English 9--5/30/2019 (ACE)

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, paragraph templates, etc.).
--Momentarily, we will vote with regard to the following question:

• Would you rather do read-aloud during the first 15-25 minutes of today's class block or the last 15-25 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

• You should leave class today...
• further along in The Adoration of Jenna Fox
• with a Google Doc properly formatted in MLA.
• Doublecheck the "MLA Format" directions sheet and make sure that your document aligns.
• with at least your introduction and first body paragraph of your essay typed into your document.
• with any of your nagging questions answered (e.g., What exactly is the 'so what?!' supposed to be?).
• I am available for 3-5-minute long one-on-one meetings at the front table today--simply write your name on the list on the whiteboard to schedule a meeting. 

Transition
--Please pick up a copy of the "MLA Format" directions sheet for Google Docs (or both!) from the front table.
--What do you think about this agreement for today's work block?  If you have any suggestions, please be ready to share them after I finish taking attendance.

COMPACT FOR WORK TIME

• Talking should be very limited.
• When talking must occur, get your peer's attention first and stay on task.  You may not get up and walk around the classroom.
• I will use the consequence system that we have in place for lack of compliance.
• Listening to music via headphones, earbuds, etc. is acceptable.

Writing Workshop -- The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet End-of-Unit Essay (Drafting)
--work block

• Wave me over if you are struggling with the instructions for setting up your essay in MLA format.

--meetings as per the order established on the whiteboard in the lab

Read-Aloud Time -- Mary E. Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox (15-25 mins.)

HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment)
--Complete the FINAL 45 minutes of Membean training this school year in three different days before 11:59 PM TONIGHT (Thursday, 5/30) (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 type at least one more body paragraph.  The final version of your essay (your absolute best effort) is tentatively due at the END of class on Monday, 6/3.  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?!)

--We will have another class day of computer access NEXT TIME.  You can expect to receive the rubric for the assignment and continue 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!).*
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)