Agenda, June 8

Extra Credit, due tomorrow at the beginning of class:

• Write one original example each of a sentence with a correctly punctuated introductory clause, compound sentence, parenthetical comma, coordinate adjectives, and serial comma.

Today's Learning Targets:

• I can type like the wind.

Agenda:

1. Type like the wind.

Agenda, June 7

Today's Learning Targets:

• I can properly punctuate the serial comma.
• I can identify and employ a variety of evidence.
• I can use independent work time efficiently.

Agenda:

1. C8: The Serial Comma
2. More Evidence: Facts & Statistics, Expert Opinion, Appeal to Authority, Personal Experience, Anecdote, Media & Pop Culture.
3. Drafting Time
4. And in conclusion ...
5. Drafting Time

Agenda, June 6

Today's Learning Targets:

• I can properly punctuate coordinate adjectives.
• I can brainstorm ideas for an argumentative essay.
• I can write an inviting introduction and a satisfying conclusion.

Agenda:

1. C7: Coordinate Adjectives
2. Introductions
3. And in conclusion ...
4. Drafting Time

Agenda, June 5

Today's Learning Targets:  

• I can properly punctuate a parenthetical comma. 
• I can brainstorm ideas for an argumentative essay.
• I can write an inviting introduction and a satisfying conclusion.

Agenda:

1. Fix it!
2. Introductions
3. And in conclusion ...

Agenda, June 2

Today is the last day to turn in ANY late work.

Today's Learning Targets:  

• I can properly punctuate compound sentences.
• I can properly punctuate a parenthetical comma. 
• I can brainstorm ideas for an argumentative essay.
• I can take useful notes.
• I can identify different types of evidence in an argument. 

Agenda:

1. More evidence: anecdotes, pop culture, and personal experience
2. The Angry Essay: evidence brainstorm
3. The Angry Essay: evidence research

Agenda, June 1

Test Retakes: 

• Today after school

Last day for ANY late work: TOMORROW, Friday, June 2nd

Today's Learning Targets:  

• I can properly punctuate compound sentences.
• I can properly punctuate a parenthetical comma. 
• I can brainstorm ideas for an argumentative essay.
• I can take useful notes.
• I can identify different types of evidence in an argument. 

Agenda:

1. Evidence Check
2. C-2: Models and Fix-its
3. C-3: The Parenthetical Comma
4. The Angry Essay
5. More evidence: anecdotes, pop culture, and personal experience