September 13 - 17, 2024

Hi, again! You may be viewing this page on Friday the 13th, which somehow sounds like a movie:) Or you may be reading it during the week of September 16! Either way, we have some new skills on this page, with a review of things we learned during the first week of school. Have fun! 

Part One.
Idiom of the Day
Sentence containing idiom: No matter what she is doing, Yaritza will be at your house at the drop of a hat if you need her!

Before we discuss the idiom, take a moment to jot down your thoughts regarding the idiom in bold print above. Ask yourself questions, such as is it positive or negative? What is being compared? 



Now list some things you would definitely do at the drop of a hat!
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Part Two.
Literary Devices
Personification in Review

Directions: Underline words in the sentences below that show personification is being used! 
Example: As I thought about him, even the wind seemed to call his name.

1. The streetlight winked at me as I strolled along the long and winding road.
2. I picked up the book that seemed to be calling my name from its place on the kitchen table.
3. The shopping cart whined as I wheeled it through the store; it reminded me of a small child begging to go home!
4. The new flower buds peeked out at me from their spot just above the ground.
5. The U.S. flag waved and welcomed everyone who passed by!
6. The table itself was shaking in fear when the earthquake hit San Francisco.
7. So many stars were dancing in the sky the night Victoria met George.
8. The words seemed to jump off the page as I read the mysterious letter.
9. Judy's peas hid under the mashed potatoes on her plate; they wouldn't come out until everyone at the table had stopped eating.
10. My piano told beautiful stories each time I pressed its keys!

Your Turn: Take a moment and select one of the pieces of personification from the sentences above. Create a sentence of your own using it!





Part Three.
Question and Answer

Answer: I have four of them.

Your Question:

Note: Feel free to create more than one question, but remember to read your question followed by the answer above to see if everything fits!

Part Four.
​Greek and Latin Roots
​Quick Review

True or False

1. The root biblio means baseball.                         true          false
2. A bibliography is a list of books you 
     use doing while researching a subject.             true          false         
3. Bibliotheque means library in                           
      French.                                                               true           false


Part Four
Extra Literary Term
Inference

We spoke briefly about what it means to paraphrase and make inferences while analyzing something said, written or shown. Read the following sentences and decide if each one is either a paraphrase or an inference.

1. The girl in the photo wore a pair of blue jeans and brown sandals.

2. That woman seems very angry; I wonder if she had an argument with someone in her home before coming out to shop.

3. The man wore sneakers that were worn out and a shirt that was a light shade of blue.

4. The girl is typing.

5. That man's face is bright red, and he is squinting his eyes. I bet he was upset to find out that all the items he came here to buy have been sold out.

6. I got a phone call from my friend Jenna. She was speaking so fast I wondered if she were nervous about something going on in her life!

Time for a Partner Activity!

On an index card, please create one paraphrased sentence and one inference (but do not tell us which is which!)! We will send them around the room for partner students to figure out!

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