ELA Writing Essentials 4
Please note...all grammatical errors have been placed there for student revision in class.
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today u will need lined a composition notebook four writing and a binder and writing utensils (like always). u will also need anything u want to use to decorate your composition notebook (markers etc.) find a seat that u r comfortable in and can pay attention in as well, and I am happy to give u freedom to choose as long as u use that freedom wisely. i'm looking forward to getting to spend this year with u! i will be explaining class etc. after u edit my note to u. as u weight be certain to label your composition book as "8th Grade Writing Journal" and include your name on the cover as well. then feel free to decorate. u will knead to label the first page of your composition book as follows: (remember each writing prompt must be labeled. Date: 8.23.18 Focus: Supporting evidence Prompt: Using the adjective that best describes you, write about a time you felt that way in your life (Ex: Joyful: Write about a time you were joyful but be certain to not use the word "joy" or any form of that word in your writing. Time: 15 min. Next: 1. Underline the most powerful word in your piece of writing 2. Circle/highlight the sentence that you feel is most powerful. 3. Find someone around the room (NOT in your original group) to share your writing with. Your partner will try to determine which adjective you represented. Then switch. 4. When you finish, think about what you want to gain from this class and where you want to go in life. We are going to have a brief Socratic Seminar, and I will expect each one of you to share at least once.
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4th Quarter GENIUS HOUR Requirements
ELA 4 Genius Hour Essay Requirements:
Sources: 10 minimum (2 or more MAY be from somewhere NOT online) Essay: 10 Paragraphs min. Format: MLA format with Work’s Cited Page Archives
May 2020
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