Today and Tomorrow Please have:

Green sheet to pre-plan Yellow sheet from yesterday to help 2 pieces of notebook paper Pencil and pen

Let’s SALSA- testing environment

Show actions that facilitate learning for the self and others.

Actively participate and be cognitively present

Learn to be open to new learning Study even when you think you don’t

need to study Act with a positive attitude and Accept

that failure is not an option!

Writing Prompt Writing situationMany students do not think the subjects they study in high school prepare then for the real world they will face after graduation. The principal at your school is asking students for their opinions about new courses that could be offered to prepare students for life after high school. What new course do you think should be offered? Directions for WritingWrite a letter to convince the principal that your new course should be offered. Be sure to explain why your new course is needed, using specific examples and details.

Steps to remember

Taken a stand and stay on the topic

Given your reasons in the introductory paragraph

Have paragraphs that support each reason

Elaborate on a reason in each paragraph

Have a summary paragraph that restates your reasons

Begin each paragraph with a transition word

Include adjectives, adverbs, similes, and metaphors