7th Grade--10/13

Today we learned a new WM word (stoke), and we practiced coming up with sentences for it. Next, I passed out a handout on outlining, and we discussed how one creates a strong outline and the benefits of properly outlining our essays. After that, I handed out the prompt sheets for The Outsiders expository essay, and we read the directions aloud.

Students spent the rest of the period beginning to develop thesis statements and outlines, and I rotated around the room providing assistance and answering questions. You will have some time in class to work on this tomorrow, but you also will be taking the grammar quiz on the following topics...

• Types of sentences
• Subject/Predicate/Object
• Subject/Verb Agreement

If you are still struggling with these topics, check in with me tomorrow morning after 8:15am (I will be at a meeting until then). In preparation, try the practice problems below. Answer sheets are located below.

Practice Sheets:

Answer Sheets:

Due tomorrow...

-Grammar Quiz

 
Long term deadlines...

-Rough draft of Outsiders essay due on Wednesday, October 19th