Tuesday,+September+29+1st+Period

What do you believe? What is a core belief that drives you?

Standards
Write explanatory texts to examine complex ideas (CCSS W10-2) Develop and strengthen writing through revision, editing, and rewriting (CCSS W10-4) Use technology to authentically publish and share writing (CCSS W10-6)

Test Your Link!
Click on your name on the blog page for Contemporary Voices. Does it get me to your blog? If it's not there, EMAIL ME YOUR BLOG URL!!! :)

Your First Post!
Your first blog post will be your "This I Believe" essay. Type your revised final draft. You can either type it directly into Blogger or type it on Word and copy and paste into a new post.

Are You Sure???
Before you decide you are finished with that essay, are you SURE that it's ready to grade?
 * **Read it aloud to yourself!** Take a second (and third and fourth....) look at commas and periods! Does it make sense???
 * Did you know that you will automatically earn a failing grade if it is too short? **I will expect your essay to be between 350-500 words.** Is your essay the right length? Do you know how to get it there without rambling and repeating yourself? Look at a few sample essays from students that submitted to ThisIBelieve.org. What did these students do to develop their ideas?

Grammar Practice!
If you are are finished, it's time to practice a little grammar! Click the link to play Freerice.com. These are online grammar games that donate to the United Nations World Food Program for every correct answer! How much rice can you donate?