Class on 2/15/17

Homework:
Fill in answers in you workbook: P 42 part B, P42-3 Practice 9
Write one paragraph to turn in (computer or handwritten). Follow the prompts on Try It Out p 44

Remember my novel is free this weekend only!

ATMOSPHERE

Class on 2/13/17

Roll Call (What did you do on the weekend?). Students tried to use a unique verb each time as I call each student from the official attendance sheet.

The professor collected Final Drafts of Person who made a difference paragraphs

Students took Quiz Number 2 (Irregular verbs 26-50 from our list)

Whole Class Workbook: Identifying the authors intent: Writers usually write in three modes:

• To Inform (like a teachers text book or a newspaper story)
• To Entertain (could be happy, funny, sad etc)
• To Persuade: Language is forceful and direct and tries to influence or change the reader's ideas

Introduction of Time Order Signals

Whole class completed Group 1 (placed in correct order, time order signals inserted and coordinating conjunctions used appropriately. 

Introduction of Coordinating Conjunctions and FANBOYS

Homework:

1. Complete Group 2 and Group 3 (Number them in the correct order). Then write each one out in paragraph form. Add some time order signals and combine very short sentences when appropriate. See completed example from Group 1 above
2. Study Page 29 as on Wednesday we will have a timed writing exercise.

Class on 2/8/17

Warm Up: Roll Call/What did you do on Tuesday  (simple past tense verbs recorded on the board)

Quiz # 1 Irregular Verbs 1-25

Return of Made a Difference paragraphs, and the common issues were

• 1. Problem with the Form/Format. Did you forget to indent? or did you indent or create multiple returns so that your paragraph looks like multiple paragraphs. 
• 2. No introduction:  A. Did you mention "Difference in your first sentence?" Did you create a title that stated you main point and then forget to state it in the paragraph?
• 3. Fragments. Did you use lists, bullets or forge to state the subject or clearly use a verb?
• 4. Dropping pronouns. Always review your work looking for subject pronouns especially the use of It with is. 

Workbook:
Review of the components of a timed writing exercise. We reviewed the steps for the first writing quiz on Monday.
Whole class reviewed pages 31, 32 and 33

Homework: 

1. Final Draft of Person Who Made a Difference paragraph. This must be typed on paper and turned in on Monday
2. Complete pages 34 and 35 in the workbook

Class on 2/6/17

Warm up: Irregular past tense verbs 1-25, students practiced in pairs

Learning Center Tour
Important upcoming deadlines:

• Today's rough draft "Person who made a difference" Paragraphs will be returned on Wednesday. Final drafts will be due on Monday 2/13/17
• Quiz on Wednesday: Irregular past tense verbs 1-25 and Learning Center

Homework: Study for quiz



Answers for Practice #10 and 11.

Class on 2/1/17

Simple Past Tense Warm Up

Workbook pages 16 through 22

Homework:
A. Complete workbook page 19 # 10 and # 11 in the book.
B. Write a first draft about the person who made a difference (make mistakes as this is a first draft)
    Use pages 23 and 24 for help.

1/30/17 Class cancelled

Class is cancelled for Monday 1/30/17. Your professor is sick. Paragraphs on your first home are due Wednesday. 

Class on 1/25/17

Warm Up: Two Truths and a Lie

Review you first paragraphs: Goals and work with a Partner

First four Weeks Paragraph Goals

Format: indentation, clear spacing

Use of Periods

Use of Subject pronouns

Basic Spelling

Clear Details

Work book pages 10, 11 and 12 and 14

Homework: Pages 13 and 15 

Type paragraph about your childhood or childhood house.