February 8, 2015

Narrative Essay Revisited

                    Last week, we reviewed the elements of a good narrative essay. We analyzed a narrative piece with a score of 4 and identified the effective strategies employed. With the use of these, your narratives will soar.

District Benchmark No. 2

                    Schedule of DBM2 for writing will be this week, February 10, Tuesday (Day 1) and February 11, Wednesday (Day 2). Be ready!

Revising and Editing Review

                    Tomorrow we will review as many revising and editing questions as we can. You will be given handouts for independent review at home.

Book Report

                    Book report deadline is February 13 - this Friday! Remember you should follow the format of the cover page and the contents. This report must be printed.

Creative Writing

                    Presentations of acrostic poems and fables will be this week. Many have finished the projects. The quality of most of them is excellent!