May 26-29

It's already our last week of class!  It's unbelievable that next week is June already, and finals week.  Here's what's on the agenda for the week:

TUESDAY:  Pass back papers.  Go over the basics of writing a cover letter (handout for reference).  Begin writing cover letter for real or fictional internship at one of the companies you selected last week as someplace you may want to research.  Finish formatting and first paragraph.  HW: Go over your work from class and be prepared to share your first paragraph on Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY: Share first paragraphs.  Go over the components of a good cover letter body paragraph (or two) and draft them on laptops.  HW: Finish and proofread body paragraphs and add closing. 

THURSDAY:  Peer review of cover letters on laptops - first half of class.  Second half of class, share examples and edit them together on the projector.  HW: Proof and edit cover letter, and upload to Turnitin.com by Sunday night, May 31st at 11:59 p.m. (Earlier submissions are just fine!)

FRIDAY: Current events articles: read, annotate, discuss, practice outlining.  This is exactly what will be on the final next week. HW: Finish cover letter and ask a trusted adult to proofread it for you before uploading. Upload it to Turnitin.com by Sunday night, May 31st at 11:59 p.m.

1st period final: Monday, June 1 at 8:15 a.m.
4th period final: Tuesday, June 2 at 10:35-12:35