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19/01/2011 08:07
Here are some resources for learning more about and practicing the use of infinitive phrases (along with gerunds and participial phrases)
1) Perdue Online Writing Lab - Excellent information resource. The examples and explanations here are clear. (no exercise)...
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06/01/2011 08:44
Homework for Thurs. Jan 6
Read the article again and make a written response for questions 2-7
Find the definitions for the new vocabularyvocab-taking off Fs.docx (76,9 kB)
In Class on Thursday
You will be "voting" on the grading policy change and discussing your views with a partner, then...
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02/12/2010 12:03
For Tuesday, Dec 7:
1) complete the sentence combining sheet (individually!) Informaion on the methods to combine sentnces is located under Grammar Help in the left-hand menu
2) complete the handout on The comparison of the sharks and relationship between the boy and the old man
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02/12/2010 11:05
Here is the information from the board on combining sentences:
sentence combining screen-shots.doc (194 kB)
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30/11/2010 00:47
Flashcards and quizlet game have been made for the part 2 vocabulary
Quizlet Flashcards
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18/11/2010 10:50
start from pg 47 to around page 80 = day 3
Complete reading this section and answering the guide questions by Tuesday Nov.23
Definitions for vocabulary part 2 : Old Man and Sea Vocab focus for part 2.docx (23,5 kB)
Vocab short list
plummet
to make fast
ineffectual
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16/11/2010 10:02
Adjective Phrases are prepositional or participial phrases used as adjectives in a sentence.
We are focussing on prepositional phrases right now. A prepositional phrases consists of the preposition plus its object.
Adverb phrases are prepositional phrases that modify the...
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15/11/2010 10:10
There will be a test on Days 1-2 (pg 9-52) on Tuesday, Nov. 16. The test will include vocabulary.
Vocab short-list
mast
stern
cast
bait
tackle
patch
benevolent
resolution
inferior
furled
gaunt
humility
disgraceful
subdue
attain
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08/11/2010 10:11
We are currently reeading The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway. This is a short novel amd while it does not have chapter divisions, we can divide the book up into sections based on the days (the story covers a period of 5 days).
Day 1 pg 9-25
Day 2 pg 25-52
Day 3 pg 53-85
Day 4 pg...
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01/11/2010 10:28
The draft of your object description essay is due Thursday, Nov 3.
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