December 15-16, 2011 Ms. Hines 7th grade ELA

As you enter the room quietly… Pick up one handout and envelope from desks #1 and 2. Take out last night’s homework. Check over your homework and prepare to review it…

Why are we writing Principal Snell? Asking him to send our transcript to a college or university. Transcript-your permanent record. It includes your grades, behavior reports, and test scores.

Here’s an example to get you started… Dear Mr. Snell: My name is (full legal name) and I attended Griffin Middle School from August 2010-May 2013. I am requesting that you send my transcript to: Spelman College 1234 Spelman Lane Atlanta, GA 30303 Here’s an example to get you started…

Homework for 12/15/11: Write a letter to our Principal and properly address the envelope. (Due: 12/16/11) Can be written in blue or black ink or typed. Don’t forget to get the mailing address for your college/university. READ for 30 minutes each night, and fill out your reading log. Reading logs are due on Tuesday (12.20.2011) In order to meet the 25 Book Standard, you must read at least 900 pages per nine weeks.

Business Letter Performance Task: Write a letter to our Principal and properly address the envelope. (Due: Today) Can be written in blue or black ink or typed. Don’t forget to get the mailing address for your college/university. Place the final copy and envelope in your period’s inbox. Fun Friday Today’s Website: www.myskillstutor.com Username: lunch # Password: cobb Site Id: griffin02 Skills addressed: Technical Writing Reading Comprehension Today is Make Up Work day! Work not made up or turned in TODAY will result in a zero (F)! December 16, 2011