1. Put A Cap on It 11/13/13
Take out a scrap piece of paper. Write out the sentences and capitalize anything that needs a cap on it.
1. has dad gone to the store?
2. sergeant adams was honored for his service in the military.
3. the wounded victims and their families were supported by the american red cross.
4. harley asked, “how old is your brother?”
AGAIN, CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
THE WHO/WHAT AND WHAT ABOUT IT MAKES SENSE TO STUDENTS.
INTRODUCE TERMS BASIC SENTENCE AND INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

2. E.Q. How do I use C.U.P.S. to fancy-Up My writing?
ELACC8L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence.
Today I will revise my writing to reflect how I want others to view my work because I should always present the best of me.

3. Check Your CUPS C capitalization
-The beginning of every sentence should be capitalized
-Proper Nouns (names of people, places and things)
-Pronoun (I)
U usage
-Subject Verb Agreement
-Word Choice
A goes with consonants (a quality)
An goes with vowels (an emergency)
P punctuation
-End Marks
-Comma Placement
- Indent each paragraph (Don’t skip lines)
S spelling
-Look at all your sentence starters—make sure you spell the words correctly i.e. dispite should be spelled despite
-Go back to the prompt and make sure you are spelling words correctly.
Avoid slang (wanna = want to gonna= going to cuz= cause)

4. .
Group 1- Ready for revisions Group 2- Not ready to move group 3- finale on the way

5. How much are you worth? Check out the merchandise= Who can Earn The Most Money? Choose a partner. It must be someone you have not worked with this year! Swap essays from yesterday with your partner. Use the Money Checklist and add up the dollars for your peer. Whoever has the most, will blog their essay and receive a special treat tomorrow! All work will be collected!

6. Who has the most value. Hook = $1. 00 Opposite side statement = $2
Who has the most value? Hook = $1.00 Opposite side statement = $2.00 Dependent Clause + comma + Claim (must have ALL) = $3.00 Reason 1= $1.00 Reason 2= Reason 1 (Must be restated in a new way= $2.00 Muscle Statements = $2.00 each Bonus- If the statement is an example, and has specific #’s, names, dates, etc. = $4.00 Reason 2 (Must be restated in a new way= $2.00 Muscle Statements = $2.00 each Bonus- If the statement is an example, and has specific #’s, names, dates, etc. = $4.00 Ending Thought 1 = $1.00 Ending Thought 2 = $1.00 Ending Thought 3= $1.00 Significant statement (who cares) $2.00 (Must begin with This is important, this has merit, or this is significant Bonus= Indented every paragraph = $3.00

7. Station 1: Ready to Move. Recently, a number of news reports have focused on children from georgia being abused, neglected or mistreated in their homes. Write a fully-developed essay on Whether or not Georgia is doing enough to keep kids safe. The best essay will be displayed on our website and blog. Station 2: Choice You can choose a topic that we have not covered to write a 4 paragraph essay or you can write down a topic and swap with a peer. Station 3: With Mrs. Z You will take part in a teacher conference. After you have fulfilled the requirements you may move to another station. All work will be collected!

8. In six words, explain, how can you increase your value?
AGAIN, CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
THE WHO/WHAT AND WHAT ABOUT IT MAKES SENSE TO STUDENTS.
INTRODUCE TERMS BASIC SENTENCE AND INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

9. Remember (first or last)
Advice
Remember (first or last)
Ending Thought
Future
Action
Q & A
Who Cares?

10. Ending thought: Advice
If you are thinking about getting a pet, you should consider a cocker spaniel.
My advice is that you always think twice before going to see a scary movie.
My advice is to be adventurous, bold, and take chances. You only live once.
If you don’t take school seriously, you will regret it. .

11. Ending Thought.
Question and Answer (This must go first or last, not in the middle.)***
Should food be banned in the classroom? There is no question, it is!
Is reality television okay for teenagers to watch? Obviously, yes.
Should summer vacation be extended to three months? You bet!
Does it make sense to eat your vegetables? I think everyone knows that it is, especially after reading this.

