Thursday, 17th of February, 2016

Homeroom
1. Attendance / Announcements

2. Fitness room 








INC

1. Rough Draft outline
2. Rough draft writing








Thesis: Topic + opinion + reasons. 
example: Hamburgers are popular in the U.S.A. because of their history, cultural connection, and their flavor.

Hamburgers are popular in the U.S.A. because of their history, cultural connection, and their flavor.

I-Search paper Thesis statement (two sentences):
 Topic + reason chosen for I-search. 
In this essay, I will explain .... (3 subjects).
Example:
 Hamburgers are my favorite food so I chose to research them for my I-Search. In this essay, I will explain their history, cultural connection, and their flavor.


Claim sentence: Topic + subject of paragraph.

example:

Hamburgers have a long and fascinating history. They originated in Germany and.....

Topic + opinion (why it was researched for the I-Search project)

In conclusion, hamburgers clearly are an important part of American culture and a popular food. 





Language Arts
Planner reminder: Core 1 / 2 No homework = )
                              Core 3 : Grammar packet - if not finished in class.

Plan for today:
1st / 2nd Core:
1. Daily Writing
2. Grammar packet
3. Spelling crosswords

3rd Core:
1. Grammar packet
2. Spelling handout.









Daily Writing:

Tell the story of the craziest experience you have had in a shopping mall or a restaurant? If you can't think of one that occurred in your life, make one up!