January 18 & 19, 2023

Agenda

1. Please complete the 1/18 & 1/19 Bell Ringer.

   • Directions: Please write an introduction paragraph on the following topic: Was distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic better or worse than traditional school?

2. B Days: Finish HMH or Intro Paragraph Practice.

3. A Days Only: Please view the Body Paragraphs Presentation (above) and complete the Body Paragraph Notes.

   • Directions: Take a picture of your completed notes and upload them to the “Body Paragraph Notes” assignment on Canvas. Turn them in on paper as well!

4. A Days Only: BEGIN the Topic Sentence Practice assignment. Finish on Friday.

   • Directions: Complete Part 1 (Analyzing & Revising) with your table and Part 2 (Writing Topic Sentences) by yourself.

• Assignments Due Today

  • 1/18 & 1/19 Bell Ringer

  • Body Paragraph Notes

• Assignments Due Next Class

  • Topic Sentence Practice

• SWBAT

  • Students will be able to distinguish between thesis statements and topic sentences.

  • Students will be able to write topic sentences and concluding sentences.

  • Students will be able to write a proper and analytical 8-sentence body paragraph.

• Standards

  • Bell Ringer
    Standard L.9-10.3: Understand how language functions in different contexts and utilize MLA format for English.

    • Note: All bell ringers will be composed into a single composite proficiency score at the end of every quarter.

  • “Body Paragraph” Notes
    Standard SL.9-10.4: Present information appropriate to task, audience, and purpose clearly, concisely, and logically.

    • Note: All notes will be composed into a single composite proficiency score at the end of every quarter.

  • Topic Sentence Practice
    Standard W.9-10.5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.