Mrs. Ehle's Writing Session Calendar

Monday, March 21, 2011

Monday, March 21st

FIRST DAY OF SPRING!

Today you began by turning in your "Prayer" assignments.
Next you took your Vocabulary Unit 3 Test.
Finally we discussed how to begin the opening to your essay.
  • "Imagine" statements
  • Powerful statistic or quote
  • The time when you first thought about being a _____.  Use vivid description and details.
  • Make sure the hook is luring!
Homework:
  1. Rough Draft of Purpose/Introduction/Opening due Monday.  We will peer edit on 3/28
  2. Vocabulary Unit 4 COMPLETED by Thursday.
A Map for This Week:
Monday: See above
Tuesday: Research in the LRC
Wednesday: Mrs. Trahan will be in (unrelated to English).  I will be at the Optimist Speech with the boys.
Thursday: Research in the LRC
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Monday: Peer Edit opening/Introduction/Purpose of your paper.