ELA Writing Calendar

9.05.2012

ELA 8 Writing Guidlines and Procedures

UPDATE: ALL GROUPS HAVE TO COMPLETE THE WRITING CIRCLE MAP FOR HOMEWORK

Yesterday was very busy!  All classes did not get  a chance to begin and discuss the bubble map, don't worry we'll get to it!

1.Today we are going to talk about general classroom guidelines and procedures.  I will go over these with the class and they can also be found on the Current Unit Documents page under "Welcome".

2. Next we will discuss what you know about writing, using the circle map.
Circle Map:

  • Write the word writing in the center of a blank piece of paper. Draw a circle around it.
  •  Around the circle that says, writing, write down what you know about writing (definition, process, format, different kinds, etc...) and what you want to know about writing.
  • Finally you are going to frame your Circle Map and inside the frame describe what influenced you to think this way about writing.

3. Finally, if time allows I will go over your first official assignment of the year, the Me Essay.  I will share one I wrote about me with you (due date for this will be Monday, September 10)