Dec. 11th-15th
Lessons 15 and 16
Quiz Date: Fri., Dec. 15th
Lessons 15 and 16
Quiz Date: Fri., Dec. 15th
Dec. 4th-Dec. 8th
Lessons 13 and 14
Quiz Date: Fri., Dec. 8th
Lessons 13 and 14
Quiz Date: Fri., Dec. 8th
Nov. 29th-Dec. 1st
Quiz Date: Fri., Dec. 1st
Nov. 20th-21st
Unit 2 Review (Lessons 8-11)
Unit 2 Test Date: Tues., Nov. 21st
Nov. 13th-16th
Lesson 11
Quiz Date: Thurs., Nov. 16th
Nov. 6th-9th
Lessons 9 and 10
Quiz Date: Thurs., Nov. 9th
Oct. 30th-Nov. 2nd
Lesson 8
Quiz Date: Thurs., Nov. 2nd
Oct. 25th-27th
Unit 1 Review (Lessons 1-7)
Unit 1 Test Date: Fri., Oct. 27th
Oct. 18th-23rd
Lesson 7
Quiz Date: Mon., Oct. 23rd
Oct. 11th-17th
Topic: Complex Sentences
A complex sentence combines two related ideas using a subordinating conjunction.
Examples of subordinating conjunctions include: while, until, although, when, after, because
Ex: We couldn't go outside because it rained all morning.
OR
Because it rained all morning, we couldn't go outside.
Ex: I can play outside when my homework is finished.
OR
When my homework is finished, I can play outside.
Quiz Date: Monday, Oct. 16th
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Topic: Complex Sentences
A complex sentence combines two related ideas using a subordinating conjunction.
Examples of subordinating conjunctions include: while, until, although, when, after, because
Ex: We couldn't go outside because it rained all morning.
OR
Because it rained all morning, we couldn't go outside.
Ex: I can play outside when my homework is finished.
OR
When my homework is finished, I can play outside.
Quiz Date: Monday, Oct. 16th
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Oct. 2nd-10th
Topic: Compound Sentences
A simple sentence tells one complete thought. If we have 2 simple sentences that are about the same topic, we can combine them using a comma and a coordinating conjunction to form a compound sentence.
Ex: Simple sentences: The cat is hungry. It goes to its bowl to eat.
Compound sentence: The cat is hungry, so it goes to its bowl to eat.
Coordinating conjunctions include: and, but, or, so, nor, yet, for
Quiz Date: Monday, Oct. 9th
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Topic: Compound Sentences
A simple sentence tells one complete thought. If we have 2 simple sentences that are about the same topic, we can combine them using a comma and a coordinating conjunction to form a compound sentence.
Ex: Simple sentences: The cat is hungry. It goes to its bowl to eat.
Compound sentence: The cat is hungry, so it goes to its bowl to eat.
Coordinating conjunctions include: and, but, or, so, nor, yet, for
Quiz Date: Monday, Oct. 9th
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Sept. 25th-29th
Topic: Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates
The simple subject is the most important word in the complete subject. The simple subject tells exactly whom or what the subject is about.
Ex: The school librarian gave me a book about dinosaurs. ("The school librarian" is the complete subject, but "librarian" is the simple subject.)
The simple predicate is the most important word in the complete predicate. The simple predicate tells exactly what the subject is or does.
Ex: The school librarian gave me a book about dinosaurs. ("gave me a book about dinosaurs" is the complete predicate, but "gave" is the simple predicate.)
Quiz Date: Friday, Sept. 29th
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Topic: Simple Subjects and Simple Predicates
The simple subject is the most important word in the complete subject. The simple subject tells exactly whom or what the subject is about.
Ex: The school librarian gave me a book about dinosaurs. ("The school librarian" is the complete subject, but "librarian" is the simple subject.)
The simple predicate is the most important word in the complete predicate. The simple predicate tells exactly what the subject is or does.
Ex: The school librarian gave me a book about dinosaurs. ("gave me a book about dinosaurs" is the complete predicate, but "gave" is the simple predicate.)
Quiz Date: Friday, Sept. 29th
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Sept. 18th-22nd
Topic: Complete Subjects and Predicates
-A simple sentence expresses a complete thought. It has a subject and a predicate.
-The complete subject tells whom or what the sentence is about.
Ex: My little sister Maggie asks many questions.
-The complete predicate tells the action or gives extra information about the subject.
Ex: My little sister Maggie asks many questions.
Quiz Date: Friday, Sept. 22nd
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Topic: Complete Subjects and Predicates
-A simple sentence expresses a complete thought. It has a subject and a predicate.
-The complete subject tells whom or what the sentence is about.
Ex: My little sister Maggie asks many questions.
-The complete predicate tells the action or gives extra information about the subject.
Ex: My little sister Maggie asks many questions.
Quiz Date: Friday, Sept. 22nd
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Sept. 5th-15th
Topic: 4 Types of Sentences
-A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
-A declarative sentence makes a statement. It ends with a period.
Ex: We watched a movie about volcanoes.
-An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark.
Ex: Have you ever seen a volcano?
-An imperative sentence gives a command. It ends with a period.
Ex: Stay away from active volcanoes.
-An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation mark.
Ex: Wow, the colors are so bright!
Quiz Date: Friday, Sept. 15th
Topic: 4 Types of Sentences
-A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
-A declarative sentence makes a statement. It ends with a period.
Ex: We watched a movie about volcanoes.
-An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark.
Ex: Have you ever seen a volcano?
-An imperative sentence gives a command. It ends with a period.
Ex: Stay away from active volcanoes.
-An exclamatory sentence shows strong feelings. It ends with an exclamation mark.
Ex: Wow, the colors are so bright!
Quiz Date: Friday, Sept. 15th