Enhancing Writing Skills and Understanding Historical Significance
In today’s class, students will focus on finalizing their process essays, ensuring they are free of sentence fragments by the end of the period. Important figures like Jon Q. Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson were central to the Declaration of Independence adopted on July 4, 1776. Students will have the chance to conference with Mr. Peake regarding their essays and receive valuable feedback. Additionally, preparation for a quiz on sentence structure will help students grasp essential writing concepts, culminating in the submission of their polished essays.
Enhancing Writing Skills and Understanding Historical Significance
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Editing Practice • The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4 1776. • 56 men, including Jon Q Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, signed the document. Fusion II Tuesday, September 24
Goals • Students will continue progress on their process essays. All will have their drafts edited and free of sentence fragments by the end of the period. ________________________________________________________ • Students will be prepared for tomorrow’s quiz over sentences versus fragments. All will get 100% tomorrow. ________________________________________________________ • Students will conference with Mr. Peake about their essay. By the end of tomorrow’s class period, all students will have turned in their final copy of the process essay.
Agenda • D.O.L. • Journal • Writing • Finish typing if needed • Get a minimum of two edits from your pod mates • Fix mistakes and put the finishing touches on essay • Conference with Mr. Peake
Journal 9-24-13 Write advice for teachers. What could they do to get more kids to try their hardest? What types of things should teachers avoid doing? Why? Make sure your answers are thoughtful in reaching the goal of making students understand the topic better.
Writing Agenda • Finish typing if needed • Get a minimum of two edits from your pod mates • Fix mistakes and put the finishing touches on essay • Conference with Mr. Peake