Week of Sept. 5

Friday
Students took Reggie the Con Man vocab test with Week 1 words.
I collected the graphic organizers from "The Bet."
We discussed planning and organizing the persuasive essay using a flee map, and then practiced with a prompt.
Homework:
Respond to survey (on my website) by Monday if you haven't already.
Study vocab!



Wednesday & Thursday
I collected the homework (pink sheets on Persuasive Techniques) Wed.
We continued discussing and taking notes on persuasive techniques.
We reviewed Week 2 vocab w/s. Test on these will be next week.
Homework:
Remember to do WordSmart Challenge and chart the results 2x each week.



Tuesday
This week we are studying Persuasive Techniques in anticipation of students having to write a persuasive essay in their Social Studies classes. Students completed a worksheet and then began taking notes as we discussed a PowerPoint on persuasion.
Homework:
Week 2 Day 1&2 w/s
Review Week 1 Vocab - test in context this week (plus dictation).



Monday
No School - Labor Day