Monday, February 3, 2014

I can...

• use absolutes and appositives as a hook
• revise body paragraphs in small groups
• draft a concluding paragraph that brings a sense of closure.

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

Opening:
1. While I am checking your Notes on Reading:  Article of the Week 2.4: MEAL

• Main Idea
• Evidence
• Analysis
• Link

2. Share your Brush Strokes from the weekend.

3. Would you like to "publish" any on a sentence strip?

4. Imagine a Hook...

• Use an absolute
• Use an appositive

Work Period:
5. Small groups: Work on "combining" the two draft paragraphs so that the one body paragraph explains the significance of the functionality you've chosen.

Provide:

• details
• facts
• examples
• personal anecdotes
• opinions

6. What sort of transitions could be used to ensure the essay flows smoothly and is easy for a reader to follow. (see page 48 in the Writing Workshop packet) 

Closing:

7. What is our Conclusion?  See page 48 for instructions on constructing a conclusion. 

• Submit your conclusion on a notecard at the beginning of class tomorrow.