Tuesday's Class - Writing Workshop

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What You Need for Class Today...

1. Composition Book
2. Pen/Pencil
3. From Back Table:  New Essay Sheet

DO NOW:  DO!

Get out your Plot Structure Diagram due for homework!


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TODAY'S AGENDA

1. DO NOW:  NONE
2. RULE REMINDER:  Raise your hand to participate!
3. QUOTE OF THE WEEK:  “If you hang out with chickens, you're going to cluck and if you hang out with eagles, you're going to fly.”
   ― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

HOMEWORK CHECK: Plot Structure Diagram for Romeo and Juliet

TODAY'S QUESTION: How can you improve your test score?

MINI-LESSON: Review peer editing process.

PRACTICE: Working in pairs, peer edit Friday's test. Then,
                  create a fianl copy on loose-leaf paper by the
                  end of the period.

ASSESSMENT:  Final draft of essay.

HOMEWORK: None

When Writing Your Question/Prompt

• Wrong: Explain how Romeo and Juliet's love is fate or free will.
• Right: Explain how Romeo and Juliet's love is effected by by fate or free will.
• It's like saying, "Explain how gaining weight is food or starvation."
• Do not make it personal. For example, "Explain if you believe in fate or free will."

When Writing Your Essay

• USE TREES!
• Use quotes for your examples!