1. Which Element of Literature is not identified in the Flocabulary rap? August 16, 2012

2.  Define Anachronism.  something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time, especially a thing or person that belongs to an earlier time. August 17, 2012

3.  Introducing Randolph Caldecott (1938 – 2012) #1 picture book for children  British artist and illustrator  Introducing John Newbery (1922-2012) #1 book for young adults  Father of Children’s Literature  Owned a publishing house in the 1700’s, and he worked to improve children’s literature August 20, 2012

4.  Irony - an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. August 21, 2012

5.  Compare and Contrast “Dragon, Dragon” to either “Cinderella” or “The Three Bears” using the Top Hat Graphic Organizer.  Example of the Organizer is on the board.  DO THIS SILENTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! August 22, 2012

6.  Rebus – A piece of writing combining both pictures and words. August 23, 2012

7.  The witness began to PREVARICATE under oath. He hesitated instead of answering right away. a. Pause b. Continue c. Survive d. Sustain August 23, 2012

8. - Opening - In English class, we recently read a short story, “Dragon, Dragon.” We also have learned that every short story and novel contain five main Elements of Literature: setting, character, plot, point of view, and theme, and each of these can be applied to “Dragon, Dragon.” - Setting - Character - Plot - Point of view - Closing – Theme... What is the lesson that you have learned?

9.  Correct the homophones in the sentences.  I went too the stadium two get tickets four the baseball game. While I was there, the pitcher through the ball threw my car window. August 31, 2012

10. Read your A.R. Book AT A VOICE LEVEL ZERO until class begins... If you do, I have a treat for you!

11. Discuss the setting of Tuck Everlasting. September 11, 2012

12.  If you can say it, you can write it!  *Reflect upon the four sentence types for variety of application in verbal and written language.

13.  Declarative …. declare.  Mrs. Link and I are very proud of all of our students for their hard work.  Interrogative …. interrogate?  Are you enjoying your first year at Franklin-Simpson Middle School?  Exclamatory …. exclaim! (shows emotion)  I can’t wait for the parade on Friday!!!  Imperative …. necessary/command (! or.)  Take out the trash. …. TAKE OUT THE TRASH!

14.  *Find 3 examples of each sentence type in the passage.  * Write each sentence using correct punctuation, and label the correct sentence type.

15.  Gallows - A gallows is a frame, typically wooden, used for execution by hanging, or by means to torture before execution. September 12, 2012