The document outlines a lesson plan for January 17th that includes spelling and vocabulary, grammar on colons and hyphens, and literature assignments. It provides examples of how to correctly use colons and hyphens in sentences. Students are given a homework assignment to read chapters of a book and complete an independent reading sheet.

1. Lesson 4.notebook January 17, 2013
January 17, 2013 Agenda:
• Spelling & Vocabulary
> Unit 10 Spelling Pre­Test, Grade & Lists
• Grammar
> Chapter 5, Lesson 4: Colons & Hyphens
• Literature
> (5 Schroeder): Bridge to Terabithia
> (5 Shidner): Night of the Twisters
Homework:
• (5 Schroeder): Bridge to Terabithia Ch. 4­6 & RRL due on Wednesday, 1/23
• Independent Reading Sheet due Thursday, 1/31
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2. Lesson 4.notebook January 17, 2013
Lesson 4: Colons and Hyphens
A hyphen shows the division of a word at the end of a line . Always
divide the word between syllables.
Paul has been interested in study­
ing the history of his family.
Hyphens are sometimes used to connect two or more words to form
compound words.
great­grandmother merry­go­round thirty­five
A colon is used to separate the hour and the minute in the time of day,
and after the greeting of a business letter.
7:15 A.M. Dear Sir or Madam:
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3. Lesson 4.notebook January 17, 2013
Correctly add hyphens and colons where needed in the
sentence.
1. All the children listened to their grand
father's stories.
2. Mr. Cellini met his future wife and his brother in law on the
ship.
3. His sister in law was also on board.
4. They all sat together on the deck every afternoon at 4 00.
5. My grandfather and his half brother enjoyed these
afternoons.
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Correctly add hyphens or colons where needed.
6. Paul recorded a tale about his great grandfather
7. The story he had heard was about a long let
ter written in 1910.
8. The words Dear Sir began the letter.
9. In the letter, he had asked for a job in a dry cleaning
business.
10. It was 8 15 before the story and Paul's interview were
finished.
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