Category Archives: Writing

Copy of the October Calendar & Weekend Homework

Posted on October 1, 2010 by jculver

oct2010pdf  <—-Calendar I handed this out to everyone today. Parents, please print a copy out for yourself if you would like. Thanks! Homework over the weekend is to read chapters 12-13 in To Kill a Mockingbird.  Also, I gave an … Continue reading →

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Wednesday in the Computer Lab

Posted on September 22, 2010 by jculver

Today we met in the computer lab to take AR quizzes for the summer reading.  Students also had a chance to work on typing up their five paragraph essay that is due next Wednesday for fifty points. Many students have … Continue reading →

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To Kill a Mockingbird

Posted on September 20, 2010 by jculver

Today we started reading To Kill a Mockingbird.  We got through half of chapter one in class, with Sissy Spacek reading it to us. 🙂 Please finish reading chapter one and read all of chapter two. Reading quiz tomorrow. If … Continue reading →

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Thursday: Essays and Vocab

Posted on September 16, 2010 by jculver

Today in class we are looking at copies of essays that were written by students in my classes. I wanted everyone to see some great examples of introductions, transition words, basic organization, and conclusions.  Then I handed out essay topic … Continue reading →

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