October 30

ELA 30: Oct 30 Essay writing 1 of 3…

1. Students were given back their midterm exams that were written yesterday. We discussed, before I handed them back, a few of the more common errors. They had a look through their exams and then looked along with me at the “thesis writing” question. We studied it together to make an example of it as to how to go about constructing a thesis statement more easily. Some students did very well on that particular question.
2. They were given the class to work on their outline and first draft. There were several questions, but as this is one of their first essays in their English class, I would rather they ask questions and learn from the assignment, rather than not and failed to do the essay properly.
3. As we have no English classes on Thursday and several students will be away for the essay writing class on Friday, I am going to extend the deadline for this assignment beyond the two (and half) writing periods. Students at school on Friday will be able to continue working on it but those missing will have to make up that hour’s worth of time on their own time at the school, whether it be during a spare or lunch period.


Posted October 30, 2007 by Waldner in category ELA 30

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