Reminder: "A Simple Act" selection test is on Tuesday, October 10th
This week we will be reading "An Invisible Thread" from unit 1 in our textbook. We will be focusing on narrative point of view, adjectives, and vocabulary.
Some additional topics that will be covered in our composition class are correctly integrating dialogue into a narrative and beginning a nonfiction narrative with dialogue in order to establish a context and point of view.
Beginning a Narrative with Dialogue
Students will take the "An Invisible Thread" selection test on October 18th. I highly recommend completing the additional practice to prepare for the test, but it is not required.
"An Invisible Thread" Additional Practice- Vocabulary
"An Invisible Thread" Study Guide
"An Invisible Thread" Adjectives Additional Practice
"An Invisible Thread" Narrative Point of View Additional Practice
Additional Practice Answer Key
"An Invisible Thread" Test Practice
Students will take a dialogue quiz on Thursday. We are going to be using the website www.noredink.com to practice our grammar skills. I will introduce the grammar skill, and students will complete their independent practice on the site. This site provides differentiated instruction, adjusting questions based on each student's needs. When learners get stuck, interactive tutorials pop up to help students correct their mistakes and keep going. Students can utilize the site to practice and prepare for quizzes/tests. There are even short quizzes for students to test their mastery of each grammar skill.
Mrs. Fowler
