Essay due Nov 1st (Tuesday)
Through the years new inventions have changed the way we live. Think about one invention that has had an impact on the way you live. Now write to explain to your teacher how this invention has changed your life.
Writing Test on Weds November 2nd
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Reminder - Quiz (2) Tuesday Oct 25th
1. Quiz on Introduction techniques and Transitions
2. Quiz Prefix: Co-, Com-, Contra-, Counter-
Please come prepared. Also, please make sure you have completed ELA packet: Who, Whom, Whose...
2. Quiz Prefix: Co-, Com-, Contra-, Counter-
Please come prepared. Also, please make sure you have completed ELA packet: Who, Whom, Whose...
Monday, October 17, 2011
QUIZ on Tuesday, Oct 18th...
We will have a quiz on the following:
Introduction techniques
Conclusion techniques
Transitions
Please review your handouts.
Introduction techniques
Conclusion techniques
Transitions
Please review your handouts.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Due Oct 21st
First, remember to bring your essay to class on Monday (A Wealthy Donor...). Also, you should bring two highlighters, pen and pencil. Do not forget your vomit or outline.
Also, please bring your completed packet on Subject and Object Pronouns.
Finally, here is your next essay assignment - (Expository/Informative) you may choose one:
1. ) Write an essay explaining how you changed when you entered middle school.
OR
2.) The amount of graffiti has greatly increased at your school. The members of the school board must fnid ways to stop the graffiti. Write a composition in which you fully explain the solution the school board could use to solve this problem.
This will be due on Friday, Oct 21st.
Also, please bring your completed packet on Subject and Object Pronouns.
Finally, here is your next essay assignment - (Expository/Informative) you may choose one:
1. ) Write an essay explaining how you changed when you entered middle school.
OR
2.) The amount of graffiti has greatly increased at your school. The members of the school board must fnid ways to stop the graffiti. Write a composition in which you fully explain the solution the school board could use to solve this problem.
This will be due on Friday, Oct 21st.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Due October, 14th
VOMIT, TOPIC OUTLINE & ESSAY DUE FRIDAY.
A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility that will benefit young people in your area. It could be a swimming pool, a theater, a skateboard park, an art school, or any other facility that would provide young people with constructive ways to spend their time. The donor is not sure what kind of facility would be most useful. Write a letter to the donor in which you identify the type of facility you to have built, and persuade her that it is the best choice. Be sure to support your opinion with convincing reasons and evidence.
BE SURE to include: thesis, topic sentences, supporting details, specific examples, transitions, an introduction technique, a conclusion technique and remember to GO BIG!
Also, complete package with possessive nous and pronouns for WEDS.
A wealthy donor plans to build a new facility that will benefit young people in your area. It could be a swimming pool, a theater, a skateboard park, an art school, or any other facility that would provide young people with constructive ways to spend their time. The donor is not sure what kind of facility would be most useful. Write a letter to the donor in which you identify the type of facility you to have built, and persuade her that it is the best choice. Be sure to support your opinion with convincing reasons and evidence.
BE SURE to include: thesis, topic sentences, supporting details, specific examples, transitions, an introduction technique, a conclusion technique and remember to GO BIG!
Also, complete package with possessive nous and pronouns for WEDS.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Due Friday, Oct 7th
1.) Quiz tomorrow: Tri- & Quad-
2.) Complete 3 conclusion techniques: This will be typed and labeled
a. Refer to your introduction
b. Close with an interesting comment
c. Restate your main idea, in different words
3.) Complete class work (if you did NOT finish)
a. This means finish outling Lower Forks Dam: sentence outline & topic outline
4.) Bring your Independent Reading Book - I.R.B.
2.) Complete 3 conclusion techniques: This will be typed and labeled
a. Refer to your introduction
b. Close with an interesting comment
c. Restate your main idea, in different words
3.) Complete class work (if you did NOT finish)
a. This means finish outling Lower Forks Dam: sentence outline & topic outline
4.) Bring your Independent Reading Book - I.R.B.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Due Friday Oct, 7
Conclusion techniques. These need to be typed. Each paragraph should demonstrate the "practice" of each technique:
1. Refer to you introduction (think pigs).
2. Close with an interesting comment (think cheeeese)
3. Restate you main idea in different words
Due Friday
1. Refer to you introduction (think pigs).
2. Close with an interesting comment (think cheeeese)
3. Restate you main idea in different words
Due Friday
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