pronouns.
10. (2pts)What is an Indefinite Pronoun?  (4pts)Write a two sentences using indefinite pronouns. (2pts)Underline the Indefinite pronouns.
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