You Kicked It Up Today

I was very proud of the effort demonstrated on the test today. It was very encouraging to see so many students work slowly and carefully to do a good job. Great work! Remember, "it ain't over till the fat lady sings," and I have not even begun to sing! Finish strong. We will go over more practice MCAS open responses and multiple choice. We still have a ways to go.

Remember to bring your check-off list to your ELA class tomorrow for extra points!!

Rest up, Eat a Good Breakfast,Do Your Best Work

One more day and you get to prove what you can do. Hopefully, you will scrutinize the check off list we used while conferencing about the transition essay we've been working on for the past two weeks. Make sure to use transitions, indent, use mini stories to support your reasons, and use good word choice and strong opening and closing sentences throughout the five paragraphs. DON"T FORGET TO MAKE A TORSO!!!!!

YOU'VE GOT THE POWER TO DO A GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

Two More Days, Now I'm really Psyched

Remember all we've talked about and look over the pointers below for success on Tuesday, March 31st when you write your long composition. Remember, it is very important to thoroughly understand the question before planning your answer. Highlight key words in the question. Are your TORSOS awesome? I hope so. YOU'VE GOT THE POWER!!!!!

I'M GETTING PSYCHED

Good morning. I've listed a new site for your perusal (fun grammar games). Check it out. We'll try some of these grammar games next week in class! TORSO!!

TORSO That's Where It's At

We have conferenced together and everyone has had their transiton five paragraph essays corrected individually with feedback. Hopefully, our individual conferences will help you to do AWESOME on Tuesday, March 31st. I am proud of the improvement I've seen in many of your essays. Keep working hard and remember the TORSO outline to use on Tuesday, March 31st. YOU'VE GOT THE POWER!

Homework is to fill in the TORSO in your notecook for the "ageism,sexism,racism" question. I'm expecting you to "THINK" "BRAINSTORM" and "OUTLINE" using the TORSO. Every available space on the TORSO should be filled in.

Can't wait to see your poems. Bring in everything on Monday, March 30th.I'll provide construction paper.

KEEP USING THE GRAMMAR GAMES AND PRACTICE SITES ON THE RIGHT! THEY WILL REALLY HELP YOU ON APRIL 2,3,6 AND/OR 7! PROMISE!!

We Are Getting Down To The Wire

This past week, we have worked on our personal poetry, checked our understanding of chapters 4 and 5 from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, and conferenced about our five paragraph essays. We are getting down to the wire for marks to close and to prepare for the MCAS long composition scheduled for next Tuesday, March 31st.

Some important points to ponder:

① Do you know how to pick out important words in the long composition question which should help your understanding?
② Can you remember to make a web when you begin brainstorming?
③ Do you know that when the wording says" Give at least two reasons" they are really expecting you to write about THREE REASONS in a "five" paragraph essay?
④ If you feel confident about writing "six" paragraphs, and you know who you are, you should write"four reasons" rather than "three."
➄ Don't forget to use transition words and indent each paragraph.
⑥ Your opening and closing sentences are very important in each paragraph.
⑦ Word choice and vocabulary are crucial.
⑧ Don't forget to use your TORSO!

****Remember to use your BEST printing or cursive handwriting! They won't score what they can't read!!!

YOU GOT THE POWER!!!!!!

I will be at a conference tomorrow

I will be at a conference on Monday, March 23rd. so I expect you to thoughtfully complete the work we have started. I have left a "What Do You Know 4-5" for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Remember that marks close on Friday, March 27th. Some of you have not seen me to retake a quiz or test to improve your grade. It is not too late. Friday will be too late!! Please complete the work I left from today after finishing chapter 5 where we left off on Friday.
Cassie and Big Ma have definitely reached a "roadblock" in their relationship. Cassie trusted her and put her up on a pedestal. If you need clarification, check the sparknotes chapter summaries.
Templates should be finished. Can't wait to read them. Bring in a picture, also.