Thursday, January 30, 2014

I can...

• identify, define and use appositives
• organize subtopics and draft body paragraphs in small groups

Homework Reminder:
Reader's Notebook (4-6 entries)
Independent Reading #20
Homework Reminder:
Reader's Notebook (4-6 entries)
Independent Reading #20
Description #2 and Description #3 from the Brush Strokes packet due Monday.  #3 requires you watch television.

Opening:
1. Share ideas, comments and questions about the Article of the Week.

2. Recreate small groups from yesterday.

Work Period:
3. Small groups: Draft a fully-detailed paragraph that explains the significance of the functionality you've chosen.

Provide:

• details
• facts
• examples
• personal anecdotes
• opinions

4. Submit your co-constructed paragraph. 

Closing:

5. Return to the Brush Strokes packet and complete Description #2.  Use your imagination!  Description #3 requires you watch television.