"The Sneetches" ~ Literary Analysis Essay
As you read "The Sneetches" by Geisel, also begin comparing and contrasting how the author conveys his message with the way the author conveys her message in "The Lottery" by Jackson.
As you read "The Sneetches" by Geisel, also begin comparing and contrasting how the author conveys his message with the way the author conveys her message in "The Lottery" by Jackson.
Essay Prompt Due: Garnet on 5-12 & Gold on 5-13
the_sneetches_-_literary_analysis_essay_writing_prompt.docx | |
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Story:
the-sneetches.pdf | |
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Cornell Notes Due: Garnet on 4-30 & Gold on 5-1
cornell_notes_with_literature.rtf | |
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cornell_notes_for_literature_-_rubric.docx | |
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Socratic Seminar: Questions Due BEFORE Garnet 5-5 & Gold May 6
socratic_seminar__the_sneetches.docx | |
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socratic_seminar_question_stems.pdf | |
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socratic_seminar_-_tracking_student_progress__rubric_-_teacher_template.pdf | |
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Outline Due: Garnet on 5-7 & Gold on 5-8
literary_analysis_outline.docx | |
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Outline's 1st Step ~ Use the following thesis statement stem in your outline:
In (story title), (author's last name) uses (three literary devices) to (illustrate, demonstrate, convey, etc.) that (echo keywords from the prompt).
In (story title), (author's last name) uses (three literary devices) to (illustrate, demonstrate, convey, etc.) that (echo keywords from the prompt).
In-text Citations & Works Cited Page:
In-text Citations: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
http://grammar.about.com/od/rs/g/signalphrase.htm
Works Cited Page: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/
In-text Citations: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
http://grammar.about.com/od/rs/g/signalphrase.htm
Works Cited Page: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/
Literary Analysis
Titles: Writing Effective Titles for Essays
how_to_write_a_title_for_an_essay.pdf | |
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writing_a_great_title_new.pdf | |
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Using Quotations in Your Literary Analysis Essay: Resources
07-integrating-quotations.pdf | |
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signal_phrases_-_list_of_strong_verbs.pdf | |
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mla_intextcitation.pdf | |
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Close Reading & Cornell Notes:
cornell_notes_ppt.ppt | |
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cornell_notes_with_a_novel-1.rtf | |
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closereadingpresentation.ppt | |
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Literary Analysis Overview:
thinking-and-writing-about-literature-p19-26.pdf | |
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owl_purdue_-_introducing_literary_analysis.ppt | |
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Outlining/Prewriting
literary_analysis_outline.docx | |
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MLA Formatting:
mla_formatting.ppt | |
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Thesis Statement for Literary Analysis:
literarythesis.pdf | |
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Introductory Paragraph
literary_analysis_essay_-_introductory_paragraph_example.docx | |
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Exemplary Literary Essay with Annotations:
example_literary_analysis_essay_-_annotated-mla.pdf | |
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Use the following document to compare and contrast characteristics of a literary analysis essay with a persuasive essay.
compare__contrast_literary_analysis_essays_with_persuasive_essays.docx | |
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Full text of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson:
the-lottery-jackson.pdf | |
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Socratic Seminar:
From the document below: Please thoroughly answer the questions assigned to your number plus one more of your choosing, making sure to restate the question in your answer, provide insightful analysis, and use contextual evidence to support your answers.
Group #1 - answer ?'s 1-3
Group #2 - answer ?'s 4-6
Group #3 - answer ?'s 7-9
Group #4 - answer ?'s 10-12
http://dg099.k12.sd.us/aplit/Shared%20Documents/The%20Lottery%20discussion%20questions.pdf
On Wednesday or Thursday, come prepared with your Cornell Notes, answers to the questions above, and three more of your own questions (and their answers) from three different categories (not literal) on the document below:
socratic_seminar_question_stems_1.pdf | |
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levelsofquestions.doc_-_literal_-_interpretive_-_universal.pdf | |
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short_story_wrtgwksp.ppt | |
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Plot Diagram Directions & Link
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/plot-diagram/
1. Visit this website. Complete a plot diagram about the movie, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeliene L'Engle.
2. Include a main idea phrase for the event and a description with more details.
3. You need to have 1 answer for the exposition, climax, and resolution.
4. You should have at least 3 answers for the rising action and falling action.
5. Print your diagram when you are finished.
**Beginning planning/creating a plot diagram for your own time travel short story in response to the following prompt in My Access:
A Time Machine
Imagine you have found a time machine that can magically transport you to any place in time. Write a story about your adventures in the time machine.
