2. Monday, September 21, 2015 “ Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” – Dr. Seuss

3. Comma Rule # 3: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by conjunctions, such as for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

4. You tell me which of the following are correct: 1.You can go to a movie with me, or, you can go shopping alone. IC 2.You can go to a movie with me, or you can go shopping alone. C

5. 3.He likes to eat pizza and he likes to eat steak. IC 4.He likes to eat pizza, and, he likes to eat steak. IC 5.He likes to eat pizza, and he likes to eat steak. CORRECT

6. Now, use the two sentences below to create one sentence using a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Remember the Fanboys: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so 1. The football team practiced everyday. They still lost every game.

7. The football team practiced every day, but they still lost every game.

8. Mrs. Hargrove gave the students an opportunity to make-up the vocabulary test they failed. Most of them did not bother showing up for the re-test.

9. Mrs. Hargrove gave the students an opportunity to make- up the vocabulary test they failed, yet most of them did not bother showing up for the re- test.

10. 1.Do NOT write on the sheet with the passages. 2.Read each of the passages (1-6). 3.Identify the text structure. 4.Write the information from the passage into the appropriate graphic organizer.

11. Which is correct? Write only the letter. 1. a. Mary’s older sister Beth is a teacher. b. Mary’s older sister, Beth is a teacher. c. Mary’s older sister, Beth, is a teacher. 2.a. My dogs Molly and Calvin always make a mess. b. My dogs, Molly, and Calvin, always make a mess. c. My dogs, Molly and Calvin, always make a mess.

12. 3. a. The boys, Mike and Joey, loved to play football. b. The boys Mike and Joey loved to play football. c. The boys Mike, and Joey, loved to play football. 4. a. Caroline is getting married soon, she has to find a dress. b. Caroline is getting married soon, so she has to find a dress. c. Caroline is getting married soon, so, she has to find a dress.

13. 1.Test Friday over commas and text structure. STUDY! 2.Assignment on Edmodo. 3.Text Structure Flipbook-due Friday.

14. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandala

15. Review Comma Rule on Commas with conjunctions & appositives

16. Mini-Lesson:  Theme verses Main Idea & Paired Passages  Double entry for IN on **theme and main idea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-1DZWNVBT4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIBE_LA7_Fs&edufilter=ITEV1Ggf Y7rUuGxSyy0SA

17. Double Entry Journal (write in your IN) Theme: The overall message from a story. It’s the insight into life that you gain through reading. **It is the LESSON LEARNED.** **The theme is NON-specific. **Does not include names of people or places. Main Idea: It is a STATEMENT that quickly SUMS up what the story is about. Who? What? When? Where? Why? Sometimes How? **The main idea is SPECIFIC about the story.

18. Double Entry Journal: Theme Example: Bravery is not thinking about what the dangers are; it means ignoring them to do what is right even if it means risking your own life. Never say never. Life is about the journey. Friendship is a strong force. Always stand up for what your believe in. Determination is the key to success. Main Idea Example: A 10-year old girl named Anne Marie goes on a dangerous mission in 1943, during the Nazi occupation in Denmark, to save her best friend.

19. Work Session: Paired Passages: Climbing Space Renewing America Answer Questions for each passage.

20. Homework for 9/22/15 o Work on text structure flipbook. o Complete assignment on Edmodo o Study for test on Friday

21. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 “Mistakes are proof that you are trying.”

22. Review Comma Rule on Commas with conjunctions & Items in a series

23. Mini-Lesson: write in IN and place commas where they belong: At IHOP I ordered a stack of blueberry pancakes an egg bacon and chocolate milk.

24. At IHOP, I ordered a stack of blueberry pancakes, an egg, bacon, and chocolate milk.

25. He wanted a PlayStation 4 Madden 16 Call of Duty a new book bag a new pair of Nikes a Patagonia and a new bike for his birthday.

26. He wanted a PlayStation 4, Madden 16, Call of Duty, a new book bag, a new pair of Nikes, a Patagonia, and a new bike for his birthday.

27. Mini-Lesson:  Theme verses Main Idea & Paired Passages https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=AYIK9rR9QmU&list=RDA YIK9rR9QmU#t=0

28. Work Session: Activity on Main Ideas & Paired Passages

29. 1.Test Friday over commas and text structure. STUDY! 2.Assignment on Edmodo. 3.Text Structure Flipbook-due Friday.

30. Thursday, September 24, 2015 “Reach for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”

31.  Kahoot Review game

32. Work Session: Activity on Main Ideas & Paired Passages

33. 1.Test Friday over commas and text structure. STUDY! 2.Assignment on Edmodo. 3.Text Structure Flipbook-due Friday.

34. “Let your smile change the world, but don’t let the world change your smile.”

35.  Turn your text structure flipbook in. Place it in the top basket on the table.  10 minute review quietly.  Test  When finished, place your text in the bottom basket.  Read silently.