Text: To Kill a Mockingbird
Reading: Chapters 1-3
Writing: Complete the following "Gist" excercises for each chapter:
What is happening here? (Plot summary/Listing of key action)
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Expect a reading quiz when you return on Wednesday.
Two Column Characterization Chart for each chapter
What do I know about the character (expressed and/or inferred information)
Ho do I know it? (Text support or the word, "expressed."
If you have not returned the parent letter to me, please get it signed and submit it late to receive some HW points.
We will be visiting the computer lab next week to type our Culminating Project (Personal Challenge Essay). Congratulations to those students who managed their time wisely and submitted a draft for my review and suggestions. These will be returned to you for revisions prior to our lab visit.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
A-DAY HOMEWORK ASSIGNED ON 11/15 AND DUE ON 11/17
ALL CLASSES: If you did not submit a draft that includes an introductory paragraph and three body paragraphs on 11/15, please make sure that you review this VERY IMPORTANT HW assignment. For more info., please check the archives of this blog and see the A-day HW blog that that posted on 11/10. If you need to review notes for the three body paragraphs of your essay, you will find these notes in the archives of the B-day blog that posted on 11/16. PLEASE GET YOUR DRAFT TO ME BEFORE THE THANKSGIVING BREAK IF YOU WANT MY INPUT AND SUGGESTIONS BEFORE CONSTRUCTING THE CLOSING PARAGRAPH. This essay will be graded as an assessment.
Additional HW:
1-A: To Kill a Mockingbird signed parent letter is due back on 11/17.
2-A: To Kill a Mockingbird signed parent letter is due back on 11/17.
3-A: You will receive the parent letter in class on Wed., 11/17.
REMINDER: The next after school tutoring session is Wed.,November 17. I hope to see you there if you need additional help with your essay.
Additional HW:
1-A: To Kill a Mockingbird signed parent letter is due back on 11/17.
2-A: To Kill a Mockingbird signed parent letter is due back on 11/17.
3-A: You will receive the parent letter in class on Wed., 11/17.
REMINDER: The next after school tutoring session is Wed.,November 17. I hope to see you there if you need additional help with your essay.
B-day HW assigned 11/16 and Due on 11/22
1-B-Read and complete the HW listed below if you did not submit your essay draft today, 11/16.
3-B-Read and complete the HW listed below if you did not submit your essay draft today, 11/16.
4-B Please read class notes and HW assignment below:
Review your introductory paragraph and check to make sure you have included the required elements in your five-paragraph PERSONAL CHALLENGE essay:
Hook: (See strategies for writing hook in the HW section of your notebook.)
Thesis statement: (See notes specific to this in the archives of this blog. Check the HW that posted for B-day on Tuesday, November 9. These same notes should also be in the HW section of your notebook.)
Three subtopics: (See notes specific to this in the archives of this blog. Check the HW that posted for B-day on Tuesday, November 9. These notes and a model should also be in the HW section of your notebook.)
Closing sentence: (See notes in HW section or blog archive noted above if you need to review this.)
Today, everyone was supposed to arrive to class with this introductory paragraph complete. In class today, we noted that this introductory paragraph serves as the "brain" of your essay. The thesis statement tells your reader the main idea of your essay. The three subtopics make-up your writing/organizational plan. Each of the subtopics is the topic sentence seed for the three body paragraphs that will follow the introductory paragraph.
We reviewed and modeled the structure of each of the three body paragraphs and the magic number is three!
REQUIRED STEPS TO CONSTRUCT EACH OF THE THREE BODY PARAGRAPHS FOR YOUR ESSAY:
Subtopic 1 (This is the topic sentence that will begin your paragraph. See intro paragraph to reference. You need to present each of the subtopics in the same order that they are presented in the introductory paragraph.)
Example 1
Follow with details that support or color Example 1. (Think sensory and descriptive language. Think elaboration.)
Example 2
Follow with details that support or color Example 2. (Think sensory and descriptive language. Think elaboration.)
Example 3
Follow with details that support or color Example 3. (Think sensory and descriptive language. Think elaboration.)
Closing Sentence
REPEAT THESE SAME STEPS FOR THE NEXT TWO BODY PARAGRAPHS.
