I hope that everyone has a wonderful winter break filled with family, fun, friends, and rest. Please get some sleep and think about some of the things we talked about as you prepare for 2013. Since, I am writing this, it means that the world did not end so yes, you still do need to …
Monthly Archive: December 2012
Wednesday December 19
8-23 After the Debate Justification of your Decision is due before you leave for winter break, this means tomorrow before you go home, which means by 12:15. I hope that everyone was able to hand everything in today for the Persuasive Essay. Remember that tomorrow is our class gift exchange so if you would like to participate …
Tuesday December 18
8-23 Persuasive Essay is due tomorrow, Wednesday, December 19. For tomorrow you should come to class with your second draft self proofread and edited and possibly peer edited and proofread as well. You will be given the double period to make any needed changes and then you can print off your published copy. You will be …
Monday, December 17
8-23 I encourage you to have your second draft typed and printed for tomorrow’s class. This way you can spend the time proofreading and editing and also have others look over this draft. This puts you in a very good spot to have everything finished by the end of the day Wednesday. Make sure to …
Friday December 14
8-23 Awesome job today with the debate. I was impressed by the quality of the information, questions, and rebuttals that the groups used. I forgot to get you to hand in your research and the rest of your information so please hand this in on Monday, December 17. The “After the Debate Justification of Your Decision” sheet is …
Thursday December 13
8-23 The debate is tomorrow so make sure that you are prepared. The debate will take most of both periods so there will be no time to get ready so please come ready to go as we have the class during the first two periods in the morning. I will go over the difference between …
Wednesday December 12
8-23 We have decided to do a gift exchange as a class on Thursday, December 20. The gift should be between $10 and $20 and should be for anyone in the class. We will decide on Wednesday how we want to do the gift exchange. If you bring a gift then you get to participate, …
Tuesday December 11
8-23 Remember that tomorrow is wacky hair day and pj day. Not that it matters, but we do get house points for this so please remind everyone in our class. First draft of persuasive essay is due by the end of the day on Friday. You will need this for Monday, December 17 because we will be …