Prep for Timed Writing

Objectives:

Deconstruct the essay prompt and practice writing in prep for tomorrow's essay

Agenda:

Write a sample essay as a class addressing the prompt for tomorrow's timed writing using The Odyssey

Work on evidence collectors for Timed Writing and prepare for timed writing

HW:

Blue or black ink pen, no pencils on this essay
4-5 sheets of lined paper
earbuds, airpods

Final Book Review

Objectives:

Create an original review of your lit circle novel

Agenda:

Lit Circle #5

Haley’s example

HW:
None

Prep for Thursday's Timed Writing

Objectives:

Diagram a teacher-created sample, identifying the parts of the essay

Agenda:

Go over prompt.  Complete a Do/What Chart

Work on evidence collectors for Timed Writing and prepare for timed writing.
TKAM Sample for Conflict Essay

HW: None

Lit Circle #4

Objectives:

Discuss lit circles within groups

Agenda:

Lit Circle #4

Catch up on late or missing work, last late work I will accept (for partial credit)

is Monday, 12/17/18

HW: Finish Reading book for Lit Circle #5

Letter to your future self

Objectives:

Diagram a teacher-created sample, identifying the parts of the essay

Agenda:

Letter to your future self

HW:

Read for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

Tic-Tac-Toe #3

Objectives:

Complete a Literature Circle assignment

Agenda:

Tic-Tac-Toe Lit Circle

HW: Read for Lit Circle #4 and complete Theme Worksheet

Lit Circle #3 and Paraphrase Practice

Objectives:

Discuss Lit Circle novels in small groups

Practice Paraphrasing

Agenda:

Lit Circle #3 ppt

Conflict Paraphrase S18

HW:

-Read for Lit Circle 4

Theme Worksheet

Tic-Tac-Toe #2 and Letter to incoming Freshman

Objectives:

Complete a Tic-Tac-Toe for Lit Circles

Agenda:

Tic-Tac-Toe Lit Circle

Letter to incoming freshman

HW:  Read for Lit Circle #3 and complete Lit Circle 3 Conflict worksheet due tomorrow

Paraphrasing and Lit Circle Tic Tac Toe

Objectives: 
Familiarize myself with the rules of paraphrasing
Practice writing paraphrases

Agenda:
Paraphrase Odyssey

Tic-Tac-Toe Lit Circle

HW:  Read for Lit Circle #2

Characterization worksheet

Literature Circle #1

Objectives:

Have a group discussion on lit circle novel

Explore Characterization through discussion

Agenda:

Finish "O Brother, Where Art Thou" worksheet and turn in

Lit Circle #1 ppt

HW:  Read for Lit Circle #2

Characterization worksheet due Friday 12/7

Turn in Final Narratve Essay to www.turnitin.com and “O Brother, Where Art Thou”

Objectives:

Compare/contrast Film with The Odyssey

Agenda:

Turn in the final draft the of Narrative essay onto www.turnitin.com

Finish “O Brother, Where Art Thou” watch and fill out movie worksheet-

HW:  Read for lit circle #1 on tomorrow 12/4 discussion questions worksheet due tomorrow