Examples Sentences for Assignment #4

These are all example sentences you can use to compare your own sentences. In fact, I borrowed many student examples for this post. See if you can recognize your own. If you have questions, just ask!

1. Mandy came up with a rueful plan to cheat on the test.
2. My mom was ecstatic when I got a good grade on my test.
3. That man is very bad and that's why he's been banished to a life of solitude.
4. I was imploring to Cole's mom so that I could play with him.
5. There was a pervading odor of sour milk.
6. The tractor was obsolete when he bought a new one.
7. The cologne permeated the entire room.
8. She looks wretched in the lime green sweater.
9. I feel very dejected now that my best friend is dating my ex-boyfriend.

Here are the corrections!

Check below to see if you got all of the corrections. Leave me a comment to let me know which ones stumped you.

A. David usually visits me during fifth hour, but yesterday he didn't.

B. Does Cole like hunting?

C. Leonard decided to visit Kentucky.

D. On Thursday, I bet Garyn will eat plenty of turkey.

E. I heard it wasn't going to snow, but then a blizzard blew in and we had a snow day.

F. Hey! What's up? Do you want to come to my house on Friday?

G. I love English class.

H. Don't you wish Drew would return from I.S.S.?

I. Annie played hide-and-seek with Mrs. M.'s daughter yesterday.

J. I am going to ask Santa for a big bag of gold. What are you going to ask for?

Reminders, Tips, and Assignment #4

Hello Class!


Before I forget, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!


REMINDERS
1. These blog entries are part of your English class assignments. That means you should be using Standard English. I know you are used to the casual online environment, but for this blog, you should be aware of grammar and spelling.

2. Speaking of spelling, use the spell check function of blogger before making a post. It's the button on the top of the post with an ABC and a check mark. If you have trouble spotting it, let me know and I'll help you find it.

3. The comments you post on my blog should be grammatically sound as well.

TIPS
1. Capitalize the first letter of every sentence.
2. Capitalize all proper nouns, like John Smith, Pennsylvania, Russia, and Johnson High School. This also includes the pronoun "I."

3. When you are forming a contraction, make sure to include an apostrope.

EXAMPLES:
do + not = don't
is + not = isn't
should + not = shouldn't

4. Use punctuation, particularly at the end of the sentence. If your sentence is over, signal that with a period, exclamation point, or question mark.

5. If you're not sure about something, please ask someone who knows, like your parents or me!

ASSIGNMENT #4
Post this assignment in your own blog.
1. If you haven't already read the above reminders and tips, do so now.

2. Do the vocabulary from page 20 in your packets. You will have a quiz over these words next Tuesday.

3. Post any questions you have about The Giver. Everyone should post at least one question. If you don't have a question, think of a question you think might help your classmates to understand the
book better.

4. Rewrite the following sentences so they are grammatically correct.


A. david usually visits me during fifth our, but yesterday he didnt

B. Does cole like hunting

C. leonard decided to visit kentucky.

D. on thursday, i bet garyn will eat plenty of turkey

E. i heard it wasnt going to snoww, but then a blizzard blew in and we had a snow day

F. hey wazzup do u want to come to my house on friday

G. i love english class.

H. dont you wish drew would return from iss

I. annie played hide-and-seek with Mrs. M.'s daughter yesterday

J. i am going to ask santa for a big bag of gold what r u going to ask for


5. Leave a comment under this post when you are done. In your comment, tell me that you are done and tell me about one thing for which you are grateful.

Assignment #3: The Job

Hello Everyone!

1. In your packet, on page 13, you will see an assignment entitled, "The Giver -- Your Job Assignment." We will be doing this activity in class today. In fact, by the time you read this, we will have already started the activity and you will have already been assigned a job.

2. I want you to post your responses to the questions on the sheet on your blog.

3. Next, write sentences using the vocabulary on page 19 in your packets. You may do this in the same post or create a separate one -- I will leave that up to you.

4. As soon as you complete all parts of this assignment, post a comment on THIS POST telling me that you're done! DON'T FORGET THIS STEP! This will tell me that it is time to come over and visit your blog.

This process should become easier as you become more comfortable with Blogger.

I know you all are used to posting online things in myspace and communicating through email and I.M. but you must remember that this is part of your English grade, so make sure you are using proper grammar and spelling when you post anything, including comments.

As always, ask me questions!

Happy Blogging!
-Mrs. M.

PS: If you have extra time, why not go and visit your classmates' blogs? You can leave them a comment or two.

Assignment #2: WEDNESDAY

Now, you've read through Chapter 6 in The Giver. You should now complete the following tasks:

1. Do the vocabulary assignment on PAGE 18 in your packets. This will take you through the next few chapters in the book. You should do this in the form of a post on your blog.

2. Then, read chapters 7 and 8 in The Giver.

3. When you are done reading those chapters, post the questions that you have about those chapters on your blog.

4. After you post your vocab assignment, read chapters 7 and 8, and write questions you have about chapters 7 and 8, make a comment in this post, telling me that you're done. You might also go make comments on your classmates' blogs. Remember that I will be reading everything you post, so keep it appropriate and be respectful to one another. I will show NO TOLERANCE for bullying or unkindness of any sort!

5. When you are done with 1-4, you may work on enhancing your blog. You may change the template, add links, pictures, or videos. You should make certain that everything you include on your blog is appropriate for school. Eventually, we will invite Principal Shepard to read these blogs, and possible even Dr. Chevalier.

If you have questions, post them in a comment of this post or come and see me directly.

ALSO -- If you haven't confirmed your email address at home, do so!

Assignment #1: My Thoughts on *The Giver*

My Top Ten Thoughts On The Giver So Far:

1. Why is Jonas so nervous about the Ceremony of Twelve?

2. Why did Jonas' dad want to bring Gabriel home with him?

3. I thought it was interesting that Jonas took an apple because he saw it change. What is the change?

4. I thought it was strange that Jonas and his community members were so frightened by a jet plane. We see jet planes all the time and many of us don't think twice about them.

5. I wonder why Lois Lowry wrote this. What inspired her?

6. I wonder what it means to be "released."

7. Would it be easier to live in this type of society or is freedom of choice too important to me?

8. Which of the jobs would I have been assigned to?

9. I wonder in what direction OUR future is headed. Will it be like this?

10. So far, I love this book. I want to continue reading it.

Now Presenting ... The Class!