As you write, remember your story will be scored based on how well you:
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/plot-diagram/
1. Visit this website. Complete a plot diagram about the movie, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeliene L'Engle.
2. Include a main idea phrase for the event and a description with more details.
3. You need to have 1 answer for the exposition, climax, and resolution.
4. You should have at least 3 answers for the rising action and falling action.
5. Print your diagram when you are finished.
**Beginning planning/creating a plot diagram for your own time travel short story in response to the following prompt in My Access:
A Time Machine
Imagine you have found a time machine that can magically transport you to any place in time. Write a story about your adventures in the time machine.
As you write, remember your story will be scored based on how well you:
- develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates the purpose of your story to the audience.
- describe the characters, setting, and conflict using meaningful sensory descriptions and details that enable the reader to visualize the experiences in your narrative.
- organize your story in a clear and logical manner, including a beginning, middle and end.
- use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.
- edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English.
literary-terms-glossary-handout.pdf | |
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IF YOU REALLY CRAVE SUCCESS, HERE IS A POWERPOINT WITH A REVIEW OF MANY OF THE WRITING TIPS & TRICKS WE COVERED THIS YEAR.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: What tricks and/or tips do you feel benefit you the most in demonstrating a mature command of the language? What piece from this year are you most proud of? Why? Review this PowerPoint, write me a paragraph explaining and mention the slide number(s) in your piece.
review_of_tips_and_tricks_-_2_1.pptx | |
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writing_with_impact_1.pptx | |
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hspersuasive_-_revised_for_student_use.ppt | |
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Another Extra Credit Opportunity ~ Brain Flexor
Read the following article, copy two sentences - one loose and one periodic, identify the Creative Writing Strategies (Smiley-Face Tricks)/Elements of Voice, and then imitate each of the sentences from the article:
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/1792
Read the following article, copy two sentences - one loose and one periodic, identify the Creative Writing Strategies (Smiley-Face Tricks)/Elements of Voice, and then imitate each of the sentences from the article:
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/1792
Great Intros and Bookend (Full-Circle) Conclusions
http://prezi.com/glclv-2cqod_/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
http://prezi.com/glclv-2cqod_/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Tips for Revising & Improving Your Writing
Please review the attached PowerPoint.
**Use the last slide to revise and annotate your written essay from 2-12 & 2-13.
Please review the attached PowerPoint.
**Use the last slide to revise and annotate your written essay from 2-12 & 2-13.
five_tips_for_improving_your_writing.pptx | |
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FCAT Prompts - Breaking Them Down
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/edugatorvogel-1936093-fcatpromptanalysis/
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/edugatorvogel-1936093-fcatpromptanalysis/
EXEMPLAR ESSAYS FROM LAST YEAR'S 10TH GRADE FCAT WRITING 2.0:
Expository:
http://sharepoint.leon.k12.fl.us/tdc/external/Shared%20Documents/Writing%20Assessments%20Documents/2012%20FCAT%20Writing%20Calibration%20Scoring%20Guides/Grade%2010%202012%20Calibration%20Guides/G10%20Expository%20Calibration%20Guide.pdf
Persuasive:
http://sharepoint.leon.k12.fl.us/tdc/external/Shared%20Documents/Writing%20Assessments%20Documents/2012%20FCAT%20Writing%20Calibration%20Scoring%20Guides/Grade%2010%202012%20Calibration%20Guides/G10%20Persuasive%20Calibration%20Guide.pdf
Expository:
http://sharepoint.leon.k12.fl.us/tdc/external/Shared%20Documents/Writing%20Assessments%20Documents/2012%20FCAT%20Writing%20Calibration%20Scoring%20Guides/Grade%2010%202012%20Calibration%20Guides/G10%20Expository%20Calibration%20Guide.pdf
Persuasive:
http://sharepoint.leon.k12.fl.us/tdc/external/Shared%20Documents/Writing%20Assessments%20Documents/2012%20FCAT%20Writing%20Calibration%20Scoring%20Guides/Grade%2010%202012%20Calibration%20Guides/G10%20Persuasive%20Calibration%20Guide.pdf
2013gr10anchorset.pdf | |
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Exemplar Persuasive Essay
http://valenciacollege.edu/wp/cssc/documents/SampleArgumentOutline.pdf
http://www.blake.com.au/v/vspfiles/assets/images/naplan_sec_persuasive_text_worksheets_download.pdf
Example Persuasive Essay - Written as a Letter
**Remember: The following letter could be further strengthened by the addition of an intriguing attention-getter and full-circle ending and a strong thesis statement respectfully acknowledging the opposing viewpoint's strongest argument, clearly stating the author's position, and the three supporting claims.
