WRITING AND VOCABULARY
Welcome to the Writing and Vocabulary Page
HERE IS THE ON-GOING VOCABULARY LIST:
HERE IS THE ON-GOING VOCABULARY LIST:
Vocabulary for the Real World.ppt
I will continuously update this list as we add new words.
Periodically throughout the semester, I will give you vocabulary tests in which I will randomly select about 12-15 words from the entire list. You will select 5 of those words and write sentences demonstrating the word's meaning.
Here is a list of Literary Terms that you will be responsible for learning:
LITERATURE CIRCLES
Click on the following link to view a general overview of Literature Circles:
Literature Circles - Overview - PowerPoint
Click on the following link to download the Literature Circle form you will need in order to make up a missed Literature Circle assignment.
Literature Cicles - Make-Up Form Remember you must complete all 4 roles. However, you will only have to complete 2 questions, 2 passages, 2 connections, and 1 illustration. Turn in your completed form to me on the day in which you return to school.
Click here to view ESSENTIAL presentations on writing and grammar:
How to Answer A Discussion Question - 2-Column Notes - Key.doc
HOW TO ANSWER A DISCUSSION QUESTION -- PRESENTATION.PPT
Ways to Avoid Run - On Sentences.doc
Ways to Avoid Run-on Sentences - Presentation.ppt
If you don't have PowerPoint, you can download a FREE VIEWER to see my presentations at this site: Download A Viewer
RUBRICS FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
SUBMIT ASSIGNMENTS ELECTRONICALLY - NO PAPER!
Open your paper in Microsoft Word.
Save your paper to your computer.
Click on View Menu then “Print Layout.”
Click on View Menu then “Toolbars,” then click “Reviewing.”
Click on View Menu then “Mark up.”
Click on View Menu then “Toolbars,” then click “Forms.”
In the “Forms” toolbar that now appears at the top of your screen,make sure the little “Pad Lock” icon is clicked to unprotect the rubric form that I have attached to your paper.
Click “Tools,” then “Options,” then “Edit.”
Uncheck the box that reads, “CTRL + Click to follow hyperlink.”
Electronic Grading Instructions.doc