Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Quick Write "Technology 2"

Quick Write 2

1. On a blank piece of paper, write an 8 or more sentence ¶ on the topic.

2. When you’re finished, turn in your paper to the box. Then get out your Grammar book and start working on 6.2.

TOPIC: Pick the top 3 technology devices you could not live without. Explain why you chose them. Explain why you didn’t choose other devices.

Start out with: The three technology devices I could not ever live without are…

Tuesday's Agenda

Quick Write "Technology 2"

Start Grammar 6.2

Read "The Veldt"

Monday, April 12, 2010

Monday's Agenda

Quick Write "Technology"

Finish and Correct Grammar 6.1

Discuss Technology and Start "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury

Quick Write "Technology"

1. On a blank piece of paper, write 8 or more sentences on the topic.

2. When you’re finished, turn in your paper to the box. Then get out your Grammar book and make sure 6.1 is finished.

TOPIC: You just finished your medieval project. Explain some ways that technology has made your life easier compared to what it would have been in the past.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Friday 4/9/10 in Class

Sit in medieval roles.

Look at Old English links

Edit Essays for content:
-Facts
-Medieval Speech

Old English Translations

Try these two links to medievalize your history essays.

http://www.ibequeaththee.com/oldenglish.html

http://www.oldenglishtranslator.co.uk/

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Medieval Editing

Don't forget to revise your Medieval Biographies by tomorrow. Bring me a printed copy, and we will look at them once more with our focus being content (details about your role and attempts at medieval speech). Over the weekend you will complete a final draft incorporating your improvements, your illuminated paper, and Mr. Bishop's requirements.