Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Wednesday/Thursday, March 18/19, 2015

Check your Skyward grades.  Please let me know if you have completed the book interview and it is not entered.  Skyward was acting up as I was recording those today.  If your points are missing, just bring me your paper, please.

Announcements and Reminders: 
  • Third term ends on Friday.
  • Your February/March Book Assessment is due by Wednesday/Thursday (I've extended). 
  • Plan to hand in any left-over hall passes today.

In case you are interested: 
This is for adults and kids who are serious about writing for children or teens.  http://writingforcharity.blogspot.com/

Today, most of the time will be a day for you to catch up on your work -- especially if you have not finished reading your book and filling out your chart.  I will be conducting interviews so you can get your points.  Students will have about an hour today to work on reading their books and filling out their charts.  They have also had time (usually 20 minutes each day) in previous classes to read their books. 

Ms. Dorsey doesn't have much voice today, so expect written directions!


1. Introduction to essay assignment for those who are finished with their book assessment -- You will receive your points for today for being on task, working on the essay.  If you gathered evidence last time, use it in your essay.  This is a great chance for you to boost your grade a bit before the term ends!


Review:  The Essay

I've noticed that many of the students yesterday had a hard time dealing with a 

Counter Argument




2a.  Individual Reading Time and
February March Book Assessment Interviews!
Feb-March Assignment with Plot Map.docx

Point of View


2b. If you have finished your book, and have filled out your chart, work on the Preparing a Case/Writing an Argument Essay.

This is a one-day only opportunity.  Any not handed in today will not be applied to your grade.