Monday, September 30, 2013

Today's Tasks:

1. Bell Quiz #7 -- "Priscilla and the Wimps"

a. Go to the following link and take the quiz.

Bell Quiz #7 - "Priscilla and the Wimps"

2. Grammar - Paragraph Editing Skills

a. Download, make a copy, and rename the following assignment.

Paragraph Editing Skills #2 - Mr. Axelwood

b. Complete the practice sheet per the directions.
c. Discuss as a class. Q&A.

3. Personal Narrative Essay Assignment

a. Sharing your three ideas.

     1. With a partner... pair and share

     2. Discuss which one would fit the assignment best

     3. Discuss your partner's ideas in the same manner

b. Finalize your ideas... 

c. Open a new document and name it according to the example given below:

     A2_AndersonJ_PersonalNarrative

d. Class Discussion... How do we begin a story like this?

e. Begin the narrative... first paragraph is due by next class!

4. Reading - Narratives (Short Stories)

a. Discuss "Priscilla and the Wimps" by Richard Peck from last class's reading.
b. Go to the following link and read the story "The Law of Life" by Jack London

"The Law of Life" by Jack London


c. Go to your Short Stories Reading Log that you created last class.
d. Write a summary and response to "The Law of Life"
e. Be ready to participate in class discussions of the story as well as know the story for quizzes and tests.

6. Homework/Assignments

a. Complete the Paragraph Editing Skills #2 Practice Sheet.
b. Have the first paragraph at least of your Personal Narrative ready by next class.
c. Read "The Law of Life" and write a summary and response by next class.

e. Make sure you FINISH your September Home Reading Book. IT IS DUE NEXT CLASS!