English Conventions: Day 6 - Focus and Organization
Do Now: Copy down today’s language information:
Vocabulary:
Omnipotent: Having unlimited power.
Omniscient: All knowing.
A synonym for omnipotent is _________________.
A synonym for omniscient is _________________.
Spelling: Fascism, Communism
Critical Thinking Questions: How does focus and organization improve our writing? What is the connection between thinking clearly and writing clearly?
Content: Notes and student writing, Philly.com article on school violence
Objective: We will be able to identify writing that is well organized and focused along with writing that lacks organization and focus. We will be able to begin to write our own well organized and focused writing.
Class Activities: Notes on organization and focus in writing, Organization and focus worksheet, Article reading and discussion.
Homework: Write 1 paragraph about how violence or danger affects our educative environment.
Do Now: Copy down today’s language information:
Vocabulary:
Omnipotent: Having unlimited power.
Omniscient: All knowing.
A synonym for omnipotent is _________________.
A synonym for omniscient is _________________.
Spelling: Fascism, Communism
Critical Thinking Questions: How does focus and organization improve our writing? What is the connection between thinking clearly and writing clearly?
Content: Notes and student writing, Philly.com article on school violence
Objective: We will be able to identify writing that is well organized and focused along with writing that lacks organization and focus. We will be able to begin to write our own well organized and focused writing.
Class Activities: Notes on organization and focus in writing, Organization and focus worksheet, Article reading and discussion.
Homework: Write 1 paragraph about how violence or danger affects our educative environment.
