1/13/15

Tuesday, January 13th

*Check 3rd Row of Organizer
*Synthesis:  What is a Feature Story?
*Brainstorm:  Who has a good story to tell?
---HW:  Paper Proposal Due Tomorrow

*OBJECTIVE:  By analyzing model texts, we will understand the organization and style of feature stories.

1/12/15

Monday, January 12th

*Collect Hamlet Essay Revisions
*Check 2nd Row of Organizer
---Review/Discuss
*Read "How David Beats Goliath"
---Read first three pages.
---Skim middle
---Last page
---HW:  Complete 3rd Row of Organizer
------Due Tomorrow

*OBJECTIVE:  By analyzing model texts, we will understand the organization and style of feature stories.

1/9/15

Friday, January 9th

*Voicethread Review
*Read "Against All Odds" & complete a new row of the organizer
---Due Monday
*Quote Questions?
---Revisions Due Monday

*OBJECTIVE: By analyzing model texts, we will understand the organization and style of feature stories.

1/8/15

Thursday, January 8th

*"Nintendo Power"
---Conclusion & Etc.
*Hamlet Essays:  Attaching Quotations
---1)  Highlight quotes.
---2)  For each quote . . . was it attached/embedded?  If not . . .
---3)  ON the draft, revise the essay such that you attach it using a comma/colon/embedding.
---4)  Turn in revisions Monday.
*Assignment Feedback (10pts)
---5ab Hour
---6th Hour
---7th Hour

*OBJECTIVE:  Review & practice how to attach &, especially, to embed quotations in your writing.

1/7/15

Wednesday, January 7th

*Collect Essay Reflection
*Check first row of organizer
*"Nintendo Power"
---Label
------Color #1:  Narrative (Storytelling)
------Color #2:  Research
------No Highlighting:  Personal Opinion
------Main Idea?
---Review Organizer

*OBJECTIVE: By analyzing model texts, we will understand the organization and style of feature stories.

1/5/15

Tuesday, January 6th

*Hamlet Essays
---Complete Reflection
*Pre-preview:  Feature Story
*HW:  Read Wiedeman article and record your observations on the graphic organizer:  What does the AUTHOR DO in each section? 
---Due Tomorrow

*OBJECTIVE:  By analyzing model texts, we will understand the organization and style of feature stories.

Tuesday, January 6th

*Community Cards
*Timed-Write: What is myth?
*Discuss
*Define: Notes
*HW: Class supplies & signature page by Monday = 10pts

*OBJECTIVE: Answer the questions: WHAT and WHY is Mythology?