28 October - 1 November

IXL Mastery List: 6th grade M.1, M.2, M.3, 7h grade N.3, N.4, N.5, Z.4 8th grade O.3, O.4, O.5

10/28

• IN: Write a reflection on your writing process for your first essay. How did you do? How could you improve? On what parts of the process did you spend the most time? What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Using quotes from your essay or the readings, write two of each of the following: thesis (R1), topic sentences for homework, topic sentences against homework, TLQ using a comma, TLQ using "that," and TLQ using a colon (R5).
• Using R8, write three of each of the following patterns: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 (each pattern must refer back to a TLQ).

OUT: After reading this excerpt from a body paragraph about the homework debate, explain why the paragraph is expository and not persuasive.

MAKE UP WORK: Write 2 of each of thesis, topic sentences for homework, topic sentences against homework, TLQ using a comma, TLQ using "that," and TLQ using a colon (R5). Using R8, write three of each of the following patterns: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 (each pattern must refer back to a TLQ).You can submit the notes (include the IN and OUT) to my in-box. Please make sure the date of the absence is identified on the make-up work.

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10/29

• IN: Consider two TLQ,s and explain which one is correct and why. For example, in the article "Homework Is Good" by Millus Sipak states, "Homework is the path to success." For example, the article "Homework Is Good" by Millus Sipak states, "Homework is the path to success."

Research shows that people communicate messages about who they are by the clothing they wear. However, schools utilize dress codes for safety and decency reasons. Explain both sides of the debate on school dress codes.

• In a group, write hooks for this topic
• Write the intro paragraph on dress code. Include and label each required sentence pattern 2-5, 7. Write seven sentences.
• In a group, Craft TLQs and Elaborative Sentences using the handout.
• Write a conclusion paragraph on dress code. Include and label each required sentence pattern 2-5, 7. Write seven sentences.
• Edit with connect-the-dots

OUT: Reflection: How did writing without your handouts go? Are you ready for Monday? Explain what you found when you edited your paragraphs.

MAKE UP WORK: Write four paragraphs about the dress code (intro, body pro, body con, conclusion), numbering each sentence, and labeling each sentence pattern. All paragraph should be a minimum of 7 sentences, using sentence patterns 1-9 in each paragraph. You can submit the notes (include the IN and OUT) to my in-box. Please make sure the date of the absence is identified on the make-up work.

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10/30 ER

• IN: Fix the TLQs and create a list of common problems to check for.
• Using quotes from yesterday, write an extended outline for the debate over attendance policies:
  • Thesis Statement
  • Topic Sentence 1 - PRO
  • Topic Sentence 2 - PRO
  • Topic Sentence 3 - OPPOSING
  • Topic Sentence 4 - OPPOSING
  • TLQ - PRO
    • 2 Sentences of elaboration for TLQ PRO (Include side of debate in elaboration)
  • TLQ - OPPOSING
    • 2 Sentences of elaboration for TLQ OPPOSING (2 Sentences) (Include side of debate in elaboration)
• Using R8, write patterns 1-9.

OUT: What is the difference between a topic sentence and a TLQ?

____________________, yet _____________________.

Both __________ and ______________ are different because____________.

While _____________ is _______________ , _____________ is ______________.

MAKE UP WORK: Fix the TLQs. Write a thesis, two TS, and three TLQs. Write 1 of each of patterns 1-9.You can submit the notes (include the IN and OUT) to my in-box. Please make sure the date of the absence is identified on the make-up work.

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10/31

• IN: What is the difference between a TLQ and a topic sentence? Create a Venn Diagram.

Research shows that attendance is very important for student success in education. In fact, some high schools have started a policy that once a student exceeds 10 absences in any one course, they cannot earn credit for that course. Explain both sides of the debate on attendance policies that automatically fail students.

• Write an intro paragraph (7 sentences, use required patterns 2-5, 7)
• Write a pro body paragraph OR a con body paragraph (TS, TLQ, elaboration)
• Write a conclusion paragraph (7 sentences, use required patterns 2-5, 7)
• IXL homework
• Edit with connect-the-dots

OUT: Revie your paragraphs. How did it go without the handouts? What do you need to study?

• labeling each sentence four paragraphs labeling each sentence. The intro paragraph should use patterns 1-4 with phrases, the two body paragraphs should use patterns 1-9, and the concluding paragraph should use patterns 1-4. All paragraphs should be a minimum of seven sentences, and each sentence should be prefaced by a number.

MAKE UP WORK: Write four paragraphs, numbering each sentence, and labeling each sentence pattern. All paragraph should be a minimum of 7 sentences. The intro paragraph should use patterns 1-4 with phrases (see the handout above), the two body paragraphs should use patterns 1-9, and the concluding paragraph should use patterns 1-4 with phrases. You can submit the notes (include the IN and OUT) to my in-box. Please make sure the date of the absence is identified on the make-up work.

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11/1 Grading Day-No Students