Continuation of last week

Students finished up their expository essays this week.  Myaccess will be left open so anyone can continue to work on their expository or extra credit essay over the weekend.

The extra credit, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick narrative essay, will be available until the end of the 3rd marking period.  Your MyAccess grade will earn you points. The grades are in red and the points you could earn are in green.  The points earned will be added on to the lowest test/project/writing grade in the 3rd Marking Period.

6 = 10 points

5.9 - 5.5 = 9.5 points

5.4 - 5.0 = 9 points

4.9 - 4.5 = 8.5 points

4.4 - 4.0 = 8 points

3.9 - 3.5 = 7.5 points

 3.4 - 3.0 = 7 points

2.9 - 2.5 = 6.5 points

This week!

We will be working on an expository essay via MyAccess.com this week and next!   We are focusing on the idea that a single action or event can dramatically change a person's perception of themselves, others, or the world around them.

 One of my helpful students found a wonderful site that students can use to add transitions throughout their essay (an organizational strategy everyone can work on).

http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Transitions.html

Sorry, Wrong Number

Check out the links below for versions of Sorry, Wrong Number that we listened to and watched in class this week.

Radio play on Youtube.com
Clip from movie version
Full Drama version

Optical Academy Visit

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The Optical Academy will be visiting Oxford Central  on Feb. 24th from 9am - 6pm.  Please call to register - 1 800 530-2730 or wisit their site Optical-Academy.com.

Anyone can register for a very affordable eye exam! Glasses are available as well!

Almost over that first bump!

I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend! ;)  This week I have a real treat planned.  We will be reading the unusually suspenseful drama, Sorry, Wrong Number.  Afterwards, I have a version for you all from an art almost forgotten:  Radio-Drama!  I'm so excited to share this with you folks as I know many will appreciate it.

Welcome back!!!

I hope everyone had a great break and is ready to jump back into some literature.

Monday:  Sentences for vocab words; Another Place, Another Time
Tuesday:  Vocab Practice p109; complete ALL including Practice and Apply
Wednesday:  Story Vocab Quiz
Thursday:
Friday: Story Test