Writing and Analyzing

Writing and Analyzing

First and fifth periods took the first of two days in the computer lab writing their reviews of Nightjohn. Additionally, I altered the rubric of the project just a bit, adding a formatting strand: Second and fourth periods worked on honing their close reading skills...
Instructions for the Nightjohn Review

Instructions for the Nightjohn Review

Make sure you follow these instructions for formatting your paper. I have added an element to the rubric to deal with this. It should be an easy way to improve your grade. Formatting your Review Please note that I have revised the rubric to reflect this formatting...
Planning and a Prophecy

Planning and a Prophecy

First and fifth periods continued a day of planning for the capstone project for the Nightjohn unit. We began with a starter designed to help students see how to fulfill part of the rubric dealing with introductory participial phrases. We also reviewed the rubric....
Donaldson Center and Planning

Donaldson Center and Planning

First and second periods were at the Donaldson Career Center for the annual eighth grade tour. They had an opportunity to see in person some of the career development opportunities available at Donaldson. Fifth period worked on the final essay, a review of Nightjohn....
Cyclops and Planning

Cyclops and Planning

First and fifth periods began the day by preparing for one element of the final writing assignment of quarter. The rubric for the review students are writing includes as a requirement the use of three sentences with introductory participial phrases, so we did some...