English 9: Excellent work today . . .

Tomorrow: Body paragraph two is due. At least 300 words. Max. 500. Before you print it out tonight, edit it for style.

Style Criteria

• Be creative and clear
• Use accurate vocabulary and clear transitions 
• Add sentence variety
• Use vocabulary from our list
• Use synonyms, e.g. Instead of saying Mr. Pignati three times, use the kind gentleman or The inspiring mentor or Their unexpected guide 
• Cut This shows or This means (lazy writing) 
• Follow the literary must-haves sheet (Memorize it) 
• Re-read yesterday's blog so you have a good example to imitate 

Vocabulary Test Friday: Words 1-26

If you were absent today, we read for fifteen minutes. We did a practice quiz on the last 17  words. We reviewed the criteria for the essay:
Structure (the paragraph template plus two extra sentences) 30%
Style (See above) 30%
Insight (Don't be vague, answer why? Go beyond the obvious. Don't re-tell the story. Add enthusisam. Make it compelling. Be excited about your ideas.) 30%
Proofreading 10%