We had a good class today We had some good discussions and I feel that they did some good thinking about writing, grammar and literature.
Our Quick Write was a recognition that this Saturday is Pi Day. In fact, this Pi Day has been called "epic" or "ultimate" because at 9:26.53, the date and time will represent the first 10 digits of pi: 3.141592653. The students could choose to write either a math-related or pie-related Quick Write.
Our Latin Roots for the Day were:
grad, gred, gress -- L. step, walk, move forward -- English derivatives: graduate, grade, gradual, ingredient, progress, aggressive, digress
gravi -- L. heavy, weight -- English derivatives: gravity, gravitate, engrave, grave, aggravate
Following our beginning of class activities, we discussed the homework that I had handed back, beginning with the Letters to World Leaders that the students had written. I spoke to them about some content issues. It's important that they give a good introduction and conclusion. Additionally, I gave them a handout illustrating the correct way to format a formal/business letter. The sample shows block paragraphs, but they can do indented paragraphs if they'd like. A clean-looking letter is one way that we can show respect and honor to the recipients of our well-written missives. Next week, we will address the letters and I will mail them.
As is my custom, when I hand back the corrected Rough Drafts, I take time to go over common errors. I asked them to read through their own essays and find errors that they would like discussed. In turn, I brought up some that were found in a number of essays. The Final Drafts of the Theme or Character Essays are due next week.
We did not have a lot of time for discussing the Short Stories this week. Next week we will go through the stories read for last week and the ones assigned for next week.
At the end of the class we worked together on a Grammar worksheet focused on end punctuation and periods used in abbreviations. The students had time to finish them before the leaving for the week.
Note: Some students handed in their rough drafts of their papers or letters either in class or via e-mail last week. I will have those corrected and returned over the weekend.
Assignments for Next Week:
-- Finish Final Drafts of Theme/Character Essays
-- Finish the Letter to a World Leader
-- Find and bring to class the address for the letter.
-- Read "Retrieved Reformation" (p. 49) and "The Pimienta Pancake" (p. 29)
Links this Week:
Class Notes
It's amazing outside! Enjoy your weekend!
Mrs. Prichard
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