HW #16 4th draft of parent letter, 11/29

Carefully do another round of edits to your parent letter. The more careful you are, the more likely it is that this will be your final round of edits. Be sure to attach the newest copy to the top of the old drafts.

REMINDERS: Your completed, typed first draft of your persuasive essay is due by the end of class on Thursday. AND you have your second vocab quiz on Thursday. Be sure to study!

HW #15 Typed, first draft of essay due Thursday by end of class

We will be working in class this week on using your outlines to complete a first draft of your persuasive essay. Completed first drafts are due Thursday, Dec. 1 at the end of class. Homework for today and tomorrow is to continue writing your draft and researching at home so that you are done by Thursday. See guidelines for this paper here.

HW #13 IRP week 4 and #14 Introductory paragraph, 11/23

• Read and complete IRP week 4. Be sure to check the resources section of this blog if you need the question. You must meet the minimum word requirement for me to accept your homework.
• By the end of class on Wednesday, you should have completed your typed outline for the persuasive essay topic you've chosen. Here is the handout with the correct format if you need it. If you don't finish your outline in class, you'll need to finish this over the holiday break. You need to then write your introductory paragraph. This must introduce your topic, be typed, double-spaced and at least five sentences. What is your hook to draw the reader in? Be clever and creative. Use one of the types of introductions shown here.

HW #12 Third draft of parent letter, 11/22

Carefully follow my edits to correct spelling, grammar and work on how your parent letter is organized. You must turn in the copy with my edits along with your next draft.

Note: Your outline for your persuasive essay will be due at the end of class on Wednesday.

HW #10 IRP week 3 and #11 Six sources worksheet, 11/17

* Read your independent book and complete IRP week 3 response. See IRP link under the resources section of this blog if you need the question.

* Complete the six sources worksheet for your persuasive essay topic. Be sure to write down the name and date of the source and then list important facts and information you might be able to use. Here is a copy of the worksheet if you need it.

Study for vocab quiz on Thursday!

Here is a link to the words in case you need them.

HW #9: 2nd draft of parent letter, 11/14

Using your peer edits to help you, write the 2nd draft of your parent letter. Be sure to attach the first draft and peer edit sheets to your new draft.

HW #7 and #8, 11/10

#7 Read your independent book! Complete IRP week 2, both questions. You must meet word requirements. If you need the questions, see the IRP link under the resources section of this blog.

#8 Complete the draft of your parent letter. If you need to remember the requirements click on the link for HW #6 below.

HW #6 Parent List, 11/8

HW #6 Parent List. See instructions here. Here is a link to how to format a formal letter.

HW #5 Persuasion in Great Speeches, 11/7

HW #5, Persuasion in Great Speeches: Check out the list of 10 Great Historic Speeches at http://listverse.com/2008/06/01/top-10-great-historic-speeches/. After you skim through the 10, choose three to read completely or listen to and complete the information on the worksheet attached here.

HW #3 and #4, 11/3

HW #3 Convince me not to assign you homework on Monday night by following the guidelines and my example here.

HW #4 Choose and bring in your new independent book. Complete IRP week 1 and cover sheet. See the question under the resources section of the blog or use the paper copy handed out in class.

HW #2 Persuasion is all around, 11/1

HW #2 Persuasion is all around. Follow directions on this handout. Make sure you bring in a copy of the examples you choose.