English 9--5/21/2019 & 5/22/2019

Jump Off
--Please take out anything that you need to move forward in the writing process (e.g., procedures lists, the Parsons texts, additional notes, etc.).
--Consider the following questions:

• What questions do you still have about the "so what?!" component of the essay?
• What is your essay's "so what?!"

--Momentarily, we will vote with regard to the following question:

• Would you rather do read-aloud during the first 20-25 minutes of today's class block or the last 20-25 minutes of today's class block?

S. the C.
--Reminder: It is important for you to stay caught up with regard to all of your coursework.  It is in your best interest to check the blog and Schooltool often.  Additionally, if you have an "INC" for a Marking Period, following up with me ASAP would be wise.
--agenda/HW

• Q & A as per the "Jump Off"
• You should leave class today with...
• at least one body paragraph fully outlined
• at least another body paragraph mostly outlined.

Writing Workshop -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay (Outlining)

--Reminder: THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF THE WRITING PROCESS, I WILL MODEL WITH THE FOLLOWING ESSAY QUESTION:

• WHO IS A BETTER FRIEND TO ROMEO, BENVOLIO OR MERCUTIO?  SO WHAT?!

--modeling/Q & A
--Transition

• Please pick up at least one copy of the "A Paragraph's a Paragraph's a Paragraph! (CER)" document from the front table.

--quiet and independent work time

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1whgVMXdYLlZjPefT9GlGY5-eejKgjjBoGyNE3Z9h59I/edit?usp=sharing

Before You Leave

--pick up additional paragraph outlining templates from the desk by the door

Read-Aloud Time (20-25 mins.)

• 4 BDF: Ayn Rand's Anthem
• 2 ACE: Mary E. Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox
• 3 ACE: Mary E. Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox

HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)

--Complete 45 minutes of Membean training in three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday, 5/23 (see the "Membean Routine" document).
HW (Class Preparation/Writing)
--Continue progressing through your essay-writing process in whatever manner you see fit.  It would be in your best interest to...

• finish outlining the rest of your body paragraphs
• continue thinking about writing your introduction.  How will you "hook" your reader (e.g., sharing a story of your own impulsiveness)?

The final version of your essay (your absolute best effort) is tentatively due at the beginning of class on Friday, 5/31 (BDF) or Monday, 6/3 (ACE).
--We will have a three-class-day sequence of computer access beginning in class NEXT WEEK.  You can expect to receive the rubric for the assignment, learn about MLA format, and begin typing your essay.  Please prepare accordingly. 

HW (Class Preparation)

--Read at least 10 pages of your (dystopian?) free reading book between now and next class.  ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!  This final marking period, I will randomly check for books and include your level of preparation in my reporting via Schooltool.
Miscellaneous
*I AM AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL PRETTY MUCH DAILY FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS ONE-ON-ONE (ESPECIALLY THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE STRUGGLING--BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND TAKE INITIATIVE!).*