Friday, September 13, 2013

English 8


Today's Agenda:
1. EE (Everyday Editing)
2.  Reading Packet- Complete and turn-in for a grade.
3. SSR (check to see homework is completed on-time)
4. Status of the Class
5. Take Homework (Writing a Snapshot), and highlight sensory details and showing details. 
6.  Share writing homework with a partner!
7.  Turn homework in to basket.

Everyday Editing: What do you notice about this sentence? Discuss with your partner.

The sky is clear blue, a light breeze blows from the west, and pale green water sloshes against the side of the rickety old rowboat that brought us here.

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