Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Lesson Objectives:
I can…

• organize ideas and develop a controlling idea
• determine and use the rules for commas
• employ action verbs in writing

Reminder:

• Annotated Bibliography is due MONDAY, March 23rd to be considered "on time."
• 6 Entries are required for full credit

Opening:

1. Collaborate with those near you and share your "working thesis," or controlling idea.

2. Discuss what direction you would take your essay and create a flow map of the ideas you would present to help you explain your opinion.


Work Period:

Rules for commas: How many of these rules have you mastered?

#1: We use commas when we hav ea series or list of things

#2: We use commas to put sentences together.  Look for FANBOYS

#3: We use commas in dates and addresses

#4: We use commas when we are speaking to someone and use their name.

#5: We use commas when we put in extra information or answer a question.

Closing:
8. Share synonyms for "ran"

9. Extra Credit: +50
Complete the "Optional Assignment" on page 28.  Use the action verbs provided and write a couple paragraphs describing a sporting event.  Use 15-20 action verbs.

Consider:

• Go to YouTube and search a favorite player or team
• Go to ESPN, etc. and look up "plays of the day" or highlights
• Go to spurs.com and see the latest highlights.

Watch a few minutes of clip over and over, then write a vivid couple of paragraphs describing the actions of your favorite player or players.