Today, we did different activities to review the 5 parts of argument and introduced a new assignment. If you missed class today, you are responsible for the following things:
Today we started learning about argument writing, which is the writing genre that we'll be studying this term. If you missed class today, you'll need to complete the following things:
Today, we started exploring the essential question that we'll be studying next term: "What matters? When is it right to take a stand?" You completed a Lifeboat Activity, in which you had to decide which characters to save and which characters to leave on the sinking cruise ship. You made some tough decisions!
If you missed class today, please go through the instructions and the worksheet below, and bring it with you next time you come to class.
Today, you turned in your final draft of your "This I Believe" essay on Canvas. You also had the chance to share your essay with a small group, so that we could practice sharing our beliefs and developing respect for that beliefs that are different from ours.
If you missed class today, below are the instructions to turn in your essay on Canvas. Today was also our last day of class before Fall Break! Have a great break!
Today we took a break from writing! You've been working so hard on your essays. Don't forget that your final draft is due next week on 10/16 (that's next time in class).
This term we've been exploring the question, "How do our experiences shape our beliefs?" Today, we took that question a step further to prepare for next term and we explored the question, "How do our beliefs impact our thoughts and actions?" We did a fun activity today in class to help us do this. If you missed class today, follow the instructions below to create your character map. Today, we did a peer review in class so that you could get feedback on your essay from a partner. If you missed class today, have someone read through your essay and give you some feedback!
Today, we talked about how to conclude your "This I Believe" essay! Your conclusion should answer the question "So what?" or "Why does this matter?" If you missed class today, go through the slides below to learn about those questions and conclusions, and then add a conclusion to your essay.
Today, you had the whole class period to work on your essay! Remember that we're doing a Peer Review in class on Wednesday October 10, and you need to have a finished draft in class that day. If you missed class today, you'll need to go through the following online lesson and work on your essay:
Today, we learned about the technique of slowing down time, or exploding a moment, to draw attention to an important or memorable moment in your story. If you missed class today, you'll need to make up work for the following things:
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