Writing
We will continue the unit on memoir writing. Students will do the following:
- Use relevant descriptive details and sensory language, capturing action and conveying events
- Provide conclusions that reflect on the meaning of events
Work:
- Monday: Students will return to their memoirs to revise their use of imagery and figurative language (DUE: Wed.)
- Wednesday: Students will continue to revise and edit their memoirs as they work toward a final piece.
Paragraph of the Week
Due (10/15): Back to School
On Monday students will receive this week's paragraph of the week: Something Special. This will be due on Monday, Oct. 22.
Grammar
Below is a guideline for the week:
Tuesday (10/16): Learn: Kinds of Nouns, Complete the practice test in class
Thursday (10/18): Quiz: Kinds of Nouns, Learn: Singular and Plural Nouns, Complete practice in class
Students will now have homework in grammar.
Reminder
The 1-page paper on the virtue of the month (diligence) is DUE: October 25. This may be handwritten or typed.