http://www.wikihow.com/Sample/Persuasive-Letter
http://www.wikihow.com/Sample/Pros-and-Cons-Chart
Using persuasive and emotive language in persuasive writing:
http://www.hsc.csu.edu.au/english/esl/texts/elect1/4039/languageextre.pdf
http:/writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/m2/m2u4/m2u4s4/m2u4s4_3_1.htm
http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/m2/m2u4/m2u4s2/m2u4s2_1.htm
http://www.blake.com.au/v/vspfiles/assets/images/naplan_sec_persuasive_text_worksheets_download.pdf
Example Persuasive Essay - Written as a Letter
**Remember: The following letter could be further strengthened by the addition of an intriguing attention-getter and full-circle ending and a strong thesis statement respectfully acknowledging the opposing viewpoint's strongest argument, clearly stating the author's position, and the three supporting claims.
http://www.wikihow.com/Sample/Persuasive-Letter
http://www.wikihow.com/Sample/Pros-and-Cons-Chart
Using persuasive and emotive language in persuasive writing:
http://www.hsc.csu.edu.au/english/esl/texts/elect1/4039/languageextre.pdf
http:/writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/m2/m2u4/m2u4s4/m2u4s4_3_1.htm
http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/m2/m2u4/m2u4s2/m2u4s2_1.htm
emotive-language-example.ppt | |
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Exemplar Expository Essay
Please review the following essay for an exemplary example of an expository essay.
Please review the following essay for an exemplary example of an expository essay.
expository_essay_-_explanation_with_pointers_and_example.doc | |
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Beyond Primer Prose
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/1792
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/142
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/1792
http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resource/142
Link to Study Island's lesson and a PowerPoint about clauses and phrases below:
study_island_lesson_-_clauses_and_phrases.htm | |
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phrases-powerpoint-2010_2.ppt | |
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See the links and embedded videos below to learn more about correcting common sentence errors:
http://grammargrounds.com/
No Red Ink - Link:
https://noredink.com/login
Click below to sign up for:
Grammar Bytes! MOOC [Massive Open Online Course]. It's free!
http://www.chompchomp.com/
http://grammargrounds.com/
No Red Ink - Link:
https://noredink.com/login
Click below to sign up for:
Grammar Bytes! MOOC [Massive Open Online Course]. It's free!
http://www.chompchomp.com/
commasplice.pdf | |
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fusedsentence.pdf | |
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Transitional Words & Phrases:
http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/trans1print.html
Focus & Connecting Ideas:
http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/trans2print.html
http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/subidea.html
http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/trans1print.html
Focus & Connecting Ideas:
http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/trans2print.html
http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/subidea.html
Local Champion Essay
-Please revise and edit based on the following rubric
-Please print a copy following the guidelines on the flyer attached below and turn it in by Thursday, January 30 (Gold) or Wednesday, January 29 (Garnet)
-Please revise and edit based on the following rubric
-Please print a copy following the guidelines on the flyer attached below and turn it in by Thursday, January 30 (Gold) or Wednesday, January 29 (Garnet)
the_making_of_a_champion_flyer_rules_submission_sheet-2_3.pdf | |
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the_making_of_a_champion_essay_rubric_point_values__merit_2.doc | |
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RESOURCES FOR PERSUASIVE WRITING
sample_graphic_organizer_for_a_persuasive_essay.pptx | |
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2._the_two_parts_of_a_thesis.pdf | |
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3._thesis_under_construction.pdf | |
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5._build_your_ethos_with_counterarguments.pdf | |
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13._anecdotes-_the_secret_is_out.pdf | |
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14._inductive_hook_and_full-circle_ending.pdf | |
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transition_frames.docx | |
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Midterm Study Guide & Resources
Subject Verb Agreement
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sv_agr.htm
Subject Verb Agreement
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/sv_agr.htm
midterm_study_guide_-_2013-2014.docx | |
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elements_of_voice.doc | |
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transitions_and_connectors.pdf | |
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Link to Midterm Term Review Flashcards:
http://quizlet.com/_judha
http://quizlet.com/_judha
Link to Attention-Getters & Zingers Flashcards
https://www.myaccess.com/myaccess/do/log
Please find a student quick reference guide to My Access below.
Please find a student quick reference guide to My Access below.
studentquickrefguide.pdf | |
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Homework:
Please see the attachment below for details.
Due Date: Homework is due on the Friday we meet in class.
Please see the attachment below for details.
