Over break, read something. Anything! Write me an extra credit essay and start out the new semester ahead of the curve.
I'm going to be making a change in my participation point system. I feel like it does help students out and keeps you guys accountable, but for students who are missing a lot of school and trying to make up their work, I think the participation points kind of crush them. I've thought about it and I've decided to go without this coming semester. You will still be accountable for participating in class, just in a different way.
As always, if you miss my class, remember it is your responsibility to find out what you missed, either from a friend or from me.
I am going to keep my late policy. I want you to learn to meet deadlines, to be independent, and to be responsible. I will change one thing about it: one day late will automatically drop 25% rather than 50%, 2 or more days late will continue to be a zero. If you are struggling to meet a deadline and you talk to me before the deadline arrives, I can be very accommodating.
I have had a great time getting to know all of you and I look forward to next year as we learn EVEN MORE! You can anticipate a few novels, more grammar practice, and some personal writing.
Your Christmas present from me is 100% participation for the last 2 weeks of school and 5 bonus points for commenting on this post. Tell me one thing that you have learned this semester in Language Arts and why it is important.
Good luck with your NWEA tests. Have a great Fitness Day on Friday! Enjoy your holiday break!!
Miss Fordahl
P.S. Take lots of naps!
I've learned how to be a better writer and to be able to stand up in front of my class and give a speech without being so nervous.
ReplyDeleteWhat i learned is not to use the same word when i write a paper. I learned more about grammar and how to use it in the right way and where to place it when i write anything. It is important to learn grammar and how to use it right so don't make any mistakes later in life. Its also important so people who read your work know what you are saying
ReplyDeleteI learned how to use MLA format, and that it was a thing, and I learned more about how to avoid plagiarism.
ReplyDeleteThis semester i learned how to write a speech, it was'nt good but it was good enough for me.
ReplyDeleteI've learned how to write speeches, and to be able to speak in front of people.
ReplyDeleteI've learned how to write a speech, and present it.
ReplyDeleteI've learned how to write essays the right way and how to present speeches with out the "um um" part of it.
ReplyDeleteThis semester I learned the proper way to write speeches and admiration essays which is a good thing because I thought I already knew how to write speeches and essays but I didn't. So now I hope to learn even more next semester so I really do know what I'm doing.
ReplyDeleteThis semester I have learned to speak in front of the class with out being super nervous, I have also learned how to write an essay properly.
ReplyDeletethis semester i learned how to speak with out being nervous and speak properly. how to wright a essay properly.
ReplyDeleteThis semester I learned how to avoid plagiarism, write a speech properly, and also how to stand in front of the class and give a speech confidently.
ReplyDeleteI have learned how to write a proper speech, and how to present it in front of my class. This is very important because in my later years if I ever need to give a speech, I won't be totally frightened.
ReplyDeletei have learned the difference from plagiarism and not plagiarism. I have also learned how to speak up and look around and to also annunciate my words so people can understand it when I give a speech.
ReplyDeleteThis semester I have learned how to use MLA format. I also have learned how to use propper grammer I thnk both of these will help me out alot more when writing.
ReplyDeleteThis semester i learned how to use proper writing. I think that it will help me out as i go though the rest of high school and college.
ReplyDeleteThis semester, I learned how to write a good essay. I learned how to write an attention getting introduction.
ReplyDeleteThis semester, I learned how to actually write an essay, how to write a lot better, and proper MLA format.
ReplyDeleteThis semester I learned the correct way to write an essay as well as how to get people interested in your paper.
ReplyDeleteI learned this semester that when you annotate a book, paper, or essay that by putting all the marks and asking questions to yourself that you understand what you are reading better and if it is something that you arn't interested in you will still be able to understand the meaning of the story. I know a lot more about Jack London now.
ReplyDeleteSo far, I've learned to write a proper essay and to cite sources using the MLA format. I also understand direct and indirect objects a bit more now.
ReplyDeleteI learned this semester how to write good essays, to learn to appreciate all kinds of novels and how to correctly write and present a speech.
ReplyDeleteI learned how to write a speech and present it. I also leaned how to write a good essay.
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