Friday,+February+18,+2011

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//**Learning Objectives:**//

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//We will be able to://=====
 * //write a business letter//
 * //edit for active/passive voice and choppy sentences//


 * ====__MATERIALS__:====
 * ====Business Letter Rough Draft====
 * ====Pen/Pencil==== ||

**__ IMPORTANT WEEKLY DATES: __**

 * NO SCHOOL MONDAY, 02/21

__**AGENDA:**__

 * 1. Planner Check TUESDAY (this is usually done today, but we will move it until next Tuesday)**
 * 2. REMIND STUDENTS to leave their Journals in the basket for me to grade this weekend**
 * If any students have their journals in their possession, have them drop them in the basket at this point**.**
 * 3. Writing a Business Letter**
 * Students COMPLETE ROUGH DRAFT of Business Letter to Principal (extra copies of rough draft beneath)
 * There are writing templates for the Intro and the Body Paragraphs 1-3 on the boards
 * The Word Wall has the adjectives and transition phrases they are to use
 * REMIND STUDENTS that we are going to the lab to type on Tuesday
 * If students finish early, they are to REWRITE THEIR ROUGH DRAFT on a separate piece of paper.
 * Have them EDIT it for PASSIVE/ACTIVE VOICE and CHOPPY SENTENCES (they have notes on these two subjects).

__RUIN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE REST - I TRUST YOUR JUDGMENT, SO__ __SEND THEM TO THE OFFICE IF NEEDED (REFERRAL)__
 * __PLEASE DO NOT LET A FEW STUDENTS WHO MAY BE CONSISTENLY ACTING OUT__

I am on campus today in room 211, so if there are any questions about the lesson plans, problems or students who have questions that I may be able to answer about the assignment, do not hesitate to call me: 985-4186.

Thanks a ton!

Travis ||