Jump Off
--Underneath each of the headings on the front board, jot down what you know based on the writing that we have done throughout this school year. You will write a well-developed paragraph in class today--what should you make sure to do?
S. the C.
**REMINDER: If you received a score lower than 70% on the “Complex sentences/subordinating conjunctions” assessment last week, you must take a re-quiz during homeroom or after school before the end of this week--make arrangements with Mr. Martin ASAP--additional preparation materials are located on the shelf next to the door above the “Grammar Hammer Extras” sign**
--agenda/HW
--go over J.O.
On-Demand Writing -- Chapter 4--Close Reading Paragraph
--write a well-developed paragraph as directed (prewriting, writing, revising, and rewriting, bearing in mind M, D, O, L, C notes from the Jump Off)
Transition -- paragraph in/circle formed for discussion
Discussion -- Dragonsong Chapter 4
--engage in discussion, making sure to hit as many of the important topics as we can
--Mr. Martin takes notes on the front board under the appropriate topic headings
--don't settle for anything less than your best effort at complete notes for each of the topics
Closure -- Final Countdown (time permitting)
HW
--Read Chapter 5 (taking notes is highly encouraged).
--We have HOOKED ON BOOKS on Friday--make sure to bring something good that you want to read!!!
