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Students used the MARK strategy as they identifyed dependent and independent clauses in complex sentences. To expand the activity, students then composed complex sentences from sentence starters provided in their workbook.

We also continued revising the Response to Literature power points. Power points have been graded for design and content; we are completing revisions for the grammar/mechanics grade. Some students have come early or stayed after school to spend additional time on their power point. I am available Mon., Tues., Wed., and Thurs. mornings and Mon., Tues., and Wed., afternoons.

SKILLS:
Writing complex sentences.
Writing paragraphs with topic, detail, and clincher sentences.
Using multiple sources to research a topic.
Applying MARK and COPS strategies to writing.
Writing for a variety of genre.
Reading a variety of genre.

HOMEWORK:

• Read for 30 minutes 5 days each week/Book report-You should be working on your book reports as you read, adding information as you go along. The book report is a variation on the daily reading log.

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