WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN JOURNAL INTRO

SET UP

Always write

your warm-up

to the left of

the center

Write the

date for every

entry

Always write your cool-down to the right of the center

EXAMPLE8/28 warm up

I respond to my

warm up using

complete sentences

and proper

grammar.

8/29 warm up

This way I am

meeting the writing

requirements for

this class.

8/28 cool downThis is where we typically summarize what was learned in todays lesson.

8/29 cool downYou can write multiple journal entries on one page, as long as you can fit both a warm up and a cool down.

A.P.E. FORMAT

A – Assert your position

P - Prove your position, what makes it true

E – Extend, Elaborate, Examples - (Don’t just list

examples; explain and elaborate how and why these

examples prove the assertion! Include lots of

details).

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1. An idea that is interesting and important (a “thesis).

2. An organization that is LOGICAL and effective

3. A “voice” that is individual and appropriate.

4. “Word choice” (DICTION) that is specific and

memorable.

5. Sentence fluency that is smooth.

6. Conventions (such as punctuation, capitalization,

paragraphing, spelling, grammar) that are correct.

GOOD WRITING HAS ALL OF THESE TRAITS:

EXAMPLE 1

The best team in the NFL is the Eagles cuz they

rock. They’re uniforms are sick and they are just a

great team. BTW I’m from Philly and there is no

place better than Philly.

EXAMPLE 2

Its easy to see that the best team in the NFL is the

Patriots because they have Tom Brady and he is the

best quarterback and he has won so much and will

be in the hall of fame one day because he is

awesome and set all types of records. I really like the

Patriots and have watched them win many super

bowls. I would have to say that the Patriots are

easily the best team in the NFL. My whole family is

Patriots fans and we have so much fun watching

them every Sunday.

EXAMPLE 3When thinking about which team in the NFL is the best there is only

one clear choice, the New York Giants. Over the past 10 seasons the

Giants have achieved many special accomplishments, both

individually and as a team. Players such as Eli Manning, Victor Cruz

and Justin Tuck have not only provided leadership but have won many

individual awards and have appeared in several pro bowls each. As a

team, the New York Giants have not had a losing record since 2004.

While not always qualifying for the playoffs, the Giants have made the

most of their opportunities by defeating the New England Patriots in

the 2007 and 2011 super bowls. Thanks to not only their players but

all time great coaching staff and front office, the New York Giants

have been the best organization in pro football over the past ten

years.