Microsoft Word has been added to the school laptops so
students should use that program instead of Pages
or typing in the OW box as some directions still state.
students should use that program instead of Pages
or typing in the OW box as some directions still state.
Essay: Paragraph (2)
Follow the directions on the OW page.
"PARAGRAPH Write a paragraph about a storm, a game, a Saturday or Sunday, an experience, or a trip. Be sure you use all the parts of a good paragraph: introductory sentence or topic sentence, support sentences, summary sentence, and transitional devices. Use some of the time order transitional words, such as soon, then, at last, later, suddenly, in a few minutes, next, now, finally, first, second, and so forth."
You should have at least five to six sentences making sure to use some of the time order transitional words. Proofread your paper with a parent before submitting. :) I can't wait to read your paragraph! :)
***Use good writing skills and formulate your sentences into a well organized paragraph. Remember to use capitals and periods correctly. Be sure your sentences make sense.***
Start with a topic sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph is about (main idea). Then add three to four more sentences with details about the main idea. Finally write an ending sentence that restates the main idea or topic sentence from the beginning. This sentence should tie it altogether.
"PARAGRAPH Write a paragraph about a storm, a game, a Saturday or Sunday, an experience, or a trip. Be sure you use all the parts of a good paragraph: introductory sentence or topic sentence, support sentences, summary sentence, and transitional devices. Use some of the time order transitional words, such as soon, then, at last, later, suddenly, in a few minutes, next, now, finally, first, second, and so forth."
You should have at least five to six sentences making sure to use some of the time order transitional words. Proofread your paper with a parent before submitting. :) I can't wait to read your paragraph! :)
***Use good writing skills and formulate your sentences into a well organized paragraph. Remember to use capitals and periods correctly. Be sure your sentences make sense.***
Start with a topic sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph is about (main idea). Then add three to four more sentences with details about the main idea. Finally write an ending sentence that restates the main idea or topic sentence from the beginning. This sentence should tie it altogether.
Essay: Autobiography (3)
Write a short autobiography. Write at least three paragraphs. Divide your paragraphs into such topics as early years, middle years, and present. Be sure to use the parts of a good paragraph. Proofread with a parent before submitting.
I am looking forward to hearing a story all about "YOU!" :)
***Use good writing skills and formulate your sentences into a well organized paragraphs. Remember to use capitals and periods correctly. Be sure your sentences make sense.
Start with a topic sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph is about (main idea). Then add three to four more sentences with details about the main idea. Finally write an ending sentence that restates the main idea or topic sentence from the beginning. This sentence should tie it altogether. Do this for each paragraph and your project overall. The first sentence should introduce the entire paper. :)
I am looking forward to hearing a story all about "YOU!" :)
***Use good writing skills and formulate your sentences into a well organized paragraphs. Remember to use capitals and periods correctly. Be sure your sentences make sense.
Start with a topic sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph is about (main idea). Then add three to four more sentences with details about the main idea. Finally write an ending sentence that restates the main idea or topic sentence from the beginning. This sentence should tie it altogether. Do this for each paragraph and your project overall. The first sentence should introduce the entire paper. :)
Project: Business Letter
Look in magazines and newspapers for trips that are advertised or for booklets about interesting places to visit. Write a letter requesting information. Use the things you learned in the previous lesson to help you. Make sure you include each part of the letter and you use correct spacing etc. *You need to type this and save it as a document. Then load the saved file in the File area on the assignment page. :) *It will be reassigned if you do not use the file
Project: Note Taking
Write out the info for each card by typing CARD ONE, CARD TWO, etc. Include the info for each one leaving space in between to separate each one. You can have a parent look over your cards with you before turning them in. Let me know if you have questions. :) *Remember to use the checklist. (This is ONE time you do not have to use complete sentences because you just need "notes.") :)
Always type your work in a Word document and upload it to the file area.
You will need to include all this information for each card:
Check this list. Use your complete note cards.
YOUR PAPER
Example:
CARD ONE: Type info
CARD TWO: Type info
CARD THREE: Type ingo
CARD FOUR: Type info
AND SO ON... Remember you should have at least three sources to gather information from.
Always type your work in a Word document and upload it to the file area.
You will need to include all this information for each card:
Check this list. Use your complete note cards.
- Did you put your notes on cards?
- Did you write only the main ideas on the cards?
- Did you avoid writing in complete sentences?
- Did you write the source of your information on each card?
- Did you list complete Works Cited information for each source you used on three-by-five cards?
