Today in Class: March 9th

Learning Goals 

1. Spell and know the meanings of words with suffixes -ate, -ive, -ship.
2. Write an essay analyzing the similarities and differences between two topics. 
3. Identify and give examples of author's purpose.

Agenda

• Warm-up: Caught'Ya Multiple Choice
• Author's Purpose: Practice together / with a partner
• Compare/Contrast Essay: Peer edit with a partner checking for:

1. Specific details ("Lina Mayfleet" vs. "She")
2. Transitions (Another difference, One more similarity, Also, etc.)
3. Topic Sentences

• Conference w/ Mrs. Allen, revise rough draft, start final copy
  

Homework

Finish Ember compare/contrast final copy by Friday
Tic Tac Toe Word Study Assignment is due Friday, March 11th (you may hand it in earlier if you wish)
Finish Caught'Ya Multiple Choice