English Final: Timed Writing

Today I will: 

• Students will analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  They will differentiate types of conflict and argue in a clear and cohesive essay about their Lit Circle books selecting evidence to support their claim.

Please Take out: 
-A few pieces of paper
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Lit Circle Timed Writing

Homework:

No Homework :) 

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Lit Circle Timed Writing Prep

Today I will: 

• Construct well-written paraphrases as evidence that will support your thesis statement
• Synthesize information by writing a main thesis for literature circle timed writing.

Please Take out: 
- your novel
-Evidence Collector

Today's Agenda:
Prep for your Final Lit Circle Timed Writing on Monday

All Evidence Collectors due at the end of the block today and will be passed out on Monday

Homework:

Finish reading novel if need be and prep for Timed Writing on Monday 

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Lit Circle Timed Writing Intro and Prep

Today I will: 

• analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  

Please Take out: 
-your novel

Today's Agenda:
1. Read silently for 20 minutes
2. Go over Timed Writing Prompt
3. Brainstorm conflicts in your literature circle novel
4. Work on Evidence Collectors

Homework:

Finish reading your Literature Circle novel; timed writing in class on Monday 12/19

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Personal blog post

Today I will: 

• Write and publish an online blog post utilizing new writing and blogging skills
• Make personal connections with students in the classroom by reading and commenting on their blog posts.

Please Take out: 
- your novel
-a chromebook

Today's Agenda:
1. Read silently for 15 minutes
2. Write and publish your final Personal blog post

Homework:

Finish reading your literature circle novel; no written homework due

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Lit Circle #3

Today I will: 

• Apply knowledge of the novel by writing a tic-tac-toe blog post and then engage in an online discussion by commenting on my group member's posts

Please Take out: 
-novel
-Discussion worksheet for HW
-Setting worksheet due last Friday
-Did you publish your personal blog post?

Today's Agenda:
1. Read Silently for 15 minutes
2. Write third and final  Lit Circle Tic Tac Toe Blog Post
3. Meet with Lit Circle groups and share out discussion worksheet

Homework:

Finish reading novel by Friday; Lit Circle Timed Writing in class on Monday 

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Personal Blog Post #2

Today I will: 

• Write and publish an online blog post utilizing new writing and blogging skills
• Make personal connections with students in the classroom by reading and commenting on their blog posts.

Please Take out: 
- your novel

Today's Agenda:
1. Read silently for 15 minutes
2. Write and publish your second personal tic-tac-toe blog post

Homework:

Read your lit circle novel and complete discussion questions due tomorrow

Last day to submit make-up or late work is this Wednesday 12/14

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Lit circle #2

Today I will: 

• Apply knowledge of the novel by writing a tic-tac-toe blog post and then engage in an online discussion by commenting on my grou pmember's posts

Please Take out: 
-novel
-Setting worksheet for HW
-Did you publish your personal blog post?

Today's Agenda:
1. Read Silently for 15 minutes
2. Check Illuminate for your grade on LC Blog Post 1 before beginning post 2
3. Write second  Lit Circle Tic Tac Toe Blog Post
         Lit Circle #1 posts were a bit lackluster, please dive deeper into your analysis and length of post
3. Meet with Lit Circle groups and share out setting worksheet

Homework:

Read novel and work on Discussion Question Worksheet due on Tuesday for Lit Circle #3

Let's Get Started!