1. Today and Tomorrow  Please have:  Green sheet to pre-plan  Yellow sheet from yesterday to help  2 pieces of notebook paper  Pencil and pen

2. Let’s SALSA- testing environment  S how actions that facilitate learning for the self and others.  A ctively participate and be cognitively present  L earn to be open to new learning  S tudy even when you think you don’t need to study  A ct with a positive attitude and A ccept that failure is not an option!

3. Writing Prompt  Writing situation Many students do not think the subjects they study in high school prepare then for the real world they will face after graduation. The principal at your school is asking students for their opinions about new courses that could be offered to prepare students for life after high school. What new course do you think should be offered?  Directions for Writing Write a letter to convince the principal that your new course should be offered. Be sure to explain why your new course is needed, using specific examples and details.

4. Steps to remember Taken a stand and stay on the topic Given your reasons in the introductory paragraph Have paragraphs that support each reason Elaborate on a reason in each paragraph Have a summary paragraph that restates your reasons Begin each paragraph with a transition word Include adjectives, adverbs, similes, and metaphors