Monday-Tuesday,+October+4-5

Bell Ringer
Take a moment to think of a time that you were truly scared as a child. Write a few sentences describing the event. Share your experience with a partner.

Read Aloud
Read "Ninth Street Bridge" by Bill Cosby

===media type="custom" key="7086279" What's the tone? Text your vote! Then, on a piece of paper, write a quick paragraph explaining your choice. Use three (3) details from the story to support your choice.===

Mini-Lesson

 * What is //sentence variety//? How do we create sentence variety in our writing?
 * Click here to learn about participial phrases. These can add description, variety, and spice to your writing! Read the "Textbook" page to learn about expressing yourself with participial phrases; then do the "Try It Out" exercises with a partner. Write your responses on the same paper as your bell ringer and your tone paragraph.


 * Check out the pattern for writing a poem using phrases. Write a poem about "Ninth Street Bridge" using one of these pattern. Share it on the discussion board. Be sure to post it in the correct thread!
 * If you need help with the different types of phrases and clauses, look at this link!

Individual Reading Time
During your reading time today, notice your author's sentence variety. Look for a participial phrase! Jot it down on a sticky note and stick it on the sign in the front of the room.

Share
What participial phrases are some of our authors using?

Homework
By Friday you should have both of your thINKs posted on your blog and linked to the discussion board! These are both test grades!