Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 27th, 2010 No Comments »
I ‘ve enjoyed meeting your parents this week. I think they really enjoyed looking through your writing folders and I had a few parents tear up when they read your awesome Where I’m From poems and the letters you wrote to them. We’re staring our persuasive writing projects this week. If you are unsure of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 25th, 2010 No Comments »
Homework:
1. Pick a persuasive writing topic for your research paper. Two things to consider: Can I write an effective thesis statement with this topic? Can I find research (aticles, websites ) to get my supporting details?
2. (A and B DAY)- Tree poem- rough drafts due.
3. Sci-fi/Fantasy Index cards due Feb. 2 (B) and Feb. 3 [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 17th, 2010 No Comments »
On Wednesday all eighth graders will be taking the State Writing Test. I feel confident that YOU ARE READY! You can do it:) Get a good night’s sleep on Tuesday evening and eat breakfast before you come to school. Don’t forget you will need #2 pencils and blue or black pens.
Homework:
1. Prepare for the writing [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 10th, 2010 No Comments »
…ended in a snow day. I hope you are all rested and relaxed and ready to concentrate- we have 3 more classes until the State Writing test. This coming week we will continue to practice thesis statements, practice organizing our thoughts for our essays, and look at past writing prompts and examples. Please come ready [...]