Wednesday 1/13/10

IN CLASS:
Today we started by checking vocab assignments. Then we moved onto root words. Here they are in an abbreviated versi on:

• figo/fixum=fix or attach (as in a light fixture or prefix)
• jungo/junctum=connect, unite, join (as in junction, conjugal, conjunction, join)
• cum=together or with, similar to con in Spanish, usually seen as co- in English (as in cooperate, community, connnect, co-star)

After that we went over expectations for the book talks that will begin on Monday, January 25th. All students are expected to be doing independent reading outside of class. They should have finished at least one book during this quarter. I will post guidelines for book talks tomorrow.

Finally, we began taking notes on the final four parts of speech. Most classes made it through pronouns and conjunctions. We'll tackle prepositions and interjections tomorrow.

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Finish short story (due Friday)
• Vocab Quiz 8 on Friday