Idiom of the Day: You could tell exactly how Trini felt; she always wore her heart on her sleeve. This means that Trini: a. had unusual taste in clothing b. liked blouses with hearts embroidered on them c. was able to express her emotions openly (and did so often) d. kept a lot of her feelings hidden Idiom of the Day #2: When Nick asked his friend John if he felt he had answered the math questions correctly on a quiz, John said, "Your guess is as good as mine." This means: a. John had no idea how well he had done on the test b. Both men guessed on their tests that day c. Guessing on questions you don't know is a good strategy d. Nick and John should study more often Grammar: Your or You're Your = possession You're = You are (contraction) Try the following! a. (You're, Your) a great friend. b. (You're, Your) cooking is delicious! c. I don't know what (you're, your) talking about! d. (You're, Your) doing well in class. e. Is that (you're, your) puppy over (there, their, they're)? Syllable Review: a. government b. house c. mine d. amusement e. Friday f. fun g. funny h. careful i. music j. unforgettable Argument/Argumentative Writing Preview: Let's create a Venn Diagram of details that compare and contrast the following the topic: Which is better--a four-day work week or a five-day remote week? Here are some ideas for what you can place in your circle:
Other topics for Argument Writing: a. Should parents ban screen time for kids? b. Should the school day start much later?
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