Verb Phrases and Tone

Verb Phrases and Tone

English I Honors began a couple of days working with tone in writing, specifically in poetry. We began by saying the same sentence in various tones of voice in order to see what “tone” means in terms of voice. We returned to “Do Not Go Gentle into...
Connotations and Verb Phrases

Connotations and Verb Phrases

English 8 Strategies turned again to grammar — after all, it is Thursday — and we looked at verb phrases, looking to identify them in sentences as we work toward a fuller understanding of verbals. English I Honors students worked on connotation today....
Verbs and Rules

Verbs and Rules

First and sixth periods created the rules for the classroom. Below are the notes from the classwork/group work. We’re working this first week to create a positive atmosphere and practice some of the skills we will be using all year. rules from first period rules...

SLANTS and Verbs

I introduced the reader’s journal to first and sixth periods, and we finished up the last bit of information about procedures and guidelines. In doing so, I introduced them to SLANTS. We begin the heavy lifting tomorrow. Second and fourth periods finished up...