- Distinguish between independent and dependent clauses.
- Punctuate sentences with multiple clauses correctly.
- Define allegory and interpret a sample allegory.
What we did:
- We took notes on independent and dependent clauses (see website under today's date to get the notes). We then did a class activity where everyone was given a clause to work with, and they had to match up with other students in order to form sentences. Students practiced writing a variety of sentences with independent and dependent clauses, punctuating correctly with commas and semicolons.
- We learned that an allegory is a symbolic story that represents real situations. Students listened to the Dr. Seuss story, "The Lorax" and made connections between the fictional characters and real people. We discussed how this children's book is an allegory of the conflict between environmentalists and business people/developers.
- No homework aside from outside reading.