English 9--5/10/2017 & 5/11/2017

Jump Off (1-2 mins.)

--Take out your notebook, open to a new page, and put the date in the lefthand margin (5/10 [ACE] or 5/11 [BDF]). Then, label the page "R & J Essay--Dos and Do Nots".  Finally, draw a t-chart in your notebook as directed.
--Please SEE ME before leaving class today (preferably down in the Computer Lab while working):

• Noah F.
• Mackenzie G.
• Mike H.
• Jasmine M.
• Jake O.
• Carter P.
• Jordan P.
• Alyssa P.-A.
• Bryanna R.

Writing Workshop #1 -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay Notes/Mini-lessons/Dos and Do Nots (flex time--as quickly [but as meaningfully] as possible)
--rationale/directions
--take notes/complete mini-lessons as per PowerPoint slides--this information will prove helpful when finishing and revising your writing pieces!

• after each section of slideshow, add to Dos and Do Nots t-chart

--Closure (time permitting)

• What questions do you still have? I want to make sure that you are set up for success!

Transition (2-3 mins.)

--head down to the Computer Lab and sit at computers assigned via a drawing of cards

Writing Workshop -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay (Drafting) (remainder of class block)
--What do you think of this agreement?:

COMPACT FOR WORK TIME

• Talking should be very limited
• When talking must occur, get peer's attention first and stay on task.
• Teacher will use the consequence system in place for lack of compliance.
• Listening to music via headphones is acceptable. 

--work block

• SEE ME if you need an instructions page for MLA format.

--meetings as per the order established on the white board in the lab

HW (Class Preparation)
--"Gist" read up to the end of page 226 of Divergent.  This might include completing one or both of the following tasks: 

• asking yourself the "Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How" questions every five pages and jotting down related notes on lined paper
• jotting down notes on Post-its related to important characters, plot events, contrasts and contradictions, etc. and sticking the Post-its to the corresponding pages in the book

--Though you are not required to do anything other than read the next 37 pages of Divergent--you do not need to take notes--, expect a "Did You Read?" assessment about this section and the previous two sections of reading at the beginning of class next time (Friday, 5/12 [ACE] or Monday, 5/15 [BDF]).  If you have completed a successful "gist" reading, said assessment should not be challenging at all! :)
--Aim to read at least 5-10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class if time permits you to do so.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
HW (Class Preparation/Writing)
--Your absolute best effort with regard to the End-of-Unit Essay must be printed out and brought to class on Friday, 5/12 (ACE) or Monday, 5/15 (BDF).  Don't settle for anything less than your best!  Please also keep in mind our classroom policy for meeting due dates of long term assignments.  (What is the policy again?!)
--You should strongly consider:

• doublechecking the directions for MLA format and making sure that your document aligns
• RE-READING your work in order to demonstrate control over the conventions of standard written English
• having someone with skills superior to your own read your work and offer you suggestions

On the backburner:

• Rubric handed out and "analyzed"
• continuing to address board items for the essay
• analyzing results of self-assessment
• zeroing in on Divergent reading purposes