Block

* Open

• Review out

* Prefix Quiz

* Essay

• Peer Review
• Write: "PR" and your name at the bottom of the first page. 
• Estimating Word Count
• Count the words in five lines.
• Divide by five.
• Get an estimated word count per line for this writer.
• Multiply by the number of complete lines in the essay (usually about 28 lines per page).  Count opening lines of paragraphs but not closing lines if incomplete.  
• Aim for 350-500 words for a 5/6 on the SAT
• Underline the thesis if it is not underlined.

• Is it an argument?  Tell them. 

• Circle words that exhibit strong vocabulary.
• Circle any punctuators that are not periods.  
• Draw a sad face if there is more than one exclamation.  
• Draw a skull and crossbones if there are any hearts.  
• Draw dripping blood if the writer wrote "the end" at the conclusion. 
• Write down one thing you appreciate about this student. 
• Return it to the owner. 

• Your review
• Circle and change three words in your essay (either due to choice or spelling) 

* Review chapters

* Work in class. 

HW: CBC--16