ENGLISH 7

o       Spelling pretest Unit 13

o       Handed new grammar packet #9, Due Thursday

o       Discussed "opinion" from Friday and some of the first six characters. Predictions.

o       Handed out final Seedfolks project and reading schedule

HW: Tues Chapters 7, 8 and 9 of Seedfolks.

Tuesday at break, makeup spellings test Unit 12 for those absent on Friday. One-day only!

 Weds: Planner check Finish Seedfolks, chs 10 to the end. 12 is missing

Thurs: Mugshot week 11 and Grammar Packet #9

           Tues: Final Seedfolks project due. EC if hand in on Monday     

ENGLISH 8

Return IOAs. General findings.  Overall, some really great work, thoughtful responses, success at beginning to master the multi-paragraph essay structure. I wish I could read them all to you, but some are too personal to share.

 Following structure still important. For every CD (detail, example), write two CMs (comments, or commentary.) No longer use “this shows” unless it fits with what you’re saying. For most, it does not anymore.   Needed to show a connection to you, for each each point.  Generalities and vagueness not effective, especially in a personal essay like this one was. 

    

Instead of: “They are always there for me,” try this: 

“My father will leave his home office and help me with my homework even though he often has hours of work ahead of him.” (cd1) (Then comment): “He is always there for me, making what I do seem important. (cm1) That gives me security to believe in what I am doing, too. (cm2)
 

 Pay attention to: transitions, comments from your peer editors, and making changes from rough to final drafts.

Took a moment to read over your returned paper. Comments on papers.

We took and graded each others Grammar Tests. Wow, you are a tough bunch. Results later this week.  

HW: Tues: At break, makeup spelling test, Quinn, Kadyn

Weds: Biography Final project. No late passes.

Thurs: Spelling exercises and review, Unit 13, p. 67, 1-24

Fri: Turkey essay, final draft ( Details soon)