Practice 9/26

DUE MONDAY - SEPT 30TH - your first draft of your persuasive letter is due. This will include: your vomit, outline, letter (draft). Also, complete the Pre-Write handout titled, "Convince Me!"
Remember to include: a strong introduction technique, sensory details, facts, examples, transitions and a variety of persuasive techniques. In addition, you should incorporate information from the provided articles to support your position statement. Finally, remember to vary you word choice, "Go BIG." Which convincing words will you use in your writing piece? All steps and final letter, polished and completed is due Weds or Thursday next week.

9/25 Practice

Please read the persuasive essay provided in class. Find as many persuasive writing techniques as you can. Drop them into the chart/template. Bring these to class on Thursday.

09/25 Practice

Tonight: Please make sure you have read and margin noted The Benefits of School Uniforms. This is on lavender paper. In addition, you should complete the graphic organizer and complete a PROPER outline. This should be ready for Weds morning. Many of you have completed these steps, please make sure you are prepared.

9/20 Pracitce

 PLEASE DO THIS BEFORE MONDAY!

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9/18 Practice for tonight...

Demonstrate your ability to add details to topic sentences by completing each of the five examples. These were provided in class today.

Practice for tonight

Please try to gain an understanding of the 8th grade Moodle System. Tonight your should click on the 8th grade website, follow the instructions, choose a prompt, and write your written response on a word document. When you are ready to publish, copy and paste your response into Moodle. Remember to use proper M.U.G.S.

Practice: Due Monday, Sept 16th

Write a paragraph: "My Quality." Focus on a particular quality/trait you possess. Please include: topic sentences, supporting details, and specific examples. Remember to have a proper heading,  use size 12, double-space it and type your final copy. In addition, show the writing process: P.O.W.E.R - this must be present. In addition, please use transitions, sensory details, add examples, and facts.

Tonight's Practice

Please read the handout - "The Parts of a Paragraph." Next, margin-note the handout. This may include pictures or diagrams. It may include underlining, circling, and drawing rectangles. However, it will include words and phrases in the margins. Remember, your brain LOVES color. Please notice the difference between the four types of paragraphs: descriptive, narrative, expository and persuasive. Each one requires a different kind of thinking and planning.

9/10 Practice: Buidling a better paragraph

Tonight - How do I build/create a better paragraph? Write a paragraph that "describes your bedroom."
This should be at least 12 sentences long. Remember to include (show me) your writing process. This means: vomit, outline, and your initial draft. Also, vary your word choice and make me want to read your writing sample. Is it interesting? Is it funny? Does is make me want to cry? Did you create an image in my mind?

Remember to include:

• transitions
• sensory details
• add examples
• facts 

Homeplay

 There in no formal homeplay this weekend.

As we attempt to settle into a new year, I hope the routines, early-morning alarms, packing of lunch boxes, and arrivals to Room 227 are as smooth as possible.  I hope we laugh together, contribute towards one another, and grow as we seek to become better. I look forward to rolling up our sleeves and exploring LIFE through literature and writing about our experiences. Have a great weekend!

"I don't think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday." - Abraham Lincoln

Welcome Back!

Well, it was a gross, sticky, sweaty and unpleasant day for a fresh start. The humidity was brutal. 

Hopefully, tomorrow will be a little cooler.  Thank you for making my first day as an "8th grader" really fun. It feels nice to have some familiar faces and personal connections. 

Tonight - there is no formal "home-play." However, there are a few tasks:

1. Bring your three-ring binder.

2. Bring three subject dividers.

3. Bring your Independent Reading Book (I.R.B)

4. Bring your summer reading assignment. 

We will establish the independent reading program tomorrow. Also, we will create our binders and complete some introductory forms. Finally, please remember to bring your "signed paperwork" tomorrow.