1. Week of August 12, 2013 DOLs “You miss 100 % of the shots you never take. “ Wayne Gretzky “Do or do not. There is no try. “ Yoda “Just do it.” Nike Ad

2. Monday Bell Ringer There, Their, and They’re There – refers to a place or the existence of something (There will be) Their -- is a possessive pronoun and indicates that something belongs to someone or something They’re – contraction for “they are” TASK – write 2 sentences using each of the words correctly – 3 words x 2 sentences = 6

3. Totally Tuesday August 13, 2013 Use there, they’re or their to fill in the blanks. You do NOT have to write sentences. 1.Who do they think ___________________ fooling? 2.Give the students __________________ grades. 3.________________ looking at me in a funny way. 4.Can we go to _________________ house? 5. Put the garden hose over ______________. 6.How do you get ________________ ?

4. Wacky Wednesday August 14, 2013 Your, You’re, Your -- possessive pronoun of “you” This is your class. Is this pencil yours? You're contraction for "you are“ You’re the best class I have. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btP5GNmyhGU ---------------------------------------------- TASK – write sentences using each of the words two times

5. Context Clues – record on terms sheet A method by which the meanings of unknown words can be figured out by examining the parts of a sentence surrounding the word for:  definition/explanation clues  restatement/synonym clues,  contrast/antonym clues, and  inference/general context clues

6. Thankfully Thursday August 15, 2013 AFFECT-a verb meaning to influence ex: Lack of sleep affects the quality of your work. EFFECT-n., result, ex: The subtle effect of the lighting made the room look ominous. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DEt5eNJSfA&list=PL 0zGFDlf3uItTxYJPRrnIcpi85sdZrzG7http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DEt5eNJSfA&list=PL 0zGFDlf3uItTxYJPRrnIcpi85sdZrzG7 ------------------------------------------------------------------ TASK – write sentences using each of the words two times

7. Finally! Friday August 16, 2013 Look at your notes and fill-in the blank. 1.High cholesterol can affect/effect the heart. 2. Some vitamins can have an instant affect/effect on the immune system. 3. There/Their/They’re are no excuses this time. 4. It's there/their/they’re car, so let them decide where we're going. 5. Your/You’re my best friend. 6. The affect/effect of his missing class was getting assigned to Saturday detention.