Monday, March 3, 2014

Today's Tasks

1. Reading and Summarizing

a. Read pages 230-241 in The Rent Collector (As a class today!)

b. Complete the reading and then in your Reading Log do the following two things:

          1. A summary- A paragraph summarizing the key points 
                  and events.

          2. A response - A paragraph responding to the things that
                  occurred in the reading. What do you think?

2. Vocabulary

a. Study new words 290-300
b. Know all vocabulary words for the quarter (201-300)

3. OVERDUE! Research, Works Cited, and Outline

a. If your group has not completed these tasks, it must be completed today!

4. Writing the Essay

a. If the group has not started writing, here are the following steps to start and complete the first draft:
b. The team leader will create a Google Doc titled Group Argumentation Essay.
c. The team leader will share the Google Doc with all members of the group.

d. As a group begin to draft the essay. 1st Draft will be due at the beginning of next class.

5. Homework

a. Be reading your book for February. We will pass them off NEXT CLASS!

b. Study vocabulary and grammar daily to be ready for bell quizzes and tests.
c. Make sure all grades are made up within a week of the due date.
d. 1st Draft of Group Argument Essay... DUE BEGINNING OF NEXT CLASS!