Kingdom Schools. Boys Intermediate. (Feb. 09 th -13 th, 2013) English Department. Name:

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1 Kingdom Schools Boys Intermediate English Department (Feb. 09 th -13 th, 2013) Name: P.S. to get your soft copy of the weekly booklet, please visit: Teacher: Mohamed Al Shamaly

2 Kingdom Schools Boys Intermediate English Department Grade 8 International Program Weekly Parent Information Letter Dear parents, Please make sure that your son follows this weekly plan and completes all the homework activities for the week. This plan is a guide for what your son is going to study and do for the week. Please do not hesitate to contact me (malshamaly@kingdomschools.edu.sa) if you have any queries. WEEKLY PLAN + HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS Day Classroom Activities Homework SATURDAY SUNDAY Term: Second Week: 03 : Feb. 09 th - 13 th, 2013 Selection: Connect to your life: Stereotype Trap Literary Analysis: Suspense Active Reading: Setting Purpose Vocabulary: Words To Know (Synonyms) Reading: (P:567) Reading: Read P: 567 Grammar: Prepositional Phrases as Adverbs Vocabulary Quiz Study for the Vocabulary Quiz (Rules of the Game & Rain, Rain, Go Away) Study for the Spelling Quiz (1+1+1 Words and VAC Words + Doubling Final Consonants) by Mona Gardner MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY Reading: Check Questions on P: 568 Vocabulary Strategy: Word Web: P: 569 Spelling Quiz Literary Analysis: Suspense Active Reading: Setting Purpose Grammar Quiz Reading Quiz Literary Analysis Quiz Study for the Grammar Quiz (Adverb Placement + Participial Phrases) Study for the Reading and Literary Analysis Reading: (Unseen passage + Rules of the Game + Rain, Rain, Go Away) Literary Analysis: Internal and External Conflict + First- Person Point of View + Drawing Conclusions) Dear student, Please do your best to read for half an hour during the weekend. This can be any interesting book you find. Thanks

3 Words to Know Words to Know arresting naturalist rafter sober spirited A. Complete the crossword puzzle with words from the word list. Down 1. one who studies living things 3. make serious Across 2. striking 4. roof beam 5. lively B. Complete the following sentences using words from the Words to Know list. 1. The woman in the portrait had an smile that always drew a crowd at the museum. 2. We consulted a local to learn more about the animals in our environment. 3. An exposed above our heads was a perfect spot for a cobra to curl up for a nap. 4. The lively, discussion became even louder when the colonel joined in. 5. To the excited crowd, he spoke loud, serious voice. C. Write an account of the events in from the cobra s point ofview. Use all five Words to Know. Page 1

4 Grammar in Context: Prepositional Phrases as Adverbs Key Concept: Writers can use prepositional phrases to add detail or give more information about verbs, adjectives, or adverbs. Prepositional Phrases as Adverbs A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object. The phrase may or may not include modifiers. A prepositional phrase may act as an adverb in a sentence. When used as an adverb, the phrase modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb and answers the question where, when, how, or to what extent. Note the prepositional phrase in the following sentence. The dinner table was set with fine china. This prepositional phrase modifies the adjective set and answers the question How? Activity Underline the prepositional phrase in each sentence. Then tell what question the phrase answers. Answers the question: Example: Some interesting guests sat around the table. where? 1. The young girl defended her ideas with great conviction. 2. The colonel was ready for an argument. 3. The other men agreed with the colonel. 4. A strange expression came over her face. 5. The native boy was standing behind her chair. 6. The hostess whispered in the servant s ear. 7. He left the room in haste. 8. In a moment, he returned. 9. He held in his hands a bowl. 10. He put the bowl on the verandah. Page 2

5 Reading Strategy: Setting Purposes Setting Purposes Setting purposes for reading helps you focus your attention on important ideas.often you set your own purpose for reading; you may read for enjoyment or todiscover facts and details about a topic. There will also be times when a purpose isassigned to you. Read for the purpose of noting stereotypes thatare expressed either directly or indirectly by guests at the party. Guest young girl Stereotype Women now are not as fluttery as their grandmothers were. Page 3