Dear Students,
For “Fun Stuff” today, we said phrases in American English that had us sounding Australian and Scottish! Don’t forget to have your family say: “rise up lights” and “waddled” at the dinner table tonight!
Quick Write
No Quick Write today! We needed all our time for today’s topics!
Literature
We finished Peter Pan this week which means it was time for the final exam :) Students took the exam in class. Students picked up their copy of A Christmas Carol this week. We read part of the document called “Introduction to A Christmas Carol” in class. There is a quiz assigned on Google Classroom over that material.They should read Stave 1 and answer 3 questions (Reader Response) this week. I also handed out the A Christmas Carol Vocabulary worksheet. This is a long range project that they should work on as they read. They should define 4 words per Stave. It is due at the end of the semester.
Writing
The Biography KWO was due today. Students who met the deadline received points for that. If you didn’t show it to me in class today, you may scan and upload it to Google Classroom by midnight tonight for full credit. After that, I will close the submissions.
Speaking of Peer Review, next week, students will perform one! Make sure to bring a paper copy of your essay and your completed Style Checklists to class! If you are not prepared, you will, a.) not be able to benefit from this valuable peer feedback, and b.) you will not receive credit for this assignment.
This essay requires some research and students will be getting practice incorporating MLA style quotes, paraphrases and summaries. To help students include these smoothly, they are to finish a worksheet at home to practice. Next week we’ll discuss how to seamlessly incorporate these into your writing.
Grammar
Conjunctions group presented this week! They did a great job leading us in a well-produced lesson, an interactive and effective game, and a beautiful worksheet. As per usual, students have two worksheets to complete and correct from me. Next up, is the Adverbs group 👇
Have a great weekend and–try not to eat too much candy!!
Blessings,
Mrs. G
Homework
Biography Essay--bring it to class for Peer Review!
Read “Introduction to A Christmas Carol” document
Watch video on Charles Dickens
Quiz–Introduction to A Christmas Carol (GC)
ACC 3 Questions
Conjunctions Worksheets (2)--grade and mark them yourself!
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