Mr. Vanden Bergh

Are you interested in a summer camp for young writers?

Take a look at this great opportunity for anyone interested in improving on your writing skills:

Download Young Writers Camp Letter

Download Don’t Let Your Time to Write Tick Away

Trying to prepare for the writing test?

Take a look at the presentation below.  It can step you through the process from prewriting to publishing. 

             Download Writing Test Notes

First 9 Weeks Syllabus

Download syllabus_1st_nine_weeks

Phrase and Clause Notes

Download phrases_clauses.ppt

Mock Writing Test

Need some advice to prepare for the test this week?  Try this:Download writing_test_notes.ppt

Persuasive Writing Notes (PPT)

        This power point will review elements of persuasive writing that we've discussed in class.  It is a parallel resource used along with the persuasive notes handout given in class.  The dangers of fast food is the topic chosen as an example throughout.

Download persuasive_writing_notes.ppt

1st Nine Weeks Syllabus

Download 7th_la_syllabus.doc

Notecard Help!

     We have reviewed proper use of source and note cards in class and provided students with a packet that can be resourceful, but if you're still having trouble, take a look at the following:

Download notecard_information.ppt

A completed note card may look like this:

Download notecard_complete.doc

Cobb Co. Language Arts Page

This link gives you current information on Language Arts related topics within the Cobb County School system.

http://cicobb.typepad.com/ms_la/

Citation Help!

        Do you need help to cite your sources for research paper?  This site will do the work for you.  Just click on the link below and choose MLA in the left-hand column.  Then choose the type of resource you used.  Follow the directions, insert your information and it will do the work for you!

http://www.citationmachine.net/