Monday/Tuesday, December 1/2, 2014

Announcements and Reminders:
Turn in your November Book Assignment if you haven't done that yet.
     -- an external text feature for you nonfiction book
Your December book will be science fiction or fantasy.

If you went to the party for the 40 Book Challenge (10 books or more), please come see me.  Thanks!

Happy December!  http://mentalfloss.com/article/54025/6-grammar-points-watch-out-christmas-songs

For your essay about The Causes of Good Grades You do not need to add the title or your name. The program automatically does that.  Do not forget that you have My Tutor and My Editor available.  Remember that you need to cite at least one source. Consider the types of supporting details we discussed in class.  What else could you add using those categories? When you have finished writing, use your ARMS and SMILES to revise and edit. A.R.M.S. Revision Strategy Edit with SMILES

1.  Individual Reading

2. Central Idea and Supporting Details

3.  Translating a Rubric for an Informational Essay

Rubric for the Thanksgiving Turkey

Quality	Description
juiciness	not dry you really don't have to have gravy When you take it out of the oven and pierce it, juices flow out
color	a lovely golden brown, not black, not pink May be pink if smoked
size	large enough to feed the family and have leftovers, but not so many you get sick of it
texture/tenderness	you can cut it with the side of your fork easy to chew

taste                                       could be smoked -- has that smoky flavor
                                              well seasoned
                                              savory, but not too salty
                                              can be herb flavors
doneness                                not overcooked and dry
                                               not undercooked and rubbery




4.  The Outsiders --Character
   

Character	Description
Ponyboy Darrell/Darry Sodapop	14 years old  gray-green eyes light brown, almost red hair long hair for a boy likes to watch movies and read books 20 years old, the oldest brother,  16 going on 17, happy,

Next Time:
Instruction about Revision and Editing    Revision with ARMS
Add (if not already there) Transitions

Avoid these Phrases in your Writing

Dead Words

Central Idea Retest