writing warm-ups week 1. in your composition book write today’s date and respond to the...
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ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT
Writing Warm-ups
Week 1
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPAUGUST 21, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:
One of the most famous Star Wars quotes is above the whiteboard. Take a few minutes and free write about the
quotes significance. Consider:
What does the quote mean to you?How can you apply this to your senior year? Is what the quote suggests even possible?
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPAUGUST 22, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:
Did you read last night? If so, do a free write describing any difficulties
you had with the text. Be specific!
If you did not read last night, please do a free write explaining why. Did you forget? Didn’t have your book? Did you start and then give up? Please specify any difficulties you had so we can
address them.
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPAUGUST 23, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:
Whether you read the chapters or not, read/re-read chapter 2. When you finish, write 3-5 sentences describing the Grendel attack on Herot.
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPAUGUST 24, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:
Write a 3-5 sentence reflection on your week in English 12 & English 12 support. Please be honest when addressing the following:How is this class helping you?
If it is not, jot down the reasons why and what would work better for you.
What are your impressions of English 12 so far? Harder than you thought? Easier? What are your biggest worries about the class.
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPAUGUST 27, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:
Think about what you have to do this week in your classes. Make a list of any tests you have coming up (hint, hint), projects to complete, or anything else you have to do. Of course you can include elective classes.
After you complete your list, you can make a list of important things you have to do outside of school.
Let’s get organized!!
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPAUGUST 29, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:
I looked at most of your composition books yesterday and today, I want you to take some time to build your table of contents.Be sure you have a date, page number and
short title for each entry or each set of notes.
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPAUGUST 30, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following: (Don’t forget to add this entry to your T.O.C.)
Today we are going to check your grades in your classes. Take a few minutes and think about your academic goals for your senior year. You MUST pass English 12/Government/Economics Technically, passing is a D-
Is this good enough for you? What can you do different to finish your senior year strong?
Free write about what else you want to do differently academically this year.
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPSEPTEMBER 4, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following: (Don’t forget to add this entry to your T.O.C.)
Read my quote of the week.Take a few minutes and free write about the
quotes significance. Consider:
What does the quote mean to you?How can you apply this to your senior year?
If you finish early write about your Labor Day weekend.
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPSEPTEMBER 5, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following:
Think about what you have to do this week in your classes. Make a list of any tests you have coming up (hint, hint), projects to complete, or anything else you have to do. Of course you can include elective classes.
After you complete your list, you can make a list of important things you have to do outside of school.
Let’s get organized!!
ENGLISH 12 SUPPORT WARM-UPSEPTEMBER 6, 2012
In your composition book write today’s date and respond to the following: (Don’t forget to add this entry to your T.O.C.)
Today we are going to look at your grades in your classes. Before we do that, take a moment to reflect on your EFFORT so far this year.Are you doing your best?Are you coming down with Senioritis?
If so, what changes can you make now to make your senior year stress-free?