Action Verb: tells what someone or something does
An action verb is in active voice when the subject of a sentence perfoms the action.
Ex: The trainer teased the lion.
An action verb is in passive voice when its action is performed on the subject.
Ex. The lion was teased by the trainer.
Active voice is stronger and is used often by story tellers and journalists.
Change the following sentences to active voice:
- The window was broken by Thomas.
- Several popular folk songs were performed by the band.
- A small recording company called Vanguard was chosen by Joan.
Now, go back and circle all of the action verbs.
R#20- Asking Levels of Questions
Title: From "The Children of the River" Author: Linda Crew
Pg 51-61
Using normal reading chart, come up with 6 level 1 questions, 6 level 2 questions, and 2 level 3 questions.
EX:
Pg 51"tells the storyWhat is the name of the main character?Level 1
R#5-15 Graded soon
J#5-15 Graded soon
Students will be called up randomly for reading entries and journals to be checked.
Also EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT about a Cultural Misunderstanding pg 62-64 coming soon
Children of the River- Group Work
- Think Pair Share- Levels of Questions and Quiz each other
- Draw 4 scenes in sequence from the story (2 scenes should be Sundara at home, 2 scenes should be Sundara at school) *Leave space for writing between each scene* (only 1 copy per group)
- Tape sches together in sequence and in between each scene put words the author used to transition from one scene to the next (only 1 copy per group)
- Do chart on pg 49 (all members must have a copy)
- Compete a group venn diagram comparing Sundara at home to Sundara at school (all members must have a copy)
Work to be checked randomly at any time. Have it ready.
Homework: Take home 45 minute persuasive essay.-
DUE A DAY- 11/13 DUE B DAY-11/14
E3-Children of the River: Dating outside of race or culture
You must use the story details to write this essay.
