English assisnments

week 1 assignments

Type completed poem from page 8
(You may use what you wrote in class or change it.)
Include a picture or background.

Finish brainstorming pg 13
Complete poem on page 12.
use checklist on page 14.

You will keep all finished work in a binder.

Write sentences for each of vocab words for lessons 1 and 2 (8 sentences)
Use a quality adjective and strong verb in each sentence. No banned words.

MUST turn in checklist with papers.
All papers must be typed.

vocab words:

radiant adj shining or giving off light
fashioned adj made built, or shaped
serpentine adj twisting and turning
towering adj reaching a height above others

streak v to move very fast; to leave a mark with a different color or texture
bellow v to give a loud, deep, roar
quake v to shake or vibrate
plead v to beg


week 2 and week 3 no class on Sept. 6 everything due Sept. 13

Finish and type final paragraph on Ziggurats that was started in class.
use checklist pg 19

Outline and write paragraph (final) from page 22
Use checklist on page 23

You may send me a copy of your drafts through email gatewayacademycl@gmail.com I will help you edit it or make suggestions. If you have any questions email me or give me a call.

Write sentences for vocab words lesson 3 No banned words.
Include a strong verb, quality adjective, and an ly word in each sentence.
You may use a form of the word. For example: ascend
The bald-headed man quickly ascended the stairs.

Write sentences for vocab words lesson 4 No banned words.
Each sentence must START with an -ly word and have a quality adjective and strong verb.

MUST turn in checklist with papers.
All papers must be typed and marked/labeled.

Complete handout sheets:

Fishy Story
29.2 commas
20.1 Sentence
18.2 Adverbs
22.2 sentence combining