- Did you have your teacher check your notes? I will do this when you submit the file.
YOUR PAPER
Example:
CARD ONE: Type info
CARD TWO: Type info
CARD THREE: Type ingo
CARD FOUR: Type info
AND SO ON... Remember you should have at least three sources to gather information from.
Project - Outlining
Review your notes again and decide on subtopics and details that would fit under each topic. In outlining, you must have at least two subtopics for each main topic. (if you need to divide it up even more you may do so. See the example in the previous lesson.)
Choose details from your notes. Remember, details should be related to the subtopics, and the subtopics should be related to the main topics. (You do not need complete sentences for an outline.)
Complete your outline for a topic. Rearrange and correct as needed. You many want to type this in Word and upload it in the file area.
**Make sure you use the correct numbering and form as well as writing.
You should have THREE main points and at least TWO sub points for each of those:
I.Main Point
A. Subtopic
B. Subtopic
II.Main Point
A. Subtopic
B. Subtopic
III.Main Point
A. Subtopic
B. Subtopic
Choose details from your notes. Remember, details should be related to the subtopics, and the subtopics should be related to the main topics. (You do not need complete sentences for an outline.)
Complete your outline for a topic. Rearrange and correct as needed. You many want to type this in Word and upload it in the file area.
**Make sure you use the correct numbering and form as well as writing.
You should have THREE main points and at least TWO sub points for each of those:
I.Main Point
A. Subtopic
B. Subtopic
II.Main Point
A. Subtopic
B. Subtopic
III.Main Point
A. Subtopic
B. Subtopic
Essay: Final Report
*Follow your outline to write your paper.
*Write a strong thesis sentence (topic sentence) that tells the reader an overview of what your paper will include.
*Carefully proofread by checking spelling, grammar, mechanics, etc before turning in the final report to be graded.
*Make sure to use your OWN words when writing your sentences.
*Include a page that lists your sources in alphabetical order. Even when you use your own words you have to give credit to the authors that "taught" you about the subject and provided facts for your paper. This page is called a bibliography or "Works Cited" page.
Works Cited:
Whenever you take information from a written source, whether or not it is quoted, information about the source must also be written down. This information is listed at the end of your report in a list called "Works Cited." Each source should be listed on a separate three-by-five card, using the following pattern:
1. Put the author's last name first, followed by a comma, then the first name and/ or initials, followed by a period.
2. Include the name of the book and underline it (or italicize it if using a word processor). Follow the title with a period.
3. Include the city of the publisher, followed by a colon.
4. Include the name of the publisher, followed by a comma.
5. Include the year of the publication, followed by a period.
6. Indent the second line and any following lines.
Sample entry:
Bulla, Clyde Robert. Squanto, Friend of the White Men. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1954.
*When you have more than one source, arrange your entries in alphabetical order by the author's last name.
Sample entries: (The Works Cited page needs to be a separate page at the end of your essay.)
Works Cited
Bulla, Clyde Robert. Squanto, Friend of the White Men. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1954.
Field, Rachel. Calico Bush. New York: Dell Publishing, 1931.
*Write a strong thesis sentence (topic sentence) that tells the reader an overview of what your paper will include.
*Carefully proofread by checking spelling, grammar, mechanics, etc before turning in the final report to be graded.
*Make sure to use your OWN words when writing your sentences.
*Include a page that lists your sources in alphabetical order. Even when you use your own words you have to give credit to the authors that "taught" you about the subject and provided facts for your paper. This page is called a bibliography or "Works Cited" page.
Works Cited:
Whenever you take information from a written source, whether or not it is quoted, information about the source must also be written down. This information is listed at the end of your report in a list called "Works Cited." Each source should be listed on a separate three-by-five card, using the following pattern:
1. Put the author's last name first, followed by a comma, then the first name and/ or initials, followed by a period.
2. Include the name of the book and underline it (or italicize it if using a word processor). Follow the title with a period.
3. Include the city of the publisher, followed by a colon.
4. Include the name of the publisher, followed by a comma.
5. Include the year of the publication, followed by a period.
6. Indent the second line and any following lines.
Sample entry:
Bulla, Clyde Robert. Squanto, Friend of the White Men. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1954.
*When you have more than one source, arrange your entries in alphabetical order by the author's last name.
Sample entries: (The Works Cited page needs to be a separate page at the end of your essay.)
Works Cited
Bulla, Clyde Robert. Squanto, Friend of the White Men. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1954.
Field, Rachel. Calico Bush. New York: Dell Publishing, 1931.