Friday, February 11, 2011

Hooks, Finales, Transitions, Works Cited Page, and Finishing/Editing Your Essay

Today is the last day to have class time to put the finishing touches on your essay.  We have example essays in class for you to peruse if you have spare time.  Please notice that you must also include a Works Cited page.

  • In class we talked about what makes for a good hook and finale.  There is a handout included.
  • We also checked to see that we have transitions to keep the writing flowing.
  • Finally, we briefly talked about www.easybib.com and how to make a Works Cited Page.
  • If you want bonus points, have a parent/guardian write "I have read both the rubric and my child's essay and I believe they did a great job!" on the rubric with their signature.

Homework:  Final draft due at the beginning of class on Monday for Super and Extreme.  Challenge has until Tuesday.

Pass in all books Monday.