This week is all about building vocabulary, looking at model essays, and learning ways to apply those skills to our writing.

Monday – G/L Roots

Tuesday – go over roots practice; share what student groups discovered about the model essays from last week; begin comparing their own writing to the model essays and discover what tricks they could apply from the model essays

Wednesday – lesson on expository introductions; brainstorm new prompt for next expository essay

Thursday – lesson on smiley face tricks (improving elaboration); drafting essays

Friday – continue drafting