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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

“Plant a Tree” Ideas and Content Day 2. State the main idea. List the support the author provides for the main idea. Identify facts in your list. Why are facts most effective in this type of writing?. Wednesday, October 27, 2010. CREDIBILITY. Student Goals.

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

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  1. “Plant a Tree” Ideas and Content Day 2 • State the main idea. • List the support the author provides for the main idea. • Identify facts in your list. • Why are facts most effective in this type of writing? Wednesday, October 27, 2010 CREDIBILITY

  2. Student Goals • Read independently. • Use context clues (antonym/contrast and examples/comparison) to define unfamiliar words. • Write a personal reflection. • Read and discuss rubric. • Compose rough draft. • Use Microsoft Word XP Review Tools to begin revision of rough draft.

  3. Antonym or Contrast Clues • Maria has a high aptitude for science. Jessica, on the other hand, has to work hard to get passing grades. • Signal Words: • Aptitude means:

  4. Antonym or Contrast Clues • The coastal town felt balmy. Further inland, however, the cold front brought harsh weather. • Signal words: • Balmy means:

  5. Example and Comparison Clues • Carmen loathed the stage, and Miguel also disliked being in front of a crowd. • Signal words: • Loathed means:

  6. Example and Comparison Clues • Following the chemistry teacher’s meticulous example, the students carefully set up their experiments. • Signal words: • Meticulous means:

  7. Clue Words Antonym/Contrast Example/Comparison Also For example And For instance Like Such as As • Although • However • On the other hand • But • Unlike • Not • Instead of

  8. Homework • Week 9, Countdown for Testing, due Mon., Nov. 1.

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