For this week you will do:
1. Reading Log
2. Vocabulary Assignment (Sentences & Definitions)
3. Fourth of July Writing Assignment: This coming Monday you will celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. This important document declared independence from Great Britain. What American freedoms will you celebrate on this day? Why are you proud to be an American? If you could thank those Americans who founded our country, what would you thank them for?
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Homework for the week of June 21, 2011
For this week you will do:
1. Reading Log
2. Vocabulary Assignment (Definitions & Sentences)
3. Writing Assignment: 5 Paragraph Essay. Your thesis statement is: "I am excited for summer break." Then come up with three main ideas that support why you are excited for summer break. Plan ahead and make sure you support each of your main ideas with smaller supporting details. Use the directions from last week if you need a reminder of what goes in each paragraph.
1. Reading Log
2. Vocabulary Assignment (Definitions & Sentences)
3. Writing Assignment: 5 Paragraph Essay. Your thesis statement is: "I am excited for summer break." Then come up with three main ideas that support why you are excited for summer break. Plan ahead and make sure you support each of your main ideas with smaller supporting details. Use the directions from last week if you need a reminder of what goes in each paragraph.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Homework for the week of: Monday, June 13th
For this week you will do:
1. Reading Log
2. Vocabulary Assignment (Definitions & Sentences)
3. Writing Assignment: 5 Paragraph Essay (directions below)
5 Paragraph Essay Directions: You will write a 5 paragraph essay about either musicians or video games using the following thesis statement: I have excellent taste in music/video games (Choose one).
Pick three main ideas, one for each of your body paragraphs. Introduce them in your introduction using this sentence: Three of my favorite musicians/video games are: __________, ___________, and _______.
Remember what is needed in each paragraph of the essay:
Introduction:
1. Hook the reader (example: ask a question)
2. State your thesis
3. Introduce main ideas of your 3 body paragraphs
Body Paragraphs (3):
1. State the main idea
2. Support with 2-3 details (2-3 reasons why each musician or video game is excellent)
Conclusion:
1. Restate thesis in another way
2. Restate important ideas
1. Reading Log
2. Vocabulary Assignment (Definitions & Sentences)
3. Writing Assignment: 5 Paragraph Essay (directions below)
5 Paragraph Essay Directions: You will write a 5 paragraph essay about either musicians or video games using the following thesis statement: I have excellent taste in music/video games (Choose one).
Pick three main ideas, one for each of your body paragraphs. Introduce them in your introduction using this sentence: Three of my favorite musicians/video games are: __________, ___________, and _______.
Remember what is needed in each paragraph of the essay:
Introduction:
1. Hook the reader (example: ask a question)
2. State your thesis
3. Introduce main ideas of your 3 body paragraphs
Body Paragraphs (3):
1. State the main idea
2. Support with 2-3 details (2-3 reasons why each musician or video game is excellent)
Conclusion:
1. Restate thesis in another way
2. Restate important ideas
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