<p>Monday, August 16, 2010</p><p>Is it always easy to recognize what is real and what is not real? Work with a partner to create a list of Things that are Real and another list of Things that are Not Real. Write five examples on each list. Real Not Real 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5.</p><p>Tuesday, August 17, 2010</p><p>Use a dictionary to find a definition for one of these words: cinephile, virescent, or mithridatism. Write a sentence that uses the word and gives clues to its meaning. See if someone who DIDN’T look up your word can figure out the meaning of the word.</p><p>Wednesday, August 18, 2010</p><p>Revise the sentence fragment below following the example. Example: The great popularity of historical novels, fictional stories with real historical settings. Corrected: Historical novels, fictional stories with real historical settings, enjoy great popularity. You try: Novellas longer than short stories, more concise than novels.</p><p>Thursday, August 19, 2010</p><p>Have a brainstorming session for writing topics. In three minutes, think of as many ideas as possible for a persuasive essay covering topics in these general categories: patriotism, equality, entertainment, education. Compare your ideas with someone next to you. </p><p>Friday, August 20, 2010</p><p>Combine the following pair of sentences, using the example for help. Example: No one knew what Magdalena thought as she looked over the town. She thought no one ever would. Corrected: No one knew what Magdalena thought as she looked over the town, and she thought no one ever would. You try: 1. The storm clouds are gathering. It looks like rain. 2. Liam is the president of the student council. Edward is the captain of the football team. </p>