August 24, 25, 2009 English 4

1. Welcome and self introduction and other introductions if possible.
2. Handouts: A. Punctuation, B. Capitalization, C. Word parts, D. Transitional words, E. 5 Stages and prewrite, F. Editing signs, G. Syllabus, H. Figures of Speech, I. Poetry terms and definitions, J. Noun/Verb singular and plural, K. Transitional Words, L. 6 Writing Traits
   
3. 3 X 5 with student information including: Name, address, home phone, emergency phone, parents name, email address,
4. Review all class procedures and expectations and syllabus
   
5. Joiner's big four goals that are included in all work: 1. employability skills, 2. read for success, 3. write/communicate for success, and 4. analyze/think through every job
6. Introduction to the website materials and blogspot
7. Introduction of Castle theme with PowerPoint