Wednesday, January 30, 2013

January 30th, 2013

1/30/13

In Class:
Journal--  Describe an argument you've had with your parents, your significant other, or a close friend. What were you arguing about? What did each side believe? How did it end up?

GMX--  Verbs and Verbal Phrases

Underline the linking verbs; box the action verbs; circle the helping verbs.
The BFG took his time. He was very dignified in his approach. When he was close to the window where the three of them were standing, he stopped and made a slow, graceful bow. His head, after he had straightened up again, was almost exactly level with the watchers at the window. From The BFG by Roald Dahl



Discussed the argument of gay marriage and conventions of argumentative writing using persuasive format graphic organizer.

Students worked independently on midterm writing projects.

Homework:
Complete both sides of persuasive writing graphic organizer.
Catch up on missing work.

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