1. 15 Sept 2014 BELL ACTIVITY: Write your heading on a blank sheet of paper. Then across the top write: “Spelling Unit 2 DUE FRIDAY 9/19.” Today’s Agenda: Spelling: Unit 2: book pages 18-20 + wkbk page Finishing t-charts to paragraphs

2. sym·pho·ny (ˈsimfənē) Sym (together) + phon (sound) an elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra Something positive that is composed of different elements XYLOPHONE [ zahy-luh-fohn] Xylo (wood) + phone (sound) A musical instrument in the percussion family consisting of wooden bars struck by mallets

3. pho·no·graph (ˈfōnəˌgraf) Phono (sound) + graph (written) A record player an early sound-reproducing machine that used cylinders to record as well as reproduce sound Calligraphy (kəˈligrəfē) Calli (beautiful) + Graph (writing) Artistic lettering

4. Tele (sending communication over a distance) Greek prefix Tele + phone = sending sound over a distance Tele + graph = sending letters (as in a,b,c,) over a distance

5. Homo (the same) Greek prefix homophone homograph bow = bending forward at the waist bow = a decorative part of a knot To Two Too There Their They’re Bat = a device used in baseball Bat = to swat or hit at something or someone Bat = a flying rodent

7. SPELLING RECEIVE SPELLING WORK ON MONDAY ANY WORK YOU DON’T COMPLETE IN CLASS BECOMES HOMEWORK. WORK MUST BE DONE IN PEN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. WORK IS DUE FRIDAY, AT THE BEGINNING OF THE BLOCK. SPELLING TEST ON FRIDAY.

8. UNIT 2 COMPLETE 1-25 PG. 19 : on lined paper COMPLETE 1-11 PG. 20 : on lined paper WORKSHEET Complete the short story. Incorporate the 15 words listed Highlight or underline up to 2 spelling words per sentence for credit. Number 1-10 and complete Word Part Mix-up.

9. Take out….. Your 3 highlighters a black pen Friday’s handout with the paragraphs about Travis, the unusual individual Albert the collector. WHERE WERE WE???? Reread the instructions at the top of the page. Then follow those instructions using the paragraph about Albert. When you are done, compare your work with your neighbors. If you highlighted things differently, discuss your different answers.

10. Albert is a collector. His favorite collection consists of hundreds of maps. He has a section of ancient maps, which includes a slab of rock upon which has been carved the path to the brontosaurus pit that he claims is authentic. He owns every map of Idaho ever drawn, including one done by his cousin Phil in crayon on the back of a newspaper. His most useful map hangs just inside his bedroom door in a frame, showing how to get to his bed, hidden behind the stacks of his belongings. He has several other unique collections; some more unique than others. He has an extensive stamp collection and his toe nail clipping collection is the topic of much discussion. The vacuum bag collection that decorates his book shelf is one of a kind. Albert loves to vacuum the house for his parents. He has a rock collection, a fruit pit collection, and even a used staples collection.

11. ON THE ROAD AGAIN……! Take out….. Blank paper Your 3 highlighters a black pen The PROMPTS to T-CHARTS to PARAGRAPHS handout The drafted t-charts and paragraphs you have completed.

12. ON THE ROAD AGAIN……!