Thursday

7th grade classes--We started this morning with an editing exercise that included words from our current vocabulary unit. Students did a good job of correcting capitalization, punctuation, and spelling errors that I "inserted" in some of their sentences.

After this we moved back to where we left off yesterday, reviewing seven methods of elaboration. (Students who were absent received a copy of the notes from Wednesday.) To practice these strategies, students revised a single "blah" sentence using these seven strategies. I have to say, I was very impressed when students volunteered to share their new and improved work. I look forward to seeing more elaboration in the writing students complete in LA.

8th grade classes--We focused on outlining our comparison pieces for the two Johns. First we read two compare and contrast essays and working in reverse, we created the imaginary outlines the original writers should have created. After this, students worked on their own outlines.

Agenda: All classes will have their unit 3 spelling and vocabulary test on Monday, November 2. Also all students have two RRJ entries due tomorrow, Friday.

Have a great evening.

Fondly,
Mrs. V~