ESL 7 Week Two September 2 5 2014

ESL 7 Week Two September 2 -5, 2014 L. NABULSI WIESBADEN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Week Two Vocabulary Language Arts Math Social Studies Science 1. inferences - a conclusion drawn from evidence or reasoning 1. coefficient - the number placed before a letter that represents a variable in algebra, e. g. the "3" of "3 x" in the equation "3 x = 6" 1. impact - strong effect 1. Embryo -a human 2. Viewpoint – perspective , point of view, viewing location 2. cube root - a number 2. Prime Meridian – 0 2. Emphysema degrees longitude disease of the lungs usually caused from smoking 3. epilogue – short section at end of book or quantity that, when multiplied by itself twice, equals a given number or quantity 3. function - a variable quantity whose value depends upon the varying values of other quantities 3. International Date Line imaginary line running roughly along the 180º meridian of longitude, to the east of which the date is one day earlier than to the west offspring in the early stages following conception up to the end of the eighth week, after which it is classified as a fetus 3. Endocytosis - the process by which a cell membrane folds inward to take in substances bound to its surface

SVO Sentence Pattern �Two types of verbs: �Intransitive – no direct object �Transitive – a direct object because action transfers from the subject to a noun after the verb which is a direct object

Simple Sentence Structure – Subject-Verb Sentences Can be made into SVO sentences � Monkey eats. . � Elephants play � Birds fly. . � Fish swim. � Bears walk. � Lion eats. � Crocodiles swim � Monkey chews. � Kangaroo hops. � Hawk dives. � The direct object always answer what after the subject and verb are placed together: QUESTION: The monkey eats WHAT? ANSWER:

Day One – September 3, 2012 � Correct this sentence: “Mrs jack I said , Was the nickname of Isabella Stewart Gardner, an unusual and lovly woman. ” � Proofreading 63 � Grammar 1 - Sentence Structure–SVO– BRAIN POP – WORK SHEET � Vocabulary 2 – See slide 2 � Idiom 3 – Cut It Out � Stop doing something. � Analogy – Antonym Dishonest is to honest as always is to _________. (usually, never, sometimes). � Reading – The Monster Storm � together and highlight who, what, when, where, why. � Activity - Write and report on topic related to hurricane � HOMEWORK: Take notes on post-its, use notes to write a summary

Day Two – September 4, 2012 �Correct this sentence: After husbands death, mrs. Gardner assembled a pricless collection of paintings statues and other works of art. �Edit It - 64 �Grammar - Add direct objects to SV sentences �Vocabulary – See slide 2 �Activity – Tracking a hurricane - Read together and highlight who, what, when, where, why. .

Homework: Hurricane Report - Rubric A 14 points Proper Citation Thesis statement Supporting Details Grammar and Mechanics of Writing Length The summary begins by citing the title, author, source, and, in the case of a magazine or journal article, the date of publication and the text. Example: In the article, “. . ” by ___, The overall thesis of the text selection is the author’s central theme. There are several aspects to an effective thesis statement: - It comprises two parts: a) the topic or general subject matter of the text, and b) the author’s major assertion, comment, or position on the topic. - This central theme is summarized clearly and accurately in a one sentence thesis statement. - The thesis statement does not contain specific details discussed in the text The thesis statement is stated at the beginning of the summary. . . Example: The article discuses the structure of a hurricane The author supports his/her thesis with supporting ideas. Use the following basic guidelines when summarizing supporting ideas: - Cover all of the author’s major supporting ideas. - Show the relationships among these ideas. - Omit specifics, such as illustrations, descriptions, and detailed explanations. - Indicate the author’s purpose in writing: to inform, to persuade, or to entertain. If the passage is a persuasive piece, report the author’s bias or position on the issue. - Omit all personal opinions, ideas, and inferences. Let the reader know that you are reporting the author’s ideas Grammar and related concerns ensure that, as a writer, you communicate clearly to your reader. The following are particularly important: - Restate the ideas in your own words as much as possible. Avoid direct quotations. - Use transitional words for a smooth and logical flow of ideas. - Edit and re-write your work. - Check your grammar, punctuation, and spelling The length of a summary depends on how long the original document is. MLA format Running head, header, title, double space- and Times New Roman 12 font Work Cited page Correct information and form, First line NOT indented, second plus are indented, double -spaced B 12 C 10 D 8. 5 F 0