--Seat yourselves alphabetically by looking at the name lists taped to the first desk in each column.
--Pick up a copy of the "End-of-Mini-Unit Assessment" sheet from the table and purposefully read the directions on the top two-thirds of the page quietly and independently. It is also in your best interest to familiarize yourself with the rubric, which is included on the back of the page. What questions (if any) do you have for me?
S. the C. (8-10 mins.)
--You should leave class today...
- with the End-of-Mini-Unit Writing Assessment completed
- further along in your free reading book than you currently are (time permitting).
--agenda/HW
- invite students to pick up the following documents/sheets from the front table, which might aid them in producing their best work:
- "Paragraph Response" (if you prefer to hand-write your writing piece)
- "Exemplary Theme Statement Paragraph"
- "Introducing Quoted Material"
- Reminder: information on the whiteboard pointed out/briefly explained again:
- grammar rules for introducing quoted material (which corresponds with the "Introducing Quoted Material" sheet)
- correctly using parenthetical references
- putting quotation marks around a short story title
- presenting evidence via a variety of methods
--Q & A
Transition
--If you prefer to type your writing piece, obtain your Chromebook and log in.
Assessment -- End-of-Mini-Unit Assessment (remainder of class)
--complete the assessment as directed to the best of your ability
--When you finish, turn in your paragraph by sharing it with me electronically or placing it in the black basket on the table. Return your Chromebook if you used it. Then, engage in free reading until the end of the class block.
Transition
--If you prefer to type your writing piece, obtain your Chromebook and log in.
Assessment -- End-of-Mini-Unit Assessment (remainder of class)
--complete the assessment as directed to the best of your ability
--When you finish, turn in your paragraph by sharing it with me electronically or placing it in the black basket on the table. Return your Chromebook if you used it. Then, engage in free reading until the end of the class block.
DEAR -- Free Reading Books (remainder of class/time permitting)
--all students should have a book to read, but any who do not will...
- have their names written down so that accurate information about responsibility is reported at the end of Marking Period 3
- read a copy of Upfront newsmagazine, which is located in a stack on the table.
--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 1/10 (see the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet).
HW (Class Preparation)
--Read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
- "Reading not only educates, but it is relaxing and allows you to feed your imagination--creating beautiful pictures from carefully chosen words” (Eric Ripert).
