Reviewed homework. Introduced multigenre paper and talked about the rubric. Continued midterm writing assessment. HW: In blue journal, discuss how you plan to approach the multigenre paper and which genres might work the best for your topic. 1/2 page minimum.
Start/continue midterm writing assessment. HW: Revise the attached page of student writing, changing sentences to make sure they all agree with the topic sentence.
Went over homework on paragraph coherence. Began mid year writing assessment. At this point everyone should have given me the title of their new SSR book and should be carrying it around. If you finish your writing assessment early, you will be expected to read your SSR book. HW: Select 2 quotes from you SSR book and write dialectical journal in new blue book you received today in class. Pay careful attention to your selection of quotes. I'm expecting you to first give me context (what's going on-keep this part brief. Notice something literary about quote (characterization is probably the easiest to find) and then tell me what it shows. Please follow these instructions. Your journals will be collected and graded before February vacation.
Taking notes in library for research during both classes. HW: Worksheet on paragraph coherence. You don't have to print it out, just write your answers in notebook.
Reviewed homeowrk on paragraph coherence. Talked about upcoming Mid term writing assessment that we will complete in class on Wednesday and Thursday. Chose new SSR books for book reviews for this term. I need to see the book and record the title. This will be the book I expect you to read and carry around with you throughout the school day. It will also be the book you will review at the end of the term. HW: 3/4 page journal entry in blue book about your SSR book for 3rd term.
Shared 6-word memoirs about literature circle books. Talked about characteristics of flash fiction. Responded to prompts (3 options) 1. Use the sentence "The nurse left work at five o'clock" as your opening line or 2. Write it as one or more messages left on an answering machine or 3. You choose topic. See sample of flash fiction here. Be sure to include, lots of conflict, imagery, and precise words. Word limits: 35-100 words. Pare down if you need to. HW: Finish writing, type and post on Edmodo.
Discussed six word memoirs. HW: Write a 6-word memoir on literature circle book. Make every word count. Make sure there is conflict
Reviewed worksheet on transitions. Read literature circle books. HW: Write a journal entry 3/4 page long in your blue book about something in your literature circle book that surprised you.
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