Coming up: Writing our Response to Literature

Greetings Wonderful Newman Parents!

We have had a fulfilling three weeks in ELA-R. 

My 7^th, 8^th and 10^th grade classes have thoroughly reviewing the summer reading novels and have advanced to presentation and discussions about character, theme, plot and setting of each story.

We wrapped up the 3^rd week of the weeks by taking an writing and editing quiz based on our daily STAAR Starters (bell ringers) where we flex our brain “muscle” and sharpen our revise and editing skills.

The next three weeks will focus on the Writing Process and prepare for our first major essay.  We will address the following:

REMINDER: Important September Dates for NIAA

9/17: PSC Meeting and WARRIOR SHOWCASE! 

6:15-8:45

9/18: Progress Reports Go Home

9/23: Secondary Yearbook Pictures

9/24: Class Pictures

9/24: Chuck E. Cheese Fund Raiser

9/25: See You at the Pole  (Global Week of Student Prayer 9/22-28/2013)

WRITING HOMEWORK HELP:

OWL (Online Writing Lab) http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/677/01/

OWL is a wonderful and accessible tool to use for basic writing skills as well as finding tip for writing a MLA formatted research paper.

Teen Ink

Read various forms of writing by students just like you! 

A+ Research and Writing ip12 is a public service organization and a learning/teaching environment to aid students in writing and research. 

Have a wonderful Week! 

Ms. Sanders 

ELAR-NIAA