Thursday, February 2, 2017

English 9 -- 2/6/2017 & 2/7/2017

Jump Off
--Pick up a copy of the "Article of the Week #5 (2/6 - 2/10)--2016-2017 School Year" document from the front table.  We will read the directions together ASAP!  I will do my best to clarify and model the expectations so that you are set up for success.
S. the C.
--AoW directions, modeling, Q & A
--agenda/HW

Transition -- venture down to the Computer Lab

Writing Workshop #2 (cont.) -- "St. Lucy's..." End-of-Mini-Unit Assessment/Writing Assignment Revisions
--assign computers via a drawing of cards
--finish completing the assignment quietly and independently

If you have already finished the writing assignment or if you finish before class ends, ...
  • work quietly and independently on completion of Article of the Week #5
If you finish Article of the Week #5 before class ends, ...
  • engage in free reading--students without books will read Upfront newsmagazine
Take-Home Assessment/Writing
--Complete Article of the Week #5 as directed to turn in at the beginning of class on Tuesday, 2/14 (BDF) or Wednesday, 2/15 (ACE).  Come and see me during my "Office Hours" if you need assistance!

Writing
--Your typed, color-coded "to-do" list and your typed-in-MLA-Format, color-coded, revised writing assignment is due by the end of the day today (Monday, 2/6 [BDF] or Tuesday, 2/7 [ACE]).  See your "'St. Lucy's...' End-of-Mini-Unit Assessment/Writing Assignment Revisions Directions" document for additional information.
Miscellaneous
--Read at least 5-10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. Your book must be finished by mid-March. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS.
--Work toward achievement of your S.M.A.R.T. Goal?!