Thursday
In class: Introductions and class overview, What are life's big questions and how does literature help us to address them? Students will explore how literature helps connect life's "Big Questions" to their own life experiences. Each class will collaboratively brainstorm and formulate their own "Big Question" to make reading connections to throughout the year.
HW: Join Google Classroom using the instructions and specific class code you were given in class today and complete the "Getting to Know You" assignment (submit this assignment by Tues. 9/6), have an independent reading book with you in class on Tues. 9/6 and all other class supplies by this date
Friday
In class: Students will complete a Writing Guide Scavenger Hunt to become familiar with this resource.
HW: Join Google Classroom using the instructions and specific class code you were given in class today and complete the "Getting to Know You" assignment (submit this assignment by Tues. 9/6), have an independent reading book with you in class on Tues. 9/6 and all other class supplies by this date
