Monday, 4/29: Homework, WoD, EZBib, Tom Sawyer

Copy homework into planner:

  • RBC Packet. (Not Available online.)
    • Monday night: p352-353
    • Tuesday night: 354-355
    • Wednesday night: 356-357
    • Thursday night: 358-359
  • Vocab due Tuesday, Thursday
    • due Tuesday – Definitions in notebook.
    • due Thursday – Copy and Finish the SMYK’s.

Spin the WoD…

“Husker Du, 4/29.”
Period 1: Test #6, 1-6
Period 3: Test #16, 1-6
Period 4: Test #16, 1-6
Period 5: Test #6, 1-6
Period 6: Test #21, 1-6


Works Cited for Sources.

At the end of your document, list your sources in this format.

Works Cited.

Lundman, Susan. “How to Make Vegetarian Chili.” eHow,
www.ehow.com/how_10727_make-vegetarian-chili.html.

“Athlete’s Foot – Topic Overview.” WebMD, 25 Sept. 2014,
www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/athletes-foot-topic-overview.

MyBib.com

Share with me when it’s ready to grade.

Content (50 points):

Does the essay have a clear and concise thesis statement?

Does the essay provide strong and relevant arguments that support the thesis statement?

Does the essay provide evidence and examples to support each argument?

Does the essay address counterarguments and provide counterclaims where necessary?

Does the essay have a conclusion that summarizes the main points and restates the thesis statement?

 

Organization (15 points):

Does the essay have a clear and logical structure?

Does each paragraph have a clear and concise topic sentence?

Are the ideas presented in a coherent and easy-to-follow manner?

Are transitions used effectively to connect ideas between paragraphs?

 

Language and Style (25 points):

Is the essay written in clear and concise language?

Is the essay free of spelling and grammatical errors?

Does the essay use proper paragraphs?

Is the tone and style of the essay appropriate for grades 7-10?

Are words used appropriately and effectively to convey the intended meaning?

 

Formatting and Citations (10 points):

Does the essay have the words “works cited”?

Does the essay properly format the work cited entries?

Are all sources properly cited in the essay?

Are the citations used correctly to support the arguments and evidence presented in the essay?


Tom Sawyer. Chapter 4 and 6. We meet Huck and “The Adored Unknown.”