HOMEROOM:
CNN student news and Music today.
WRITING:
DOL Day 3 and we went over some papers that were turned in and discussed the BIG writing test tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
March 21st
HOMEROOM:
CNN, PE, and weekend in review
5 questions for the DARE role models due WEDNESDAY.
WRITING:
DOL day 1. DOL Tests got returned, final writing assignment due tomorrow. Students had 45 minutes in class to work on this
CNN, PE, and weekend in review
5 questions for the DARE role models due WEDNESDAY.
WRITING:
DOL day 1. DOL Tests got returned, final writing assignment due tomorrow. Students had 45 minutes in class to work on this
Thursday, March 17, 2011
March 17th
HOMEROOM:
Spelling Test, CNN, and PE
WRITING:
Students did the final day of DOL and will have a test tomorrow. They also wrote notes to their parents that they will get tonight at 7:00pm when they come to the Conference Night! The topic was as follows:
In a multi paragraph essay, explain to your parents what improvements you have made since 1st trimester, and what improvements you will still make.
If, by chance, you think your are perfect, outline in the paragraphs why you are so perfect and what you have been doing to maintain your perfect lifestyle.
This should be ~3 paragraphs. Make sure you use support with personal examples.
This will be due at the end of the rotation
Spelling Test, CNN, and PE
WRITING:
Students did the final day of DOL and will have a test tomorrow. They also wrote notes to their parents that they will get tonight at 7:00pm when they come to the Conference Night! The topic was as follows:
In a multi paragraph essay, explain to your parents what improvements you have made since 1st trimester, and what improvements you will still make.
If, by chance, you think your are perfect, outline in the paragraphs why you are so perfect and what you have been doing to maintain your perfect lifestyle.
This should be ~3 paragraphs. Make sure you use support with personal examples.
This will be due at the end of the rotation
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
March 16th
HOMEROOM:
Music and News
*Spelling due tomorrow as well as a test
WRITING:
DOL days 2 and 3. Peer edited the introductions from Monday. Started on the conclusions. Went through the 3 styles of conclusions:
Call to Action: the writer implores the audience to change.
Offer a Solution: the writer suggests some possibilities to resolve the problem posed.
Make a Prediction: similar to a startling statement, this can be a warning or an encouragement.
First draft of conclusion will be due tomorrow (Thursday).
Music and News
*Spelling due tomorrow as well as a test
WRITING:
DOL days 2 and 3. Peer edited the introductions from Monday. Started on the conclusions. Went through the 3 styles of conclusions:
Call to Action: the writer implores the audience to change.
Offer a Solution: the writer suggests some possibilities to resolve the problem posed.
Make a Prediction: similar to a startling statement, this can be a warning or an encouragement.
First draft of conclusion will be due tomorrow (Thursday).
Monday, March 14, 2011
March 14 (pi Day)
Homeroom:
PE and CNN and local happs
WRITING:
DOL and started on Introductions. First draft of intro is due tomorrow.
The 3 Styles of Intros we will use are:
Inquiry/Questioning: The writer asks thought-provoking, maybe even edgy, questions to capture the reader’s interest.
Preparatory Definition/Explanation: The writer defines or explains the subject before discussing it in detail. Setting the scene.
Scenario/Anecdote: The writer provides hypothetical or personal examples to illustrate the topic.
PE and CNN and local happs
WRITING:
DOL and started on Introductions. First draft of intro is due tomorrow.
The 3 Styles of Intros we will use are:
Inquiry/Questioning: The writer asks thought-provoking, maybe even edgy, questions to capture the reader’s interest.
Preparatory Definition/Explanation: The writer defines or explains the subject before discussing it in detail. Setting the scene.
Scenario/Anecdote: The writer provides hypothetical or personal examples to illustrate the topic.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
March 10
HOMEROOM:
Spelling Test #24, PE, and CNN current events.
WRITING:
Today I collected the paragraphs and gave feedback on each one and handed them back. Assigned today was to write the next two body paragraphs which will be due tomorrow. Students had 50 minutes to work on the assignment in class.
Spelling Test #24, PE, and CNN current events.
WRITING:
Today I collected the paragraphs and gave feedback on each one and handed them back. Assigned today was to write the next two body paragraphs which will be due tomorrow. Students had 50 minutes to work on the assignment in class.
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