A draft that includes your introductory paragraph and your three body paragraphs will be collected on Monday, November 22. I would like to take these home and review each of your drafts during the Thanksgiving break, so this deadline is important if you want some input and suggestions from me prior to constructing the closing paragraph and typing the final copy.)
Please follow the format directions for drafting your essay noted below:
DRAFT FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
Double-space your rough draft.
If you are writing with a pen or pencil, write on every other line of your paper. (Pencil is acceptable for all drafts!)
If you are using a computer, please DOUBLE SPACE
Do not write on the back of your paper.
3-B-Read and complete the HW listed below if you did not submit your essay draft today, 11/16.
4-B Please read class notes and HW assignment below:
Review your introductory paragraph and check to make sure you have included the required elements in your five-paragraph PERSONAL CHALLENGE essay:
Hook: (See strategies for writing hook in the HW section of your notebook.)
Thesis statement: (See notes specific to this in the archives of this blog. Check the HW that posted for B-day on Tuesday, November 9. These same notes should also be in the HW section of your notebook.)
Three subtopics: (See notes specific to this in the archives of this blog. Check the HW that posted for B-day on Tuesday, November 9. These notes and a model should also be in the HW section of your notebook.)
Closing sentence: (See notes in HW section or blog archive noted above if you need to review this.)
Today, everyone was supposed to arrive to class with this introductory paragraph complete. In class today, we noted that this introductory paragraph serves as the "brain" of your essay. The thesis statement tells your reader the main idea of your essay. The three subtopics make-up your writing/organizational plan. Each of the subtopics is the topic sentence seed for the three body paragraphs that will follow the introductory paragraph.
We reviewed and modeled the structure of each of the three body paragraphs and the magic number is three!
REQUIRED STEPS TO CONSTRUCT EACH OF THE THREE BODY PARAGRAPHS FOR YOUR ESSAY:
Subtopic 1 (This is the topic sentence that will begin your paragraph. See intro paragraph to reference. You need to present each of the subtopics in the same order that they are presented in the introductory paragraph.)
Example 1
Follow with details that support or color Example 1. (Think sensory and descriptive language. Think elaboration.)
Example 2
Follow with details that support or color Example 2. (Think sensory and descriptive language. Think elaboration.)
Example 3
Follow with details that support or color Example 3. (Think sensory and descriptive language. Think elaboration.)
Closing Sentence
REPEAT THESE SAME STEPS FOR THE NEXT TWO BODY PARAGRAPHS.
A draft that includes your introductory paragraph and your three body paragraphs will be collected on Monday, November 22. I would like to take these home and review each of your drafts during the Thanksgiving break, so this deadline is important if you want some input and suggestions from me prior to constructing the closing paragraph and typing the final copy.)
Please follow the format directions for drafting your essay noted below:
DRAFT FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
Double-space your rough draft.
If you are writing with a pen or pencil, write on every other line of your paper. (Pencil is acceptable for all drafts!)
If you are using a computer, please DOUBLE SPACE
Do not write on the back of your paper.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
A-DAY HOMEWORK ASSIGNED ON 11/10 AND DUE ON NOVEMBER 15
We continue to work on the Personal Challenge Culminating Project/Five-paragraph essay. Today worked with peers to review and refine our introductory paragraph. We then discussed elements required in each of the three body paragraphs. Students read a model, five-paragraph essay, focusing on a clear statement of each subtopic idea and three specific examples to support each subtopic idea. We discussed elaboration and the need to use sensory details to help the reader visualize. We noted examples of the writer's use of sensory and descriptive language that helps the reading audience see, smell, taste, feel, and hear what the writer is experiencing. We discussed stylistic devices that must be included as required by the culminating project guidelines.
You have notes, examples, and graphic organizers to help you review every step of the essay process filed in the HOMEWORK section of your notebook. If you are unclear about anything I have written here, please review these notes and models. They are designed to assist you, but they will only help if you USE THEM!
On Monday, you will return to class with a draft that includes your introductory paragraph and your three body paragraphs. Make sure you use the draft format directions that appeared in the last homework blog. THIS IS IMPORTANT! Remember, this project will be graded as an assessment. Do your very best.
