Thursday, December 8, 2011

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Persuasive Essays: Nov. 14-Nov. 18

Persuasive Essay Writing- Nov.14-Nov.18

Persuasive Essays: Nov.7- Nov.9

Persuasive Essay Writing- Nov.4-Nov.9

Persuasive Essays: Oct.31-Nov.4

Persuasive Essay Writing- Oct.31-Nov.4

Monday, October 24, 2011

A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah



Check out the amazing novel that we have been using for a read-aloud in class - the students are amazed and engaged in this unbelievable story.

Week 8 - Essay writing

This week we are working on Essay writing. Students will be expanding on their paragraphs and organizing their thoughts, to complete a good piece of writing. We will be learning about types of essays, the writing process, the six traits, conclusions, introductions (thesis statements) and more.

The end of unit assignment will involve writing a persuasive piece.
Stay tuned...

Week 8 - Computer roll-out!!!!


Today the grade 9 students starting receiving their netbooks. If your son or daughter has not returned the two forms, please do so ASAP.