Jump Off
--Please pick up a copy of the reading titled "'Skeptics May Object': Planting a Naysayer in Your Text" (a chapter from Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein's "They Say/I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing) from the desk by the door. Then, find the desk upon which is placed your scored "Midterm". I recommend that as part of today's class block, you deal with both of these items in order to help you continue moving forward.
S. the C.
--agenda/HW
Writing Workshop -- End-of-Course Assignment
--Reminder: Here is our compact:
COMPACT FOR WORK TIME
--Please pick up a copy of the reading titled "'Skeptics May Object': Planting a Naysayer in Your Text" (a chapter from Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein's "They Say/I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing) from the desk by the door. Then, find the desk upon which is placed your scored "Midterm". I recommend that as part of today's class block, you deal with both of these items in order to help you continue moving forward.
S. the C.
--sign-ups for refreshments on mini-presentation days
Reminders
Reminders
- It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework. It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often. Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise!
- Free reading evidence (a one-pager, a "Book Review" template, a book-talk, etc.) is OPTIONAL for the last two marking periods. If you finished a book and decide to present evidence for an excellence score to be reported as part of your Marking Period 6 GPA, you must do so by 3:00 PM this Friday, 6/14. Please make arrangements accordingly.
- I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Lord of the Flies) during our last few class blocks. Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
- The NYS Regents Examination in English Language Arts will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 during the 7:40 AM to 10:40 AM time slot. Continue preparing for a successful performance--I believe in all of you!
Writing Workshop -- End-of-Course Assignment
COMPACT FOR WORK TIME
- Talking should be limited.
- When talking must occur, get your peer's attention first and stay on task.
- I will use the consequence system that we have in place for lack of compliance.
- Listening to music at a low volume via headphones/earbuds is permitted.
- purposefully read "'Skeptics May Object': Planting a Naysayer in Your Text"
- engage in self-reflection with regard to the "Midterm"
- Do whatever you need to do so that next class block, you can talk intelligently about your draft and, next week, turn in something about which you can be proud!
- I RECOMMEND THAT YOU MAKE CORRECTIONS TO YOUR WORKS CITED PAGE AND LET MRS. DONOHUE. NOT ONLY WILL SHE REGRADE YOUR WORK, BUT YOU WILL NOT UNNECESSARILY LOSE THE SAME POINTS TWICE!
--Please return...
- your scored "Midterm"
- your Chromebook (and plug it in!).
--Your FINALIZED, typed-in-MLA End-of-Course Assignment is due NO LATER THAN THE END OF THE DAY ON MONDAY, 6/17. Mini-presentations will take place in class NEXT TIME (Friday, 6/14). Prepare accordingly as per the halfsheet.
Miscellaneous
--If you have not already done so, I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Lord of the Flies) on Friday. Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
--The NYS Regents Examination in English Language Arts will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 during the 7:40 AM-10:40 AM time slot. Continue preparing for a successful performance--I believe in all of you!
--If you have not already done so, I need you to turn in school materials (e.g., Lord of the Flies) on Friday. Also, if you have any other books in your possession that belong to me, I need those back as well!
--The NYS Regents Examination in English Language Arts will take place on Wednesday, 6/19 during the 7:40 AM-10:40 AM time slot. Continue preparing for a successful performance--I believe in all of you!
*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*
