The Machine Stops Day 2

Big Idea: Ideology, utopia, and imagination

Nuance Academy: Demonstrative Adjective

After today I should be able to: summarize the background to E.M. Forrester's short story and identify a theme you want to track.

Reading: You should have two books read by October 1st.

Agenda:

1. Gimkit Link
2. Write 10 sentences that start with a demonstrative adjective.
1. Start with a loose sentence.
1. Mr. White carefully planned the stages of his essay, and then he rewrote it.
2. Rewrite it starting with a demonstrative adjective.
1. Use this or that.
2. This essay shows Mr. White's careful planning.
1. The sentence will start with THIS or THAT and usually use the the verb IS or WAS.
3. Here are some more examples. You can use these ideas, but change them to make your own sentence.
1. This morning I woke up early to go for a run before work.
2. That dog over there is really cute! I want to go pet it.
3. These shoes are so uncomfortable, I don't think I can wear them all day.
4. Those clouds look like they could produce some rain later today.
5. That movie we saw last night was absolutely hilarious.
6. These apples we picked from the orchard are so fresh and delicious.
7. Those people waiting in line have been there for over an hour already.
8. This assignment is taking me forever to complete.
9. Those flowers you bought me are beautiful! Thank you so much.
3.  Today we will start the short story, "The Machine Stops."

Homework:

1. Work on your vocabulary list #2. It is due by Sunday at 9PM.
2. Read your independent reading book.