Improving your Writing

Revise your writing to improve sentences.

Example: Tony was surprised to get a phone call from his sister. He was happy to hear her voice again.

Revision 1: Tony, surprised to get a phone call from his sister, was happy to hear her voice again.

Revision 2: Surprised to get a phone call from his sister, Tony was happy to hear her voice again.

Today's homework:
1.  Math Mr. Spaulding: p. 635-636.
               Miss W: p. 641-642.
               Mrs. Thompson: p. 527-528.
               Mrs. Leone: worksheet.
2.  What the Cheese Told (due Wednesday.)
3.  Read for half an  hour.
4.  Get parent initials.