You have notes, examples, and graphic organizers to help you review every step of the essay process filed in the HOMEWORK section of your notebook. If you are unclear about anything I have written here, please review these notes and models. They are designed to assist you, but they will only help if you USE THEM!
On Monday, you will return to class with a draft that includes your introductory paragraph and your three body paragraphs. Make sure you use the draft format directions that appeared in the last homework blog. THIS IS IMPORTANT! Remember, this project will be graded as an assessment. Do your very best.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
A-Day Homework Assigned on 11/8 and due on 11/10
We are continuing to work on your Personal Challenge, Five-Paragraph Essay.
You have the assignment in the HW section of your notebook along with notes specific to each paragraph's structures and requirements.
We are working on the introductory paragraph ONLY. Tonight's homework is the class work we started today. I have included the notes we took in class, as you will need these to be certain that you include all of the required elements in the first paragraph of your essay. This is the foundation paragraph. If you forgot your notes, or you were absent and you are checking this site, please review the notes posted below the following homework assignment.
CLASS WORK THAT BECOMES HOMEWORK
Write the first draft of your introductory paragraph. (Include all the required elements-See notes below)
Make your revisions. Tweak it.
Write a second—much improved—version of your introductory paragraph.
DRAFT FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
Double-space your rough draft.
If you are writing with a pen or pencil, write on every other line of your paper. (Pencil is acceptable for all drafts!)
If you are using a computer, please DOUBLE SPACE
Do not write on the back of your paper.
Bring both copies to class on Thursday.
Don’t forget to double-space.
ELEMENTS REQUIRED IN THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH OF A FIVE-PARAGRAPH ESSAY
These must appear in the opening paragraph of your paper in the order in which they appear below.
1. HOOK/ATTENTION GRABBER:
• Review notes and models on handout, “Some Ways to Write Introductions.”
• Choose a strategy that will grab the attention of your reader.
2. THESIS STATEMENT:
• This is the controlling idea or steering wheel for your paper.
• It must be written in one sentence and it must include the topic words, specific to the subject of your essay.
• The following subject words must appear in your thesis statement for this essay: Personal Challenge
3. THREE SUBTOPICS:
• These are the topics (ideas) that will help prove/support your thesis statement.
• They are the topic sentence seeds that will grow each of your subsequent—next-- three paragraphs.
4. CLOSING SENTENCE
This is a transition sentence that leads your reader to the next idea
You have the assignment in the HW section of your notebook along with notes specific to each paragraph's structures and requirements.
We are working on the introductory paragraph ONLY. Tonight's homework is the class work we started today. I have included the notes we took in class, as you will need these to be certain that you include all of the required elements in the first paragraph of your essay. This is the foundation paragraph. If you forgot your notes, or you were absent and you are checking this site, please review the notes posted below the following homework assignment.
CLASS WORK THAT BECOMES HOMEWORK
Write the first draft of your introductory paragraph. (Include all the required elements-See notes below)
Make your revisions. Tweak it.
Write a second—much improved—version of your introductory paragraph.
DRAFT FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
Double-space your rough draft.
If you are writing with a pen or pencil, write on every other line of your paper. (Pencil is acceptable for all drafts!)
If you are using a computer, please DOUBLE SPACE
Do not write on the back of your paper.
Bring both copies to class on Thursday.
Don’t forget to double-space.
ELEMENTS REQUIRED IN THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH OF A FIVE-PARAGRAPH ESSAY
These must appear in the opening paragraph of your paper in the order in which they appear below.
1. HOOK/ATTENTION GRABBER:
• Review notes and models on handout, “Some Ways to Write Introductions.”
• Choose a strategy that will grab the attention of your reader.
2. THESIS STATEMENT:
• This is the controlling idea or steering wheel for your paper.
• It must be written in one sentence and it must include the topic words, specific to the subject of your essay.
• The following subject words must appear in your thesis statement for this essay: Personal Challenge
3. THREE SUBTOPICS:
• These are the topics (ideas) that will help prove/support your thesis statement.
• They are the topic sentence seeds that will grow each of your subsequent—next-- three paragraphs.
