Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Composition Book Check #1

October 13/14 --

You book is set up with a Table of Contents and the following sections:
Table of Contents (4 points)
(2 points for each section set up)

1. iRead: Books I’ve Read Since August 18, 2014   p. 3-8
         You should have at least two books listed there.

2. iRead: Books I think I’d like to read  p. 9-14          
3. iLearn: Spelling Essentials  p. 15-24
          You should have all of your spelling words and their sentences there. 
                                                                                                 (12 sets at two points each = 24 points)
             (If you don't have them, see http://cavemanenglish.blogspot.com/p/spelling-2014-2015.html
4. iLearn: Words to Know (Vocabulary)  p. 25-32
5. iLearn: Word Parts (Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes)  p. 33-38
6. iWriteRight: Editing Reminders for ME  p. 39-46
7. iBrain:  Problem Solving  p. 47-52

8. iWrite: Notes and QuickWrites  p. 53 - . . . .
            This time we will check that you have your 
            paragraphs for text structure with central idea and signal words marked: (2 points each= 12) 
  • problem and solution 
  • compare/contrast
  •  description/definition
  • sequence
  • chronological
  • cause and effect

For the subjects of the paragraphs, see the assignment on Thursday/Friday, October 9/10, 2014 and Monday/Tuesday, October 13/14.


Possible Total:  56 points