Week 9

  MONDAY - 10/27 -  Complete Final Copy of QuickWrite II   

Reminders:  Today you will need...

1. QuickWrite Essay #2 in blue folder.
2. Loose-leaf Paper and a dark blue or black ink pen.
3. Submission Example Handout

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Do Now - None

Entry Title:  None

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Learning Targets

1. I can write a clear and coherent essay about a literary character. (W.9-10-4)
2. I can improve and strengthen my writing through team peer editing. (w.9-10.5)

Mini-Lesson:  Final Copy Revision and Submission

• Review the feedback you received from your team editors and the TREES tags they fill out on your QuickWrite Essay.
• Rewrite your essay on loose-leaf paper with a complete heading and title it QuickWrite #2 Final Copy.
• SKIP LINES or you will be asked to re-write your essay!
• Submission:  When you are done, staple everything in this order:

Assessment

• Submission of QuickWrite #2

Homework

Study Vocabulary List II for the test on Thursday!

  TUESDAY - 10/28 - Who is Ha Assessment   

Reminders: Today you will need...

1. A pen with blue or black ink.
2. Your novel: Inside Out & Back Again
3. Who is Ha? Sample Essay

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Do Now - Just gather the materials you need from above.

Entry Title:  None

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Assessment

Complete the Getting to Know a Character Assessment

Homework

Study Vocabulary List II for the test on Thursday!

  WEDNESDAY - 10/29 -  Vocabulary Review Day  

Reminders:  Today you will need...

1. Vocabulary List II entry from your Composition Book.
2. Pen or pencil.

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Do Now - Think!

Entry Title:  Vocabulary List II Sentence Practice

• Use three words from Vocabulary List II in a sentence that proves you understand the meaning of each work.  double check our spelling grammar and punctuation.
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• Sample:  Carey couldn't tolerate the imitation crab she ordered on her Cobb Salad and chided the waiter for not informing her that is wasn't real lobster.

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Learning Targets

1. I can determine the meaning of word I don't know through context clues. L.8.4
2. I can gather vocabulary knowledge through expression in writing and speaking. L.8.6

Mini-Lesson:  Around the Room and Back Challenge

• Review the rules for around the room and back.
• Divide into 4 teams.
• Play

Assessment

Observing team interactions and correct answers.

Homework

Study Vocabulary List II for the test tomorrow!

  THURSDAY - 10/30 -  Vocabulary Test   

Reminders

You will only need a pen or a pencil for the test today.

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Do Now - None

Entry Title:  None

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Assessments

Take the vocabulary test.

Homework

None

  FRIDAY - 10/31 - Halloween! A Party? What?