1. English 8
October 19, 2011

2. Do Now
Complete Wednesday in DLR. Please remain silent so that your
classmates may thoughtfully complete their work.
When you are finished, please swap your paper with a shoulder
buddy (somebody next to you). If you have time, please take
out a blank piece of paper and put a complete heading on it for
your vocabulary quiz.
Complete Heading = your name; my name; date; period; Vocab
Quiz
(5 minutes)

3. GUM
Correct GUM for your shoulder buddy.
GUM part 3 is due tomorrow.

4. Vocabulary Virtuosos from last
week . . .
A BIG shout out to these Vocabulary Virtuosos from last week. . .
Sarah
Justyce
Tara
Makhaela
James
Ron, who earned the title, “Supreme Virtuoso!”

5. Vocabulary Quiz
Directions:
Place a complete heading on your paper (10 points).
Use each of the following words correctly in a complete sentence.
Each sentence is worth 18 points. If you need to change word’s part of
speech, you may do so as long as you spell and use the word correctly.
Subtle:
Amid: When you are finished, use this checklist to double-check your
work. Place your initials in the lower right corner of your
Vicarious:
paper, once you have utilized this checklist.
Threshold: I have spelled each word correctly.
I have used each word correctly.
Insidious: I have provided enough context in each sentence
so that the meaning of the word is obvious.
I have a complete heading on my paper.

6. In-Class Working Procedures
Today is an individual Work Day.
Use class time to work on your WDC Essay.
Please remain at your desk and work silently. If you have a
question, raise your hand. Please use a whisper.
Your essay is due at the end of class tomorrow.
Shout outs to the following students who have
shown me their work and who are more than ½ way
finished:
Lon’don, James, Jonas, Jordan, Charles, Delmar

7. Parts of the WDC Toulmin Essay
 Hook
 Claim
 Clarification
 Evidence (3 pieces)
 Warrants that support each of the 3 pieces of evidence
 Use your Toulmin Outline sheet and your rubric!

8. Due Thursday
Updated flash cards and vocabulary sentences
Gum Part 3
WDC through Chapter 24
All elements of your essay. Use tomorrow to proofread, only!
Leave a comment on the website homework post and earn 5
points extra credit on next Friday’s quest!