Posts for July, 2009


Your You’re Worksheet

July 27th, 2009

Your indicates possession. Is this your pencil? You’re is the contraction of you are. You’re writing with a pencil. Which one is ________ brother? ________ the funniest person I’ve ever met! I got home late last night and the first thing I heard was, “________ grounded!” What is ________ name? You can have all the [...]

Lie Lay Practice Worksheet

July 23rd, 2009

Lie/ Lay/ Lain – to recline or to rest
Lay/ Laid/ Laid – to put something down

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10 Journal Topics

July 22nd, 2009

What do you think of people who use profanity in public? Is it better to give or to receive? What if your house caught fire, what would you take with you? Put these in order of priority: your pet, your iPod, photo album, your English textbook, necklace from grandma, and favorite piece of clothing. Last [...]

Beach Anagrams

July 21st, 2009

An anagram is a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters in another word or phrase. Unscramble the letters to form a word or phrase. THEME: The Beach Rattle Saw  He Is Nuns Run Figs  Hang In Tubs Do Sub Fry Soy Stand  Axle Grin Grained ———– Answers: ———– Saltwater Sunshine Surfing Sunbathing Bodysurf [...]

Beginning of the Year Ice Breakers

July 21st, 2009

On a note card tell me a little about your interests. Include the following: Name and Period Favorite: -Book -Magazine -Band / artist -Song -Website What are you looking forward to this year? What are you dreading this year? Briefly tell about an adventure you have had. Summarize your philosophy on life? Do you have [...]