12. Remember Remember (This must go first or last, not in the middle.)***
Remember, a cruise is the best type of summer vacation.
Remember, everyone should vote for me for student government president.
Always remember to turn off the lights when you leave a room, it save electricity.
Remember, don’t support banning food in the classroom, kids should be able to think and eat
Remember, techno music is the best music ever!

13. Action
Action
If you care about animals, you should always take your pet to the veterinarian.
I say get rid of soda! Throw out all the soda in your house today!
The next time you see an adult scolding a teen for watching reality television, encourage them to just give it a rest.
The next time you see people wasting water, speak up and say “Stop!”
Down with junk food! Get rid of all the bad food from the stores!
Don’t be lazy, get out and exercise every day.

14. Add to It Day 2: 10/29/13
Read the sample introduction paragraph below:
On loose-leaf paper create the 2nd paragraph and 3rd paragraph that would go with this paragraph. You must use the reasons identified in the paragraph.
The amount of information presented in the world today increases every hour. Although misguided, some people might actually argue that the use of individual student technology would cause a distraction amongst students within the class. After weighing different factors, I support the efforts of students bringing their own technology. Having full access to the World Wide Web will help students access more current information. This will also help offset the school’s budget to purchase accessible technology.
AGAIN, CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
THE WHO/WHAT AND WHAT ABOUT IT MAKES SENSE TO STUDENTS.
INTRODUCE TERMS BASIC SENTENCE AND INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

15. E.Q. How do I use the Persuasive Bookmark to write a strong essay?
ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence.
Today I analyze and write an argumentative essay?

16. Follow-Up Questions: 1. What type of hook is stated. 2
Follow-Up Questions: 1. What type of hook is stated? 2. Give an example of a dependent clause the author used. 3. Identify 3 types of muscle statements you used in your body paragraphs.

17. Deconstruct Day 3: 10/31/13 1.Read the Sample Essay.
2.Create the Monster for the Essay
3. Highlight the entire essay, based on the key below:
Hook – Yellow
Opposite Side – Orange
Claim – Blue
Reasons – Red
Muscles -Green
AGAIN, CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
THE WHO/WHAT AND WHAT ABOUT IT MAKES SENSE TO STUDENTS.
INTRODUCE TERMS BASIC SENTENCE AND INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

18. E.Q. How do I write and analyze an argumentative essay?
ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence.
Today I analyze and write an argumentative essay?

19. Follow-Up Questions: 1. What type of hook is stated. 2
Follow-Up Questions: 1. What type of hook is stated? 2. Give an example of a dependent clause the author used. 3. Identify 3 types of muscle statements the author uses.

20. Day 4 Task 10/31/13: Choose a topic from the Argumentative Essay List: Write a 3 paragraph argumentative essay using your Persuasive Bookmark. This will be collected and must be completed by the end of the period. Peer Swap: Swap papers with a peer. Complete the Peer Task Card. Your essay and the Peer Task Card must be turned in for 2 separate grades!

21. Drop Everything and Write Day 5: 11/1/13
A hero or heroine is defined as a man or woman who is admired for doing something that is heroic or brave.
Write an essay describing the most important quality a hero should have? Your essay must be 3 paragraphs and follow the yellow bookmark. This will be graded as a test! Use all of your resources (bookmark, white, orange, green sheets and previous writings).
YOUR WORK WILL BE COLLECTED!!!
AGAIN, CONCRETE EXAMPLES.
THE WHO/WHAT AND WHAT ABOUT IT MAKES SENSE TO STUDENTS.
INTRODUCE TERMS BASIC SENTENCE AND INDEPENDENT CLAUSE.

22. E.Q. How do I write and analyze an argumentative essay?
ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons and evidence.
Today I analyze and write an argumentative essay?

23. Follow-Up Questions: 1. What type of hook did you use. 2
Follow-Up Questions: 1. What type of hook did you use? 2. Give an example of a dependent clause you used. 3. Identify 3 types of muscle statements the author uses.