Expository Writing
Summary & Expository Paragraph - this handout will help you with good summaries and writing!
MLA Works Cited - sample questions.
MLA In-Text Citation - this handout will help you with citing your sources and with a few other MLA format concerns!
When in doubt, consult Owl Purdue for specifics. You may need to use this when you are looking to cite an unusual source.
Sample Rubric - look at this sample rubric to see the kinds of things you will be evaluated on.
ARTICLE SUMMARY TASK - please complete this in hard copy and submit it to me in person.
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive Paragraphs - answer the questions given here to learn the basics about persuasive paragraphs.
"AI's giants want to take over the classroom" - read the following short essay and answer the questions either on the sheet provided or on your own paper. Also, make sure you practice your summary skills while you're working on this.
Persuasive Letter
Note on Basic Persuasion Techniques - handout. Fill in from lesson / lecture.
Mr. Wasylyk's letter to guardians - use as a template for your own formal letter. Hard copy only (in class).
You are writing a formal letter to your parents requesting the thing you wanted - use each persuasion technique twice.
Persuasive Review Questions - use this to talk to your guardian after you give them your letter / record your answers.
Assignment - Post-Persuasive Review - due November 24th, 9:15am.
Grammar ISU Modules
Grammar #1 - Phrases & Clauses
Grammar #2 - Types of Clauses & Coordinating Conjunctions
Grammar #3 - Types of Sentences
Grammar #4 - Parts of Speech (Expanded) - expanded practice activities to help you!
Grammar #5 - Comma Use - expanded practice activities here too!
Grammar #6 - Colons, Dashes, and Semi-Colons
Grammar #7 - ???