AGENDA:
Welcome video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH3akqBwYfo
1. Explanation of seating arrangement, how to sign in to the computer for the year and save this blog as a favorite.
How to log in: (MM/DD/YYYY)
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2. Review Course Criteria/Writing Lab procedures and assign lockers! Return signed course criteria sheet for credit FRIDAY!
3. Activity: Pass out journals. Pass out Things Not Seen.
4. Morning Reflection #1. POST RESPONSE FOR CREDIT TODAY!
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/does-grammar-matter-andreea-s-calude#digdeeper
5. Introductions--About the Author--Using Word on the Mac--
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Write a short biographical paragraph about yourself in the 3rd person (he or she) for the publication of your new book. Describe yourself to let your reading public know more about who you are, what you have accomplished, what interests you, and what your life is like.
Example:
Alexander Christie is currently a 9th grade creative writing major at School of the Arts. He is 13 years old. He currently lives with his parents in Rochester, New York and has a sister studying theatre in New York City. In his free time, he enjoys reading books and writing short stories. His family is very supportive of his writing and everything else he is invested in. Although he hasn’t written any long term pieces of writing, he hopes to write and publish a novel someday. Aside from writing, he also enjoys singing, dancing, and acting in various productions. He loves living in an arts community and being able to do the things he loves. Going into his 9th grade year, he is excited to be learning new things about writing and himself. He hopes that he can continue to express himself through the arts after school, and share his knowledge with the world.
Share these bios. Post on blog.
6.. Visit Grammar and Style Websites--Using the internet
Stephen Fry on Language:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7E-aoXLZGY&feature=youtube_gdata
Grammar Girl
www.grammar.quickanddirtytips.com
Grammar Bytes
http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm
The Blue Book
www.grammarbook.com
7. Take the GRAMMAR pretest and post your results:
http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/grammar_pretest.asp
HMWK: Get course criteria sheet signed for 10 points
