Thursday, January 09, 2014

7/8A Language Homework

January writing response:

We are working on Persuasive writing: convincing an audience to favour one side of a topic over another. Pre-writing activities are due on Monday. They include:

  • Choosing a topic
  • Researching a topic
  • Creating a graphic organizer to help you generate ideas and sources of information regarding your topic.
Success Criteria for January Writing Response Part A:
I will:
  • choose a topic that has two definite sides
  • use proper spelling and grammar
  • have it ready by Monday morning
  • get as many resources and points as I possibly can
  • use a graphic organizer that will help me prepare for my essay.

For Overall and Specific Expectations regarding this section of your essay, see the website:

We will develop Success Criteria tomorrow during class.