Friday, October 12, 2012

Friday, October 12, 2012

Tonight's Homework...

1.) Essay #3: "Most Influential Person of the 20th Century"
All evidence (vomit, outline, drafts) due on Monday. Be prepared to go through the 12-step "Guided Reflection" process with highlighters.

2.) Word Attack Quiz (Tri- Quad-) on Monday.

3.) Please bring evidence of your reading log for TUESDAY. Stay current on your twenty-minute habit.

4.) Please keep your "bullying" introduction paragraphs in the writing section of your red binder; we will continue practicing introduction writing next week, specifically "anecdote" and "analogy" techniques.

How would YOU answer this question:
Q: What was the goal of our transition skit activity?

Here's Mrs. Smith's answer:
A: The goal was for students to develop an in-depth understanding of the words and phrases excellent writers use to unify (glue together!) the supporting details and specific examples in their body paragraphs.