Welcome Back! I hope you have a a relaxing and enjoyable break. Ready... Set.... Go! Here is a copy of our 3rd Nine Weeks syllabus Download Syllabus 3rd nine weeks. We will begin our unit on expository writing this week. Expository writing is, in very simple terms, a means of explaining a topic thoroughly. The main focus this week will be creating your own "How To" expository paper. You will receive notes and a packet to guide you this week. You will be asked to list steps accurately and thoroughly to teach the class how to do/create something. Here's more information and the week's schedule:
TUE. Expository Writing Notes Download Expository Writing Notes , Mystery Picture Activity, Choose a "How to..." topic - Download how_to_list.doc HW: none
WED. Begin plan/draft for your "How to..." topic in class HW: complete draft/ BRING FLASH DRIVE(*Extra Credit* - bring material needed to demonstrate your "How to". You may also create a video, powerpoint with pictures or posterboard presentation showing your "How to...")
Download How To Plan-Draft Sheet
Download how_to_paper_directions.doc
Need some transition words? Download Using Transitions
EXAMPLE OF A "HOW TO..." PAPER Download How To Example
THU. COMPUTER LAB - Type "How to..." expository paragraphs. HW: If necessary, complete "How to" final copy TYPED, (*Extra Credit* - bring material needed to demonstrate your "How to". You may also create a video, powerpoint with pictures or posterboard presentation showing your "How to...") - YOUR TYPED "HOW TO" EXPOSITORY PIECE IS DUE FRIDAY!
FRI. DUE TODAY : Plan and draft of "How to" along with your typed final copy. Share your "How To" expository piece and... if you would like, you may demonstrate your "How To" in class or show your video or Powerpoint presentation. HW: none
