Thursday, October 11, 2012

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Tonight's Homework...

1.) Please write another introduction paragraph to open our imaginary essay on bullying. Use the "powerful fact" technique tonight. Remember to end your introduction paragraph with our class thesis statement. By tomorrow, you should have original examples of these three introduction techniques:
- Thought-provoking question
- Quotation or proverb
- Powerful fact

2.) Essay #3: "Most Influential Person of the 20th Century"
You should be at the drafting stage tonight.
All evidence (vomit, outline, drafts) due Monday.

3.) Word Attack: Tri- Quad-
Please study for Monday's quiz. Mrs. Smith was disappointed by student performance on today's spot-check. If you do not raise your hand to participate during the spot-check, your behavior is telling Mrs. Smith that you are not studying. Remember: last-minute cramming does not result in long-term mastery.

4.) Twenty-Minute Habit, Log.