Use this format when writing!

TDAC

Topic, Detail, Analysis, Conclusion

 

Topic Sentence (This will most likely come from the question)
Text Evidence - Detail (quote or paraphrase)   Sentence starters: From the reading I know that… I know ________because the author stated… According to the text… In the _______(paragraph, section, stanza) … One place in the text where we see… The (graphic, illustration, caption) shows… In addition, the author also writes… An example…	Analysis/Explanation – My Thinking   Sentence starters: This (shows, proves, explains) that… One could infer that… This is significant because… The conclusion that can be drawn from this… This makes me think that… This evidence proves that… This could explain that… This implies that… It seems to me that… This helps me understand… Therefore… I understand why… Based on this, I can conclude… This demonstrates… I realize…
(Transitions - additionally, likewise, furthermore, however, yet, for example, to illustrate, this can be seen, specifically etc.)
Text Evidence - Detail (quote or paraphrase)   Sentence starters: From the reading I know that… I know ________because the author stated… According to the text… In the _______(paragraph, section, stanza) … One place in the text where we see… The (graphic, illustration, caption) shows… In addition, the author also writes… An example…	Analysis/Explanation – My Thinking   Sentence starters: This (shows, proves, explains) that… One could infer that… This is significant because… The conclusion that can be drawn from this… This makes me think that… This evidence proves that… This could explain that… This implies that… It seems to me that… This helps me understand… Therefore… I understand why… Based on this, I can conclude… This demonstrates… I realize…
Conclusion (Begin your last sentence with a definitive word or phrase)   Definitive word or phrase: without a doubt, clearly, surely, definitely, for sure, of course, certainly, absolutely etc.

Summer Reading Journal

Please have two books read and two double journal entries completed and ready to submit on 10/1. 
Use the link below to peruse the list of books and the print the journal paper.
http://www.baldwinschools.org/schools/ms
                                Happy Reading!
   

Welcome!

It is going to be a great year.  We will explore many genres and write with a purpose.  Please come to class each day with your binder, your agenda and a pen/pencil.  Extra help is on each Monday before school and Friday after school.

email - xjimenezke@baldwinschools.org

Question - What kind of year is it going to be?

The Cay

What do imagine a deserted island to be like?
With whom would you like to be deserted island?
If you could take three thing with you, what would they be?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn5SIpWTQp4 Chp 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkhYLX9rQlM Chp. 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0ZJSNmY5nE Chp. 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zamN8rlQZAo Chp. 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le77xbCXyzs Chp. 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMOJ50Rykqk Chp. 6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vio47ePKkCs Chp 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYhrcJI2Iqo Chp. 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1tsHHfdSw8 Chp 9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f3y0hZGKUU Chp 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3lkDbjM6VI Chp. 11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3lkDbjM6VI Chp. 12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsNHo-ovLmI Chp. 13
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8UDCdcwNKk Chp. 14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bo6DO0jnSM Chp. 15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhaVaw38NxA  Chp. 16
https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7326773214763241752#editor/target=post;postID=8586103535945694484 Chp. 17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZXjFqxGcV8 Chp. 18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ubfTdtBW4 Chp. 19

WATCH the video - compare to the book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-310Sc8bg0  - Write a review!

Study your ROOTS, SUFFIXES and PREFIXES

Check out this Quizlet.com review page...
https://quizlet.com/82562574/suffix-root-and-prefix-review-flash-cards/
Print the quiz and take it for extra credit!

It's Get Caught Reading Month

EXTRA CREDIT - Bring in a picture of you (and your family too) READING!

           Thank you to Mrs. Jefferson-Isaac for this great book! 
It is GET CAUGHT READING MONTH!

Myths - What are they? Exactly?

Below are great websites with plenty cool myths to read and watch. 

http://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html
http://www.storynory.com/category/myths/greek-myths/
http://www.talesbeyondbelief.com/myth-stories/myth-stories-index.html

Summarize and rate your selection(s) for extra credit.