1. MRS.PIRON GRADE 8 L.A. TO FI Tip of the Day 2013-2014

2. Monday, September 9, 2013 Tip of the Day a lot (the opposite of “a little”) is ALWAYS two words. Mark has a lot of toys. She cheats a lot.

3. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 Tip of the Day Your/ You’re Use your when showing possession. Ex: Your shirt is very nice. Use you’re as a contraction for you are. Ex: You’re getting a new puppy today!

4. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Tip of the Day Determine the meaning of the words in the following sentences:  Puppies are generally docile though full of energy.  He is the most egocentric, self-loving individual I have ever met.  There is fear that there will be an influenza epidemic this winter.

5. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Tip of the Day Using the Context as a Clue:  The reader uses information around the word to determine its meaning (words, sentences, paragraphs).

6. Determine the meaning of the following words: Tranquil- calm Translucent- allowing light to pass through but not transparent Placid- calm Luxuriate- enjoy oneself in a luxurious way Bewildered- perplexed and confused Penalty- consequence Peculiar- strange Frantic- in a panic Grief- response to loss Horror- capacity to frighten Congealed- solidify Spanner- a kind of hand tool (wrench) Consoling- to comfort

7. Thursday, September 12, 2013 Tip of the Day to/ too Use to to indicate direction, location, or relationship Ex: “My brother is married to a Dominican.” Use too to mean “also” or “as well” or plenty. Ex: “I am coming, too!” Ex: “There is too much food on my plate!”

8. Monday, September 16, 2013 Tip of the Day right/ write Use right when meaning correct, accurate, or to indicate direction. Ex: “That’s the right answer!” “Turn right at the next set of lights.” To write means to create by putting words on a page or computer. Ex: “Please write your name at the top of the page.”

9. Tuesday, September 17, 2013 there/ their/ they’re Use there when indicating place (hint: here). Ex: There is an old haunted house. Use their when showing possession (hint: our). Ex: Their dog is so well behaved. Use they’re as a contraction for they are. Ex: They’re coming over for dinner.

10. Wednesday, September 18, 2013 which/ witch Use which as a preposition. Ex: Which house is yours? Use witch when referring to a person who practices Witchcraft. Ex: The witches brewed a potion and cast a spell last night.