May 31

• Corrected Grammar sheets (capitilization)
• Introduction to persuasive writing
• Class discussion Scenario: "Graduated Licenses".

Wed. May 30

• Writing Portfolio Entry: "Freedom Writers" prompt
• Discussion about movie
• Passed back tests (Run-on-sentences)
• Passed out hand-out on apostrophes
• All grammar sheets are for homework tonight!

Recap Tue. May 29

Watched "Freedom Writers"

Recap for Monday May 28

• Passed out Movie Review Info. Sheet
• Watched "Freedom Writers"

Research Papers are due today!!!

• Grammar Sheets & Games

Research Paper Rubric & Checklist

http://www.savefile.com/files/749560 (Checklist)

http://www.savefile.com/files/749571(Rubric)

May 24

• Worked on Research Papers & Thesis Statements
• Papers are due tomorrow!

May 23

• Passed back rough drafts
• Reviewed Works Cited/Outline pages
• Final Draft is due on Friday!!!!

May 22 Recap

• Rough Drafts due today
• Passed out rubrics & research paper checklists
• Reviewed MLA citations
• Worked independently on papers

May 18

• Library -- research papers
• Rough Drafts are due on Tuesday.
• Be sure that your rough drafts include intext citations!!!

• How to use a thesaurus/dictionary
• Thesaurus in-class assignment (we will finish working on it in class tomorrow)
• You should be working on your research papers; your rough draft is due Tuesday.

May 16

• Outlines & Works Cited were passed in
• Computer Lab -- research/typing up rough draft

May 15

• Passed out grammar sheet on capitalization
• Research Paper
• Outline & Works Cited are due tomorrow!!!

May 14

• Grammar: Notes on 'Capitilization'
• Works Cited (went over how to create a works cited -- format)
• Works Cited & Outline are both due on Wednesday
• Rough Draft is now due on May 22
• Remember, you should be working on your research paper every night. I am not giving you any homework; therefore, this paper should be considered your homework!

May 11th Recap

• In library working on research papers

May 10

• Computer Lab -- searching info. for research papers
• Free Write -- Writing Portfolios

May 9

• Reviewed "how to write an outline"
• Examples on overhead
• Hand-out : Transitional Words/Phrases
• Worked on Research Paper
• Outline and Works Cited are due: May 16

May 8

• Math & Science Survey (40 min)
• Passed out "outline" templates
• Explained use & structure of outlines (overhead)

Outline Template: http://www.savefile.com/files/704425

May 7

• Notes on overhead (Fantastic Essays)
• Reviewed 'thesis statements'
• Ind. Work on Research Papers
• TENTATIVE THESIS STATEMENT IS DUE TOMORROW!

May 2

• Worked on Research Papers
• Please bring ALL materials to class -- we will be working on this paper for the next 3 weeks. I do not want to hear the excuse "I left my books, etc. at home".
• Be aware that your tentative thesis statements are due on Monday.
• Please bring your index cards to class tomorrow if you do not already have them!