The Ten Commandments for Writing

Good morning, and welcome back!

I got to know you a bit more over the break, despite not seeing you. Yes, I learned about you through your writing assignments that I so joyously graded over the break. I have begun to detect some patterns (both positive and negative) about writing and it's time to share my findings!!!

ACTIVITIES:
-Ten Commandments for Writing Activity.

-The magical [     ] (brackets)

-Reading my grammatically horrifying letter

(NOTE, THE SET-UP BELOW IS MERELY ROLE PLAY. MOST OF THIS IS ACTUALLY FALSE. SORRY.)

I've written a letter about the power of studying our English language, but I need you, professional 7th grade grammarians, to look over my work. I have a lot riding on this, as Mr. Kilbridge, our principal, has requested a copy of this letter for our newsletter.

And, boy,  is it a disaster!   I have phrases that make no sense, run-ons, fragments, improper capitalization, reckless use of apostrophes, unneeded phrases, rambling sentences, and missing words throughout. HELP ME!

Love,

Your super qualified ELA teacher, Myster. b.


CLASS WRAP-UP:
Please note that while I have pointed these things out to you, I do not expect 100% follow through immediately. Writing is a process. We will be mindful of these points all year long (and the list will most likely grow), and you will be held accountable for them. (We're starting an essay this week, so not a bad time to start thinking about these points, right?)