First and fourth periods worked on introduction paragraphs using the funnel metaphor, and then after practicing, broke into groups to attempt to write their own paragraph with a partner. The idea is to narrow a broad topic to a specific incident as quickly as possible. This is critical due to the length restrictions of the PASS test.

Second and seventh periods went over the PASS Success Plan for creating a good PASS essay:

1. Narrow the question down to a single incident.
2. Plan the Schaffer paragraphs.
3. Write the first draft, then check length, grammar, and spelling.
4. Write the final draft neatly.

Students went through an initial practice test, going through these first skills.

Homework

• English I Honors: Write your own introduction paragraph about helping others.