Class today: October 5th/6th

1. We are taking a practice EOC test at the beginning of the hour. This will set our baseline score. Our goal is to raise the baseline by the end of April when we take the state test.

2. Sentence conventions practice: USA Test Prep... Grammar and Usage Practice. Must pass with 85%.

3. Presidential Election Paper Assignment:

Election Paper Due Dates:
Monday, October 10th: Paper preparation handout due
Wednesday/Thursday, October 12th/13th: Rough outline due
Monday, October 24th: Research completed (go over note cards in class)
Wednesday/Thursday, October 26th/27th: Handwritten rough draft due

Wednesday/Thursday, November 2nd/3rd: Typed draft printed off for class to peer proof.

Tuesday, November 8th: (Election Day!) Paper due by 6:59 PM. Polls close at 7:00 PM. There is no school on this date. Papers will be submitted electronically to Turnitin.com. They will not be accepted after 6:59 PM.

Wednesday/Thursday, November 9th: Turn in at the beginning of class, already collated: Typed peer proofed copy, handwritten copy, outline, note cards, paper preparation sheet