5/8- 5/15

Argumentative Writing

What rule at Dimmitt do you want to see added or changed?

I will learn how to write an introductory paragraph, by watching a video and answering and completing a google form.

Directions:

  1. Watch the video on how to write an argumentative introductory paragraph.

  2. Then, write your own introductory paragraph using the google form.

  3. Turn in your work by clicking turn in, on the google form.

or

by submitting through our Google Classroom: enter the password g2v63ct



Journaling

Pick 1-2 Journal Prompts to write about this week.

I will learn that writing, requires stamina and by writing a little every day I can build my writing stamina.

Stamina- is the amount of time you can do a specific task without taking a break or losing focus.

Directions:

Pick 1-2 journal prompts to write about this week.

Please email it to: skiefer1@g.rentonschools.us or submit through our Google Classroom: g2v63ct

Prompts

(These all came from your responses to last week's assignment)

  • How did your lifestyle change from before the outbreak and after?

  • What were some of the feelings that came up during quarantine.

  • What did you do to keep yourself entertained?

  • What has challenged you the most, with this experience?

  • How are you receiving updated COVID-19 information?

  • How did you stay in contact with friends?

  • What was your schedule? (Routines)

  • Do you have any regrets around things you could have done before COVID-19?

  • What is something you are now realizing, because of your experience with this pandemic?

  • What is your biggest fear right now? Do you think others have that same fear?


Book Trailers for Fiction

Summarizing

What will I learn : There are many ways to summarize a fiction book. One way, or avenue of summarizing a book is by creating a book trailer.

Directions:

  1. Watch 3-5 Book Trailers. Preferably watch one trailer for a book you are familiar with.

Optional Resources:


  1. Then answer the questions from the Google Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfm2_JsIio8Mg6AQzC3EWux6GPXK0khG734Upu4ECdA6gyepg/viewform?usp=sf_link