1.  What are your biggest problems with conventions in your writing. What kinds of mistakes do you usually make?  Why do clowns wear loud socks?  Lip flap – when a person on television can be seen talking but not heard  Lip flap – when a person on television can be seen talking but not heard. Goals – Work on “conventions” that count on the HSPE. Evaluate our essay from last week. Homework – Don’t forget to study for vocabulary test # 23.

2.  Over the years, humans have benefited from inventions (as simple as a zipper and as complex as a computer or space ship). Write a multi-paragraph essay for your teacher in which you name an invention that has had an important impact, and explain why it is an important invention.  Why did the clown go to the doctor?  Hammocking – putting a new television show between two established hits. Goals – Analyze the prompt and do the starting brainstorm. Work on conventions and elaboration. Homework – None.

3.  Imagine that you had the chance to meet anyone in the world. Write a multiple paragraph letter to your teacher explaining why you would like to meet that person.  Why do bees hum?  Drooling – unrehearsed talking to fill in allotted radio or TV program time. Sometimes called “yata-yata-yata.” Goals – Focus on elaboration stategies. Homework – None.

4.  By the time you are a sophomore in high school you have been in many different classes. Think about a memorable class. Write a multiple-paragraph letter to a teacher explaining why that class was memorable.  What do you call a pig that knows Karate?  Claque – hired applauders. Those who show approval for a fee or self-interest. Goals – Focus on layering. Practice. Homework – None.

5.  Five minutes to study for Vocabulary #23.  Why did the girl drink seven cans of pop?  Captation – An attempt to attain applause or recognition. Goals – Successfully complete Vocabulary #23. Intro duce persuasion. Homework – None.