Monday, November 26, 2012

Progress Reports go home this week. Several students will have zeros for not turning in work. I will not accept late work after a test is given. For example, flashcards are to study for a test. Once the test has passed there is no need to grade flashcards 3 weeks later. Please make sure your child is turning in all work on time!
Thanks. 


Homework Tonight:


After talking about American and British spies in class during the Revolutionary War, answer the following questions:
1.  Would you be a patriot, loyalist, or neutral? Why?
2.  If given the opportunity, would you become a spy for Great Britain? Explain why you choose your answer.
3.  Many women were spies during the war but were unrecognized. Why do you think this is?
4.  What were the consequences of becoming a spy for Great Britain?
5.  What were the benefits of becoming a spy for Great Britain?
6.  How would you go about keeping your secrecy if you were a spy? Explain. 


Many students are confused about an introduction and conclusion paragraph for their report. So, I have listed general things that are found in those intro and conclusion paragraphs. 

Introduction Paragraph
Should get the reader's interest so that he or she will want to read more.
Should let the reader know what the writing is going to be about.
List the key points of your paper.




Body

Details on the key points stated in introduction. (Several Paragraphs long)




Conclusion Paragraph

Your conclusion is your opportunity to wrap up your essay in a tidy package and bring it home for your reader.

Include a brief summary of the paper's main points.
May use:
Quotes
Ask a question
Suggest results/consequences