First and fifth periods worked on metaphorical versus literal language while developing classroom rules and procedures, continuing to lay the foundation for a good classroom atmosphere throughout the year. We practiced a couple of engagements we’ll be using throughout the year (Think-Pair-Share and general small group discussion) while looking at Portia Nelson’s “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters.”
Second and fourth periods continued with the parts of speech review. Things began getting a little trickier today as we saw how ambiguity permeates an apparently cut-and-dried topic like grammar. Promethean Board notes are available here:
Students also learned that there will be an essay question about the ambiguity of the parts of speech test, which will be in one week.
Homework
- First and fifth periods: none.
- Second and fourth periods:
- return to the article we’ve been using for the parts of speech identification and find three adjectives, one of which must exemplify the ambiguity discussed in class, and three prepositions;
- complete the benchmark test;
- read “Letters from Former Students“;
- complete the “Your Expectations” discussion project;
- complete the survey about the online aspect of this course.
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