Word Crimes

 Use an 8th grade quality response to answer the following prompt. 

Why is it important to use correct grammar and spelling in your writing and when you speak?

Fresh Start

2nd Semester is a fresh start.  Reflect on what went well 1st semester and what did not go so well 1st semester.  What goals do you have for the rest of the school year?  What would you like to accomplish (#Achieve) before the end of the school year?
Remember to write an interesting 8th grade quality response with details.

Shark Tank--Commercial

Shark Tank--Commercial

Write an 8th grade quality paragraph explaining the persuasive techniques you used in the Commercial for your product/service.  (You should have incorporated a minimum of 2 different persuasive techniques.)

Shark Tank--Ad Poster

Shark Tank--Ad Poster

Write an 8th grade quality paragraph explaining the persuasive techniques you used in your Ad Poster for your product/service.  (You should have incorporated a minimum of 2 different persuasive techniques.)

Shark Tank--Logo Transfer

Shark Tank--Logo

Write an 8th grade quality paragraph explaining how you incorporated Transfer in your Logo.  (What symbol did you use and how does it relate to your product/service?)

What 'doo' people value?

Entrepreneurs keep our world turning providing innovation and creativity.  Many people make a living this way, and without some of their inventions, we would not have a lot of things we are used to.
You probably don't like or want manure--even specially-composted manure like "Dairy Doo."  Brad Morgan probably doesn't like the same music as you do.  What does this say about the things people value?  How does this lead to trade/exchange?
**Write an interesting 8th-grade quality response.**

Christmas Break

Write about something you did over Christmas break.  Make your writing more interesting by adding at least 2 similes OR metaphors, 2 onomatopoeias, 2 adjectives, and 2 adverbs.

Remember:  Good Adjectives = Sensory Details