9/26/12

Thursday, September 27th

Another work day.

But first.....:
-anonymous survey...so answer honestly!

Info:
-1st draft expectations
-writing and formatting essays handout

-Finish your Topic Outline if you haven't already
-Continue brainstorming, taking notes, and/or writing your 1st draft

*Use your time wisely.

9/25/12

Wednesday, September 26th

Work day on essays.

-Finish topic outline.
       -Check with Ms. Williams or Mr. Becker for credit.
-Begin creating/compiling notes. This may include brainstorming webs, choosing your quotes, sketching a more detailed outline, or beginning your rough draft.

-REMEMBER:
Rough draft due Monday, 10/1.
Final copy due Tuesday, 10/2 at 11:59 p.m.

*Class time is for your benefit. Use it wisely.

9/24/12

Tuesday, September 25th

--Work Day on essay.
-Topic Outline if you have not finished that yet.
        -Remember: You MUST check those off with either Ms. Williams or Mr. Becker to earn credit on those.

-Finished? Begin pre-writing/drafting.
        -brainstorming lists, bubbles, quotes
        -begin working on intro/body paragraphs

9/23/12

Monday, September 24th

-Discussion day #6! p. 260- end

-Quiz (I actually remembered your bonus question this time)
-Check RLR's...while I'm doing this, write down an open-ended question to bring to discussion today
****Last day for discussion points, so please participate! You get a discussion point just for volunteering your question! It's a win/win situation.

9/19/12

Thursday, September 20th

Happy Blue and Silver Day!!
-Pep assembly this afternoon so we are on a shortened schedule.

-Introduce1984 prompts and rubric
      -Questions on any of these?
-Topic Outline
      -You MUST have this checked off with Ms. Williams or Mr. Becker for points before you may begin drafting.




Wednesday, September 19th

Happy Wacky Wednesday!

-Found poetry and why it's awesome
        -St. Louis Post  Dispatch found poem

-Now you try!

Homework: p.260-298 (end of the book). Due MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY!

9/17/12

Tuesday, September 18th

Happy 2nd day of Homecoming Week!

*Reading Day! p. 260-298 (end of the book)
          -No, you do not have to read the Afterword.
          -Remember your participation grade.
          -Yes to iPods.

READING AND READING LEVEL RESPONSES DUE NEXT MONDAY.