Wednesday OCT 31

Today we watched the second part of the Princess Bride and you turned in chapter 8 questions!

Tonight, have fun and be safe if you are trick-or-treating.

You have the optional extra credit that I gave you in class today. If you are choosing to do it, it must be handed in tomorrow!

We will finish watching the Princess Bride tomorrow in class. You may bring a small snack with you if you wish.

Tuesday OCT 30th

Today we began watching The Princess Bride.

Don't forget that you have to finish the last Princess Bride worksheet this evening and turn it in tomorrow!!

P.S. if you would like, you may bring in a small snack to eat as we continue watching the movie tomorrow.

Monday OCT 29th

Today we discussed the questions from Chapters 6 & 7 of the Princess Bride.

We also shared some roller coaster paragraphs that you wrote this weekend.

Class/Homework
You now have the final worksheet to finish the book! Make sure this worksheet is ready to hand in on Wednesday (in other words, the worksheet is DUE ON WEDNESDAY)!

Also, we are going to begin to watch the movie tomorrow! If you would like, you may bring in a small personal treat to eat so you can have it while we watch the movie!

Friday OCT 26th

Today we reviewed what it means to be a "good paragraph". We discussed the elaboration worksheet and reviewed what you read about with the "Show Don't Tell" information.

Next you read a horrible paragraph about a roller coaster. Here it is below:

Roller coasters are really fun. They are usually very tall and go very fast. My favorite roller coaster is the Millennium Force at Cedar Point. It is so scary. I think that is the loudest I have ever screamed in my entire life. When I go back to Cedar Point I will probably ride that ride 10 times in a row. I just hope I don’t throw up.

Taking on the role as editors, you offered ways we could improve this paragraph.

Next you began writing a revised version. Finally I shared a new-improved version. You pointed out many things you liked about it.

Homework
In addition to the Chapter 6/7 Princess Bride questions, you must write a paragraph describing a roller coaster experience. Your paragraph should be at least 250 words. This should be a final draft (you may type it or hand write it).

Thursday OCT 25

Today I explained a few items to you and let you get to work.

DUE ON FRIDAY:
Elaboration Worksheet
In addition, read pages 262-264 on "Show Don't Tell"

DUE ON MONDAY:
Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 questions of the Princess Bride. Make sure to include page numbers. We will discuss everything from these worksheets on Monday

Tuesday OCT 23rd

Today we reviewed the paragraph assignment you finished the other day from page 250. Many of you still weren't grasping the concept of "good topic sentences"....so we did a little review together. If you have any further questions, please feel free to set up a quiet time when we can discuss.

Class/Homework
Next I gave you an assignment on Elaboration. It begins with reading pages 254-257 & 258-259. Then you are to follow the directions on the handout that I gave you. This assignment is due at the beginning of the hour on Friday.

You also had a small amount of time to finish the questions for Chapter 6 of the Princess Bride. This is due at the beginning of the hour on Thursday.

Monday OCT 22

Today I collected your homework assignment from Friday.

Next I gave you the next set of questions for Chapters 6 and 7 of The Princess Bride. The questions for Chapter 6 must be completed by the time you come to class on Thursday. Remember that we do not meet as a class on Wednesday due to retreat.

Class/Homework
Chapter 6 questions for the Princess Bride due on Thursday