It’s
October 4.
Today
is “World Pet Day.” What do you think is
the most popular or common pet in the whole world?
Trivial Fact of the
Day: If you’re of average weight, multiply your
weight by .02—that’s probably how much your brain weighs.
Interesting Quote of
the Day: “A person who won’t read has no
advantage over someone who can’t read.” --Mark Twain (American author)
Vocabulary Word of
the Day: foil (verb) – This word—when it’s a verb, not a noun—means to
defeat or frustrate. What are three ways
to foil an enemy’s attempt
to capture you?
What are we doing?
By the end of class, we will know conjunctions (BOYFANS) and how to use them correctly; how to correct sentences; using journal format, analyze and explain a famous quote; create a metaphor poem using 10 comparisons.
When you have finished reading this blog, get your Reader/Writer Notebook. Using the Writer notebook, turn to the journal section. Write the quote from Mark Twain at the top of the page. In paragraph form, explain what the differences are between a person who can't read and a person won't read. How would a person's life be different if they couldn't read vs. a person who chooses not to read?
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