Spelling Test/Summary assignment review/Notes link assignment

Hello ELC,

This is a reminder that today is day 2's Spelling Demons test.

• We will study for 10 minutes and then take it. I'll have them marked to return for next block.
• I am returning your first Summary assignments. Please hold onto these articles/assignments as we will be continuing to work with them. 

Please remember the following when you are doing a summary:

• It is written entirely in your own words. Do not quote/plagiarize
• You must use full sentences. This includes both a subject and a verb at a minimum.
• Do not write a list, rather connect full sentences with transitions.
• Edit out details; you are to highlight the main useful ideas
• Remember your summary must be understandable/useful for someone who has not read your article.
• Capitalize titles
• Avoid sharing your own ideas/feelings/opinions.
• Talk about the facts rather than the author.
• Proof read for proper word forms and verb tenses/agreement.

Today:

• Read and take notes from the following  link on How-to-Write-a-Summary
• I will do a homework check for marks on your notes next block
• We will be writing a second draft of the summary of your first article next block.
• Bring the article/summary/your notes and a computer if you like
• Following this, we will do a peer assessment/edit see the following links for our criteria:
• Summary assessment #1
• Summary assessment #2

Thank you for your efforts.

Ms. S