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WARM-UP 10/26/2015
ON PAGE 50 OF YOUR NOTEBOOK,
OVERARCHING QUESTION:
In order to communicate my thoughts effectively through writing, how can I use text structure and text
features to help organize my thoughts and ideas so that my points are understood?
Based on the aforementioned question, write the following:

After reading that, what questions do you have?


What skills do you think you need to learn and what knowledge do you think
answer this question?

you need to have in order to

WARM-UP 10/27/2015
Once youre finished, this will be taped on page 51 of your notebook.
Open your text book to page 908. Please skim through What Do You know About Sharks and complete the
worksheet labeled Text Features Practice that is located at the front of the room on the chair.

WARM-UP 10/28/2015

On page 53 of your notebook,


Write down the following sentences. In the sentences, label the ACTION verb(s), LINKING verbs(s) and HELPING verb(s) if there are
any.

On Friday, you have stems quiz on List 9. I hope you have been studying. This quiz,
in my opinion, is easier than the last. And because I am so nice, I have included a
couple of hints. You are very welcome!
YES, THIS PARAGRAPH IS TRUE SO PLEASE DONT COME AND ASK ME IF IM SERIOUS.

WARM-UP 10/29/2015
ON PAGE 55 OF YOUR NOTEBOOK, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING.
Read this writing prompt:
Type up an article concerning one of the topics you've read about in class during your text structure activity. Your article
write up must be, above all, focused on one topic, and it must be written in the corresponding text structure. For example, if
you choose to write your article on lunch lines, it must be laid out as problem/solution since thats the graphic aid that you
filled out with The Lunch Line Redesign text. You may use some key terms from your notes on page 51 to help you
communicate your text structure effectively.
This is the prompt for the article you will write in class today. After reading it, please

Write down 2 questions that come to mind when you read the essay prompt
Write one direction that the prompt gives you that you must follow when you write your article

WARM-UP 11/02/2015
On page 57 of your notebook,
Write down everything that comes to mind when you think about the following things. You must
respond to each one individually.

1. Holocaust
2. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
3. Theme

WRITING PROMPT
Write this below your warm-up on page 57
Read this quote:
I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must
take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor; never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the
tormented.
-Elie Wiesel
Write down whatever comes to mind when you read this quote. There are no stipulations; it just needs
to be related to the quote.

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