Thursday, September 5 Classes

 Hello Everyone,

Here is what we covered today:

Class Period 1:

1) RWN Book, Pages 50. We learned about Subject and Object pronouns. We use subject pronouns (singular: I, you, he, she, it; plural: we, you, they) when the person or thing is performing the action. We used object pronouns (singular: me, you, him, her, it; plural: us, you, them)

Please Note: You and it and be either a subject or object pronoun; it depends on if they are performing the action (subject) or receiving the action (object).

Extra Help: here are some examples of sentences using subject and object pronouns: https://www.scribbr.com/nouns-and-pronouns/subject-and-object-pronouns/

2) We went through the first 20 vocabulary words of "Weslandia" again to review for the vocabulary quiz tomorrow:

1. civilization (n.)- an advanced state of development of a society as judged by such things as having a system of government and laws, using a written language, and keeping written records

2. complex (adj.)- difficult to understand, and/or having many connected parts

3. blunder (n.)- a silly or careless mistake

4. envy (v./n.)-a feeling of wanting what someone else has

5. inspire (v.)- to stimulate or influence (someone to do something) by stirring the emotions

6. rustle (v.)- to make soft, hissing sounds like things rubbing together

7. strategy (n.)- a plan, method, or series of actions meant to perform a particular goal or effect

8. enemy (n.)- one who hates or wants to harm another

9. wild beast (n.)- any animal other than a human, especially a mammal with four legs

10. primitive (adj.)-having to do with an early stage or a condition that is not developed

11. simple (adj.)- easy to do or understand; not complicated

12. Mayan people (n.)- a member of an ancient Indian civilization of Mexico and Central America whose remains were discovered by Europeans in the 1500s

13. goal (n.)- a result or end that a person wants and works for; aim or purpose

14. stakes (n.)- one's share or interest in something

15. modern (adj.)- having to do with the present or current times

16. ancient (adj.)- very old; existing for many years

17. headdress (n.)- a covering or decoration for the head

18. miserable (adj.)-very unhappy; wretched

19. moan (v.)- a long, low sound of pain, grief, or sorrow.

20. snap (v.)- to speak in a short, sharp, or annoyed way

The PPT slides for the vocabulary are here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13m3B4v6e49PMMiyXahgoefeXqQi6Jd9h?rtpof=true&usp=drive_fs


Class Period 2:

1) Reading Street, pages 23, 25: We read "The Go Cart" story on page 23 and answered the questions next to the text. We then read the "Long Ago Lives" story on page 25 and underlined other vocabulary words that were not already highlighted.

2) Vocab Quiz Practice worksheet: The students worked on a worksheet in class today in preparation for the quiz tomorrow. The first section requires listening and writing down vocabulary words:  

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13lDT2FXoD9XJ2td0aW4oDPOeMw_IvJvQ?rtpof=true&usp=drive_fs


Homework: 

1) Study for the "Weslandia" Vocabulary Quiz #1-20.

2) Finish the worksheet received in class and use it to study for the Quiz tomorrow, Friday, September 6. Listening and spelling will be tested on the quiz. The format will look very similar to the practice worksheet.

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