Thursday, August 28, 2014

Writing Rubric

Hey guys!

Here is the rubric for the summary on chapter 1.


“Hatchet” – by Gary Paulsen

Chapter 1 Summary Rubric


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3
2
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Identification of Main Ideas
Clearly presented
identification of the
chapter’s main ideas
Mostly clear
identification of the
chapter’s main ideas
Chapter’s main ideas
suggested at, but not
clearly identified
No or limited
identification of
the chapter’s main
ideas
Introduction and Conclusion
Excellent summary
and/or paraphrase in
own words and
excellent use of
quotations
Generally good
summary and/or
paraphrase in own
words and good use of
quotations
Summary and/or
paraphrase
generally not in own
words with
substantial copying
of key phrases
Summary not in
own words with
copying of most
phrases and
sentences
Use of Resources
Excellent
introduction and
conclusion
Good introduction
and conclusion
Weak or
undeveloped
introduction and
conclusion
Lacks
introduction and
conclusion
Multi-Paragraphing Construction
Lacks
introduction and
conclusion
Lacks
introduction and
conclusion
Inconsistent use of
multi-paragraph
construction
Inconsistent use of
multi-paragraph
construction
Sentence Variety
Inconsistent use of
multi-paragraph
construction
Generally consistent
variety of sentences
Inconsistent
variety of
sentences
Poor sentence
variety

Mechanical Writing
Few to no errors in
grammar,
punctuation,
capitalization and
spelling
Few errors in
grammar,
punctuation,
capitalization and
spelling
Many errors in
grammar,
punctuation,
capitalization and
spelling
Errors in
grammar,
punctuation,
capitalization
and spelling that
interfere with
reader’s
understanding

Monday, August 25, 2014

HOMEWORK! (Aug 25th)

Hello boys and girls,

Since we have already start reading the first novel, I have a very small assignment for you guys:



  • Use your own words to describe how Brian felt about his parents divorce. Use as many adjectives as you can, but also explain how much was Brian affected by the situation.
Have a great day!

Mr. T.

Objectives for this week! (Aug 25th to 29th)

Hello guys!

Here's what I expect us to do this week...

  • Start reading "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen (common novel)
  • Introduction to summaries (rules, notes, etc)
  • Write a summary of chapter 1.
  • August's auto-evaluation

    Any questions or doubts, you are free to post on comments or ask me directly during classes.

    Hope you all have a great week!

    Mr. T.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

HOMEWORK FOR TODAY! (8B)

Hey guys!

Here's a small writing exercise that will allow each one of you to give your own opinion on a subject that has become very common among students, BULLYING.

  • Answer the question: what would be the best way to end bullying in your school? (minimum of 15 lines)

This is for our next class!

Have a great day,
Mr T.

WELCOME!

I'm very excited for the challenges that grade 8 might bring this year! And more for the fact that I'll have the chance to work with young men and women that will someday be important mexican citizens.

As this is our official first week of classes, we have lots to establish inside our classroom.
  • Libraries have to be set up and organized.
  • Routnes and Rubrics have to be practiced and understood.
So, this week we will be dedicating ourselves to organizartion, in order to set up a successful year.


Please check this blog every night for your quik homework assignment/activity!