I apologize for the missing assignments for the last couple of weeks. I have been unable to get to the computer as much as usual. I will try to do better.
Quick Recap of Feb. 13 - 17: Because the issue paragraphs submitted did not demonstrate a full understanding of proper paragraph development and focus, we stepped back and went through the essay process, one step at a time, as a whole class. We spent this week discussing how to build an effective thesis statement, reviewing paragraph structure and how to develop ideas, preparing a proper outline for our issue essays, and composing our actual issue essays. These essays were submitted on Feb. 17th. Over the weekend, we began creating our essay bank cards to help us think through possible writing prompts.
Monday- Holiday! No school.
Tuesday - Students reviewed some basic usage errors that have been appearing in their writings. Today, they reviewed the following words: their, they're, there, its, it's, affect, effect, then, than, to, and too. For homework, students prepared sentences for lose, loose, your, you're, accept, except, who's, and whose. In class, we discussed components that make some of our most memorable readings exciting. We then compared those elements to the TEA Literary Essay rubric to demonstrate the overlap. Finally, we began reviewing a sample score 4 literary writing.
Wednesday - Today, we reviewed the homework sentences. Homework for tonight and tomorrow night was to read "A Celebration of Grandfathers" (starts on page 444 of your textbook). In class, we completed our review of the score 4 sample literary writing, reviewed the basic plot structure, and discussed strategies we could use to create an engaging plot for our literary "essays." Some of the tricks of the trade include foreshadowing, flashbacks, mood, irony, suspense, non-linear plot, and the use of dialogue. Students should try to incorporate at least three of these in their writings.
Thursday - Today, we will review once more how the score 4 writing sample incorporates various literary components to create an engaging plot and developed character. Then, students will review their "Environment" stories to see where specific strategies were used and where additional strategies can be utilized to improve the story.
Friday - Today, students will complete a quick reading quiz ("Celebration of Grandfathers") and begin writing and in-class literary "essay" which includes several of the strategies we discussed in class.
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