Wednesday, September 28, 2011

novel study

We will start our novel study on Day 8, Wednesday October 5. Bring your book to all class starting Wednesday. Homework: read chapters 1&2 by October 5th.

Monday, September 26, 2011

topic one- business writing

The first section of our first topic- business writing- is now due. Please hand in your completed resume using the template provided. I will not accept materials completed in other classes. Next class you will be reviewing good essay writing principals and will learn the "burger method" for essay writing. As your class activity you will be writing a three paragraph essay in the form of a business letter. This will conclude this section.

Homework: read chapter one of WhiteOut.

Second Journal Entry

Please keep all your journal entries up to date. You are responsible to submit entries when you return from an absence. ALWAYS write the date and the subject you are writing about at the top of the page. Complete your journal entries in your separte journal exercise book as I do not always return them the next day. It is good pratice to record the corrections I make in class next to your entry so you can use it as a guide for writing the next entry. Remember you are marked on growth and progress!Write a minimum of three paragraphs on the following topic. This entry is now past due.

2. Describe you best cabin experince.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Topic one - Formal Business Writing

Students are working on a short section on resume and cover letter writing. This project has not been assigned as homework.

First Journal Entry

Please keep all your journal entries up to date. You are responsible to submit entries when you return from an absence. ALWAYS write the date and the subject you are writing about at the top of the page. Complete your journal entries in your separte journal exercise book as I do not always return them the next day. It is good pratice to record the corrections I make in class next to your entry so you can use it as a guide for writing the next entry. Remember you are marked on growth and progress!

Write a minimum of three paragraphs on the following topic.

1. Should summer vacation be shorter?