February 28-March 9

We will be studying Persuasive Techniques for the next few weeks. Students need to know the definition, and how to spell the following words:



Name Calling

Plain Folks Appeal

Glittering Generality

Bandwagon

Testimonial

Hidden Fears

Snob Appeal

Facts and Figures

Unfinished Comparisons

Repetition

Weasel Words (Empty Phrases)

Febrary 27-March 2

This week we will be painting our pots as a culminating art activity for finishing the book, A Single Shard. Next we will start our persuasive unit on persuasive techniques, and examining and writing argumentative pieces. No spelling words starting out this week.