Month: October 2005

Welcome Back To Class!

Homework: Bring book or periodical to read after diagnostic test tomorrow.

Remember: This class is open to those who come ready to learn.

Today, we have tasks to complete:
Task 1: Essential Information
Task 2: Respond to prompt
Task 3: Class discussion
Task 4: Intro. Paragraphs

Task 1: Please take out your binders and write today’s essential information in Section 4.
No. 35 When someone else is speaking, think to yourself, “What I have to say is important, but what you have to say is more so.”

Task 2: Please respond to the prompt below in your composition book for 12 minutes. This should be 12 minutes of uninterrupted writing time.

Prompt: The state writing assessment test puts pressure on students and their teachers. On the other hand, student writing all over the country has improved since this test has been implemented. What is your opinion on the matter? Should there be a state writing assessment test, or should this particular test be eliminated? Write to convince your state of your opinion on whether there should or should not be a state writing assessment test.

Task 3: When time is called for Task 2, be prepared to discuss your thoughts with the class. Make certain you have included extensions and elaborations to support your answers.

Task 4: Please take out a piece of paper and prepare to take brief notes on intro. paragraphs.

Welcome Back!

Today’s continuing goal: Generate a written draft for a specific purpose and audience.

Today, we have three tasks to complete:

Task 1: Essential Information (3 min.)
Task 2: Whirligig (15 min.)
Task 3: Zip Zap Zop (10 min.)
Task 4: Introduction paragraphs (17 min.)

Task 1: Please write the following information in Section 4 of your binders:
No. 34 Do not tell others to “shut up,” “be quiet” or the like.

Task 2: Listen as we catch up on the events of Whirligig.

Task 3: Please stand in a circle in the middle of the room and wait for further instructions.

Task 4: Please take out the introductory paragraphs you wrote last night to go along with your “Pledge” essays and wait for further instructions.

Let’s have a strong Tuesday!

Special Note: Again, today we will be saving files to the server. It is incredibly important that you take care to read the instructions carefully so that you save your files to the correct location with the correct name so that you will get credit for your work. If you have questions, remember to raise your hand and I will be with you as soon as I possibly can.

Homework: Write an introductory paragraph to your “Pledge” essay.

We have four tasks to perform today:
Task 1: Recording Essential Information in Binders
Task 2: Respond to Prompt for 12 Minutes
Task 3: Introductory paragraph notes
Task 4: Body Paragraphs for Pledge Essay

Task 1: Copy the Essential Information from today into Section 4 of your binder.
No. 31 When a guest visits our room, we will be on our best behavior and prepared to answer any questions the guests may have.
No. 32 When I call your home, answer the phone in an appropriate and respectful manner.
No. 33 Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

Task 2:
Respond to this prompt for 12 minutes MS Word.

Prompt: Suppose you have been appointed to a neighborhood improvement committee. You must make recommendations on ways to make your neighborhood a better place to live. Think about some changes you would like to make in your neighborhood. Write an essay to inform your reader of changes you would recommend to improve your neighborhood and why these changes are important.

Save your response as “Last Name” 10-4. My file would be saved as Chase 10-4. Please save your file in this class period’s folder in the folder marked “10-4-05 Prompt.”Write until time is called. Remember, we write the entire time.

Task 3:
When time is called, please close your computer, take out a blank piece of notebook paper and a writing utensil.
When we have finished writing, click HERE to complete Friday’s online quiz. If you do not remember your user name or password, please raise your hand and I will come provide you with that information. Remember to take all three opportunities to improve your quiz score.

Task 4:
If you did not complete it Monday, please take out your body paragraphs from your essay on the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Create a new MS Word file or open the file you created yesterday and type in those paragraphs. When you are done, save your essay as “LAST NAME” Pledge. My file would look like this “Chase Pledge.” Please save your file in this period’s folder in the folder named: Pledge Essay.

Ending task:
If you have extra time today, you may log in to Quizstar and complete your writing quiz. Click here for Quizstar.

Good Day and Welcome Back!

I’m glad you’re here today.

Special Note: Today we will be saving files to the server. It is incredibly important that you take care to read the instructions carefully so that you save your files to the correct space so that you will get credit for your work. If you have questions, remember to raise your hand and I will be with you as soon as I possibly can.

Homework: Think of everything you know about introductory paragraphs. (Please write this in your agenda.)

We have four tasks to perform today:

Task 1: Recording Essential Information in Binders
Task 2: Respond to Prompt for 12 Minutes
Task 3: Completing Online Quiz
Task 4: Reviewing Body Paragraphs for Pledge Essay

Task 1:
No. 29 We will decide to make the best choices.
No. 30 Never cut in line. If someone cuts in front of you, do not say or do anything about it. It’s not worth it; just let me know what happened.
No. 31 When a guest visits our room, we will be on our best behavior and prepared to answer any questions the guests may have.
No. 32 When I call your home, answer the phone in an appropriate and respectful manner.

Task 2:
Respond to this prompt for 12 minutes MS Word.

Prompt: Parents, courts, and cities often impose curfews on teenagers. What do you think of curfews? Are they helpful in saving lives and keeping teenagers out of trouble, or are they just another insult to responsible teenagers? Write to explain your position.

Save your response as “Last Name” 10-3. My file would be saved as Chase 10-3. Please save your file in this class period’s folder in the folder marked “10-3-05 Prompt.”
Write until time is called. Remember, we write the entire time.

Task 3:
When we have finished writing, click HERE to complete Friday’s online quiz. If you do not remember your user name or password, please raise your hand and I will come provide you with that information. Remember to take all three opportunities to improve your quiz score.

Task 4:
Please take out your body paragraphs from your essay on the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Create a new MS Word file and type in those paragraphs. When you are done, save your essay as “LAST NAME” Pledge. My file would look like this “Chase Pledge.” Please save your file in this period’s folder in the folder named: Pledge Essay.

Ending task:
Post a comment to this blog explaining whether or not you think the country should continue to spend money on exploring space.