February 26th, 2013

2/26/13

In Class:

Journal--  Describe the image using vivid imagery.

GMX--  Commas to Set Off Appositive Phrases

Add commas to set off the appositive phrases.
1) They bought a new painting a rather beautiful landscape.
2) The door the one with the X on it leads backstage.
3) Hassim my friend from Morocco will be staying with me this week.
4) On the Fourth of July my favorite holiday my high school friends get together for an all-day barbecue a celebration of our independence.

Discussed informational documents in expository style, beginning with the genre of vital documents (e.g., birth certificate, death certificate, marriage license, divorce decree, etc.). Using the narrative laid out in "Death for My Birthday" by Say Anything, students created vital documents for the characters involved.

Exit ticket: If you could be anywhere other than school right now, where would you be?

Homework:
Finish vital documents.
Work on final paper.