1. Quick Write Greek Roots 48-50 Completing Outlines

2.  In your composition notebook, do a free write about anything you would like.  Please write for the entire 5 minutes.  Today’s date is 2/28/14.  If you cannot think of a topic, then brainstorm a list of strategies you could use to deliver an effective speech.

3.  Objective:  Students will organize their research into a strategic, detailed outline for their persuasive speeches.  Students will identify the meaning of 3 new Greek roots.  Agenda:  Quick Write  Greek Roots 48-50  Finish Writing Outlines  Homework:  Read your choice book and bring it to TCAP’s.  Study your Greek roots.

4. Root: pachy Meaning: thick Visual:Word List: pachyderm acropachy pachyblepharon

5. Root: bio Meaning: life Visual:Word List: biology biography autobiography biopsy

6. Root: psych Meaning: mind, soul VisualWord List: psychology psychopath psyche psychic

7.  You have the rest of the period today to complete a rough draft of your outline.  Refer to the following to help you:  The scale  The banning books teacher example  The bottled water student example  If you need to, you may change the structure of the outline template by adding things on the back of each page. You may also do it on your own paper, but you need to make sure it still includes all the necessary information.  This is due at the end of class today.