Monday

Today we started a new vocabulary unit (1A--page 1 of 3.)  Students learned the definitions and synonyms of six new terms, and we created graphics and sample sentences to match them.

After this, we read an interesting short work entitled, "High Brow." The article used both cause and effect patterns of expository writing, which was our focus for today. (FYI--eyebrows are important!) That means we've examined sttrategies for descriptive writing, narrative writing, sequencing, compare/contrast, and cause/effect. Students received their intro to the end-of-quarter portfolio last week, so they should be well on their way to producing their 10 paragraph booklets.

At the end of class, I asked each student to submit at least one cause or effect paragraph so we might share some model strategies on Wednesday.

Agenda--please spend at least 20 minutes on your drafts between now and Wednesday.

Fondly,

Mrs. Venekamp