Ms. Mitchell's Writing Class
May 1-11
CURRICULUM FOCUS: the 8th grade Play
Here is a link to the 8th grade Play
IMPORTANT DATES:
5/4: Lines must be memorized
PACK A LUNCH...The lunch room is closed for the JR/SR Banquet
The Google Docs Account--
To access this account, they can use the link below this link:
My google docs address:
TEXTBOOKS
Vocabulary Workshop, Level D--ISBN: 0-8215-7109-5
Grammar for Writing, Level Yellow--ISBN: 978-0-8215-0208-2
WRITING CONTESTS
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Feature Friday:
Topic: Free Choice
Guidelines for Feature Friday
- The article must be no more than 6 months old, unless otherwise noted
- A hard copy of the article, not just a website address, must be presented on Friday.
- Student must a 150 word summary of the article --And--
- Students must write a 250 word reaction to the article. If a student cannot write 250 words on the article, he/she should select another article.
- Any student missing an article on that day will receive a Zero. A student will receive partial credit (15/30) if the article is submitted to me on Monday with the reaction. It is very important that students bring the article on Friday, otherwise they miss out on the group activities.
- Google is offering a new way to access articles. Please look at the link below if you are struggling to find an article.
- http://fastflip.googlelabs.com/
Sample MLA Paper: