Thursday, September 29, 2011

Senior English--10/3/2011 & 10/4/2011

Jump Off -- wadded up papers on desks--unwad and consider prompts

S. the C. -- agenda/HW, preview The Alchemist test, directions for review

Review Activity -- The Alchemist (continued from last class)
--"Snowball Toss"--throw wadded up papers at Santiago's "treasure"--discuss
--draw card:
  • snowball up--determine lie--explain (+1)
  • place a significant event on the map (+1)
  • throw wadded up paper in the garbage (+1)\
*IF NOT ONE'S TURN, TAKE NOTES
*MR. MARTIN WILL KEEP TRACK OF BONUS POINTS

Writing Workshop -- The Admission/Job Interview/Military Essay
--(re-)create parameters for work block
--Transition -- computers up, log in
--work block (do whatever you need to do!)

Closure -- Establish/talk about official due date

HW
--The Alchemist exam will take place next class!
--Essay (your best effort!) is due on _______________ (typed and 1.5 or double-spaced)