Monday Bell Ringer (ODD) Writing Prompt 10/24/16 We all have activities we like to do. Write a paragraph convincing someone why they should try the activity you enjoy. 1. Have a pencil ready for the day. 2. Begin the bell ringer in your READING composition journal. Draw a line under the last prompt and add this to the same page. If you have to start a new page, add it to the table of contents. *When you are finished, read. Make sure your log from last week is up to date.

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Tuesday Bell Ringer (EVEN) Writing Prompt 10/25/16 Have a pencil ready for the day. Begin the bell ringer in your READING composition journal. Draw a line under the last prompt and add this to the same page. If you have to start a new page, add it to the table of contents. *When you are finished, work on incomplete work then read a book.

Plagiarize vs. Paraphrase You will learn to distinguish between plagiarism and paraphrasing. Plagiarism- copied text Paraphrase- sum it up on your own words You will need: Student Sample copies and a highlighter. When we look at the original text, you will highlight information found in the student sample to help you determine if the work was paraphrased or plagiarized.

Wednesday Bell Ringer (ODD) 1. Have a pencil ready for the day. 2. Begin the bell ringer in your READING composition journal. Draw a line under the last prompt and add this to the same page. If you have to start a new page, add it to the table of contents. Writing Prompt 10/26/16 Parents are our first and most important teachers. Describe a time when you learned a valuable lesson from one of your parents. *When you are finished, work on incomplete work then read a book.

Informative writing (PPT) FL Collections online ThinkCERCA Informative writing (PPT) 1. Develop a Topic 2. Organizing Ideas (7th/8th period) 3. Introductions and Conclusions (1st/2nd period and 5th/6th period) 4. Elaboration 5. Language and Vocabulary

Summarizing Notes Summarizing PPT. 1. Take out your reading journal. 2. Find the summarizing notes page. 3. Make sure it is added to your table of contents.

Thursday Bell Ringer (EVEN) Title: Quote of the Week 10/27/16 “How WONDERFUL it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” -Anne Frank In your reading composition journal… Answer the following questions about the quote of the week: 1. What does it mean? 2. Why do you think the person said it? 3. How can you apply this quote to your own life? When you are finished, work on incomplete work then read a book. Have a pencil ready for the day. Take out your reading composition journal. Remember to draw a line under the last bell ringer or start a new page. If you start a new page, add it to the table of contents.

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Friday Bell Ringer (Regular) Writing Prompt 10/27/16 What is your all time favorite movie and why? *Your reading log should be up to date. 1. Have a pencil ready for the day. 2. Begin the bell ringer in your READING composition journal. Draw a line under the last prompt and add this to the same page. If you have to start a new page, add it to the table of contents.

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