Thur, Oct 19

Hi class,

Today we looked at another example paragraph and did peer editing of our rough draft. Please hand in your good copy next class.

Good copy:

  1. DOUBLE SPACED
  2. IF YOU ARE WRITING BY HAND, USE PEN
  3. IF YOU ARE TYPING IT OUT, SIZE 12 FONT,1 INCH MARGINS
  4. HAVE A TITLE FOR YOUR PARAGRAPH
  5. NAME AND BLOCK ON TOP RIGHT CORNER

Thur, Oct 19

Hi everyone,

Today we checked over our topic sentences to make sure that we are all on the right track and then we talked about the P.E.E. structure.

Make sure that you are only writing about ONE symbol and ONE function.

DRAFT DUE NEXT CLASS

DOUBLE SPACED:

Topic sentence- Talking about ONE symbol and ONE function of that symbol

Point 1

Quote 1

Explanation 1

Point 2

Quote 2

Explanation 2

Point 3

Quote 3

Explanation 3

Concluding sentence

Wed, Oct 18

Hi everyone,

Today we went over vocabulary pronunciation, peer edited our outlines and looked at an example of a compare and contrast paragraph. For homework,

Please study for the vocabulary and spelling quiz

Finish your draft

Wed, Oct 18

Hi everyone,

Today we looked at some paragraphs together and have time to do corrections. For next class:

  1. Complete paragraph correction (duble spaced, in pen or typed)
  2. Finish vocabulary definitions
  3. bring a dollar for the jack-o-lantern.

Tues, Oct 17

Hi class,

Today we talked about how to write the body of our paragraph using the point, example, explanation (P.E.E) structure. Please complete the rough drama for homework so we can peer edit next class. Your rough draft should contain the following:

Topic sentence- Talking about ONE symbol and ONE function of that symbol

Point 1

Quote 1

Explanation 1

Point 2

Quote 2

Explanation 2

(If you have 2 really good points that are well explained, then 2 is enough. Otherwise, have 3 points)

Point 3

Quote 3

Explanation 3

Concluding sentence

Mon, Oct 16

Hi class,

Today we went over the vocabulary for “The Scarlet Ibis” and looked at some point, example, explanations for our paragraph. You will get time to write your rough copies next class.

As mentioned in class, vocab and spelling quiz will be next Monday and good copy of the paragraph will be due next Wednesday.

Mon, Oct 16

Hi class,

Today we read “Gentlemen, Your Verdict” together and had time to work on the five questions. Please complete the questions for homework.

  1. In what way was Oram’s selection of the men to survive both humane and practical? Make sure you know the meaning of the terms “humane” and “practical”.
  2. Why do you think Oram sacrificed his own life?
  3. What is the moral dilemma the Captain faces? Do the submariners face any moral dilemmas?
  4. What is a sense of duty? Does Oram have a strong sense of duty? Do the submariners recognize their sense of duty?
  5. Do you think Oram is guilty? Write down both sides of the argument. 3 points for each side.