Tuesday, January 3 SSR-15 Homework: Do Now: Objective: None  Do Now: SSR-15 Objective: I will use my knowledge of elements of fiction, poetry, expository, edit/revise, and TEKS to break down the semester exam. Today you will need: Exam Highlighter Pen/Penicl

45: Commas in a Series Example: They had snow, rain, sleet, and hail. (comma in series) They had snow, rain, sleet, and hail.

Sacred Writing Write about all the things you did over the break. Be sure to use commas in a series at least 3 times.

Tricky Tuesday What’s black and white and read all over? A newspaper :-)

Semester Exam As I hand back your exams, please get out the following items: Highlighter (different than what you used on the exam) Pen (different than what you used on the exam)

Wednesday, January 4 SSR-15 Homework: Do Now: Objective: Vocabulary Flash Cards by 1/11/17 Do Now: SSR-15 Objective: I will use my knowledge of elements of fiction, poetry, expository, edit/revise, and TEKS to break down the semester exam. Today you will need: Chrome book Exam

46: Commas in a Letter Example: (friendly letter opening) Dear John,

Sacred Writing Write a letter to Mrs. Miller explaining what you learned last semester. Use your commas correctly!

Wicked Word Wednesday New vocabulary list this week!! This quiz will be on 1/18/2017. Get your vocabulary flashcards done by next Friday.

Semester Exam- Analyze On google classroom you will see the analyzation form. These are all TEKS that we have covered in the 1st semester. If you find an area that you are predominantly red in, please let me know!

Thursday, January 5 SSR-15 Homework: Do Now: Objective: Vocabulary Flash Cards by 1/11/17 Do Now: SSR-15 Objective: I will use my knowledge of elements of fiction, poetry, expository, edit/revise, and TEKS to break down the semester exam. Today you will need: Essay Pencil

47: Commas in an Appositives Example: (appositive) Ms. Davis, our principal, will be right with you.

Sacred Writing Write about your family. Use commas and appositives at least 3 times.

Tipster Thursday Formulas are a wonderful way to start and practice writing, and once you get the hang of it, you can deviate a little and get creative!

Read Around with our expository essays from the semester exam.

Read Around Groups (RAGS) Rules for RAGs Make sure your name is not at the top of your final copy. If it is, come see me for white out. At the top of your paper, write the codeword that I give you. I will hand out papers to groups. You will not be reading your own paper. On my signal, you will rotate papers and read the next one. Once everyone in the group has read the set, each group is charged with the task of determining which paper is the “best.” You will have two minutes to do so. Focus on the rubric requirements. One student in each group will be designated as the recorder or spokesperson. This student will read the winning paper and explains to the class what stood out for them to chose this paper.

Friday, January 6 SSR-15 Homework: Do Now: Objective: Vocabulary Flash Cards by 1/11/17 Do Now: SSR-15 Objective: I will use my knowelde of strong research skills to find and apply quotes to expository texts and prompts. Today you will need: Chrome book

48: Commas After Beginning Phrases/Clauses Example: (beginning phrase) After the play, we went home. (beginning clause) After we left the beach, we went home.

Sacred Writing FREE WRITE FRIDAY!

Please complete and turn into Mrs. Miller :-) Flashback Friday Please complete and turn into Mrs. Miller :-)

The key to a strong expository is strong evidence. Words to Live By The key to a strong expository is strong evidence. This semester we are going to work on building a foundation of evidence that can apply to many topics.

Words to Live By We are going to call these our “Words to Live By” Each week, I will be presenting you with a prompt/truism. It will be your job to find a quote, notable person, and personal connection for each prompt.

Words to Live By This week, your prompt is going to be our expository prompt. “A positive attitude is necessary for success.” You need to RESEARCH and find a strong quote (with an author), a notable person (focus on historical figures), and a personal connection. THESE NEED TO BE DIFFERENT THAN WHAT YOU USED ON THE EXAM.