1. Assignments for May

2. Root Word: sym-, syn- = together, with
5/2 : Learning Target: I can summarize a persuasive argument about Constitutional law
Quiet Reading
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/5 & Fri.5/6
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Let’s Revisit the CBA – Due Friday…Whatever you have written.
Booktalks – What book will you share with the class? Due: Monday 5/9
Wordsmiths: In partners share the etymology/history of two of the Root Words: Partners and Word choices due: Monday 5/9
Root Word: sym-, syn- = together, with
symmetry
synergy
symphony
synthesis
Extra Words:
Sympathetic, synagogue, syndicate, synonymous

3. Root Word: sym-, syn- = together, with
5/3 & 5/4 : Learning Target: I can summarize a persuasive argument about Constitutional law
Quiet Reading
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/5 & Fri.5/6
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Let’s Revisit the CBA – Due Friday…Whatever you have written.
Booktalks – What book will you share with the class? Due: Monday 5/9
Wordsmiths: In partners share the etymology/history of two of the Root Words: Partners and Word choices due: Monday 5/9
Root Word: sym-, syn- = together, with
symmetry
synergy
symphony
synthesis
Extra Words:
Sympathetic, synagogue, syndicate, synonymous

4. Root Word: sym-, syn- = together, with
5/5 & 5/6 : Learning Target: I can complete a thesis statement about Constitutional law
Quiet Reading
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/5 & Fri.5/6
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Let’s Revisit the CBA – Due Friday…Whatever you have written.
Booktalks – What book will you share with the class? Due: Monday 5/9
Wordsmiths: In partners share the etymology/history of two of the Root Words: Partners and Word choices due: Monday 5/9
Root Word: sym-, syn- = together, with
symmetry
synergy
symphony
synthesis
Extra Words:
Sympathetic, synagogue, syndicate, synonymous

5. 5/9: Learning Target: I can compose a book talk to present to my peers
Quiet Reading/Working
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/12 & Fri.5/13
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Booktalks – What book will you share with the class? Due: Monday 5/9
Wordsmiths: In partners share the etymology/history of two of the Root Words: Partners and Word choices due: Monday 5/9
Root Word: ten, tent = to hold, keep, maintain
detention
tenacious
sustenance
tenure
Extra Words:
Lieutenant, tenet, tenor, untenable

6. Root Word: ten, tent = to hold, keep, maintain
5/10 & 5/11: Learning Target: I can compose a book talk to present to my peers
Quiet Reading/Working
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/12 & Fri.5/13
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Booktalks – Start Today
Wordsmiths: Start Presenting 5/31 & 6/1
Root Word: ten, tent = to hold, keep, maintain
detention
tenacious
sustenance
tenure
Extra Words:
Lieutenant, tenet, tenor, untenable

7. Root Word: ten, tent = to hold, keep, maintain
5/12 & 5/13: Learning Target: I can compose a book talk to present to my peers
Quiet Reading/Working
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/12 & Fri.5/13
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Booktalks – Continue
Wordsmiths: Start Presenting 5/31 & 6/1
Root Word: ten, tent = to hold, keep, maintain
detention
tenacious
sustenance
tenure
Extra Words:
Lieutenant, tenet, tenor, untenable

8. 5/16: Learning Target: I can present a book talk to my peers
Quiet Reading/Working
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/19 & Fri.5/20
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Booktalks – Continue
Wordsmiths: Today, I need to know who you are working with and your 2 words - Start Presenting 5/31 & 6/1
Root Word: trans= across, beyond, over, through
transcend
transgress
transcontinental
transparent
Extra Words:
Intransigent, transfix, transfusion, translucent

9. 5/17 & 5/18: Learning Target: I can present a book talk to my peers
Quiet Reading/Working
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/19 & Fri.5/20
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Book-talks – Continue
Wordsmiths: Please let me know who you are working with and your 2 words - Start Presenting 5/31 & 6/1
Root Word: trans= across, beyond, over, through
transcend
transgress
transcontinental
transparent
Extra Words:
Intransigent, transfix, transfusion, translucent

10. 5/23: Learning Target: I can present a book talk to my peers
Quiet Reading/Working
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/26 & Fri.5/27
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Book-talks – Continue
Wordsmiths: - Start Presenting 5/31 & 6/1
Root Word: vers, vert= to turn
convert
transverse
extrovert
versatile
Extra Words:
Controversy, divert, inverse, subvert, universal

11. 5/24 & 5/25: Learning Target: I can present a book talk to my peers
Quiet Reading/Working
Vocabulary: Notebook check, Thur. 5/26 & Fri.5/27
4 Words (well done) for a score of 3.
2 additional words (6 total), your choice (well done) for a score of 4
1. Definition, 2. Sentence, 3. Synonym /Antonym, 4. Image/Icon
Book-talks – Continue
Wordsmiths: - Start Presenting 5/31 & 6/1
Root Word: vers, vert= to turn
convert
transverse
extrovert
versatile
Extra Words:
Controversy, divert, inverse, subvert, universal

12. Steps to Writing a Summary: Primary Document
You will write a summary of Article II of the Constitution of the United States. To accomplish this you will:
State the main idea of the article
Identify the most important details that support the main idea
Write your summary in your own words, except for quotations
Express the underlying message of the article, not just the superficial details
Read and make sure you understand the information in the text.
What are you being asked to write about?
Read, think about, and understand the words in the article.
What are the words or ideas you don’t understand? Learn their meaning before writing the summary.
Take Note:
Write down and keep track of the main ideas of the piece.
Write a single sentence that says what the piece is about:
What is the main idea of the piece? What is the surface meaning? The deeper meaning?
Organize supporting ideas:
What details in the piece support the main idea? Arrange them in order of appearance in the piece.
Write the first draft of the summary:
The summary should be no more than one third the link of the piece being summarized
Focus on the main point of the piece and the supporting details
Use your own words to write the summary ( you may use quotations)
Revise and edit your work:
Have you used sentence variety in your writing? Are there transitional words and phrases connecting ideas?
How is your spelling, grammar and punctuation? Are names spelled correctly and capitalized?
Have you avoided run on sentences and sentence fragments?
Write the final draft of the summary:
Please type your work, double space, use 12 point font.
Reread your summary one last time before turning it in.