This is the best video I've seen! It is the best gift you will get this year if you know how to value it.
(Thank you to Nathan for sharing it).
Grammar Unit 4 Prepositional Phrases
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Writing Sophisticated NF Claims
Review of Today's Session: Writing Sophisticated Claims
Make a copy of this doc. Sophisticated claims
Remember the continuum of claims we learned today.
Reading Classes: Next Friday, you will do your 'in class' summative paper on NF reading. Between now and then you must bring in an article that you plan to use, so I can approve it. If you do not chose your own article, you will be given one in class on the day. - Not having time to read the article in advance will make this task harder. (You are welcome to think about your claim beforehand, but you will do the writing in class)
Well done - Your claims showed growth. We still have work to do to get them into the 'context' category...but we have made a great start.
Writing Classes
I am not in class tomorrow. You will use the session to draft out a pencil and paper outline for your finished feature article. YOU MUST BRING THIS OUTLINE TO CLASS ON FRIDAY. (Your H/W is to make sure it is finished)
Make a copy of this doc. Sophisticated claims
Remember the continuum of claims we learned today.
Other examples of basic to sophisticated claims. Can you see which level is which?
Well done - Your claims showed growth. We still have work to do to get them into the 'context' category...but we have made a great start.
Writing Classes
I am not in class tomorrow. You will use the session to draft out a pencil and paper outline for your finished feature article. YOU MUST BRING THIS OUTLINE TO CLASS ON FRIDAY. (Your H/W is to make sure it is finished)
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Writing Like an Expert
Remember: Your feature article should be written in a way that makes you sound like an expert. Don't forget to use these tips and tricks to ensure you are 'teaching' your readers.
1) Write about the images, photos and tables
B. In all directions the land was flat. The horizon was broken only by the rims of distant craters. They could see boulders and ridges. Close at hand, small craters pockmarked the surface; small rocks and pebbles were scattered everywhere. It was July 20th 1969, and this was probably the sight that met the first men who landed on the moon. YES - Engaging while still including facts
1) Write about the images, photos and tables
2) Don't write like a robot, write like a teacher
A. On July 20, 1969, men landed on the moon. - NO - Boring dull facts!
B. In all directions the land was flat. The horizon was broken only by the rims of distant craters. They could see boulders and ridges. Close at hand, small craters pockmarked the surface; small rocks and pebbles were scattered everywhere. It was July 20th 1969, and this was probably the sight that met the first men who landed on the moon. YES - Engaging while still including facts
Reading Classes H/W: Due Wednesday.
You must read the article given and be ready to discuss it in class on Wednesday. You will be expected to take notes on the article. Being prepared for a discussion is a learning standard you are being assessed on. DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS
Monday, May 5, 2014
Friday, May 2, 2014
Visual Note Taking
We THINK in pictures, we write with words - why not bring these together?
How can you take notes in a way that shows you truly understand a concept?
The Friday Message.
We have all at some time in our lives been the person being referred to in this post. What can be learned from this person's thoughts? (Thanks Jen's Dad)
What Students Really Need to Hear
How can you take notes in a way that shows you truly understand a concept?
The Friday Message.
We have all at some time in our lives been the person being referred to in this post. What can be learned from this person's thoughts? (Thanks Jen's Dad)
What Students Really Need to Hear
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