4. CLOSING SENTENCE
This is a transition sentence that leads your reader to the next idea
B-DAY HOMEWORK ASSIGNED ON 11/9 AND DUE ON 11/11
We are continuing to work on your Personal Challenge, Five-Paragraph Essay.
You have the assignment in the HW section of your notebook along with notes specific to each paragraph's structures and requirements.
We are working on the introductory paragraph ONLY. Tonight's homework is the class work we started today. I have included the notes we took in class, as you will need these to be certain that you include all of the required elements in the first paragraph of your essay. This is the foundation paragraph. If you forgot your notes, or you were absent and you are checking this site, please review the notes posted below the following homework assignment.
CLASS WORK THAT BECOMES HOMEWORK
Write the first draft of your introductory paragraph. (Include all the required elements-See notes below)
Make your revisions. Tweak it.
Write a second—much improved—version of your introductory paragraph.
DRAFT FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
Double-space your rough draft.
If you are writing with a pen or pencil, write on every other line of your paper. (Pencil is acceptable for all drafts!)
If you are using a computer, please DOUBLE SPACE
Do not write on the back of your paper.
Bring both copies to class on Thursday.
Don’t forget to double-space.
ELEMENTS REQUIRED IN THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH OF A FIVE-PARAGRAPH ESSAY
These must appear in the opening paragraph of your paper in the order in which they appear below.
1. HOOK/ATTENTION GRABBER:
• Review notes and models on handout, “Some Ways to Write Introductions.”
• Choose a strategy that will grab the attention of your reader.
2. THESIS STATEMENT:
• This is the controlling idea or steering wheel for your paper.
• It must be written in one sentence and it must include the topic words, specific to the subject of your essay.
• The following subject words must appear in your thesis statement for this essay: Personal Challenge
3. THREE SUBTOPICS:
• These are the topics (ideas) that will help prove/support your thesis statement.
• They are the topic sentence seeds that will grow each of your subsequent—next-- three paragraphs.
4. CLOSING SENTENCE
This is a transition sentence that leads your reader to the next idea
DRAFT FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
Double-space your rough draft.
If you are writing with a pen or pencil, write on every other line of your paper. (Pencil is acceptable for all drafts!)
If you are using a computer, please DOUBLE SPACE
Do not write on the back of your paper.
You have the assignment in the HW section of your notebook along with notes specific to each paragraph's structures and requirements.
We are working on the introductory paragraph ONLY. Tonight's homework is the class work we started today. I have included the notes we took in class, as you will need these to be certain that you include all of the required elements in the first paragraph of your essay. This is the foundation paragraph. If you forgot your notes, or you were absent and you are checking this site, please review the notes posted below the following homework assignment.
CLASS WORK THAT BECOMES HOMEWORK
Write the first draft of your introductory paragraph. (Include all the required elements-See notes below)
Make your revisions. Tweak it.
Write a second—much improved—version of your introductory paragraph.
DRAFT FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
Double-space your rough draft.
If you are writing with a pen or pencil, write on every other line of your paper. (Pencil is acceptable for all drafts!)
If you are using a computer, please DOUBLE SPACE
Do not write on the back of your paper.
Bring both copies to class on Thursday.
Don’t forget to double-space.
ELEMENTS REQUIRED IN THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH OF A FIVE-PARAGRAPH ESSAY
These must appear in the opening paragraph of your paper in the order in which they appear below.
1. HOOK/ATTENTION GRABBER:
• Review notes and models on handout, “Some Ways to Write Introductions.”
• Choose a strategy that will grab the attention of your reader.
2. THESIS STATEMENT:
• This is the controlling idea or steering wheel for your paper.
• It must be written in one sentence and it must include the topic words, specific to the subject of your essay.
• The following subject words must appear in your thesis statement for this essay: Personal Challenge
3. THREE SUBTOPICS:
• These are the topics (ideas) that will help prove/support your thesis statement.
• They are the topic sentence seeds that will grow each of your subsequent—next-- three paragraphs.
4. CLOSING SENTENCE
This is a transition sentence that leads your reader to the next idea
DRAFT FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS
Double-space your rough draft.
If you are writing with a pen or pencil, write on every other line of your paper. (Pencil is acceptable for all drafts!)
If you are using a computer, please DOUBLE SPACE
Do not write on the back of your paper.
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