November 29, 2007

Journal Day

Today you will create a tale. It can be fiction or nonfiction.

Please use the following words in your story:

Their its affect by envelop
There it's effect buy envelope
They're

Try to be creative.

You must use all of the words from the list. (You may use each several times)
Please highlight or circle the words when you are finished with the assignment.

Please give your final copy to the teacher by the end of the period.

Nov. 7-Nov. 28
Students will finalize their research papers.

All papers, works cited page and notes are due on Nov. 28.

Wednesday- Nov. 21



Journal Day


Journal Day


It's 3 a.m. and your nightly slumber was interrupted by a screeching sound. The noise is coming from your closet. What can it be? Scared as you are, you still decide to take a peek. Describe what you find.



You may write your journal using the prompt



or



Write two pages on the topic of your choice


Have a safe weekend!!

Monday- Friday (Nov. 12-Nov. 16)

Goal: Students will complete the research process.

1. Students will take notes
2. Students will immediately record Works Cited information
3. Students will be sure to gather notes that can be used for the following types of citations:
Direct quotes, Extended quotes, and paraphrased material

4. Wednesday- Note check

5. Wednesday and Thursday: Write rough drafts and final drafts

Wed. and Thurs. (Nov. 7-8)

Today we are going to write a three (3) paragraph essay.

-Select a topic with which you are familiar
-Make sure it is a topic that we can research at a later date.

Opening paragraph:
1. Begin with a motivator
2. Brief background/ relevant information that will enhance your opening paragraph.
-This information must be RELATIVE to your thesis statement
3. Thesis statement and 1 part blueprint

Paragraph 2
1. Begin with a transition/ topic sentence.
2. Use specific examples/ details
3. Make sure you are using valid points that support your thesis

Paragraph 3
1. Conclusion

Requirements: Paragraphs must have a minimum of 6-8 relevant sentences
No first or second person
No slang
Must be written using complete sentences
Avoid words such as "stuff" and "Thing"

Journal Day
November 6, 2007

(You will have to complete your journal on a separate sheet of paper. Your notebooks are being graded.)

Write a journal entry using the following prompt:

Write about a person who has made a difference in your life. (Discuss this person, Describe what is special about them, and tell how they have made a difference in your life)

OR

Write two pages on the topic of your choice

1.4.11D Maintain a written record of activities, course work