Friday, January 14, 2011
END OF UNIT
We are at the end of unit assessments for unit 3. This means that there will be no new spelling words or vocabulary words for the week of Jan 18-21.
Friday, January 7, 2011
3.5 Spelling Jan 10-14
| On-Level | Beyond |
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Challenge: refrigerator, remainder
Writing Assignment Due Jan. 14
Thank You Note
We have been blessed with many special gifts and talents. Perhaps it is the ability to sing or play a musical instrument. Perhaps it is athletic ability or the ability to be compassionate and kind. Think of the special gifts or talents that you possess. On the back of this paper make a list or create a web brainstorming these gifts. Next to each, give a reason why you are grateful for it.
Your assignment this week is to write a thank you note of at least one paragraph to someone for giving you, encouraging you, or teaching you a particular talent. Express your appreciation and tell why you particularly enjoy this talent or gift. You should be focusing on PURPOSE and IDEAS this week.
REMEMBER:
1. __ 5-8 sentences
2. __ correct letter format: heading, greeting, body, closing, signature
3. __ five areas of good writing: PURPOSE, direction, IDEAS, style, presentation
4. __ signature of adult who helped you proofread your rough draft
5. __ final copy neat, in ink, and headed properly
6. __ all three papers stapled together with final on top
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Writing Assignment Jan 4- Jan 7
New Year
Each year begins new. It is great time for a new start and goal setting. This week you are to write a paragraph about some goals you would like to set for the new year. Be sure to include a prewrite on the back of this page.
REMEMBER:
1. __ 5-8 sentences
2. __ five areas of good writing: PURPOSE, direction, IDEAS, style, presentation
3. __ signature of adult who helped you proofread your rough draft
4. __ final copy neat, in ink, and headed properly
5. __ all three papers stapled together with final on top
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