Friday, 9/30
Turn in Expository Essay
Complete General Information Quiz; turn in
Complete Peer Review of Expository Essay
Homework! Personal Narrative Essay is due to www.turnitin.com by 11:59 p.m. on Monday
Please finish your 1st independent novel by next Friday. (10/7)
Thursday, 9/29
-- Stamp handwritten expository essay intro and minimum 2 body paragraphs
-- Student paper samples read aloud / critiques / feedback
-- Continue working on essay in class
Homework! Finish handwriting your final expository essay tonight; bring to class Friday for peer editing.
*Remember that you are finishing your novel and you're working on your Personal Narrative Essay tonight.
Wednesday, 9/28
- For Expository Essay:
---Watch Thesis Statement Writing Tips video
--- Thesis Statement review with examples
--- Craft your thesis statement for your expository essay paper
Homework!
Write the beginning of your Expository Essay paper (introduction with thesis and two body paragraphs with meaningful transitions); THIS IS YOUR ENTRANCE TICKET INTO CLASS TOMORROW!!!
*Reminder! Also, remember that you are finishing your independent novel and working on the final copy of your Personal Narrative Essay. See "Quarter 1 - Important Due Dates" if you need clarification on assignments and due dates.
Tuesday, 9/27
- Review Expository Essay Topic; brainstorm organizational pattern ideas and examples
- Attend Book Fair!
Homework!
Review Peer Editing comments on turnitin.com
Begin typing the final copy of your Personal Reflection Paper; due 10/3 to www.turnitin.com.
Monday, 9/26
- Turn in Novel Assignment #1 to red folder
- Discuss Expository Essay topics / organization patterns / thesis statements
- Complete 2 charts (communication triangle and umbrella for organizational pattern)
- Watch: YouTube "Thesis Statement" mini-lesson
Homework!
Tonight, complete the Peer Review assignment on www.turnitin.com. (You've had several days to complete this assignment).
Continue reading novel
*Tomorrow is a Book Fair during English class. Bring some extra money if you want to purchase books.*