Tuesday, 3/29/11 -- Move "homework" to
Thursday.
Finish Benchmark III, if not already finished.
EXTRA: Please record the CAPITAL letters of your answers in your notebook,
so we can go over the test.
THEN:
Seventh Grade: Read "Thank You M'am" (p30-33 in red lit book).
Begin writing essay. Remember:
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Intro, middle conclusion.
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State your thesis near the beginning. (The main theme of TYM is trust.
There are several examples...)
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Always connect everything back to the story.
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Be specific!
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PROOFREAD!
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Approx. 400+ words.
Eighth Grade: Read "Raymond's Run" (p33-40 in green lit book).
Begin writing essay. Remember:
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Intro, middle conclusion.
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State your thesis near the beginning. (In RR, the main character, Squeaky...)
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Always connect everything back to the story.
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Be specific!
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PROOFREAD!
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Approx. 400+ words.
You will have plenty of time tomorrow to finish the essay, so do not
rush.