Due Date: Homework is due on the Friday we meet in class.
Homework Assignment #2 - Garnet due 10-25 & Gold due 11-08
Remember: Follow the directions on the PowerPoint slide below. You do not need to follow the directions on the AOW itself.
Remember: Follow the directions on the PowerPoint slide below. You do not need to follow the directions on the AOW itself.
aow_19_fragile_brains.pdf | |
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aow_-_the_fragile_teenage_brain.pptx | |
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Homework Assignment #3 - Garnet due 11-15 & Gold due Thursday, 11-21
Remember: Follow the directions on the PowerPoint slide below. You do not need to follow the directions on the AOW itself.
Remember: Follow the directions on the PowerPoint slide below. You do not need to follow the directions on the AOW itself.
aow_12_10_facebook_friends.pdf | |
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aow_-_just_how_many_facebook_friends_do_you_need.pptx | |
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study_island_lesson_-_subject_verb_agreement.htm | |
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Thesis Statements
thesis_power_point_-_revised.ppt | |
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transitions_and_thesis_reminders.pptx | |
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janeschafferparagraphwriting-cinderella.ppt | |
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writing_terms.ppt | |
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Discovering Voice in Your Writing ~ PowerPoint
discovering_voice_in_your_writing.pptx | |
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diction_and_tone_-_without_answers.ppt | |
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lost__found_-_annotation_slide.pptx | |
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Brain Flexors
11-18 & 11-19
brain_flexor-_attention-getter__full-circle_ending.pptx | |
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11-12 & 11-13
brain_flexor-_cws_6.pptx | |
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11-6 & 11-7 - (Due on 11-12 or 11-13)
brain_flexor-_thesis_reminders_1.pptx | |
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11-4 & 11-5
brain_flexor-_cws_5.pptx | |
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10-22 & 10-23
brain_flexor-_details_2.pptx | |
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9-23 & 9-24 below:
identifying_creative_writing_strategies_-_1.pptx | |
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9-25 & 9-26 below:
identifying_cws_2.pptx | |
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9-30 & 10-1
identifying_cws_3.pptx | |
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10-2 & 10-3
brain_flexor_-_sentence_structure_1.pptx | |
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10-7 & 10-8
dailies__p._12.pptx | |
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10-9 & 10-10
brain_flexor_-_revising_a_paragraph_and_practicing_peer_reviews_2.pptx | |
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10-14 & 10-15
brain_flexor_-_revising_and_peer_review_2.pptx | |
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Persuasive/Argument Writing
why_not_see_it_my_way_-_persuasion_and_argumentation.pptx | |
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089-110_writersatwork_ch04.pdf | |
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Attention-Getters/Introductory Paragraphs
&
Writing Effective Conclusions
&
Writing Effective Conclusions
attention-getters.ppt | |
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attention_getters.pdf | |
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introductory_paragraphs.pdf | |
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concluding_paragraphs.pdf | |
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writingeffectiveendings_secondary.ppt | |
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writing_conclusion.pdf | |
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Here are some resources to use to complete any missing Dailies:
dailies_-_p.4.jpg | |
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dailies_-_p._5.jpg | |
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the_automat.jpg | |
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Annotating an Essay for
Creative Writing Strategies and Organizational Structure
Creative Writing Strategies and Organizational Structure
annotate_quality_writing_for_cws.pptx | |
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leaving_identity_issues_to_other_folks_-without_annotations.docx | |
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Revising Resources
radar_strategy_for_revision.ppt | |
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five_tips_for_improving_your_writing.pptx | |
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Rubrics
common_core_rubrics_gr9-10.pdf | |
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fcat_writing_rubric_-_with_six_columns_and_check-4_-_gr._10.docx | |
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quick_write_and_interactive_reading_journal_rubric.doc | |
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Please follow the directions on the slide when setting up your binder
the_writers_notebook_-_five_tabs.pptx | |
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Here are some resources regarding Creative Writing Strategies:
smiley_face_tricks_-_quick_and_mature.ppt | |
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figurative_language.pptx | |
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smiley_face_tricks_and_revved_up_sentences_handout__recovere.pdf | |
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figurative-language-of-edgar-allan-poe.pdf | |
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VARY YOUR SYNTAX BY EMPLOYING DIFFERENT SENTENCE STRUCTURES IN YOUR WRITING
exercise_in_identifying_sentences_by_structure_-_identifying_simple_compound_complex_and_compound-complex_sentences.htm | |
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Add variety to your sentences by incorporating complex sentences into your pieces.
complex_sentence_worksheet.htm | |
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