Monday, October 6, 2008

Week of Oct 6th

Notices: Alexandra Fuller Visits today - 7th period for a reading/show of her book, "The Legend of Colton Bryant"

Rough Drafts of Research paper due Thursday in class: After school help will be available Tues, Wed. and Thursday this week in Mr. Wells' room -- 101.


Agenda: Monday: 1. "Is it plagiarism?" activity.
Drafting of research paragraphs using Jane Shaeffer model/guide.
Author Alex Fuller visits 7th period!

Tuesday: "The Issues" - Junior Scholastic. Jigsaw activity creating informational wall hangings for our election center.
Drafting rough drafts in class.

Wednesday: A look at elections this year in Congress by political party.
Drafting rough drafts.


Thursday: Rough drafts due! Please bring them at the start of class, printed.
Individual conferences w/teacher and peer editing in class.

Friday: Peer Editing with Mr. Yazz' class - Students will read essays from another class and edit using provided student rubric.