Bellwork: Adjectives Definition: An adjective modifies the meaning of a noun or pronoun. An adjective, which may describe or limit a noun or pronoun. (15 mins)
Whole group instruction. Answers the following questions:
1. Which one? his daughter that man my dog
2. What kind? dark suit beautiful lady sunny day
3. How many? ten children both people several students

Exercise: Directions: Underline the nouns and highlight the adjectives in each of the following sentences.
2. There are countless millions of gaseous bodies called stars.
4. Sir Walter Raleigh was a famous statesman and a bold explorer.
6. He even made a long voyage to the Hot Lands below the Equator in search of gold.
8. His adventurous career came to an abrupt end when he was executed for piracy in 1618.
10. Twenty-five students attended reading class during the first term.

Activity 2) do research and write (45 mins) National Campaign to Stop Violence essay competition entitled: "Do the Write Thing Challenge."
Reference sheet
Essay outline/planning sheet: Problem and solution essay
Grabber:
Thesis (state the problem and briefly mentioned solutions):
1st Body
KD: 1st solution
E
S (How does the solution combat the problem)
2nd Body
KD: 2nd solution
E support
S: (how does the solution and evidence combat the problem)
Conclusion

Activity 2) do research and write (45 mins) National Campaign to Stop Violence essay competition entitled: "Do the Write Thing Challenge."

You are writing an essay to explain how violence has impacted their lives and how violence in the U. S. can be reduced. The information provided may be a fictional or real account. Be sure to do research when responding to this work.

o Do not write/type your name, id number or school information on the actual essay
o If your submission is fictional, please write that on the top of the entry
o Only submit one copy of the essay
o Cover sheet must be either typed or printed in legible handwriting in ink only (The title “Do the Write Thing Challange”, your name, Ms. Hidalgo, Period #, and YWPA