Friday, February 6, 2009

Standard 3 Writing

9.1 uses transitional words, phrases and clauses to connect ideas when construction complex sentences.

Imagine that you are the guide in the Alcatraz Prison, which is actually a tourist attraction; where would you take visitors? Write your answers in a brief descriptive paragraph.

Standard #1 Listening/speaking

9.5 Explains the main idea or topic and important details from learned concepts or reading of a variety of texts

Why was Alcatraz closed?

What is Alcatraz today?

STANDARD #2 READING

Grade expectations

9.3 Analyzes character and traits; explains setting in fiction and nonfiction; distinguishes between first person, third person, and omniscient point of view

Read the story "Alcatraz" on page 200 and answer the following:

1. Which famous prisoners were in Alcatraz?

2. Where is the setting? Is it real or fiction?

3. Is it narrated in 1st or 3rd person?