Weekly Agenda 9/21-9/25

MON
Review Grammar/Mechanics Basics
-a/an
-than/then
-possessive 's
-plural
-contractions
-formal versus informal
-agreement
HOMONYM Bingo
HW: Explain at least 3 G/M basics

TUES
Review Essay Writing Basics
-present tense
-passive versus active voice
-Thesis &Topic sentences
-synonyms for 'shows'
--avoiding "quote shows"
-varying diction and syntax
--model sentences
-analyzing texts (evidence, excerpts, and examples)
--T.A.C.
HW: Correct Paragraph (handwritten okay)
DUE Thursday

WED
SSR
Journal Entry #3

THURS
Our Essays
-overhead examples, class share

Rewriting/Typing
-MLA format
HW: Type essay with all corrections and add evidence if necessary
for TUESDAY
Please email to print if necessary
msstevens@gmail.com

FRIDAY
Subbed out for Baseline Grading
Peer Review Correction Sheet
Review Writing Basics Quiz!!!!
HW: Turn in graded baseline essay, peer review correction sheet and revised and typed MLA formatted essay (3 items) on TUESDAY