Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Wednesday, September 30

Due: Pre-Writing for Charlie Essay

In class, students completed a short lesson about apostrophe usage. Then, we discussed what an introduction paragraph and thesis statement are. Finally, students were given te remainder of class time to work on their introduction paragraph.

HW: Finish introduction paragraph!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Tuesday, September 29

Due: None

In class students received their first Writing Test score and reviewed the scoring rubric for the test. Then, students practiced pre-writing and began working on the pre-writing for their Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Essay.

HW: Finish Pre-Writing!

Friday, September 25, 2009

Friday, September 25

Due: Book in class :)

In class students took their vocabulary quiz and then read books.

HW: zErO

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Thursday, September 24

Due: None

In class students reviewed our discussion yesterday about essay organization. Then, students did an activity called "Visiting Canada" where they put together the pieces of an argumentative essay about Canada. Finally, we played a review game for our vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

HW: Study for quiz tomorrow and bring book!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Wednesday, September 23

Due: Flashcards

In class students took notes about writing and paper organization.

HW: Study for vocab quiz Friday

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Tuesday, September 22

Due: None.

In class we FINISHED Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and then took some notes on Writing.

HW: Vocab List #3 Flashcards due tomorrow!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Monday, September 21

Due: None

In class we continued watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and students received their 3rd Vocabulary List.

HW: Vocab Flashcards due Wednesday!