ELA - 5/11

Part 1:

1. On the back of the Predicate Nominatives worksheet 

- Write a compound sentence with a direct object (circle the direct object)

- Write a complex sentence with a predicate nominative (circle the predicate nominative.)

- Write a compound-complex sentence with a preposition phrase (circle the object of preposition.) 

 

Part 2:

1. Read the following short story (your call on out loud or independently)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15uE1h5Mt4xirhliOp5JRWCw4zxzCAcvFyZKEUrl1E-I/edit?ts=5af4ea9d

or (in case the first link does not work) http://www.doe.mass.edu/CandI/wsa/grade8/A83.pdf

2. How does suspense build in “Lab Rat”?

3. Write a one paragraph review of the story. Provide examples to support your review.

Part 3:

Prepare your three minute Debate speech. Speeches will begin on Monday!