October 28, 2013: What's Happening in English 10?

Please sit in your assigned seats for attendance and learning. You may change seats when it's time to write.

1. Thesis revisions. Here is a power point that explains, what is a thesis.
2. Purple sheet: What goes into the introductory paragraph? (Click here for this handout)
3. What goes into the first body paragraph? Here is a sample paragraph from one of Mrs. Leclaire's former students. Let's discuss it.

Writing time. 

1. If necessary, revise your thesis on the yellow handout, turn it in again, and I will give you feedback and points.
2. Take out a computer and write your introductory paragraph.
3. Check your grades and also read the comments I shared with you on Google.docs--the movie versus book lists.
4. Begin writing your first body paragraph.

Homework:

Vocabulary List #7--Index cards are due Wednesday.
Introductory paragraph is due Tuesday (tomorrow)