Thurs. June 16, 2016: Test Prep: Apostrophe Usage

Today, I presented a Powerpoint on apostrophe usage. We then examined sentences that needed changes and, as a class, changed them.

Wed. June 15, 2016: Test Prep: Parallelism and Capitalization

Today, we went over the rules of parallelism and the rules of capitalization (two areas where problems have been present). the students were then given practice questions to do on their own. During these final days, students should be coming and seeing me during lunch, RTI, or before school to discuss problem areas. 

Wed. June 15, 2016: Test Prep: Capitalization

Today, we reviewed capitalization as many students are confused about some of the rules relating to proper nouns. I then gave out an exercise to help them.

Tues. June 14, 2016: Test Prep: Parallelism

Today, we went over the rules of parallelism. Students then did questions as a class and then independently.

Mon. June 13, 2016: Personal Response paragraph Review

Today, we reviewed how to write a personal response paragraph (which you will have to do for the final). I have placed an example of a good one on the board.

Fri. June 10, 2016: Cheat Sheets

Today, students were given time to work on their cheat sheet creation. This is due on June 21; however, if they are in earlier, I can review and assist in making sure they are functional and helpful.

Thurs. June 9, 2016: Test Prep: How to create a cheat sheet

Today, we worked on how to create a cheat sheet. This is a continuation of yesterday's class. Cheat sheets are dead-lined for Tues. June 21, 2016.