Journal #6: Showing Paragraph

Read the handout linked below.  On page two of the handout, there will be a list of "telling" sentences.  Turn ONE of them into a "showing" paragraph in your journal.

Link to "Showing vs. Telling"

Reading Assignment 9/20/11

Read Speak up to page 26 (completed in class).

Reading Assignment 9/19/11

Today in class, we read up to page 21.  There will be no reading homework tonight.

Journal #5: Research Your Object

Spend some time doing research on your object and summarize your findings. You might look at the history of your object, how it is built, its uses, scientific information about it, etc. You will share your findings on Thursday. (One 8-sentence paragraphs worth 5 points.)

Journal #4: High School "Clans"

Re-read the passage from Speak on page 4 that begins with "Older students" and ends with "And I don't have anyone to sit with."  You may choose ONE of the two questions to respond to in an 8-sentence paragraph.

1.  Describe a time when you felt like the speaker.

OR

2.  Do you think it is important to have a clan in high school?  Explain why or why not.

Do not forget your Topic Sentence, Concrete Details, and Conclusion Sentence in your 8-Sentence Paragraph.

Courage Essay 2011

Click here to access Courage Essay Introduction

Click here to access the Introduction to 5-Paragraph Essay PowerPoint Lecture


Rough Drafts are due in Mrs. Nuth's emailbox (nuthenglish@hotmail.com) by Monday, September 12, 4 PM.
Final Drafts are due in Mrs. Nuth's hand (printed on paper) on Friday, September 16 by 3:20 PM.

Journal #3: 8-Sentence Paragraph on Courage

What is courage?

Write an 8-sentence paragraph in which you define the word courage, and then include details to support your definition.

Journal #2: 8-Sentence Paragraph Practice

After viewing the examples on the PowerPoint linked below, plan and write a polished 8-sentence paragraph on your favorite anything.  It could be your favorite band, your favorite food, your favorite sports team, your favorite subject, your favorite book, etc.  Complete this in your journal/composition book.

Link to Intro to 8-Sentence Paragraphs PowerPoint

Journal #1: Letter to Nuth-Kajtaniak

In 2-3 paragraphs (8-sentence paragraphs), write a letter to Ms. Nuth in your journal that focuses on the following:

- How do you feel about reading and writing?  Be honest.
- Explain why you feel the way you do.
- Discuss your personal history with reading and writing.  What can you remember about reading and writing during your childhood?
- What are your favorite and least favorite things to read and write?

2-3 paragraphs, 10 points

9th Grade Literary Terminology Link

Link to Lit Terms Handout