--Please...
- pick up a copy of the vignette titled "The Barber" from the front table. (I would like to first-draft read this together to begin today's class.)
- sit in your new assigned seat again.
S. the C.
--You should leave class today better able to attend to the following directive from the "Short Story Writing Assignment #1":
- mimic the style of Edgar Allan Poe or another author for whom you have an appreciation
--agenda/HW
Activity/Writing Workshop -- Style/Voice Exposure: Pinpoint the Style/Voice of Another and Mimic It! and Short Story Writing Assignment #1
--share anecdote of how "The Barber" was created
--Transition
--share anecdote of how "The Barber" was created
--Transition
- Please pick up a copy of the "Style/Voice Exposure" activity sheet from the front table.
--purposeful oral reading of George Carlin's "Fruit-Flavored Teas" in order to model process on the SMART Board
--directions shared/followed in order to complete activity
--quiet and independent short story drafting time
*DURING THIS TIME, I WILL CONTINUE CALLING STUDENTS UP TO THE FRONT TABLE FOR CONFERENCING.*
Transition
--Please pick up a "Final Countdown" sheet from the front table.
Closure -- The Final Countdown (last 5 mins.)
--In the time permitted, reflect upon your first- and partial-second-draft reading of "The Masque..." so as to complete the sheet to the best of your ability. I am looking to get a snapshot of how we have done with the story (last class especially!) and where we should head next.
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday (10/31). Make sure to attend "Membean Monday" as per policy if you did not meet the requirements last week. (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.)
Writing
--Continually improve your Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews essay. Conferences will continue occurring through next week, and a score will be reported as part of your Marking Period 2 GPA.
--Continue outlining and/or drafting your short story. The final draft of the assignment is due on Wednesday, 11/13, which is just under three weeks from today! My classroom is open after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Continue working with "The Masque..." and be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading NEXT WEEK.
--Please read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. You have up until early December to finish your book. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
*DURING THIS TIME, I WILL CONTINUE CALLING STUDENTS UP TO THE FRONT TABLE FOR CONFERENCING.*
Transition
--Please pick up a "Final Countdown" sheet from the front table.
Closure -- The Final Countdown (last 5 mins.)
--In the time permitted, reflect upon your first- and partial-second-draft reading of "The Masque..." so as to complete the sheet to the best of your ability. I am looking to get a snapshot of how we have done with the story (last class especially!) and where we should head next.
HW (Practice/Take-Home Assessment/Class Preparation)
--Complete Membean training until you have earned 100 correct responses (approximately 45 minutes) over three different days before 11:59 PM on Thursday (10/31). Make sure to attend "Membean Monday" as per policy if you did not meet the requirements last week. (See the "English Department Membean Routine" sheet.)
Writing
--Continually improve your Thematic Writing Assignment--Partner Interviews essay. Conferences will continue occurring through next week, and a score will be reported as part of your Marking Period 2 GPA.
--Continue outlining and/or drafting your short story. The final draft of the assignment is due on Wednesday, 11/13, which is just under three weeks from today! My classroom is open after school for any individuals looking to "workshop" together.
HW (Class Preparation)
--Continue working with "The Masque..." and be prepared for an assessment and/or a discussion about the reading NEXT WEEK.
--Please read at least 10 pages of your free reading book between now and next class. You have up until early December to finish your book. ALWAYS BRING YOUR FREE READING BOOK TO CLASS!
Miscellaneous
--Enjoy the weekend--you only get so many of 'em! :)
On the backburner:
- NYS ELA Incentive Plan Party
- Introducing "Take a Stand" Activity and ThinkCERCA/Article of the Week purpose, framework, etc.
- tablet
- first Grammar Hammer
- officially begin creating an "Interest Inventory"
