Wednesday, July 20, 2011

CONTEXT CLUES

1.  Please give the definition of a context clues.





2.  Where do you find context clues?



3.  When do you use context clues?

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Can america survive without illegal immigrants

http://news.yahoo.com/american-farms-survive-without-illegal-immigrants-102200787.html

Should parents lose custody of obese children?

http://news.yahoo.com/parents-lose-custody-super-obese-kids-200342454.html

whooping cough

click here to watch the video

Are roller coasters worth the risk?

Click here to view the video. 


1.  Complete the graphic organizer on the pros and cons of riding a roller coaster.  Pause the video as you need to gather the correct information.
2.  Once you have collected your facts decide if you think roller coasters are worth the risk or not worth the risk,
3.  Write 1-3-1 paragraph that supports your view.  incorporate 3 facts from the video into your paragraph.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Man dies after motorcycle crashes during helmet protest ride

Man dies after motorcycle crashes during helmet protest ride

1. Read this article.
2. Give the definition of situational irony.
3. Write paragraph with a topic sentence, at least 3 supporting details, and a concluding sentence that describes why this article contains situational irony. (you can test cheat to start your topic sentnce.